Showing posts with label Polar Bear Dip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Polar Bear Dip. Show all posts
Sears @GrtCdnChill has moved from the frigid waters of Lake Ontario on New Years Day to a temporary pool in Yonge-Dundas Square during the Family Day weekend. Starting on Sunday, February 17 and continuing till Monday, January 18, 2013 the place is a chance to get a tan while catching rays, hang out in bathing suits and cool off in the pool. The first dip took place on Sunday around 2:30 pm when Chris jumped in the water and emerged victorious in a spray of cold water.
"Stop Kids Cancer Cold! Funds raised benefit pediatric oncology initiatives through Sears Canada Charitable Foundation. If you aren't up for the Chilly Challenge, you are still welcome to join in the festivities and take part in the weekend's exciting free activities! There are 2 days to Chill so don't miss out on the action!"
10:00AM- Registration open and activities up and running: Carter's Kidzone, Jack the Giant Slayer snowball toss, PanAm Games activity corner, face-painting and more!
10:00AM- Live performances begin with Jen and the Men
11:00AM- Free breakfast for all provided by Kellogg's Try-It-Hot campaign and free crepes provided for registered participants.
11:45AM- Opening Ceremony
12:00PM-1:00pm- Take the plunge in our Chill pool and hot tubs!
1:00PM- Performance by Marlowe & the Mix
See more photos after the jump.
10:00AM- Live performances begin with Jen and the Men
11:00AM- Free breakfast for all provided by Kellogg's Try-It-Hot campaign and free crepes provided for registered participants.
11:45AM- Opening Ceremony
12:00PM-1:00pm- Take the plunge in our Chill pool and hot tubs!
1:00PM- Performance by Marlowe & the Mix
See more photos after the jump.
CP24 reporter live on scene
Stopping Kids Cancer Cold
City of Toronto worker that helped supply the water to fill the pool
Musicians kept the chillers entertained
Spiderman looks on in awe as his dad gets ready for the leap
The water was 3 degrees
While the hot tub was 103 degrees
Before the brave mad dash into the lake the swimmers gather their courage with friends, family and the many supporters who came by to witness the running of the dippers.
Right after the New Years Party
The shark team
See more photos of the crowd and the swim after the jump.
Anna
Albertans don't get cold
The swimmers are let into the starting area
Wrestlers get ready for the plunge
Toronto Maple Leafs capture the Stanley Cup
After the swim and a wardrobe malfunction friends gather together to celebrate their achievement
Dinosaurs think that the snow is the start of another ice age
Significant accumulations of snow settle on the geese
Swans keep together in the inner harbour
Swimming sign and symbols
