2nd Annual New Year's Polar Plunge
with Post-Plunge Awards Party and Extreme Plunging
"We're Freezin for a Reason"
January 1, 2010
500 spectators came and watched 125 plungers into the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge into Lake Lure. For a video of the excitement, click here. For stories about the plunge, click here.
View Photos from the Plunge Here
New Year’s Polar Plunge : When, Where
Post-Plunge Awards Party And Extreme Plunging :When, Where
What is the plunge, the party, and the extreme plunging?
What is the reason we are freezing and where do the funds go?
How to Register
1st Time Plunger Tips
New Year’s Polar Plunge Travel Packages
Plunge Video From 2009
Plunge Photos From 2009
Press Release/More information
New Year’s Polar Plunge : When, Where
The 2nd Annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge
When: January 1 – Gates open at 11 a.m. --- Plunge at high Noon
Where: The Gazebo at Lake Lure; 2930 Memorial Hwy; Lake Lure, NC (Across the lake from the 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa)
Post-Plunge Awards Party And Extreme Plunging :When, Where
When: Right after plunge
Where: Geneva Riverside Lodging; 3147 Memorial Highway; Lake Lure, NC
What is the plunge, the party, and the extreme plunging?
Starting at 11:00, hot drinks, food and bonfires will be at the primary plunge site at the Lake Lure gazebo. At high noon at the gazebo, those who have registered for this fundraiser will plunge into the lake….a true DIVE into the New Year.
Right after the plunge, at the post-plunge awards party 1.5 miles down the same street at the Geneva Hotel’s Tiki Bar on the Rocky Broad River, plungers will get their “I took the plunge” hoodie – and returning plungers also get additional patch. In addition, plunge awards will be given for the Best Costume, Most Team Spirit and Furthest Traveled.
The Geneva was home to last year’s inaugural plunge, when hundreds turned out to either plunge – or to watch those who did. And at their post-plunge party, the Geneva is hosting an “extreme plunging” contest into the Rocky Broad River, another BIG chance at bragging rights and fun.
What is the reason we are freezing and where do the funds go?
There is no entrance fee for spectators. Plungers are freezin’ to keep others warm. The registration fee proceeds will go to Yokefellow – a local agency which helps pay power bills for families in need. Another portion will go to local fire and rescue.
View a video of last year's plunge!
View Photos of New Year's Polar Plunge 2009
Cost: $35 Per Person
Individual Registration Packet - Includes Mailable Registration Form
Team Registration Packet - Includes Mailable Registration Form
Sponsorship Packet - Includes Mailable Registration Form
Volunteer Information - Includes Mailable Registration Form
Polar Plunge Travel Packages:
- Geneva Riverside Motel & Tiki Bar
3147 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
http://www.genevarivermotel.com
828-625-4121
A Winter Mountain Get Away
Join us on the Rocky Broad River for a peaceful appreciation of our beautiful scenery in the mountains. Package includes tickets to Chimney Rock Park and Lunch or Dinner at the Tiki Bar & Grill. Package expires 2/28/10
1 night stay for 2 $120 1 night stay for 4 adults $175 1 night stay for 2 adults & up to 2 children $165
2 night stay for 2 $185 2 night stay for 4 adults $255 2 night stay for 2 adults & up to 2 children $240
New Year Package
Stay with us on the Rocky Broad River for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Join us at the Tiki Bar & Grill for New Year's Eve Bash including appetizer & dinner with party favors and champagne toast. Then start your New Year off with a splash at the 2nd Annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge. Chimney Rock Park tickets included.
1 night for 2 $139 1 night for 4 adults $210 1 night for 2 adults and up to 2 children $175
2 nights for 2 $220 2 nights for 4 adults $299 2 nights for 2 adults and up to 2 children $255
- The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa
2771 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
www.lakelure.com
828-625-2525
Ring in the New Year with two nights’ accommodations and a four course meal for two, complete with a champagne toast. Enjoy our signature New Year’s Day brunch before making your way over to the Beach to take part in our New Year’s Day Polar Plunge and Bonfire! Warm your bodies and soothe your souls after the plunge while indulging in massages at the Allure Spa – the perfect way to welcome 2010!
Platinum - $565 per couple Two Nights’ Accommodations Elegant Four Course Meal Extraordinary Entertainment Lavish New Year’s Day Brunch Entrance to the Polar Plunge & Bonfire Two Souvenir Polar Plunge Sweatshirts Relaxing Massages at the Allure Spa |
Gold - $400 per couple One Nights’ Accommodations Elegant Four Course Meal Extraordinary Entertainment Lavish New Year’s Day Brunch Relaxing Massages at the Allure Spa |
Silver - $280 per couple One Nights’ Accommodations Elegant Four Course Meal Extraordinary Entertainment Lavish New Year’s Day Brunch |
Bronze - $125 per couple Elegant Four Course Meal Extraordinary Entertainment |
Taking the Polar Bear Plunge into 2010
Lake Lure Hosts 2nd Annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge and Post-Plunge Awards Party
Lake Lure, NC — With the new year comes the return of Lake Lure’s New Year’s Day Polar Plunge! Plunger registration is underway to be “freezin’ for a reason” – the plunge is a fundraiser to keep others warm. Event gates will open at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1st across from the 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa on the Beach at Lake Lure. Here, at high noon, plungers will again take the big, COLD, dive.
Hot drinks, food and bonfires will be on hand for crowds at both the primary plunge site on the Beach at Lake Lure and also at the post-plunge awards party at the Geneva Hotel’s Tiki Bar on the Rocky Broad River.
“The New Year’s Polar Plunge was so popular last year that the decision was made to move the main event of plunge day to the Lake Lure Beach, where there’s more room to accommodate all the plungers and spectators,” said Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority Acting Executive Director Michelle Whitaker. “But there will still be lots of action again at Geneva’s Tiki Bar on the Rocky Broad River. It’s home of the original plunge and will be host not only to the post-plunge awards party, but also to a new event: ‘extreme plunging.’” The plunge and post-plunge party sites are on the same street, only 1.69 miles apart.
There is no entrance fee for spectators. Plunger registration fee proceeds will go to Yokefellow – a local agency which helps pay power bills for families in need; another portion will go to local fire and rescue. Individual registration is $35 -- teams of 5 can register for $150. It is the only known New Years Day Plunge in North Carolina. If you are coming from out of town, area accommodations have special New Year’s Eve/Polar Plunge packages.
“I took the Plunge” hoodies and “return plunger” patches will be given out at the post-plunge awards ceremony at the Geneva. Plunge awards will be given for the Best Costume, Most Team Spirit and Furthest Traveled.
“The community has really rallied behind this event. It is now sponsored by the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce, and lots of groups and businesses are coming together to make it happen,” says Whitaker. The Geneva Hotel, the Lake Lure Inn and many other businesses and individuals should be applauded for their efforts for a good cause.”
Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, registration, hotel packages and links to video from last year’s plunge, go to www.newyearspolarplunge.com.
For information or to register, call 828-625-2725 or 828-625-4121 or visit www.newyearspolarplunge.com.
Media please contact Michelle Whitaker at 828-245-1492.
