The annual Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Polar Plunge event is on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Lake Summerside. This is the time when you rinse last year away and shock yourself into 2019 for Special Olympics Alberta.
Each year the Edmonton Police Service, local law enforcement partners, and Special Olympics athletes take this breathtaking leap for charity. This year, Canadian figure skating champion, Jamie Sale, challenged interim Chief Kevin Brezinski to jump in and we can’t wait to see how many citizens are going to take the challenge with us.
"Everyone who takes this five second jump into Lake Summerside is providing opportunities for thousands of Special Olympics Alberta athletes," explains Constable Amanda Trenchard. "It may seem like a small feat, but this entertaining experience changes lives."
It’s not too late to dive in:
Interested participants can register online as a team or an individual. Anyone 16 years old and up can register for the plunge; underage participants just need their legal guardian to sign a waiver. There is a requirement that all plungers must raise a minimum of $75; but the more you raise, the closer you are to prizes! Walk-in participants on Sunday are welcome if you’re looking for a last minute Sunday activity.
Don’t forget to bring your cheer squad with you and get the perfect photo memory as you jump in your super suit, like this:
When you’ve climbed out of the lake, warm up, watch the rest of the plungers, and take in the family-friendly activities!
Are you more interested in melting for someone?
You can show your support for the fans of winter from the rink side or even your own home. You can donate to the event itself or you can pledge a specific plunger or plunge group.
Event Details
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Lake Summerside at Ellerslie, 1720 88 Street S.W., Edmonton, AB
Time Event
11 a.m. Registration
12 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
12:10 p.m. V.I.P. and uniformed personnel plunge
12:25 p.m. Individual and Team plunges
For more information on the plunge, visit the Special Olympics Alberta Polar Plunge web page.
It’s cold outside, so let’s dive in!
Who we freeze for:
The Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) fundraises for the Alberta Special Olympics. Special Olympics Alberta is dedicated to enriching the lives of Albertans with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power and joy of sport. This event is just one of many events the LETR participates in every year.