Special Olympics Yukon

Raise at least $100 for Special Olympics athletes and you get to partake in what will go down as the coldest, most exhilarating experience of your life!

FROSTY FIRST TIMER (First time Plunger)

If the 2021(ish) Polar Plunge won't be your first rodeo, solicit a minimum of $100 in pledges and you too can earn the dubious distinction of being a PLUNGE PROFESSIONAL. 

PLUNGE PROFESSIONAL (Repeat Plunger)

Collectively raise $300, you can put a frozen bounty on someone to "walk the plank" into our limited edition Plunge Bin. Treat a friend, family member, your boss, a dignitary...you just have to get them to "sign off" on our BOUNTY form. Just think of how good your BOUNTY will feel that they will be getting COLD FOR A CAUSE.

If you or a group wish to put a "BOUNTY" on another individual, please contact Heather Menzies at the Special Olympics Yukon Office:
EMAIL: hmenzies@specialolympicsyukon.ca
PHONE: (867) 668-6511 ext. 23

BOUNTY (Raise $$$ and get someone else to plunge)

Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Yukon on March 5th, 2022!Do an icy swan dive and get ready for the coolest (physically distant) event you can have while jumping into cold water!Take the Plunge into icy waters in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run in their quest to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Yukon. Every dollar you raise goes towards supporting Special Olympics athletes across the territory.   The Polar Plunge challenges people to bravely jump into icy waters during Yukon's cold months. It’s a great way for everyone—individuals, organizations and businesses—to get involved in support of Special Olympics and show winter who’s boss! The minimum age to plunge is 19 years old and FULL COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) is required. We want safe and happy plunging for all!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1643737331/kvjw0pjyha3o7wfxhydf.gif" style="width:444px;max-width:100%" />There are three categories of Plungers this year:FROSTY FIRST TIMER (First time Plunger) We thought it to be fitting to use the term FROSTY FIRST TIMER to identify rookie participants in Yukon's Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. Raise at least $100 for Special Olympics athletes and you get to partake in what will go down as the coldest, most exhilarating experience of your life! PLUNGE PROFESSIONAL (Repeat Plunger) In the icy game of plunging, we use the term for those who have plunged at least once and want to do it again! Would you believe there are some out there who have plunged in all three editions of the event? We know...it's like being Adam Sandler, Oprah Winfrey and Sheldon Cooper all wrapped into one person. If this plunge won't be your first rodeo, solicit a minimum of $100 in pledges and you too can earn the dubious distinction of being a PLUNGE PROFESSIONAL. Also, PLUNGE PRO'S are encouraged to FREEZE WITH A FRIEND. This consists of a PLUNGE PROFESSIONAL (repeat plunger) convincing someone to become a FROSTY FIRST TIMER (first time plunger). All PLUNGE PRO'S who FREEZE WITH A FRIEND will be entered into a draw for a fabulous prize (please see below for details). BOUNTY (Raise $$$ and get someone else to plunge)Over the years, we have heard the comments "I'd sure pay money to see my boss freeze!" or "How much would it take to get uncle Joe in the bin?". Well folks we listened. If you or a group of mischievous individuals collectively raise $300, you can put a frozen bounty on someone to "walk the plank" into our limited edition Plunge Bin. Yep, it's like you're an actual pirate...but you're not. Treat a friend, family member, your boss, a dignitary...you just have to get them to "sign off" on our BOUNTY form. Just think of how good your BOUNTY will feel that they will be getting COLD FOR A CAUSE. If you or a group wish to put a "BOUNTY" on another individual, please contact Heather Menzies at the Special Olympics Yukon Office:EMAIL: hmenzies@specialolympicsyukon.caPHONE: (867) 668-6511 ext. 23    IMPORTANT!!!! PANDEMIC RELATED INFORMATION: <ul><li>PLEASE NOTE ALL PLUNGERS WILL PROVIDE THEIR OWN "HANDLER". This person will be your "wingman/wingwoman/wingperson" during your participation at the event. They will be responsible for your belongings during your plunge, hand you your towel after your plunge and basically be your very own support team.</li><li>Plunge day will be broken up into 20-minute time blocks (kinda like golf style "tee times"). Plungers will select the plunge time that works best for them upon registration.</li><li>We ask that all plungers arrive in the outfit/attire/costume they  intend to plunge in. **This includes the footwear you will plunge in.** The changing area will only be available to you AFTER your plunge. </li><li>Please note this is a Vaccine Mandatory event, in order to participate you will need to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccine (two doses) along with government issued photo ID.</li><li>When indoors, face coverings will be mandatory at this event. There will also be hand sanitizing stations available to use at various points during your plunge experience. Thank you for working with us on this and understanding our goal to keep everyone safe.</li><li>There will be an outdoor spectator area but it will be limited to 50 people at a time. We would ask that spectators wear a mask if physical distancing is not possible. All spectators are asked to vacate the area once they have seen their friend/family member/boss/coworker or "person of interest" take the plunge. </li><li>Please observe the Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health "Safe 6 Plus 1" pandemic guidelines. </li></ul> If you have any further questions related to this event and its pandemic related protocols, please contact the Special Olympics Yukon Office and Events Coordinator, Heather, at (867) 668-6511.  For more information on Yukon’s Law Enforcement Torch Run, please click<a href="https://www.facebook.com/torchrunyukon"> here.</a>GIVEWAYS, CONTESTS AND PRIZESParticipation Gifts <ul><li>ALL plungers (FROSTY FIRST TIMERS, PLUNGE PROS and BOUNTIES) will receive a limited edition "Buff" style neck gaiter for their plunge participation</li><li>ALL plungers (FROSTY FIRST TIMERS, PLUNGE PROS and BOUNTIES) will receive a limited edition "Buff" style neck gaiter for their plunge participation</li><li>PLUNGE PROS will receive a special gift fit for a repeat plunger!</li><li> All PLUNGE PROS that FREEZE A FRIEND will be registered into a draw for a $1000 Home Hardware gift card sponsored in part by Whitehorse Home Hardware. </li></ul>Eligibility: both the Plunge Professional and the Frosty First Timer must have raised the minimum $100 to plunge in order for the Sourdough to be eligible for this draw prize. (Please note: the gift card is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.)Fundraising Prizes (Eligibility: must raise a minimum of $1000)<ul><li>1st place individual fundraising - your choice of a $500 gift certificate for use at Whitehorse Home Hardware or with Air North - Yukon's Airline</li><li>2nd place individual fundraising - your choice of a $250 gift card for use at Whitehorse Home Hardware or with Air North - Yukon's Airline</li><li>3rd place individual fundraising - your choice of a $100 gift card for use at Whitehorse Home Hardware or with Air North - Yukon's Airline </li></ul> Superhero Contest <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1643734037/ih1kuo8s7bmoirjwbrui.jpg" style="width:439px;max-width:100%" />Special Olympics athletes often refer to Law Enforcement Torch Runners as superheroes. Therefore, we feel it is appropriate to award a prize to the plunger wearing the best super hero costume.  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1644616283/fycpulfgfckecebwf3rg.jpg" style="width:573px;max-width:100%" />

Special Olympics Yukon

Law Enforcement Torch Run 2021(ish) Polar Plunge

411 Main St

FROSTY FIRST TIMER (First time Plunger)

Free

PLUNGE PROFESSIONAL (Repeat Plunger)

Free

BOUNTY (Raise $$$ and get someone else to plunge)

Free