Join the 2025 MSP Polar Bear Plunge and help provide year-round sports and leadership programs for the athletes and Unified® teammates of Special Olympics Maryland.

The MSP Polar Bear Plunge is full of exciting opportunities. Beary wants to make sure that you have all of the answers leading up to the Plunge. If there is something that you have a question about that is not listed below, shoot us a message at plunge@somd.org.

The first Polar Bear Plunge took place in 1997 and since then, our Plunge has gotten so large it has broken up into 5 different Plunge properties, Super Plunge, Cool Schools Plunge, Police Plunge, Corporate Plunge, with multiple plunges on Maryland Plunge day.

Whether you are plunging or watching from the beach, you must sign a waiver to get your wristband which gives you access to the beach. Please see below for English and Spanish versions of our Plunger and Spectator Waivers. Download, …

If you are a new plunger or just need a refresher on the full Plunge experience, this is the page for you. We will walk you through each step of the process from registration to meeting Special Olympics Maryland athletes on the beach of Sandy Point State Park.

Super Plunge is the ultimate Plunge endurance event. If you’ve done it once, then it’s time to give 24 plunges in 24 hours a try. But more importantly, Super Plungers pledge to raise at least $10,000 for our Special Olympic Maryland athletes.

The Corporate Plunge is a great team building experience for companies across Maryland. The money raised at the Polar Bear Plunge goes towards funding Special Olympics Maryland athletes, an organization can really come together and bond over the mission of Special Olympics Maryland, and inclusion.

All money raised from the Plunge directly benefits Special Olympics Maryland athletes and Unifed® teammates across the state. As a Plunger, you can utilize all of the fundraising resources in our library.

Make sure that you bring all of the essentials to the Plunge this year! Use this easy checklist before you head over to Sandy Point State Park: Water Shoes or Sand Socks Swimsuit or Plunge Costume (if you are dressing up – here are some ideas!)

If you are plunging on Saturday, February 1st, you do not need to sign up for a specific Plunge time. We have 2 plunges at 11:00am and 2:00pm and you may choose to plunge at either time.