Support the 2008 Penguin Plunge!

Up-To-The-Dip Information!

  • All Plungers must sign a waiver at Registration and raise the $350 minimum contribution.
  • Plungers must be 15 years or older.
  • Plungers who are 15-17 years old must have a guardian sign their waiver at a Pre-Registration Site or at Registration on the day of the event.
  • Flocks (Teams) must consist of five (5) or more Plungers.
  • After we receive your Commitment Form, we will send each plunger procedures for the day of the Plunge.
  • Due to insurance requirements and fire codes, only registered plungers and guests with wristbands will be allowed access to the Casino Ballroom.
  • Turn in your donations, get your wristband(s), pickup your incentives, prior to the Plunge Day at one of the mentioned Pre-Registration Sites.  Be sure to sign-up for the one located most conveniently to you!
  • Plungers and their guests may make arrangements at their personal expense to stay at the Ashworth By the Sea Hotel by calling (800) 345-6736.  Special rates are available for plungers who make their arrangements by January 18, 2008.
  • For questions and last minute information, contact the Coldline at (800) 639-2608 x30, or at plungerrelations@sonh.org.
  • Plungers who raise more than $350 will receive the Basic Plunge Package as well as the choice of the incentive listed at that monetary level OR a level of lower value.
  • If you attend a Pre-Registration Site and plan on collecting additional funds to reach a certain incentive level - ONLY COLLECT THE BASIC PLUNGE PACKAGE!  Once you complete fundraising, choose which incentive you'd like at that time.
  • Too Chicken to Take the Plunge?  Join our Chicken Coop for a premium view of the Plunge.  Just raise the $350 minimum entry fee and receive all the benefits of the plungers!

Be a Plunger or a Chicken!

Follow these easy steps!
  1. Sign up:
    Log on to our Firstgiving Site and Register $50.00 with a credit card and begin to create your online Fundraising Page today!
    or
    Download the 2008 Commitment Form here and Mail $50.00 and completed form to Special Olympics New Hampshire!  After you have sent in the form you may also Log on to our Firstgiving Site and choose "already Registered by Mail".  NOTE:  Just choose Continue when asked for Your Registration Code - again please leave this area blank.

     
  2. Raise money:
    Ask your co-workers, business associates, family, and friends to sponsor your plunge into the Atlantic Ocean!  Refer them to your Firstgiving page directly or Click Here to Locate Plunger/Chicken by Name on the website!  
    or
    Download the 2008 Donor Pledge Form here and bring the completed form(s) to a Pre-Registration site.
    Make Donor Checks Payable to Special Olympics NH or SONH.

     
  3. Plunge!
    Jump into the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter! Download the 2008 Flyer for all additional information on the Penguin Plunge!!!

Be a Volunteer

Whether you register volunteers, encourage family and friends to plunge or hang posters, volunteers are the most important people in making the Penguin Plunge a success! Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. If you are interested email Carol Cray at CarolC@sonh.org