 5th Annual Freezin' For A Reason Penguin Plunge On the Green in Westfield Saturday Feb. 7th, 2009
weather details on www.cbs3springfield.com Congratulations to all of the 2009 Plungers who made this years event nothing short of a HUGE success!!! And even bigger thanks to Jelly Belly Pools and all the saftey personel for saving the day and keeping our Plunging dream alive by providing a viable portable pond !!! And of course Thank You to our list of returning sponsors as well as our every growing list of new sponsors!! This is all possible because of your support and continued interest in the museum! Initial Wrapup...................................................... Total of 52 Plungers!!!! 2009 Penguin Excelsior: Amanda Jachym who raised $2155.00 (who by the way was our excelsior in Plunge 2007 and she raised $1700 then! WOW THANKS AMANDA YOU ARE AMAZING) 2009 Penguin Excelsior Jr.: Danny Farrell who raised $306.00 and won the Wilderness Experiences Pool Party package (this is a new category this year for under 18 registrants who raise the most money) Contest Winners: - Costume Contest 1st place Winner: Harry Wandelowski as the Joker wins the Zip Line Canopy Tour (he never disappoints the audience, and surprises us every year with a new and fabulous outfit-thanks Harry)
- Costume Contest 2nd Place Winner: Kevin Donovan as the Scuba Diver wins the Homewood Suites Package
- Costume Contest 3rd Place Winner: Patricia Pateat as the Goth Fairy wins the Northhampton Athletic Club 1 Month membership
- Youngest Plunger: Kirsten Tabb who won the Bounce and Jump bounce house rental
Plunger Raffle Prizes winners (tickets picked from entries based upon dollars raised) - $500 + Patricia Pateat Zoar Outdoor Kayak Package
- $500 + runner up Rick Barry Northhampton Athletic 1 Month Club Pkg.
- $300 - $499 John Regan Spare Lanes Bowling Party
- $150 - $299 Brittney Kelleher 4 x Blandford Mtn. Ski Passes
- $50 - $149 CJ Crean Northampton Athletic Club Party Pkg.
Stay Tuned to this website for 2009 Plunge Photos and more wrap up information as it becomes available. Option 1
Early Bird Registration
Friday, February 6, 6-8 p.m. at our new location 29 South Broad Street (behind the Amelia Park Ice Arena)
drop off your registration, drop off your pledges, and pick up your merchandise! Beat on Site lines FAX back to Museum at 413-572-1207
Option 2 On Site Registration day of Plunge Saturday Feb. 7th Begins 11:00 AM on site
drop off your registration, drop off your pledges, and pick up your merchandise! Plunge at 1:00 PM
At the Westfield Green (Get Directions)
Registration begins @ 11:00 am Plunge begins @ 1:00 pm | Join us in supporting the kids of Western Massachusetts by taking the Penguin Plunge to benefit the Amelia Park Children's Museum. Timid To Plunge?
Plunge Wet Suit Special Rental provided by
Wilderness Experiences/Westfield Water Sports in Southwick
Wet Suit rentals for only $10.
Call ahead for details and for reservations @ (413) 569-1287
www.weu.com
| | | A dedicated 2008 Plunger 
Plunge Information: General Information
The Amelia Park Children's Museum is challenging the wild, wacky and just plain crazy to take The Plunge into the "ocean-like, frigid" pool to benefit the Amelia Park Children's Museum.
Parking
There will be parking in the general vicinity surrounding the green, including munipal lots, on street parking, and related areas. Signs and assistance will be available.
Awards/Prizes
Awards/Prizes will be given in the following categories:(and are currently under construction) FAQ's: Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Plunge. If your question is not answered below, please feel free to email the museum (fun@ameliaparkmuseum.org) or call 413-572-4016 and sosomeone will get back to you promptly.
Who can plunge?
Anyone over the age of 10 can plunge! Children 10-17 may plunge with a waiver (avaiable on site) and a parent or guardian present at the event.
How do I register for the Plunge?
- The easiest way is to complete your Registration Form on-line, bring your final pledges to the preregistration on Feb 6th.
- Pick up your form at the Museum (29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085). Bring your final pledges at the pregistration date on Feb 6th.
You will also need to print out your Pledge Form (or pick one up at the above location) and
- Keep track of all your donations.
- Bring pledge form and your money with you on Feb 6th at pre-registration or on the day of the Plunge.
- Finally, check out the schedule of events so you know what's going on that day!!
What do I get?
Our famous and ever changing Plunge shirt - this year a White long sleeve Crew Neck shirt with our new logo and this year's sponsors! FABULOUS! Sorry there are no returns or exchanges. So get your registration form in ASAP to assure you receive your shirt the day of the plunge!
What's the minimum donation required?
$50 is the minimum required pledge for everyone this year.
What do you get? - Raise $50- $149 Plunge and be entered in a drawing to win a prize under construction
- Raise $150 - $299 Plunge and be entered in a drawing to win a prize under construction
- Raise $ $300 - $499 Plunge and be entered in a drawing to win a prize under construction
- Raise $500 + Plunge and be entered in a drawing (to be determined)
- And more to come..............
- When is the Penguin Plunge?The Penguin Plunge is on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Registration /Check-in and festivities begin at 11AM and the actual Plunge will begin at 1PM. If the weather is really, really bad, or too cold to Plunge date the will be February 8th, 2009. Visit www.cbs3springfield.com for detail
Where will the Plunge be held?
On the Green in Westfield.
(Get Directions) Where can I park?
There will be parking throughout Westfield Center and surrounding lots. What is the actual Plunge?
The actual Plunge is where a one or two plungers at a time jump into the into the chilly pool water!
What safety precautions are available.
The Penguin Plunge will use EMS personnel to keep plungers safe. Our event is a fun and wacky one, but there is some risk from the water being so cold. These highly trained individuals consider air and water temperature, as well as other conditions to decide both a maximum time plungers are allowed to stay in the water and how deep plungers can go. These folks will keep all the plungers and viewers safe! How does the Plunge occur?
Just prior to the Plunge, all Plungers will enter a "Plunger Only" area. A safety briefing will remind you how to plunge safely. Once that is over, stand by and wait, you'll be announced as you JUMP or ease into the water! What can I wear?
Bathing suits or wet suits are fine, but you can get really crazy and wear a costume!! Wet suits are available for a discounted rate of $20 each at Wilderness Experiences Unlimited, 526 College Highway in Southwick. For more information call them at 569-1287 or visit www.weu.com . There will be prizes for best costumes!! Past plungers strongly recommend wearing sneakers or water sandals- the ground and platform will be COLD! Costume Contest:
A prize will be awarded to the most creatively dressed.
Note: No face masks allowed for saftey reasons, if you wear a face mask you will be asked to remove it before entering the water. What if I'm cold or get cold easily?
We will have emergency crews and ambulances on site during and after the Plunge. There will be larger amply heated changing areas for everyone.
What else is going on that day?
KIX 97.9 will be hosting. CBS will be on site. Rotary organization will be selling delicious hot and cold beverages and food items. Of course Westifled FIre Department will be cooking up thier famous chili which sells out every year! Bill Hughes, our official photographer, and videographer will be onsite taking photos for later purchase opportunity-check our website after the event. Are you media?
Please check in at our media registration booth to get your lanyard. This will identify you and give you access to special, media locations for shot opportunity. You will not have access to these areas without this identification. There will be a restricted number of individuals from each media outlet due to limited space.
More to do!
More fun than ever! Here's what the day will look like: - 11-12 Registration/check in for Plungers
- 11-3 Let the festivities begin! Food, drinks, music, - it all starts NOW!
- 12:45 Safety briefing for Plungers
- 1:00 2009 Excelsior will be named, PLUNGE BEGINS!
- 2:00 Announce winners of Costume Contest / Raffle Drawings
I can't collect all my pledges before the event. What do I do?
We can only register you for the amount of donations you bring with you to pregistration on Feb 6th at our new location or on location the day of the Plunge. Separate checks are ok and should be made out to the museum (APCM) or accepted through Pay Pal on line. If accept donations after the Plunge, you can drop them off or mail them to the museum: 29 South Broad Street PO Box 931 Westfield, MA 01085-0931 Credit Card Donations are being accepted through PayPal. | 
