Dip in Laconia!

You’ve registered, you’ve fundraised, now it’s time to Dip!

All Dippers must sign a waiver before Dipping. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete their waiver. 

Friday, March 7^th - the Dip!

Arrival

The Margate opens for Check-in at 9 A.M.

After Check-in, Dippers and their guests (all must have wristbands) relax at the Margate before the Dip. There is music and breakfast items available to enjoy.  At 10:15 A.M. the Costume Parade will take place.

The Dip

After the Costume Parade, Dippers head to the changing areas located in the Margate. There is a separate changing area for each wave. Each Dipper is assigned to a wave (which limits the number of people taking the Dip at one time). Male students, female students, male faculty/staff, and female faculty/staff have separate changing areas. We recommend that Dippers do not leave valuables in the changing areas

Each wave will be called. When a wave is called, those Dippers move from the changing area to a staging area on the beach where the countdown begins. You should bring only items that you will take with you into the water into the staging area. When the timer hits zero, the wave runs down the beach and Dip into Lake Winnipesauke!

Tea Party in the Margate

As you exit the water, you will be handed a towel and directed back to the changing area. After putting on dry clothes, you will make your way back to the Ballroom to the Dip Party where lunch will be waiting.

After all waves have Dipped, there will be an award ceremony.