TAKE THE PLUNGE!
We're freezin’ for a reason! Take the Polar Plunge and support Special Olympics New Zealand. Your help empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, giving them the chance to play, shine, and thrive—on and off the field.
Entry Donation
$25 per person
$10 for Special Olympics athletes.
For every $150 per participant raised - Get a Polar Plunge Towel
Participants must be aged 12 or over on the day of the Polar Plunge.
Event Details
Saturday, August 2, 2025
New Brighton Beach, Christchurch
Registration – 8am
Polar Plunge – 8:30am
WE'RE FREEZIN' FOR A REASON!
FOUR EASY STEPS
Sign Up
Start by setting up your fundraising page and create a team.
Shout Out
Tell everyone what you’re doing – and why – and ask for support.
Feel Good
Watch your fundraising increase and enjoy contributing to community.
Polar Plunge!
Be brave and plunge to support the work of Special Olympics Australia.
LEADERBOARDS
Individuals
Teams
WHY I PLUNGE
Have you been plunging for years? Do it for a special reason? We want to hear your story! Submit the reason you plunge each year below for a chance to be featured on our channels.
NEED INSPIRATION?
Check out this video of Mikaela Williams competing at the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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EVENT CONTACTS
Andrzej Kowalczyk
Anna Bastin
