Participants are invited to brave the icy, cold Atlantic Ocean, and will have plenty of time to be home for the big game. Francis Community Center and the Swim Teams of Southern Regional High School, will take place at the 48th Street Beach in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Island. The “Plunge” has become a popular community favorite during the winter doldrums on LBI. The event grows in par
ticipation each year. Pre-registration is required. Registration will take place in the Senior Lounge at the Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 am to 1 pm, and on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 10 am to 12 pm. Registration forms can be picked-up in advance at the front desk of the Community Center, or printed from our website, and mailed to St. Francis Community Center, Attn: Super Plunge VIII, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ 08008-3926. The fee is $30 per person before January 31, and $35 on or after January 31. Student fee is just $15 before Feb. 5, and $20 on Feb. 5. Participants are encouraged to seek sponsor donations in addition to their registration fee. All registered participants will receive a long sleeve commemorative t-shirt. T-shirts will also be available to spectators for purchase. Wristbands will be issued to all participants and must be worn at time of the plunge. Plungers should bring with them their courage, bathing suit, towels, blankets and whatever else is needed to warm-up after the ocean dip. Costumes of all kinds are also encouraged. There will be post-plunge festivities back at the Community Center immediately following the plunge. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea and goodies will be served to help warm-up everyone, and prizes will be awarded in five categories: youngest plunger, oldest plunger, best costume, most funds raised by a student, and most funds raised overall. There may also be door prizes and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit programs and services offered at St. Francis Community Center, and the Southern Regional Swim Teams.
