Important Information for Plungers:
- Plunger On-site Registration/Check-In:
- Saturday, April 5th, 2025, registration opens at 10 am
- Halifax City Hall, Grand Parade Square, 1841 Argyle Street
- Registration from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Parking could be a challenge – please come early!
- Pay your registration fee if you have not already (no fee for SO athletes)
- Drop off any offline donations
- Collect your toque & towel
- Purchase Polar Plunge Basket tickets ($5 ea or 3 for $10)
- Hot chocolate will be available during registration
- If you miss check-in, you cannot plunge
- Opening Ceremonies:
- Begins at 11:15 am
- Welcoming/Opening remarks by special guests
- Athletes Pledge
- Torch Run:
- Begins at approx. 11:30 am
- Plungers & on-lookers will follow members of the NSLETR the Halifax Waterfront
- The Plunge:
- Plunges will begin at noon at The Queen’s Marque, 1715 Lower Water Street
- BYOT (Bring Your Own Towel) & warm clothes
- Costumes are encouraged – The crazier the better!
- Come prepared, we will have warming huts onsite
- Please encourage your friends and family to come watch
Follow the event on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages – watch for prize announcements, special challenges, and updates! #FreezinForAReason
PRIZES
Chance to win Individual or Team prizes
Team: Win 8 tickets to set sail aboard the Tall Ships Silva, courtesy of Ambassatours Gray Line. Register your team (2 or more plungers)
Individual: One of two ways to win 2 tickets to see Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Avril Lavigne live in concert at the Scoitabank Centre, Tuesday May 20th, 2025.
- Register to take the plunge
- Donate $100 or more and be entered to win
NSLETR CHALLENGE COIN now available!!
Nova Scotia Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSLETR) now has this unique challenge coin for sale and when purchased will send a message of support to Special Olympic Nova Scotia Athletes across the province. Each coin is $25 or you can purchase 2 for $40.
CLICK HERE to place your order today!
A challenge coin is a uniquely designed coin that represents an organization or occasion. Being given a challenge coin represents comrade or unity and proves membership of a certain group, as well as honouring the actions of those who receive them.
For bulk orders please contact NSLETR Provincial Director Inspector Kim Robinson nsletr@doitallevents.com