Polar Plunge

2008 Video

2008 Slideshow

Polar Plunge Home

Photos from the 2009 Polar Plunge: 

Continue the winter tradition by participating in BVA’s 2^nd Annual Brandywine Polar Plunge, February 7, 2009. Experience the Brandywine Creek in a whole new way. Whether you go knee deep or take the full plunge you are welcome to make a splash! 

Participants collect at least $30.00 in donations from friends, family and co-workers, in exchange for jumping into the icy water in the middle of winter. Team participation is encouraged. BVA is currently seeking event sponsors. Various sponsorship levels make it possible for any business to participate in the Polar Plunge.

DATE:             SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009

10 – 11:00AM    Registration

11:15AM     Awards 

11:30AM    Plunge

LOCATION:    BRANDYWINE PICNIC PARK, RTES. 52 &100

AWARDS:

.         Individual raising the most money

.         Team raising the most money

.         Group with most plungers

.         Best Costume (3)

TO PARTICIPATE:  Mail in the Brandywine Polar Plunge Pre-Registration Form by 1/23/09 with $30 to reserve your long sleeve T-shirt; $20 with Student ID. Pre-Registration forms are also available here or call (610) 793-1090.

HOSTED BY:  Brandywine Valley Association

The first Polar Plunge helped kick off our Make a Splash Campaign to protect and conserve the natural resources of the Brandywine Valley benefiting more than 300,000 residents of the 330 square mile watershed. Over 100 people took the plunge last year and together with BVA, raised over $8,000. Your leader in local watershed conservation & education, BVA has pioneered innovative programs to improve and protect the water in the Brandywine Valley since 1945.