CONTACT US

• www.firstgiving.com/vtso
  

• Print a registration brochure
• Fill out and send in the registration form portion of the brochure.  Mail 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 $75 donation (donation total does not reflect $25 registration fee) 
  • $50 minimimum donation for students (grades 1-12) (donation total does not reflect $25 registration fee)
    
• Remember: the more you raise, the more incentive prizes you could win!
• If you are plunging as part of a team, each team member must still raise the individual amount!

 Fundraising Tips:

• 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've raised $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 additional prize opportunities!

$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

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Blue

Brown

Citron

Cream

Gray

Green

Navy Blue

Pink

White

The Peerless Penguin

The individual who is our highest fundraiser will win the Peerless Penguin award.  Prize to be announced. 

The Waddle of Penguins

The largest group of Penguins will win the Pack of Plungers trophy, to be displayed at a location of their choice for the year.

The Cool School Award - Grade School Division

The elementary, middle or highschool team (or combination) with the greatest number of plungers will receivethe Peerless Flock trophy, to be displayed at their school for the year.

The Cool School Award - College/University Division

The college or university team with the greatest number of plungers will receive the Peerless Flock trophy, to be displayed at their school for the year.

The Penguin Patrol Award

The largest team 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 the year. 

The Plumage Award

The best dressed adult and best dressed child will receive a prize.  Prize to be announced.

SAVE THE DATE

Newport Pre-Plunge Party

Friday, February 10th | 5:30pm-8:30pm

The Eastside Restaurant & Pub

Want to beat the lines on Saturday morning?  Join us for light refreshments at check-in night.  Check-in before Saturday to choose your Turtle Fur hat and meet some of our Special Olympics Vermont athletes and other penguin plungers!

Volunteers are an integral part of making the Penguin Plunge a success!  Volunteers are needed throughout the planning process and on the day of the event.  This is a great opportunity for businesses, schools, community groups and sports teams to participate in a day of community service and bond.

*Volunteer needs will be updated on a regular basis.  Please check back often for more information.*

There are a variety of opportunities available, including:

• Site set-up (Saturday a.m.)
• Souvenir sales
• Registratin
• Site maintenance
• Site breakdown (Saturday p.m.)
• 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 (email) kbookless@vtso.org (mail) Special Olympics Vermont, Attn: Penguin Plunge, 16 Gregory Dr., Ste #2, So. Burlington, VT 05403 or (fax) (802) 863-3911.

Please call (802) 863-5222 x105 for additional assistance.

There are a variety of ways for your company, organization or business to become involved with Special Olympics Vermont and Penguin Plunge.  We have a variety of sponsorship levels tailored to meet your goals. 

Please review 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.