1. Online Registration  

• http://www.firstgiving.com/vtso
  

2. Paper Registration

•  Print a registration brochure
  
• Fill out and send in registration section of brochure with registration fee to:
  
  • Mail: Special Olympics Vermont, ATTN: Penguin Plunge,16 Gregory Dr., Ste #2, So. Burlington, VT 05403
  • Fax: (802) 863-3911
    
  • *Checks may be made payable to: Special Olympics Vermont
    

• Minimum of $150 donation (donation total does not reflect $25 registration fee) 
• Remember: the more you raise, the more cool incentive prizes you could win!
• If you are plunging as part of a team, each team member must still raise $150!

Having trouble fundraising?  Click Here for "Plunge Tool Kit".

• Online fundraising makes reaching your goal easier than ever!
• Post your online page to Facebook or send a Facebook message to all of your friends! If you have 10 friends who donate $10/each you're already rasied $100!
• For more fundraising tips, visit our Plunger Tool Kit
  

All participants will receive a Turtle Fur fleece hat at check-in and a Penguin Plunge towel as they exit the water.

The more you raise, the more cool prizes you can win.  Raise $500, $750, $1,000 or $2,000 and automatically receive one of the incentive items below.  Stay tuned for more prize opportunities from Burton, Best Buy, Ben and Jerry's, etc.!

$750 Incentive Level Item:

Earthtec Heavyweight Fleece Throw

$1,000 Incentive Level Item:

Earthtec Men's & Women's Pindo Stand-Up Collar Fleece Jacket

 $2,000 Incentive Level Item:

Earthtec Women's Water Lilly Softshell Jacket

 $2,000 Incentive Level Item:

Earthtec Men's Mountain Ash Softshell Jacket

Black

Sky Blue

Gray

Citron

Cream

Brown

Green

Navy Blue

White

Pink

The Peerless Penguin

The individual who raises the largest amount of money receives a prize. Prize to be announced.

The Waddle of Penguins

The team consisting of the greatest number of Plungers will receive the "Pack of Plungers" trophy, to be displayed at a location of their choice for one year.

The Cool School Award- Grade School Division

The largest group from a middle, elementary or highschool (or combination) will receive the Peerless Flock trophy, to displayed at the school for one year.

The Cool School Award- College/University Division

The largest group from a college or university will receive the Peerless Flock trophy to be displayed at the school for one year.

The Penguin Patrol Award

The largest group of Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Fire Department (or combination) will receive the Penguin Patrol trophy, to be displayed at a location of their choice for one year.

The Plumage Award

The most creatively dressed Penguin or group of penguins. Prize to be announced.

Parking near the Plunge site is limited. Shuttles will pick Plungers up from two locations in downtown Burlington. Please see stars on map.

Shuttle #1: Church St. & Main St., near City Hall

Shuttle #2:  

This map courtesy of The City of Burlington.

Numbers on map correspond to parking in Burlington, VT. Please view site for more information about these parking locations.

Colchester Police Officers Jeff Fontaine and at 2011 Burlington Penguin Plunge

UVM Women's Lacrosse team volunteers in 2010! - photo by Lucas deSousa

Volunteer needs will be updated frequently.  Please check back often for most up to date information.

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including:

• Site set-up (Friday)
• Pre-Plunge Party assistance (Friday)
• Site set-up (Saturday)
• Souvenir sales (Saturday)
• Registration (Saturday)
• Sit maintenance (Saturday)
• Site breakdown (Saturday)
• Website management (Oct-Jan)
• Database management (Oct-Jan)
• Assistance with marketing/advertising (Oct-Jan)

If you are interested in volunteering for this event or others, please fill out our "Volunteer Application" and submit to Kelley Scarmeas at (email) scarmeas@gmail.com (mail) Special Olympics Vermont, Attn: Penguin Plunge, 16 Gregory Drive, Suite 2, South Burlington, VT 05403 or (fax) (802) 863-3911.

Please call (800) 639-1603 for additional assistance.

There are a variety of ways for your company or organization to become involved with Special Olympics Vermont and Penguin Plunge. We have a variety of sponsorship levels tailored to meet your goals. Please view our "Penguin Plunge Final Report" for information concerning demographics, background and a sponsorship matrix.

If you would like a "Penguin Plunge Final Report" mailed to you, please contact Kim Bookless, Fundraising Events Manager.