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White Bear Lake Polar Bear Plunge

Thanks to the more than 850 Plungers who raised over $149,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota!

To view and order photos from the event, visit www.clixsportsphotos.com, select the "View and Order Photos" tab, and under "Ordering Photos Online," click the orange link. A portion of all sales will go directly to Special Olympics Minnesota and the White Bear Lake Polar Bear Plunge! Photos will be printed and mailed within 24 hours of order receipt. Contact CL!X with any questions.

Visit our SmugMug page to view photos from the 2010 White Bear Lake Polar Bear Plunge.

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Date and Time
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ramsey Beach
12 p.m.

Location
5050 Lake Avenue N
White Bear Lake, MN
map and directions
Note: If you're driving to the Plunge site, acess to the park is off of Route 96 / Lake Avenue.

Parking
Parking at Plunge site is limited. Free shuttle busses will be available to all specators and participants to and from Jimmy's Food and Drink.

Pre-Registration
Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 and 28, 2010
5 - 9 p.m.
Jimmy's Food and Drink
1132 County Rd E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
map and directions

Day-Of Registration
Ramsey Beach
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Plunge Host Site
Jimmy's Food and Drink
Jimmy's will be offering a variety of Plunger specials, including complimentary pizza, breakfast and chilli bar. The After Plunge Party will feature food specials and a live band starting at 4 p.m. Prizes and constume contest winners will be announced at the after party. A slide show of pictures from the event will also be playing at Jimmy's following the plunge!
Plungers can pick up brochures at Jimmy's if needed.
Download flyer with details (PDF)

Costume Contest
Most Patriotic - Mike Aasen
Best Female - Diamond Rough
Best Male - Randy Neslon
Best Team - Roth Rowdies

Hotel Special
Best Western White Bear Country Inn
Room rate of $79, $20 of which is donated to the White Bear Lake Plunge!
Contact Jason Schmidt at 651-429-5393 to make your reservation.

Special Thanks
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
White Bear Lake Police Department
White Bear Lake Fire Department
Maplewood Police Department Reserves
North St. Paul Police Department
Lakes Area Police Department
Jimmy's Food and Drink

Thanks to Slice of Ice Participants
Mad Jacks
The Stadium Sports Bar
Jimmy's Food and Drink

Top Fundraisers
Individuals
Tim O'Malley$2435.00
Terry Hatchitt$1700.00
Kindy Cadwallader-Gajeski$1625.00
Teams
All Jacked Up- Mad Jack$5758.00
Susie Q & Her Crazy Crew$5499.00
Colbert Nation/Lumberjacks12SCV$5441.00

Plunger Tools
White Bear Lake FAQ (PDF)
Plunge FAQ
Participant waiver (PDF)
Tips for first time plungers (PDF)
Plunge toolkit (PDF)
Team captain toolkit (PDF)
Plunge brochure (PDF)
Plunge poster (PDF)
Slice of Ice Challenge toolkit (PDF)

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2010 Polar Bear Plunge Incentives
$75 2010 Plunge long-sleeve shirt
$200 2010 Plunge towel
$400 2010 Plunge sweatshirt
$750 2010 Plunge light-weight jacket
$1,000 2010 Plunge heavy jacket
$1,500 All 2010 Plunge incentive items
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