Polar Bear Dip info…

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Hi all,

So this is it… grab your speedo and let’s go!!!  Here are the details… see you there!!!

Speaking with Jeff Hunt, who has done this the last 12 years in a row, he says “GET THERE EARLY!” (12:30).  There are 600 dippers and it takes a while to get registered and if you are late you won’t get in the first wave… which is the most fun!

http://www.polarbeardip.ca/dippers.htm

Cheers,

Rob

Did we mention it’s cold?

How To Participate

Attention all Polar Bears….here we jump again!! 

Once again, there will be prizes for best group and individual costumes!!  Please Read the following to ensure you register correctly.

Check out our channel for clips from dippers

What You Should Know

There is a risk associated with going into Lake Ontario on January 1, 2011. The temperature of the water and the surrounding environment may be extremely cold and Lake Ontario is polluted. You should consult your physician prior to engaging in this event. Individuals who are pregnant, or have poor cardiac functioning, or suffer from a seizure disorder should not participate.  

Click here for map to Coronation Park.

What To Do Now

1. Download and complete your Registration/Waiver Form

, and bring it with you on the day of the dip along with your $25 registration fee (please bring exact change)
2. Go out and get some sponsors and place them on the sponsor section of the registration form. Sponsors who enter their complete address on your form and pledge $20 or more will be sent a tax receipt. 
 

 

Tax Receipt Note: as these funds will be received by World Vision in 2011, receipts will be sent in February of 2012 so they can be claimed on 2011 tax returns.
Tax receipts for the 2010 event will be sent by World Vision in February of 2011
 

 

For every $100 raised, you will receive a ballot for our prize draws!

  •  The more you raise, the more chances you have to win our Grand Prize

3. Arrive at Coronation Park in Oakville between 12:30 & 1:30 and visit the registration table to hand over your sponsorship money, collect your wristband and pick up your free SWAG BAG!
Or this year – bring your completed form and collected pledges to 2380 Speers Road in Oakville during Pre-Registration day (date will be announced shortly)

 Free swag bag for all dippers!

  •  The 2010 bag included an Official Polar Bear Dip T-shirt, a Polar Bear 25th anniversary patch, a Dippers certificate, a copy of Get Out There magazine and more!

4. Get ready for the cold! Dip at 2pm sharp!

5. Join us at in Oakville for the official post-dip party!

The Day of the Event

 
 
 

If you don’t want to jump in this year, grab a friend and show your support for the Polar Bears by being a spectator! 
Have questions? Check out our FAQ page or email [email protected]
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I founded LOST Swimming because I like open water swimming and would like to see it grow and thrive in Lake Ontario. I started as a competitive swimmer as a kid and ended up getting as far as a silver medal at Nationals and going to the Olympic Trials in 1988. But I retired after that, I was sick of swimming. So I got into running marathons and have run over 35 to date, as well as a few ultra marathons, including the Marathon des Sables (7 day, ultra across the Sahara Desert). I also kind of fell into triathlons and have done a handful of Ironman tri's too. This gradually got me back in the water and in 2006 I took the plunge and attempted swimming the English Channel. I didn't quite make it across, but the circle was now complete and after 17 years I was a swimmer again! Although I still do plenty of pool swimming, I now much prefer open water swimming and like to say that open water swimming is to pool swimming, what trail running is to treadmill running! As a result I hope to encourage more people to join me for a dip in Lake Ontario as often as we can!