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ON THE DAYPLUNGING - Sunday, March 29th:
Every team and individual will be emailed a schedule of plunging 3 days before the event. We will be spacing out plungers and teams between 12 - 2 pm on Sunday March 29th. |
The Plunge Order
Below you'll find the official order for plunging on March 29th. The first half of the list is plunging between 12 - 1 pm and the second half is between 1 - 2 pm. Even if you don't plunge until the second half, we recommend that you come 30 minutes before you think you'll plunge because it goes very fast and we don't want you to miss this chance! Also, THIS ORDER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! There are a LOT of people to coordinate and there will definitely be changes!
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Late registration:
Sunday, March 29th 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Marina Plunge Site
Live Streaming:
The event will be filmed and live streamed for all of your friends and family to watch. Mark this webpage so you can get online to watch with us!
Sunday, March 29th 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Marina Plunge Site
Live Streaming:
The event will be filmed and live streamed for all of your friends and family to watch. Mark this webpage so you can get online to watch with us!
FAQ
1. What should I wear?
Good question! What you plunge in is totally up to you! Costumes are totally encouraged (and there's a prize for best costume!), uniforms are great, or just your scivvy's are fine too. Experienced plungers almost always wear footwear of some kind, so that's a hot tip (for a cooool plunge). Try not to wear things that will come off in the water - we don't need the fishies eating your plastic glued-on decor for the rest of the spring.
2. When should I arrive?
We'd love to have you for the full event, which runs from 12 - 2 pm, but if you have to plan your time, we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before you think you're heading in the lake. This gives you time to park, find your team, CHECK IN AT THE REGISTRATION TENT do any last minute costume adjustments, take a selfie with the inflatable polar bear and really get in the mood!
3. An awesome donor gave me a cheque/cash in person instead of online! What do I do??
Congrats! While getting online donations is best, some people just like to see the money change hands. Please make sure ALL cheque donations are made out to Roots Community Food Centre - the donation will be split between the organizations still. If someone hands you a donation in person we need all the information recorded on the pledge form (including their email - not yours) for them to get a donation receipt. If you want that donation to show up on your fundraising page, you need to bring it to the Roots CFC office at 450 Fort William Rd, with all of the donor details so that we can enter it. Otherwise, bring it to the registration tent on plunge day.
4. What kind of set up will be at the Plunge site?
Good question! It's pretty simple. There's a spectator area, there's a hole carved in the ice near where the boats put in at the marina, and a few brave divers will be in the water to assist you out after you plunge. After you plunge, a large heated tent will be set up for you to change into some warm and dry clothes. Bring a towel or two (one to stand on while you change?) to get you into warm and dry clothing as fast as possible!
5. Can my friends and family come and watch?
Bring your support crew (towel holder, driver etc). But, if you have supporters who can't make it to the site and still want to watch, SHARE THIS LINK with them so they can stream it live from Facebook!
6. Can I sign up team members myself?
Nope! We need to make sure that everyone has read and understands the waiver and knows the details! You can invite people to join your team on your fundraising page, send them the sign up link, and get them started. If you have any issues signing up, please feel free to contact us!
7. I don't really swim (especially when I can't feel my limbs in near freezing water!) Now what?
Ok- well mad props to you! Here's a few things that should help you feel better. There are divers in the water who will help you out right away! And, if you're still not sure, make a lifejacket part of your costume! There's no shame here! This is all for fun and all for great community causes!
8. Will there be food and drinks?
The Delta Hotel is providing Hot Chocolate for Free for everyone!
9. Where should I park?
There's plenty of space to park at the Marina and parking is free on the day of the plunge! The Plunge takes place at the boat launch area of the Marina, so try to park in around there. It'll get busy though so bring some warm clothes to walk to and from the Plunge site in.
10. It's Plunge Day! Am I too late to register?!
Fool! This is us shaking our head at you. but... no - you're not too late. There is a last minute registration for those that wake up on the 29th with serious FOMO, grab your suit, run to the Marina and register before 10:30 am and we'll let you PLUNGE. But seriously.... why wait!
Good question! What you plunge in is totally up to you! Costumes are totally encouraged (and there's a prize for best costume!), uniforms are great, or just your scivvy's are fine too. Experienced plungers almost always wear footwear of some kind, so that's a hot tip (for a cooool plunge). Try not to wear things that will come off in the water - we don't need the fishies eating your plastic glued-on decor for the rest of the spring.
2. When should I arrive?
We'd love to have you for the full event, which runs from 12 - 2 pm, but if you have to plan your time, we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before you think you're heading in the lake. This gives you time to park, find your team, CHECK IN AT THE REGISTRATION TENT do any last minute costume adjustments, take a selfie with the inflatable polar bear and really get in the mood!
3. An awesome donor gave me a cheque/cash in person instead of online! What do I do??
Congrats! While getting online donations is best, some people just like to see the money change hands. Please make sure ALL cheque donations are made out to Roots Community Food Centre - the donation will be split between the organizations still. If someone hands you a donation in person we need all the information recorded on the pledge form (including their email - not yours) for them to get a donation receipt. If you want that donation to show up on your fundraising page, you need to bring it to the Roots CFC office at 450 Fort William Rd, with all of the donor details so that we can enter it. Otherwise, bring it to the registration tent on plunge day.
4. What kind of set up will be at the Plunge site?
Good question! It's pretty simple. There's a spectator area, there's a hole carved in the ice near where the boats put in at the marina, and a few brave divers will be in the water to assist you out after you plunge. After you plunge, a large heated tent will be set up for you to change into some warm and dry clothes. Bring a towel or two (one to stand on while you change?) to get you into warm and dry clothing as fast as possible!
5. Can my friends and family come and watch?
Bring your support crew (towel holder, driver etc). But, if you have supporters who can't make it to the site and still want to watch, SHARE THIS LINK with them so they can stream it live from Facebook!
6. Can I sign up team members myself?
Nope! We need to make sure that everyone has read and understands the waiver and knows the details! You can invite people to join your team on your fundraising page, send them the sign up link, and get them started. If you have any issues signing up, please feel free to contact us!
7. I don't really swim (especially when I can't feel my limbs in near freezing water!) Now what?
Ok- well mad props to you! Here's a few things that should help you feel better. There are divers in the water who will help you out right away! And, if you're still not sure, make a lifejacket part of your costume! There's no shame here! This is all for fun and all for great community causes!
8. Will there be food and drinks?
The Delta Hotel is providing Hot Chocolate for Free for everyone!
9. Where should I park?
There's plenty of space to park at the Marina and parking is free on the day of the plunge! The Plunge takes place at the boat launch area of the Marina, so try to park in around there. It'll get busy though so bring some warm clothes to walk to and from the Plunge site in.
10. It's Plunge Day! Am I too late to register?!
Fool! This is us shaking our head at you. but... no - you're not too late. There is a last minute registration for those that wake up on the 29th with serious FOMO, grab your suit, run to the Marina and register before 10:30 am and we'll let you PLUNGE. But seriously.... why wait!
