How to Take the Plunge

Join a Polar Plunge Event 

  1. 1
    Register
    Register for a Plunge community event taking place between February 15 and March 2
  2. 2
    Fundraise
    Fundraise with your family, friends, and community (and win prizes for your fundraising successes)
  3. 3
    #Plunge4SOBC
    #Plunge4SOBC at your event (remember to wear your creative costume!)

Complete Your Own Personal Polar Plunge

  1. 1
    Register
    Register for a Personal Polar Plunge
  2. 2
    Fundraise
    Fundraise with your family, friends, and community (and win prizes for your fundraising successes)
  3. 3
    #Plunge4SOBC
    #Plunge4SOBC between February 21 and March 8!

Join the Corporate Challenge

  1. 1
    Register
    Sign up a Corporate Team (up to 20 people) for $1,500. Incentive prizes included! Or, create a team for free by inviting team members to register, raise funds, and earn incentive prizes!
  2. 2
    Fundraise
    Raise critical funds with the help of your family, friends, and community (and win prizes for your fundraising successes).
  3. 3
    #Plunge4SOBC
    #Plunge4SOBC between February 21 and March 8 – participate at your workplace or join a community event!
Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC participants splash into the frigid waters.

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Growing up as a kid, I just didn't have the large friend group and social outgoingness that I do now. It feels amazing – it feels like I actually am part of a community and that I have friends to talk to!

Special Olympics BC – Mission athlete Matthew Burns
A large group of participants pose together in the shallow waters of English Bay looking proud.

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Don't forget to share your Plunge on social media and tag Special Olympics BC!

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Two RCMP officers post on the beach with their thumbs up.

A Proud LETR Tradition

Build inclusion by getting bold and cold for Special Olympics BC! 

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics BC raises vital funds and awareness to empower athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities and strengthen inclusion across our province 

From February 21 to March 8, 2026, anyone and everyone can take the #Plunge4SOBC to raise vital funds that help Special Olympics BC empower athletes through year-round sport, youth, and health programs at low or no cost. 

Get bold and cold with brave and creative Plungers from across the province who are committed to helping Special Olympics BC athletes find belonging! 

Check out how Plungers got bold and cold in 2025!