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 
• 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 Fallon Wall at FallonW@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 Atlantic while others dive right in.

Warm, loose clothing to change into after you Plunge. We strongly recommend Plungers wear sneakers and wool socks into the water. There's no need to bring a towel as one will be provided to you upon exiting the water.

There are several metered parking lots available along the beach. There are also several parking lots along the side streets, as well as behind the Casino. Handicapped accessible parking is available.

No. Plungers are grouped into waves consisting of about 300 Plungers each. A Plunger's wave is determined by number of years that person has plunged. All teams are grouped into the same wave.

Your wave is assigned based on he number of years you've been plunging. Every member of a team will be assigned the same wave (based on the Plunger in your team who has Plunged for the most years). People who have been Plunging the longest will be in Wave A.

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

The Plunge Party takes place right after the Plunge. Food and music are provided at the Casino Ballroom. Costume and fundraising awards are presented.

Yes! All Plungers (registered or not) have to check-in, including signing a paper waiver form.

Every Plunger must raise at least $400 to Plunge. If you have not yet raised the minimum on Plunge Day, you can complete a deferred payment form. We will record a credit card number and if $400 has not been raised 30 days after the Plunge, you credit card will be charged for the outstanding balance.

Not a problem! You can transfer funds from one plunger to another. You will be taken care of at the Special Circumstances table.

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

You can purchase additional lunch wristbands for $20 each at check-in.

All Plungers 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 Plunger may receive two wristbands (one for the Plunger and one for a guest) that allow entry to the Casino Ballroom for the Plunge Party. Additional wristbands are available for $20 each. Space is limited and wristbands will be sold on a first come first served basis. Only registered Plungers and guest with wristbands are allowed into the Casino Ballroom.

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

For the safety of all participants, spectators are not allowed to enter the Plunge Zone, which is the fenced-off area on the beach. 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 Plungers 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.

We would like to deliver DIY Kits to our Plungers. You must register by January 31st as DIY and meet the fundraising minimum by February 2nd to guarantee delivery of your DIY kit before the plunge.

Don’t panic if you haven’t met the minimum by February 2nd. You can complete a deferred payment form which will 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 by Plunge Day. 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 waiver and registration form that can be completed and sent to Fallon Wall at FallonW@sonh.org. Please submit your waiver and registration by Friday, January 31st to guarantee your DIY Kit is delivered to before the plunge.