You can hand in cash or checks during check-in, or drop off any cash or checks to any New Hampshire TD Bank! 

Make sure when you arrive to the TD Bank you do the following:

• Let the teller know you would like to deposit in the “Special Olympics Plunge” account
• Write your name on the deposit slip so we can credit the funds to your Plunge
• Take a picture of the deposit receipt and email it, along with any applicable cash donor record forms, to Emily Kunelius at EmilyK@sonh.org on the same day that the deposit is made
• Funds will be credited to your Plunge, donors will be thanked and the donation will be added to your online fundraising page. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.
• Find a TD Bank in NH near you here

Don’t live near a TD Bank?

• Bring cash or checks to check-in
• Mail checks to SONH at PO Box 3598 Concord, NH 03302
• Please do not mail cash. If you have cash donations, please use the offline donation feature on your Plunge page or transfer cash to a money order at a local bank and mail that to us!

Yes! You can transfer funds from one person to another. This can be done:

• before the event by emailing Ashley Heinz at AshleyH@sonh.org with the name of the Plunger who you would like to give funds to and the amount, and she'll make the change
• during check-in by completing this Funds Transfer Form
  

You can double or triple your support of Special Olympics athletes through your company’s matching gift program. Visit your personnel office to ask if they match charitable donations, obtain a matching gift form, fill it out completely and mail it along with your contribution to:

Special Olympics New Hampshire
PO Box 3598
Concord, NH 03302

Any questions please contact Emily at Emilyk@sonh.org or (603) 343-7719.

That is completely up to you! Some people dip a toe into the icy Lake while others dive right in.

Warm, loose clothing to change into after you Dip. We strongly recommend Dippers wear sneakers and wool socks into the water. We also encourage folks wearing heavy costumes to bring a separate outfit for dipping. There's no need to bring a towel as one will be provided to you upon exiting the water.

No. Dippers are grouped into waves consisting of about 30 Dippers each. A Dipper's wave is determined by number of years that person has dipped. All Band of Bears are grouped into the same wave.

Your wave is assigned based on the number of years you've been dipping. Every member of a Band of Bears will be assigned the same wave (based on the Dipper in your Band of Bears who has Dipped for the most years). People who have been Dipping the longest will be in earlier waves, and newer Dippers in later waves.

Yes! Make sure you and your friend are registered as members of the same Band of Bears and then you'll be in the same wave.

The Wild Splash Bash takes place right after the Dip. Food and music are provided at the Margate. Costume and fundraising awards are presented.

Yes! All Dippers (registered or not) have to check-in.

Every Dipper must meet the fundraising minimum to Dip. If you have not yet raised the minimum on Dip Day, you can complete a deferred payment form. We will record a credit card number and if the minimum has not been raised 30 days after the Dip, you credit card will be charged for the outstanding balance.

Yes! You can transfer funds from one person to another. This can be done:

• before the event by emailing Ashley Heinz at AshleyH@sonh.org with the name of the Plunger who you would like to give funds to and the amount, and she'll make the change
• during check-in by completing this Funds Transfer Form

Yes, regardless of when you register, you will still be in the same wave as your band of bears.

All Dippers need to check-in - even if you registered and raised funds online.

You do not need to bring any proof of your fundraising, we have the ability to check how much money has been raised through your page at check-in

Each Dipper may receive two wristbands (one for the Dipper and one for a guest) that allow entry to the Margate for the Wild Splash Bash. Additional wristbands are available for $20 each. Space is limited and wristbands will be sold on a first come first served basis. Only registered Dippers and guest with wristbands are allowed into the Margate.

Spectators are welcome to stand along the outside perimeter of the fence line designating the official Dip Zone; in order to watch the action. Spectators are not allowed entry into the changing areas or Dip Zone.

For the safety of all participants, spectators are not allowed to enter the Dip Zone, which is the fenced-off area. We know this is disappointing for supporters who want to see the action up close, but these crowds of spectators create a hazardous situation for Dippers who are trying to enter and exit the water quickly, only to find that they are being blocked or worse, pushed back by a large group of enthusiastic onlookers.

You can complete a deferred payment form and send it to Emily Kunelius at EmilyK@sonh.org. When emailing the form, please do not include your credit card number - Emily will follow up to record a credit card number. 

This allows you 30 more days to reach the fundraising minimum and still guarantee that you will receive your DIY Kit. If you are unable to meet the minimum 30 days after the event, we will process your card with the outstanding balance.

No, we have a registration form that can be completed and sent to Ashley Heinz at AshleyH@sonh.org.