Saturday, February 16th, 2008

~ 1:00pm – the Plunge begins!   

Location:  The Gateway Center, Newport, VT

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 $100 (your $25 registration fee + a minimum of $75)  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 Ski and Stay package courtesy of Jay Peak Resort.

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 Plumage Award 
The most creatively dressed Penguin will receive two one-day lift tickets courtesy of Jay Peak Resort.

1. Bring it to the Gateway Center on Friday, February 15th from 4:00pm-7:00pm.  Turn in your pledges, collect your incentives and stay for a slice of pizza!

2. OR Bring it to the Plunge site on Saturday, February 16th from 10:30am-12:30pm.  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 $100 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.  Plungers and spectators are asked to park at Vermont Furniture Parts and walk to the event site.