Prepare for an exciting plunge into the freezing Atlantic Ocean! Put on your craziest costumes and get ready for some fun!
If you're taking the plunge, don’t forget to read and sign the Plunge Waiver and Release Form—there’s NO fee to join!
Join us for this AWESOME New Year’s tradition! Gather at Assateague Beach at 1:25 PM on January 1, 2025.
We also welcome "walk-up" registrations on the event day!
What to expect:
- Carpooling is recommended due to limited parking!
- Online pre-registration is highly recommended!
If you Pre-register, go straight to the beach! Our friendly GATE KEEPERS will be able to assist you with any questions.
Only those participants with singed waivers can enter the ocean. The Polar Pony Plunge kicks off at 1:25 PM on the beach. Participants will follow spaced markers while spectators cheer them on!
Register:
If you are over 18 years old, you may proceed to complete our digital registration form at your convenience. For those under 18, please download and print the registration form manually. Ensure you complete it with your parent or guardian prior to the event day. You may find the form here --->
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PARKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Parking is allowed solely in public parking zones, available on a first-come, first-served basis. All vehicles must be parked in marked spaces. Please adhere to the guidance of traffic control staff on the beach. If any parking lot closures are in place, you must comply and avoid entering restricted or closed areas at all times. Pets of any kind are not permitted on the lands within the Virginia district of Assateague Island National Seashore.
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VISITOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS
In consideration of the services and activities of ChincoteagueChristmas.com their officers, agents, employees, and stockholders, and all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as “CC”) I agree as follows:
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Although CC has taken reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate information so I can enjoy an activity for which I may not be skilled, CC has informed me this activity is not without risk. Certain risks are inherent in each activity and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. These inherent risks are some of the same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity and can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. CC does not want to frighten me or reduce my enthusiasm for this activity, but believes it is important for me to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks.
Description of risks: Drowning, Sprained/Strained Muscle, Hypothermia, Frost bite
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I am aware that a polar plunge entails risks of injury or death to any participant. I understand the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks.
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I acknowledge that engaging in this activity may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that the staff of CC has been available to more fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this activity.
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I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this activity. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility for myself, including all minor children in my care, custody, and control, for bodily injury, death or loss of personal property and expenses as a result of those inherent risks and dangers identified herein and those inherent risks and dangers not specifically identified, and as a result of my negligence in participating in this activity.
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I have carefully read, clearly understood and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and for all members of my family, including minor children.
If anyone is UNDER 18 years old and needs to register, you must fill out the paper waiver version. This site will not by any means allow for underage children to register. You can also register the day of the event with the Gatekeepers.
Thank you for registering! We look forward to seeing you there!**Important: If the event is canceled for any reason, please visit our website at www.ChincoteagueChristmas.com or our Facebook Page at www.fb.com/ChincoteagueChristmas for updates!**