SWFD Annual Polar Bear Plunge | Jan. 1

[Abby E]

Make a splash on New Year's Day! The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Shunk Gulley will host the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Beach Access.

Skip the line and sign up AHEAD OF TIME by visiting the link here: https://tinyurl.com/SWFDPBP24

Registration starts at 11am at Shunk Gulley. $20 to register. Children 12 years old and under are FREE!

Every participant gets an event towel with their entry fee. Funds collected at the event will benefit community education and fire prevention activities such as free CPR courses and fire prevention materials.

SWFD Annual Polar Bear Plunge
11AM @ Shunk Gulley || In-person sign-up
12PM @ Shunk Gulley || Costume Contest
1PM @ Ed Walline Beach Access || Plunge

After the plunge is over, join back at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar to celebrate the start of the New Year.

 

[Teresa]

#SWFDNews | SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT TO HOLD 10TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. --- Rinse off the old and welcome the new! South Walton Fire District will hold its 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar.

In-person registration begins at 11 a.m., which will be followed by a costume contest at 12 p.m., and the Plunge itself at 1 p.m.

The cost to take the plunge is $20 per person, children 12 years old and younger can participate for free. Event participants will receive a commemorative beach towel with their $20 registration fee. Funds raised at the event will benefit SWFD Community Education Programs.

Participants are encouraged to register online and sign the safety waiver before the day of the event. In order to register online, visit the SWFD Polar Bear Plunge on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/SWFDPBP24

“It's incredible to think how this event has grown over 10 years, allowing us to raise money to provide free CPR courses and public safety materials,” said SWFD Fire Chief Ryan Crawford. "It's become a staple in this community, one that many look forward to as a chance to connect with and support their local first responders, as well as celebrate the New Year. We look forward to seeing everyone on January 1."

SWFD personnel will monitor surf conditions leading up to the event. If the Gulf is unsafe to enter for any reason, the event will not be canceled. A contingency plan is in place that will not involve entering the open water.

Any questions about the event can be directed to pio@swfd.org, or learn more here: 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge.

 

[Teresa]

SWFD POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
JAN 1

Are you ready to take the plunge? ‍ We’re only a few days away from our 2024 Polar Bear Plunge with Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. This year’s event will feature a commemorative towel for participants as we celebrate 10 years of the plunge! Skip the line and register online here: South Walton Fire District 2024 Polar Bear Plunge. We can’t wait to see you on New Year’s Day!

 

[Teresa]

Check out the commemorative towel for our 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge! ‍

Participants who pay the $20 entry fee will be able to take one of these home with them instead of a T-shirt this year.

There’s still plenty of time to register! Follow this link and sign up today: www.tinyurl.com/SWFDPBP24