Open now for the 2018 Winter Games Plunge Itinerary

2018 WG Plunge * Itinerary

Schedule of festivities, parking info & all the good stuff you need to know!

Hello WG Plungers!

I am looking forward to seeing all of you this weekend. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed, plunge is this Saturday February 3rd!

I wanted to send an email along so that you have some information regarding the day of the plunge. Please continue reading to get a better idea of parking, schedule & activities on Saturday; and as always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any specific questions.

Saturday February 3rd, 2018

Directions & Parking:

Directions and Park Info

There is free parking in the lot!

Day of Schedule:

9:00 am: Registration Opens and runs until 11:30 am.

Please keep in mind that even if you have registered on-line you will still need to check in upon arrival to receive your wave assignment & wrist band.

Feel free to bring any cash you have collected & donation checks (made payable to SOPA) to the registration area the day of the plunge!

This is also where you will receive your ticket to pick up your AWESOME 2018 WG Polar Plunge T-shirt! The shirts will be available for pick up in the vestibule between the men's & women's restrooms.

11:30am-11:45am: Plungers will be changing & move to the Plunge Site.

We will use the bathhouses for changing. You are welcome to leave your dry clothing in there while you plunge, a park ranger will be stationed at the entrance.

Plungers please be changed into your plunge attire & at the Plunge Site BY 11:45 AM!

11:45am: Opening Ceremonies begin & The Safety Brief will be reviewed.

It is very important that all plungers are present at the Plunge Site by this time for the start of ceremony.

We will announce the winners of the 50/50 & Raffle at this time.

12:00pm: PLUNGE TIME!

Please be sure to line up with your plunge wave & listen for your group to be called.

Plunge Town Festivities

We will have lots going on during registration so please join us for Plunge Town.

Plunge Town Activities

9:00 am-11:30 am located by the concession stand and around the beach area!

Free HOT Beverages, Water, Hot dogs & other yummy snacks provided by Sheetz

Tailgating:

Pitch a tent, hang your team banner, play some corn hole and tailgate with your team, friends and fellow plungers. Bring the party and have TONS of fun; but remember no open container or open flames. We will have contained bonfires burning to keep your toes warm; so bring the marshmallows & let's make some Smores!

Music:

Bust a move to the tunes of The Dancing DJ's Debbie & Gene

Dancing DJ's

They will be there to entertain us and liven up the crowd from 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Special Guests:

Musher Carmen Rose and her Mid distance Sled Dog Team. Come meet the Spirit of the Mountain Sled Dogs and see what it takes to run a race. Carmen & her rescue Huskies will be available for meet & greet from 9:30 am-1:00 pm.

SOPA Swag available for purchase … don’t miss this year’s "coolest" hot fashion & accessories! We will have sweat shirts & pants, hats, towels & cups for sale. Limited supplies available, so grab 'em while you can!

Take your chance on our 50/50 raffle the day of the plunge!

We will have 50/50 tickets available for sale $1 per ticket or 15 tickets for $10!

ALSO available that day...RAFFLE TICKETS for your chance to win a cruise to BERMUDA!!

These awesome tickets will be for sale $20 per ticket and can be used for a 5 night cruise to Bermuda or can be redeemed for a $2000 travel voucher thru Classic Travel. Winner need not be present & the winning ticket will be selected that day at the plunge!

Thank you again plungers for all of your hard work fundraising, for your bravery to face the cold water and for your giant hearts to support the athletes of Special Olympics PA. We could not have this event without you!