Date:  Saturday, February 9th, 2008 ~ 11:00am – the Plunge begins!

Location:  Lake Champlain Waterfront, Burlington (next to the Coast Guard Station)

How to register:  Click here to register and/or start a fundraising page on-line or download a registration form, fill it out, attach your $25 registration fee payable to Special Olympics Vermont and send it to: Special Olympics Vermont, Attn. Penguin Plunge, 368 Avenue D, Suite #30, Williston, VT 05495 (Questions? Call 800-639-1603 ext.105)

Fundraising expectations:  In order to participate in the event you must raise at least $175 (your $25 registration fee + a minimum of $150)  Check out our new Plunger Tool Kit for help with fundraising!

AWARDS:

The Peerless Penguin 
The individual who raises the largest amount of money will receive a skiing package courtesy of Smugglers' Notch, America's family resort. Prize includes two nights lodging and two days of lift tickets for two people. Also included are 1.5 hours of ski lessons per person, per day and access to all apres ski amenities!

The Pack of Plungers Prize
The pack consisting of the highest number of Plungers will receive the Pack of Plungers trophy, to be displayed at the place of their choice for one year.

The Peerless Flock 
The largest group from a school or college will receive the Peerless Flock trophy, to be displayed at their school or college for one year.
 
The Penguin Patrol Award 
The largest group of Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Fire Department Penguins will receive the Penguin Patrol trophy, to be displayed at their station for one year.
  
The Plumage Award 
The most creatively dressed Penguin will receive lift tickets courtesy of Smugglers' Notch.

When to turn in the money you collect (if you have registered off-line): 
1. Bring it to Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain on Friday, February 8th from 5:30pm-9:00pm.  Turn in your pledges, collect your incentives and stay for a night of music and cheer with your fellow Penguins!
2. OR Bring it to the Plunge site on Saturday, February 9th from 9:00am-10:45am.  Turn in your pledges, collect your incentives and prepare for the Plunge!

Plunging as a Team vs. Individual:  If you would like to take the Plunge with your friends, simply come up with a team name and put it on your registration form!  If you are a solo splasher, indicate that you will be plunging as an individual on your registration form. All individuals still need to raise the

minimum $175 to participate.

What to wear:  We suggest outer clothing that is warm and can be changed into and out of easily.  You may wear a bathing suit; no wet suits or dry suits will be allowed and certainly no skinny dipping!  We strongly recommend you wear shoes into the water.  You should leave your wallet, valuables and jewelry with your guests or don’t bring them at all.  Large tents with heaters will be available at the Plunge site where you can dress down and back up again!  Costumes are encouraged!  The Plumage Award will be given to the best costume!

Parking:  There is no parking available at the event site.  Participants and spectators are encouraged to park in the city garages and take the Penguin Plunge shuttles (Mountain Transit buses).  Shuttles will run from 9:00am – 1:00pm and will pick up on the corner of Church Street and Main Street. Spread the word!