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New Years Day Polar Bear Dip (1/1/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Sunnyside Beach, South of High Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jan 1 2009 11:15 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 1 2009 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

1.75 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Nicolas B
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Member Cost:

$20.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We'll be checking out the annual Polar Bear Dip in Lake Ontario. It involves normally sane people jumping into the chilly waters of the bay. Some opt to even swim a bit.

You can attend as either a spectator or a participant. Of course as the organizer you can expect me to jump into the lake.

Spectators pay nothing but participants in the dip are expected to bring a minimum of $20 that gets donated to charity. The proceeds from the event will go to help Habitat for Humanity Toronto give a hand up not a hand out to families in need. Habitat for Humanity Toronto works in partnership with families who are working to escape sub-standard, poverty housing. With the help of generous donors and energetic volunteers, Habitat has built more than 100 homes in Toronto.

Spectators are expected to cheer on and photograph those amongst us nutty enough to do this. Also, be prepared with warm towels, encouragement etc for when we emerge from the frigid depths.

More Info Here

Registration at the event begins at 11:30AM and the actual dip happens at Noon.

Required Items to Bring:
Planning to swim? Here's what to bring:

* Footwear you can wear in the water * Towel(s) * Blanket(s) * Warm clothes to wear before and after the dip * A friend to help should you require assistance

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Speedos, a nutty costume.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

TTC Queen Streetcar to Parkside Drive. Disembark there and walk South on Parkside to the beach.

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$20.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$20 is the minimum amount for donations if you plan to swim in the event.

If you're coming just to watch then you just pay the optional $1 donation to TOC.

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Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!