Texas Polar Plunge Postponed Due to Cold

It’s that time of year when we all strip down and plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. If you’ve never done you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s exhilarating, refreshing, and COLD!

However, could it be too cold?

The Waco, Texas Polar Plunge has been postponed because it’s not warm enough. It was also originally set for tomorrow, now the plunge is going to take place on March 1st due to freezing temperatures. 

You may be wondering, “How can you cancel a Polar Plunge because it’s too cold? That’s the point of the event!” I’m thinking the same thing. That’s like postponing a swim meet because they didn’t expect there to be water. They should just have it in the summer to be safe.

The temperature in Waco is expected to be 44 degrees, while the temp in Jersey will be in the mid-30s with a water temperature in the upper-30s, perfect for the event.

So, needless to say, the 32nd annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights that benefits Special Olympics New Jersey will go on as scheduled tomorrow, February 22 at 1:00 pm.

This year’s charity event is on pace to be one of the largest in history providing necessary funds to support programming and opportunities for thousands of Special Olympics New Jersey athletes. 

The 32nd annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights is presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and benefits Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.

You can be one of nearly 8,000 dedicated fundraising plungers who are expected to take a dip in the Atlantic. It’s Special Olympics New Jersey’s largest single fundraiser of the year.

Check-in and onsite registration opens at 9:00 am with the plunge happening at 1:00 pm. The walk-up registration fee is $125.  It’s on the main beach between Webster and Dupont Avenues.

Even if you want to participate as a spectator, you’re also welcome to join the fun.

Wawa is the official coffee partner of the Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside and will be providing free coffee and hot chocolate.

For over 55 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training and athletic competition in 22 Olympic-type sports for thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge.

Through the joy and power of sports, athletes are provided opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in sharing gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Click here for more information.

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He-Man wasn’t just jacked—he was the guy. Fighting Skeletor in a world of magic and monsters, He-Man made you believe yelling “By the power of Grayskull!” could fix anything. The show was cheesy but in the best way.

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Lion-O and the gang brought a mix of sci-fi and fantasy to your screen. With their epic battles and that wild “ThunderCats, ho!” battle cry, they had you hooked. Plus, Snarf was everyone’s weird little sidekick.

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