Polar Bear Challenge 2024

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‌15 Sep 2024 SAST (+02:00)

08:00 - 16:00 SAST (+02:00)

The Old Edwardian Society

4th Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198
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Polar Bear Challenge 2024


Date & Time: 8am - 2pm


Location: The Old Edwardian Society Pool,


Join us at The Old Edwardian Society Pool, a cherished Joburg landmark and one of the city’s hidden treasures. This historic pool, home to the legendary Robin Island, English Channel, False Bay, and the "5am Braveheart" swimmers, has been a 4-season marvel for nine decades, with winter temperatures ranging from 8-14°C.


Challenge Yourself:

  • 250m & 500m Solo - (R150)
  • 1 Mile Solo - (R250) "Most Popular"
  • 3km Solo - (R300)
  • 5km Solo - (R400)
  • 2km 2-Swimmer Relay - (R400)
  • 4km 4-Swimmer Relay - (R800)


Plunge into Fun:

  • 25m Splash 'n Dash - (R80)
  • Bear Cub Plunge - (R30)


Ice Cold Experience:

  • Arctic Ape Ice Bath - (R80)


Prizes:

  • Longest Distance (Male)
  • Longest Distance (Female)
  • Longest Time in the Water
  • Oldest Swimmer
  • Youngest Swimmer
  • Fun Spot Prizes


"Wetsuits Welcome!"


Enjoy a Fun Day for Everyone with Music, Food, Jumping Castle, Arts & Crafts, and Face Painting.

Dive into the Polar Bear Challenge and help us celebrate 90 years of unforgettable swims! 🐻‍❄️


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Age Requirement
  • Swimathon (all categories) - 16 years above (16y-18y must be accompanied by an adult family member)


  • Plunge - all swimmers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult family member.


  • "The Challenges" Children under 18y must be with parents of a relative always.
Compulsory Gear

Swimathon compulsory gear

• Swimming cap

• Swimming goggles/mask

• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)


Plunge compulsory gear

• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)

Please note: if you are new to cold water swimming and you genuinely fear the cold, only then will we allow wetsuits (short arms and legs permitted).

No wetsuits for experienced cold water swimmers permitted.


Swimathon

This is a Personal Challenge!

Your bravery and your participation is helping the National Sea Rescue Initiative save lives.

This challenge has a competitive edge, it's you and the cold water.



Plunge

This is a Personal Challenge!

You are incredibly brave and your participation is helping the NSRI save lives.

This challenge is not a race, it is between you and the cold water, having fun and taking as long as you dare.


Artic Ape Ice Bath

Enjoy an Cold Ice Bath experience!

Arctic Ape is are offering:

• 5-10 minute Ice Bath Experience



Safety and Afterdrop

Safety note: things can happen very quickly in cold water, therefore our NSRI life guards will be watching your every stroke. When you have completed your swim, dry quickly, dress warmly and enjoy a hot cup of Jozi Java.


☆ What is the afterdrop? It is the phenomenon of your body temperature continuing to drop even after you get out of cold water and into a warmer environment - so that you feel colder for 10 or 40 minutes after you exit than you did in the water.

Please click on this web link to learn more https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/warming-up-after-drop/


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Information

Age Requirement
  • Swimathon (all categories) - 16 years above (16y-18y must be accompanied by an adult family member)


  • Plunge - all swimmers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult family member.


  • "The Challenges" Children under 18y must be with parents of a relative always.
Compulsory Gear

Swimathon compulsory gear

• Swimming cap

• Swimming goggles/mask

• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)


Plunge compulsory gear

• Swimming costume (no skinny dipping)

Please note: if you are new to cold water swimming and you genuinely fear the cold, only then will we allow wetsuits (short arms and legs permitted).

No wetsuits for experienced cold water swimmers permitted.


Swimathon

This is a Personal Challenge!

Your bravery and your participation is helping the National Sea Rescue Initiative save lives.

This challenge has a competitive edge, it's you and the cold water.



Plunge

This is a Personal Challenge!

You are incredibly brave and your participation is helping the NSRI save lives.

This challenge is not a race, it is between you and the cold water, having fun and taking as long as you dare.


Artic Ape Ice Bath

Enjoy an Cold Ice Bath experience!

Arctic Ape is are offering:

• 5-10 minute Ice Bath Experience



Safety and Afterdrop

Safety note: things can happen very quickly in cold water, therefore our NSRI life guards will be watching your every stroke. When you have completed your swim, dry quickly, dress warmly and enjoy a hot cup of Jozi Java.


☆ What is the afterdrop? It is the phenomenon of your body temperature continuing to drop even after you get out of cold water and into a warmer environment - so that you feel colder for 10 or 40 minutes after you exit than you did in the water.

Please click on this web link to learn more https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/warming-up-after-drop/


Ticket Refund Policy
View Policy

Organiser

Polar Bear Challenge