This year the plunge will be held on Valentine’s Day, February 14 with opening ceremonies at 2:15 PM followed by the Super Plungers and then the people who exchanged vows on the beach.
So anyone with a little guts and a warm heart wanting to support Special Olympics athletes is welcome to participate. In past years, participants have included 7-year-olds to 70-year-olds, congressmen and mayors, police chiefs and officers, company teams, dogs, mothers, high school clubs, fraternities and everyone in between. And for the more hesitant souls, there is always plenty of room for watching and cheering.
Last Updated ( Monday, 02 February 2009 )
Rochester, MN Polar Bear Plunge History
Written by Kevin Torgerson
Annual Year Plungers Money Raised Air Temp Wind Chill Water Temp Ice
1 2002 25 $660 20 10 32 0-5 inches
2 2003 97 $20,168 19 5 32 12 inches
3 2004 132 $40,802 5 -15 32 16 inches
4 2005 166 $40,098 42 37 32 16 inches
5 2006 217 $52,000 22 9 32 8 inches
6 2007 275 $72,000 2 -5 32 18 inches
7 2008 436 $101,285 7 -5 33 15 inches
8 2009 500++ $150,000++
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 15 October 2008 )
Wedding on the Beach
Written by Administrator
Join us on Valentines Day to renew your vows on the beach. The beach at Foster Arend Park that is.
The ceremony will take place at 1:00 pm on Valentines Day with Laser 101.7's Big Mark Clark presiding. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a reception in the public warming tent.
The couples will then take the Plunge in a place of honor following the Opening Ceremonies and the Super Plungers.
Saturday, February 7 at Whistle Binkies On The Lake
The Warm-up will include great fundraising activities including:
Ice Fishing Contest - Open to all ages; $10 entry fee; half the money raised goes toward prizes; fishing hours are noon - 4:00; registration begins at 11:00; catch and release format; drill your own hole.
Tug-of-War Competition - Teams limited to 1200 lbs total weight; all men, all women, or coed compete against each other; tournament format; $50 entry fee for each team; half the money goes toward prizes; tournament begins at noon; pre-registration preferred at www.WhistleBinkiesPub.com; late registration begins at 11:00.
Frozen Turkey Bowling on the lake - Open to all ages; $10 entry fee; half the money raised goes to prizes; registration begins at 11:00; bowling from noon - 4:00.
Silent Auction - Bidding open from noon - 8:00 (bar time); more than 30 items on the auction including hotel / restaurant packages, wine baskets, gift cards,sports memorabilia, bar collectibles, and much more.
Join us on Valentines Day to renew your vows on the beach. The beach at 