Polar Bear Plunge

6TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

Tuesday, January 1st 2008 at Noon
Matthews Beach Park
Entrance Is At The Corner Of NE 93rd St And Sand Point Way NE

1. Dress Up In Your Swim Suit, Costumes Add The Whimsy
2. Jump In @ Noon
3. Enjoy A Hot Beverage/Warm Up
4. Sign Our Memory Book-Anytime
5. Receive The Official 2008 Polar Bear Plunge Patch (Badge O Courage)

1. Come Early/Car Pool Or Take The Bus. Parking Is Limited
2. Anyone With Heart Problems-Just Watch
3. Do Not Drink-Alchol Does Not Warm You Up; It Accelerates Hypothermia
4. Do Not Stay In The Water Longer Than 15 Minutes. Body Heat Is Lost 25 Times Faster In The Water Than In Air
5. Do Not Remove Your Clothing Until Swim Time And Remove Wet Clothing Before Getting Back Into Dry Clothes

History

The Polar Bear Plunge was the first official event of its kind in the Seattle area. Janet Wilson started the event off on January 1st 2003. The First Polar Bear Plunge had approximately 300 participants. Since then the attendance has reached nearly 1000 brave bears. The plunge has been responsible for inspiring other similar events in the Seattle Area. The Polar Bear Plunge is a family event with costumes, warm beverages, and a badge of courage (patch) following the total emersion.

"Plungers are 'Polarized' towards two styles. Some luxuriate in the refreshingly brisk waters. Others stay in as long as they can 'BEAR' it."
~ Tim Ewings