Join Us for a
Freezin' For A Reason Great Time!
NEW Cool School Mobile Polar Plunge
Friday, January 30, 2026
The NEW Cool School Mobile Polar Plunge is intended for students in high school and younger.
Registration 2:00PM to 3:30PM
Plunge at 4:00PM
Nazareth University
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Rochester Polar Plunge
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Registration 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Plunge at 12:00PM
Ontario Beach Park
The Roger Robach Community Center
180 Beach Avenue, Rochester, New York 14612
Gather your family, grab your friends, double-dare your co-workers and start a Polar Plunge team! You can also join us as an individual if you like, just be ready to get wet!
Collect donations to help sponsor your plunge in support of local Special Olympics New York athletes. Every dollar donated makes a difference!
2026 Details and Dates:
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To participate in the NEW Cool School Mobile Polar Plunge AND the Rochester Polar Plunge, each plunger is asked to raise $100 and will receive the official 2026 Plunge sweatshirt the day of both polar plunges.
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Be a hero and raise $1,000 by Friday, January 2, 2026 to sponsor local Special Olympic athletes—including a State Game experience. Your name will go on the back of the Polar Plunge sweatshirt.
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Be a banner team! This year, the TOP 10 FUNDRAISING teams will receive a team banner on the day of the NEW Cool School Mobile Polar Plunge and the Rochester Polar Plunge
Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities,who compete in Olympic-style, coached sports at no cost to our athletes, their families or caregivers.
