Burlington Plunge
2010 BURLINGTON PENGUIN PLUNGE
Saturday, February 6th | Burlington Waterfront | 11:00 a.m.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 10:45 a.m. |
If you don't want to take the plunge yourself, consider helping a friend reach his or her fundraising goal!
Special Promotions, Deals and Coupons! (see bottom of page)
at Mexicali Grill and Cantina, Texas Roadhouse and Bueno Y Sano! |
I'm NEW! Get answer to all your questions here PENGUIN PLUNGE PARKING INFO
Parking is available near ECHO but will be limited. Please arrive early or consider parking in city parking garages and taking our Penguin Plunge Shuttle to the waterfront. The shuttle will pick up and drop off at the intersection of Church St. and Main St. 
Online registration is fast, easy and secure! Special Olympics Vermont recommends online registration for all participants as a quick way to meet your fundraising goals!
If you choose not to register using our online system, you can print a paper registration form.
Please fill out form and bring it and $25 to the Plunge or Registration Night. | CHECK-IN for PENGUIN PLUNGE |
Every registered plunger or those who still need to register, must attend either the Pre-Plunge Registration Night or visit the registration tent the morning of the event. This is where you will receive your "wave number" (team number) and the approximate time you will enter the water. You may also turn in all paper donations (cash or check) at this time and pick up your Penguin Plunge package. Please see details, below:
Pre-Plunge Registration Night
Friday, February 5th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Beat the lines, check-in early and get first choice on one of two new Penguin Plunge hat styles!
Penguin Plunge Registration Tent
Saturday, February 6th | 8am - 10:45am | Burlington Waterfront
All participants must visit the registration tent the morning of the event (if you did not attend the Friday evening event) to receive wave number and time your team will enter the water. No registrants will be accepted after 10:45am.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not give you an exact plunge time as the actual timeline may move faster or slower than anticipated. If you miss your plunge time, you will not be allowed to take the plunge with another group. Please listen to the announcements at the event. The announcer will let you know when your team is allowed to enter the changing tents.
Individuals $25 registration fee + $150 fundraising minimum = $175 total donation
Teams $25 registration fee + $150 fundraising minimum = $175 total donation per team member. Each team member must reach the fundraising minimum in order to participate in the Penguin Plunge. If you have any questions, please email kbookless@vtso.org. Forming a team is a great way to bond with family, friends or co-workers. By joining a team we can guarantee you'll plunge with a specific group of people.
| FUNDRAISING: Tips & Tricks |
With less than 2days left before the Plunge, you might be worried you won't meet your fundraising goal. For more helpful tips, a sample letter, donor record and more, please visit our Penguin Plunge Tool Kit. After the Plunge, you can write a thank you letter or use this template to thank your donors for their kind donations.
INCENTIVE LEVELS AND INFORMATION
Remember - the more you raise, the more cool prizes you could win! All penguin plungers ($175) will recieve a special 15th Anniversary Penguin Plunge beach towel and a choice between two Penguin Plunge hats. Hats are in two different styles and given out on a first come, first served basis.
If you reach the next incentive levels, you're eligible to receive the following items:
| $500 Level 
Penguin Plunge sport sack backpack
Available in blue, grey, red or pink.
| $750 Level
Penguin Plunge sweatshirt blanket.
Available in black, blue, green, navy or red.
| $1000 Level Penguin Plunge Patagonia Fleece Vest
Available in Men's and Women's sizes/colors.
Men's colors - black, navy, maroon or grey.
Women's colors - black, blue, red, grey or cream.
| $2000 Level 
Penguin Plunge Marmot Precip Jacket
Available in Men's and Women's sizes/colors.
Men's colors - black, blue, dark green, green or white.
Women's colors - black, blue, green or white
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Special Olympics Vermont is committed to reducing our impact on the environment. This year, we've switched to an online incentive system to reduce our waste; only those incentives which are needed will be ordered. An online incentive system also means we can offer our plungers a wider range of options including a variety of colors for each item and men's and women's sizing.
How will the new system work?
At registration, any plunger who reaches an incentive level of $500 or higher, will receive a unique code corresponding to the incentive level they've reached at the time of the Penguin Plunge.
1. Take this code home with you and access the Online Incentive Store
2. Select appropriate incentive level. You will be directed to a page listing all the incentive items you are eligible to receive based on your incentive level.
3. Make your selections - items, sizing and colors.
4. At checkout, you will be asked to enter your code and your shipping address.
5. All items will be shipped by mid-March.
You will also be given the option to "donate the cost" of each item back to Special Olympics Vermont.
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| PROMOTIONS, DEALS and COUPONS |
$5 to Bueno Y Sano! 213 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401 The first 1,000 people to check-in at the Burlington Penguin Plunge will receive a $5 gift certificate to Bueno Y Sano!
Special thanks to Will Lowry and his staff at Bueno Y Sano, located at 213 College Street in Burlington, VT for their generosity and support of Special Olympics Vermont.
FREE APPETIZER CARD at Texas Roadhouse 225 Interstate Corporate Center, Williston, VT 05495
The first 1,000 people to check-in at the Burlington Penguin Plunge will receive a appetizer card good for a free appetizer at Texas Roadhouse.
Special thanks to Czarina Shepard and the staff at Texas Roadhouse!
The New England Culinary Institute’s “Chili Throwdown 2010” promises to heat things up at the Penguin Plunge this year on Saturday, February 6th. The cook-off highlights the top-nominated chili recipes created by students from the internationally recognized culinary school in Montpelier, VT.
Recipe finalists, chosen by NECI chefs, hope to beat their rivals in this final match but the competition is fierce. A panel of 4 distinguished judges will taste each recipe from 10:00 to 10:30 am and will compute a single score for each entry that takes into consideration the five criteria for scoring chili: Aroma, Consistency, Color, Taste and Aftertaste.
Celebrate chili fever by tasting samples from their tent and watch as the winner is awarded the “2010 Throwdown” hot-sauce filled bandolier. Tasting tickets are $1 each.
The Peerless Penguin The individual who raises the largest amount of money.
Prize: A Ski & Stay vacation package from our friends at Smugglers' Notch - America's Family Resort.
2009 winner: Marc Lewis of Shelburne raised $8,275.00 and has held this title for 5+ years!
The Pack of Plungers Prize The team consisting of the highest number of Plungers.
Prize: The Pack of Plungers trophy, to be displayed at a location of their choice for one year.
2009 winner:The Burlington Men's Rugby Club with 32 plungers raised $10,146.00. They have held this title for at least the last five years!
The Peerless Flock The largest group from a middle school or high school.
Prize: The Peerless Flock trophy, to be dispalyed at the for one year.
2009 winner: Browns River Middle School with 63 plungers! Browns River Middle School, led by the fearless, Bryant Pless, has won this award for the last five years. In 2009, the BRMS team raised $12,719.00!
The Plumage Award The most creatively dressed adult and child will recieve a prize.
Prize: Lift ticket(s) from our friends at Smugglers' Notch - America's Family Resort!
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