Polar Bear Dip 2013

Date: January 1, 2013
Time: Arrive at 11:00 am for registration, the Dip is at noon sharp
Cost: Participants must raise a minimum of $40 in pledges or donate $30.00 when registering the day of the Dip.
Venue: Sunnyside Beach, Toronto [MAP]

Prizes for most pledges raised and other special awards.

Click here to download the Pledge form.

The proceeds from the event go to help Habitat for Humanity Toronto give “a hand up not a hand out” to families in need. Habitat for Humanity Toronto works in partnership with families who are working to escape sub-standard, poverty housing. With the help of generous donors and energetic volunteers, Habitat has built more than 100 homes in Toronto.

Since 2006 the Toronto Polar Bear Dip has raised in excess of $100,000.

Thanks again to all our participants and sponsors and we look forward to seeing you out on New Years Day 2013!

2009 – THE EARLY PREP WORK

2010 – THE ANTICIPATION OF THE CROWD BUILDS

2010 – THE CROWD HITS THE WATER

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SPONSORS

We'll be looking for assistance in a number of ways in the months prior to and on the day of the event:

Corporate Sponsorships

If your company would like to donate time, money or services in support of this worthwhile (and fun) event, we encourage you to contact us via email.

Entertainment

We're thinking Reggae or Calypso music...contact us if you're interested.

Event Volunteers

We'll be looking for people to assist in every aspect of the event, so please email us and we'll contact you.

Event Participants

Just want to dive in? Perfect! Just go to the Participate page for all the instructions you need.

Please feel free to email us at torontopolarbear@gmail.com for more information regarding any of these topics, or if you have other questions.

Please click here to visit the fundraising page.

We are looking forward to everyone's participation this year - Here's what you need to know if you plan to participate in Habitat for Humanity's Polar Bear Dip 2012!

Map | Click here to download the pledge form.

Habitat for Humanity looks forward to your participation and thanks you for your involvement. Habitat for Humanity is committed to running an enjoyable and safe event. In order to ensure your safety and the success of the event, we would ask that you fill out and have with you on the day of the dip, all three of the event Waiver forms located above, as well as follow these guidelines:

1. Have fun! Be Safe.

Those people planning on participating in the dip should be mindful of their health condition. Anyone who has a heart or breathing disorder or who has been subject to seizures or loss of consciousness, should consult their physician before participating. Participants should also be aware that Lake Ontario contains pollutants.

2. Dress for the Occasion

It may seem obvious, but if you've never done the Polar Bear Dip before...it's cold. Waiting to go in the water can be the coldest part if you're not prepared....wear warm clothes over top of what you'll be wearing in the water and keep them on until it's time to go in the water. Things to bring: Footwear you can wear in the water, Towel(s), Blanket(s), Warm clothes to wear before and after the dip and a friend to help should you require assistance.

3. Please no Alcohol Consumption

Remember that a Polar Bear Dip is one of the surest remedies for post New Year's Eve "drowsies". DO NOT consume alcohol prior to the dip...It speeds up hypothermia. Habitat for Humanity Toronto reserves the right to deny participation to anyone it believes to have consumed alcohol prior to the event.

4. Habitat for Humanity

This whole event is being done to support Habitat for Humanity Toronto. If you aren't familiar with the great work that Habitat does in our community, please take the time to visit their website to learn more.

5. Pledges

Now that you are amazed at the great work that Habitat for Humanity is doing in your community - View and Print the Pledge Form.

6. Donations

Take the pledge form (read the instructions on it carefully) and go out and get donations from as many people as you can. We encourage individuals, sports teams, work buddies, neighbourhood groups, associations...or any other group of people to work together to get as many pledges as you can for this worthwhile cause. Bring all the pledge money, and the completed pledge form, to the event at Sunnyside Park.

7. Enjoy

Join a whole bunch of "like minded" individuals in one of the most exhilarating New Year's Day traditions going.

Main
Band

Entertainment to be announced...

Additional Music Guest

Dohl Circle

Piping us to the water!!!

Bagpiper - Kathleen Tham