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General

What are Winter Water Sports?

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Winter Water Sports are fundraising events where people raise money to plunge into cold water during Winter.

We offer six Winter Water Sports events annually:

    • Penguin Plunge
    • High School Plunge
    • Winni Dip 
    • Law Enforcement Dip
    • Cool Schools Dip
    • Mega Dip

What is a Dipper?

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A Dipper is a person who participates in one of our Dip events (Law Enforcement Dip, Cool Schools Dip, Mega Dip or Winni Dip).

Do I have to register and create a fundraising page online to participate in the Dip?

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No, we have a waiver and registration form that can be completed and sent to Andrea Edwards at AndreaE@sonh.org or turned in during check-in.

Are there age requirements to participate in the Winter Water Sports?

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All Penguin Plunge, Winni Dip, Law Enforcement Dip, and Mega Dip participants who attend the in-person events at Hampton and Laconia must be at least 15 years of age.

The High School Plunge is open to high school-aged students and faculty.

The Cool Schools Dip is open to high school and middle school-aged students and faculty.

DIY events are open to all ages. 

Are sponsorship opportunities available for the Winter Water Sports?

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YES!  Check out these sponsorship opportunities here.  Please contact Mary Conroy for more information at MaryC@sonh.org or call (603) 770-4055.

Donations

How do I hand in my cash and check donations?

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You can hand in cash or checks at event check-in, or deposit checks at any New Hampshire TD Bank.

Depositing checks at TD Bank (NH locations only)
If you are depositing a check, please do the following:

  • Let the teller know you would like to deposit into the “Special Olympics Plunge” account
  • Write your name on the deposit slip so we can credit the funds to your Plunge
  • Take a photo 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 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 New Hampshire TD Bank near you

What about cash donations?
Due to banking regulation changes, TD Bank now requires additional verification for individuals depositing cash into an account that is not their own. Because of this, we recommend one of the options below if you have cash donations:

  • Bring cash to event check-in
  • Enter the cash amount as an offline donation on your fundraising page (you’ll use your personal credit card to cover the amount)
  • Deposit cash at TD Bank by either:
    • Writing a personal check for the total cash amount being deposited (please send any cash donor record forms to Emily so donors can be properly recognized), or
    • Completing TD Bank’s process to be added as a conductor on the account (this requires providing personal information, including date of birth and Social Security number)


Don’t live near a TD Bank?

  • Bring cash or checks to event check-in
  • Mail checks only to:
Special Olympics New Hampshire
PO Box 3598
Concord, NH 03302 
  • Enter the cash amount as an offline donation on your fundraising page (you’ll use your personal credit card to cover the amount.  Please do not mail cash.

Can I share the funds I raised with another participant?

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

      • before the event by emailing Andrea Edwards at AndreaE@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

Will Special Olympics accept a matching gift from my company?

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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.


Laconia Dip

How far into the water do I have to go?

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

What should I bring to the Dip?

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We’ll be in touch directly with all Mega Dippers ahead of the event to share detailed schedules, what to bring, and how to prepare for your icy journey.

Check-in

I registered online; do I need to check-in?

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

What if I have not met the fundraising minimum?

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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.

Can I share funds with another Dipper?

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

      • before the event by emailing Andrea Edwards at AndreaE@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

DIY Dip

What if I haven’t met the fundraising minimum?

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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.

Do I have to register and create a fundraising page online to participate in the Dip?

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No, we have a waiver and registration form that can be completed and sent to Andrea Edwards at AndreaE@sonh.org or turned in during check-in.