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17th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge | Lake George, NY | November 18, 2023

Saturday, November 18, 2023
9:00 AM 12:30 PM

Shephard Park Lake George, NY, 12845 United States (map)

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Take the Plunge to Support Special Olympics in Lake George on November 18

Join in on the fun for the Adirondacks’ 17th Annual Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge in Lake George.

Gather your family, grab your friends, double-dog-dare your co-workers and start a Polar Plunge Team to support Special Olympics New York. You can also participate as an individual.

Freezin’ for a reason.

The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising event for Special Olympics New York. It is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, schools and businesses to support Special Olympics New York athletes by jumping into frigid bodies of water across New York State. And what better place to take the Plunge than in the crystal-clean waters of America’s Queen Lake, Lake George?

Take part in the Plunge.

It’s easy to register online as an individual or a team. On the day of the event, participants will meet at Shephard Park in Lake George Village. The current schedule is:

9 am - Registration Opens — Team Captains and Individuals check in to receive their bracelets
11 am - Cool School Plunge
11:30 am - Top 5 teams and Sponsors
Noon - Open Plunge

Top tips for a successful plunge.

Pack a towel and water shoes
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes
Bring easy to get into warm clothes (and shoes!) for after the Plunge
For your safety, never dive into the water
Bring a plastic bag for wet clothes and somewhere to store your dry clothes
Bring along a disposable, waterproof camera
Have fun

Spectators are welcome, and there is no fee to attend. Visit the Lake George Special Olympics Polar Plunge website for more information.

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