We have the perfect opportunity for you to make an incredibly rewarding splash- the Polar Bear Plunge at the Lakes. All proceeds benefit Tempe’s adapted recreation programs, which provide recreational and social opportunities for our special needs community.

Polar Bear Plunge at The Lakes 2026

$25 to Plunge (or not)

• Cool T-Shirt
• Yummy Snacks
• Hot Beverages
• Bragging Rights

Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026

Time: 8 a.m. Registration & Check-in/ 9 a.m. Plunge

Location: The Lakes Clubhouse, 5501.S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe 85283

Contact: Denise Rentschler; 602-329-1955 or azteamasa@gmail.com

Polar Bears will jump into the community swimming pool for a desert-style unified polar plunge. For those not quite crazy enough to jump, you can still join in the fun and help the cause! Just be sure to register as a Teddy Bear.

The plunge will chill your bones, but warm your heart. All you have to do is jump. BRRRRing it!

Register

So glad you decided to join us for the coolest fundraising event in the desert! There are two ways you can participate – as a Polar Bear (Taking the Plunge) or as a Teddy Bear (Dry Supporter). Either way, you will enjoy yummy snacks, hot beverages, a cool t-shirt and the warm fuzzies that come with giving to someone in need.

There are three ways to register:

Register Online:

Click the register button below to sign up via Active.com using your credit or debit card.

REGISTER

Mail-In Registration:

You may print out form (link below) and mail it in, along with a check. See form for current mailing address. Must be postmarked by Jan. 19, 2026.

On-Site Morning of Plunge:

You can register the morning of the event. Check-In and Registration Open at 8 a.m. Arrive early as we Plunge at 9 a.m.!