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Tybee
Island Polar Plunge- Freezin' for a
Reason!
COUNTDOWN TO THE PLUNGE
Watch
live streaming video here.
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SCHEDULE
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PLUNGE
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Please
plan to arrive early.
Like 9-10 am especially
if you have not pre-registered.
Traffic will be heavy
so plan for a stress free
entrance to the event.
The
Guinness World Record™
attempt to break the "Largest
Gathering of People Wearing
Swim Caps", will
begin at 11:45 and must
last at least 10 minutes.
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Once
you register please follow
all instructions and proceed
to the fenced in area
on the beach with your
supervisor.
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Who
should you contact if you want to be a Plunger?
You can contact Amy Kagan at tybeeposttheater@gmail.com
or at 912-663-1099 for information and
forms. You can also download the Individual
Registration Form here
. On-site registration is available but
pre-registration will be helpful. You
will need to bring your signed waiver and plunge
registration to the registration table on New
Years Day. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL FORMS PAST DECEMBER
23RD. Bring them with you to check in.
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Mail
forms to:
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Polar
Plunge 2012
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PO
Box 2356
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Tybee
Island, GA 31328
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Are
Plungers crazy to do this? It helps!
But remember, our Plungers are doing this to
benefit the Tybee Post Theater. Be sure to show
up and cheer them on.
YOU
DO NOT HAVE to register to swim but you will
not be allowed into the fenced in area nor will
you be part of the world record attempt. Just
come and jump in.
Q&A
Guinness World Records® Official
Attempt will begin at 11:45am.
The Tybee Polar Plunge will immediately follow!
Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion - Tybee Island,
GA 31328
REGISTRATION IS ONLY $25 and includes
a Guinness World Records® Official Attempt
Swim Cap and a Long-Sleeve Polar Plunge T-Shirt!
AVOID LONG LINES AND REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Payments via Paypal or Credit Card will be accepted
online through Friday, December 30. After that
you must register in person!
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Saturday, December 31st at the Tybrisia Roundabout
from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
Sunday, January 1st at the base of the Tybee
Island Pier from 9:00am - 11:30 am
Please note: Registration guarantees you a
spot in the Guinness World Records® attempt.
You are not required to plunge into the
Atlantic Ocean!
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT
THE TYBEE POST THEATER
Q&A's
I WANT TO JOIN! WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
For more information about the World Record
attempt and Polar Plunge, and to download the
Registration Form, visit TybeePolarPlunge.com.
You can pay online in advance via PayPal or
credit card through Friday, December 30. After
that, you must register in person. Bring a signed
copy of the form, with your payment, to one
of the Registration tables either Saturday,
December 31 from 1-4pm or on Sunday, January
1st from 9-11:30am. If you still have questions,
contact Amy Kagan at tybeeposttheater@gmail.com
or call 912-663-1099.
Do I have to register to swim?
NO. You do not have to register to swim in the
Atlantic, but you will not be able enter the
fenced area or be apart the World Record attempt.
Do I have to register to be part of the
Guinness World Records® Official Attempt?
YES. Registration allows us to prove the exact
number of participants and helps defray costs
to attempt the World Record. Each registrant
will receive an official Guinness World Records®
Swim Cap and a Long-Sleeve Polar Plunge T-shirt!
I only want to attempt the world record,
do I have to swim?
NO. You may be part of the world record
and not swim. After the world record there will
be 10 minutes to get the heck out of the way
to allow the swimmers easy access to the Atlantic
Ocean.
Do I have to wear the swim cap?
YES. We are trying to break the World Record
for the "Largest Gathering of People Wearing
Swim Caps." This means that everyone must
wear their swim cap for at least 10 minutes!
What form of payment will you accept if
I register in person?
We accept cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard.
Checks should be made payable to Tybee Post
Theater.
What do I do if I have already paid online
and submitted my registration form?
You will still need to pick up your swim cap
and t-shirt. Go to the Will Call line.
Are Plungers crazy to do this?
It helps! But remember, our World Record participants
and Plungers are doing this to benefit the Tybee
Post Theater. Be sure to show up and cheer them
on.
Where does all of the money go?
Everyone who works the event are volunteers
and all of the funds go towards the restoration
of the Tybee Post Theater.
Is my donation tax deductable?
YES. The Tybee Post Theater is a 501 (c) (3)
tax deductable organization. See anyone at the
event if you need a letter or donation certificate.
Can I get a certificate showing I was part
of the world record?
YES. After the world record is broken each participant
can download their certificate from here. A
link to Guinness World Records® and a username
and password will be provided after the event.
Are you authorized to put a fence on the
beach?
YES. A letter of authorization has been obtained
by the Georgia DNR. Care is taken to make sure
nothing is disturbed on the beach. The fence
placement takes into account the rising tide
for January 1, 2012.
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