Let’s Freeze! Whether you plunge solo or with coworkers, friends or family – for the ultimate bonding experience – we’ll help you take “cool” up a degree or two.
The Polar Plunge® is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics Iowa athletes by jumping into frigid waters. The more you raise, the more great Polar Plunge® gear you can earn!
Get Your Plunge On
- Polar Plunge 101
- Toss Your Boss
- Sponsor
Too chicken to take the Plunge? No Problem! Register as a chicken and raise funds, receive your chicken t-shirt and prizes and then WATCH the Plunge!
Register to Take the Plunge!
Registration links are added as they become available.
2022 Polar Plunge® Locations
Spring Plunges
- Ames Greek Plunge: Iowa State University
- Iowa City/Cedar Rapids: Coralville Lake, West Overlook Beach
- Warren County: Norwalk United Methodist Church
- Council Bluffs: W Broadway, Council Bluffs
- Cedar Falls/Waterloo: George Wyth State Park
Fall Plunges
- Davenport – October 8 (Buffalo Bill Shelter, Scott County Park)
- Siouxland – October 15 (O’Connor Heating & Cooling)
- Fort Dodge – November 13 (Kennedy Memorial Park, Bob Heun Shelter)
- Dubuque – November 19 (Church of the Nativity, parking lot)
- West Des Moines – December 3 (Raccoon River Park)
Plunger Tools
So, you’ve registered for the Plunge… Below are some tips and tools you can download and use to help you get ready for the big day!
- Polar Plunge 101
- Donation & Fundraising Questions
- Donation Impact
- Donor Receipts
- Donation Tracker
- How to raise $150 in 7 days
- Matching Gift
- Polar Plunge Icons
- Revenue Share
- Social Media Tool Kit
