Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside | Special Olympics New Jersey

Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside challenges thousands of brave jumpers from around the state. It's a great way for everyone--individuals, teams, organizations and businesses--to get involved supporting Special Olympics New Jersey. All funds raised go towards programming and events for thousands of athletes statewide.

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About Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside

Registration Tiers

REGISTRATION TIERS

Early Bear ($100 minimum): September – December 31

Now I’m Ready Bear ($110 minimum): January 1 – January 31

Better Late Than Never Bear ($120 minimum): February 1 – February 18

Almost Missed it Bear ($125 minimum): February 19 – February 25

Registration Information

IN-PERSON PLUNGE

Join us on the beach in Seaside Heights, NJ, as we plunge into the frigid Atlantic Ocean and know that you are supporting thousands of registered Special Olympics New Jersey athletes. Be sure to get dressed up in those costumes, break out the plunge props, and make the banners and signs. Most importantly, have FUN!

Here’s how to get started:

Register online for $25 to get started and set up a customizable fundraising page
The great news is the $25 registration fee counts toward the minimum. Want to reach the minimum now? You can add an additional donation during the checkout process to get you there.
Once registered, share your fundraising page with family and friends via email and social media. Track donations right from your fundraising page, respond to donors and monitor fundraising progress as you get closer to your minimum.
Don’t stop there! As you raise more money for Special Olympics New Jersey, you will also earn some fresh Polar Bear Plunge incentives. Check out the Plunge Incentive page to see what you can earn.

ALL plungers are required to raise the minimum to participate in the Plunge!

Fundraising and Incentives

Event Information

Plunge Goal

$2,605,424

OF OUR $2,150,000 GOAL

121%

Plunge Leaderboard

Individual Leaders

Lou Castano

Amount Raised: $23,542

Goal: $17,000

David Coppola

Amount Raised: $22,111

Goal: $21,000

Kevin Burke

Amount Raised: $16,884

Goal: $2,500

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Team Leaders

Bayshore Shrinky Dinks

Amount Raised: $111,580

Goal: $75,000

2nd Avenue Freeze-Out

Amount Raised: $108,161

Goal: $100,000

NJKofC Polar Penguins

Amount Raised: $71,777

Goal: $75,000

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The Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside maybe a fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics New Jersey, but it's also a life changer for the athletes and their friends, families, and communities.

How Funds Make a Real Impact

For over 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to more thousands of athletes. All of these programs and services are completely FREE of charge, thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside. Look below for a glimpse at how these funds are making a real impact!