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Plunge into the fun at the 12th Annual MSP Plunge! We invite you to come on out and "Be the Bear" alongside the Ravens’ Adam Terry, Rex Ryan, retired DE Michael McCrary and more; WBAL-TV11 media personalities; 98 Rock’s Mickey, Amelia, & Spiegel, Sarah, and Stash; and of course the rare breed of Maryland Polar Bears who dare to bare it all each year for the athletes of Special Olympics Maryland!

There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event, including a Boardwalk-themed Winter Festival, live pig-racing action, a 20-ton sand sculpture crafted before your eyes, and even an "Early Bear" Plunge (Noon on Saturday!) for those who love to Plunge but don’t love to wait. All it takes to be a part of the 2008 MSP Plunge experience is $50 in pledges and nerves of steel. So join us for all the thrills and chills of the coolest event of the year.

Please read through the following information. By clicking on "I Agree," you agree, warrant and covenant as follows:

In consideration of participating in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, I represent that I understand the nature of the event. I represent that I am, and my minor children participating are, qualified to participate, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the event. I acknowledge that I have been advised by Special Olympics Maryland, Inc. to consult a physician prior to participation. I acknowledge that if I believe the event conditions are unsafe for me or my minor children, I will immediately discontinue participation in the event. I fully understand the event involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent, disability and death, which may be caused by: my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others; the conditions in which the event takes place; and/or the negligence of the Releasees named below. I also understand that there may be other risks not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. I give my permission for photographs taken at the event in which my image, or the image of any of my minor children appears, to be used for promotional and/or advertising purposes by Special Olympics Maryland, Inc., without compensation to me or my minor children. I agree to release Special Olympics Maryland, Inc. from all claims and liability relating to the use of my name, likeness, photograph, or statement. I fully accept and assume all risks and all responsibility for losses, costs and damages that I incur in connection with my participation, or the participation of my minor children, in the event. I hereby release from all liability, discharge and covenant not to sue: Special Olympics Maryland, Inc., and its administrators, directors, agents, volunteers, and employees; other participants; sponsors; advertisers; and the owners and lessors of the premises on which the event takes place (all and each of the foregoing are "Releasees"). I understand that I am releasing all claims, demands, losses or damages or any kind, whether sustained by me or my minor children, whether caused in whole or part by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations. I further agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability and assumption of risk, anyone makes a claim against the Releasees on behalf of me or my minor children, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost which may result from such claim.

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Pledge Form

To register the day of the event, simply print and fill out the Pledge Form and bring it along with you to the event.

Download the Pledge Form

Terms & Conditions

Individuals

Participant must raise a minimum of $50

Teams

Must have a minimum of 10 members to be eligible for team prizes
Must pre-register; no teams attempting to register day of will be accepted (you will become individual participants)
Each team member must raise minimum of $50

Prizes

Individual Divisions

$500 Plungers
$1000 Plungers
$2500 Plungers
$5000 Plungers

Team Divisions

Division 1: 10-19 members
Division 2: 20-29 members
Division 3: 30-39 members
Division 4: 40-99 members
Division 5: 100+ members
Sponsor Division

All participants receive Plunge sweatshirt, complimentary lunch, plunge photo, and the great feeling of freezing your "fur" off for a truly worthy cause.

Special Prizes

The following plungers are eligible for special prizes:

Plunger raising the most money
Sworn law enforcment employee raising the most money
Best Costume