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
- Plunge Solo
- Plunge as a Team
- Toss Your Boss
- Sponsor
- Corporate Challenge
- Too Chicken to Plunge
- Volunteer
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 will be added when available.
2022 Polar Plunge® Locations:
Spring Plunges
- Ames Greek Plunge: April 1st (Iowa State University)
- Iowa City/Cedar Rapids: February 26th (Coralville Lake, West Overlook Beach)
- Warren County: March 5th (Norwalk United Methodist Church)
- Council Bluffs: May 7th (W Broadway, Council Bluffs)
- Cedar Falls/Waterloo: April 9th (George Wyth State Park)
- Cool School Plunge
Fall Plunges
- Siouxland – October TBA
- Davenport – October/November TBA
- Fort Dodge – November TBA
- Dubuque – November TBA
- West Des Moines – December TBA
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!
- Getting Started
- Polar Plunge 101
- Polar Plunge Icons
- Donor Receipts
- Fundraising Tips
- Donation Tracker
- Email Outreach
- Social Media Tool Kit
- Matching Gift
- Revenue Share
