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THE 2010 LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 12-14.
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THE 2010 LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
We regret to announce that the 2010 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Festival, and all elements of it, has been postponed to March 12-14 due to the projected nor’easter and accompanying high winds and rough surf.
The decision, which was made first and foremost with the safety of our Bears, volunteers and spectators in mind, was made with input from the event safety team, comprised of representatives from the Delaware State Police, the City of Rehoboth Police and Fire Departments and the Sussex County Emergency Response.
All Plunge Weekend Festival event times remain the same with one exception: the Run to the Plunge will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13.
The Polar Bear Plunge, entering its 19th year, has become one of the most popular events in the state of Delaware. The uniqueness of this event, unlike many others, is that it spans all genders, age groups, income levels, and every demographic area of the state, with participation often extending beyond our borders. It truly is a state-wide family and friends’ event! We hope you will join us on March 12 - 14.
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THE 2010 LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 12-14.
Plunge sweatshirt and Run to the Plunge shirt logos unveiled
This year's official Lewes Polar Bear Plunge sweatshirt logo was unveiled on Monday. All Bears taking the dip into the ocean receive an official Lewes Polar Bear sweatshirt. Pre-registered Bears get them on the day of the event, all others will have theirs mailed out after the event. Having yours to show off at work or school on Monday is one more reason to pre-register for the Plunge. To see the 2010 sweatshirt logo, click here. To see the shirt logo for the Run to the Plunge, click here.
2009 POLAR BEAR FACTS & INFORMATION
*Total Bears: 2923 (new record)
*Money Raised: $490,000
*Air temperature: 53° (ties record for warmest)
*Water temperature : 40 °
*Click here to see photos of the entire 2009 Plunge Festival
*Click here for 2009 Run to the Plunge results.
PLUNGE FESTIVAL POSTER UNVEILED
Michael Strunk and Schmidt Ad & Design have produced an original piece of art depicting the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Festival. All Bear's raising over $500 will receive the collectible and they will be sold for $5 at all souvenir locations. The artists will be at registration on Saturday to re-mark the poster. To see the poster, click here.
ARTICLES AND PICTURES FROM THE 2009 PLUNGE
Click here to read updated articles and view pictures taken throughout the 2009 Plunge Festival.
SHARE YOUR PLUNGE STORIES!
This is an opportunity for our Plungers to tell their stories: Why they plunge. How they started. What keeps them going. Who they plunge with. Share your plunge story with us.
Questions? Please contact us at info@sode.org or 302-831-4653