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             Bayfield Winter Festival

            Thank You to all 2012 Plungers, Sponsors and Donors.  The plunge raised $14,000 for the Rec Center operations this year.

            Do the Polar Bear Plunge

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            To DONATE to a 2012 polar bear plunger, you can mail a check to:
            Friends of the Recreation Center, PO Box 168, Bayfield, WI  54814

            Experience the joy of jumping into freezing Lake Superior through a hole in the ice!  Hundreds of spectators will cheer your bravery and creativity.  Prizes awarded to the best costumes and plunges. 

            Plunger rewards:
            -$50 minimum funds raised to jump through our hole!
            -$100 raised get you a Plunge winter cap and patch to tell the world of your deed
            -$250 earns a free entry into Saturday's Run On Water or Sunday's  WinterDASH
            -$500 earns you free dinner at Maggie's, a Bayfield icon.  Celebrate your plunge with the famous Flamingo Tenders or a Black n' Blue Burger. 
            -$750 earns you the coveted Polar Plunge beach towel.
            -the highest overall fundraiser receives a Kindle FIRE!!!  Look for more Kindle FIRES to be given out in 2013.

            TEAMS AND GROUPS - Plunge to raise your own money!!

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            Here's a simple way to earn some cash for your own non-profit.  Do the plunge to raise money for your own organization.  Bring a group that raises $250 or more and we will split all funds raised 50-50.  We provide the event, publicity and prizes.  You provide the plungers and pledges.  It’s much easier and more fun than a spaghetti dinner or magazine sale!  Teams have raised over $2600 for themselves to keep the past 2 years.  Call Scott at 715-7790-5408 with questions. 

            Support the Rec Center

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            The Polar Bear Plunge is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Bayfield Area Recreation Center.   Top fundraisers get the best prizes, including gift certificates, massages and other great stuff.

            Costumes, skits, presentations, speeches, announcements and wedding vows are all encouraged (but not required) prior to plunging.  Prizes are awarded for best costumes and creativity. 

            The Bayfield Rec Center is a true community center for the Apostle Islands region, hosting 30,000 visits a year.  Featuring an indoor pool, fitness room and racquetball court, the Rec Center is a vital place for our youth, seniors and the health and wellness of this rural area.  Thank you for supporting our Rec Center.

             

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            Check out these videos of the Polar Bear Plunge:

            http://youtu.be/EcEksw0-x90
            http://youtu.be/Z2q2Y6mOsI0
            http://youtu.be/s9VBUtLilVg




            Online registration will open in mid-January.  Call 715-779-5408 for more info. 

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