Cool Schools Packet - Special Olympics Oklahoma

Cool Schools

Cool Schools Teams
A Cool Schools team is a group of your classmates, teachers, friends, or family who together,
raise money for the plunge and enjoy the benefits of our Cool Schools team program
by representing your school.
Does your school have that heated rivalry? Why not start an icy rivalry?
Why not challenge them to a contest off the field of sports and in community service
that gives back to fellow Oklahoman’s. All schools are invited to Special Olympics
Polar Plunge annual Cool Schools !
Where: One of 11 locations
When: February 2014.
Time: Registration is at 10 am that day. You must be registered 30 minutes
prior to the plunge which starts at 10:30 am.
Who: This event is designed for Schools, Teachers and School Resource
officers to come together to raise money for Special Olympics Oklahoma
athletes.
Cool School Team Rules
Cool Schools teams must have a minimum of 4 members with a maximum number of 10 plungers.
The teams may have one faculty member from the school, and may also have a school resource officer,
or a parent from the school as one of the 8 plungers. Cool Schools teams are encouraged to have a
Special Olympics athlete join them as they take the plunge.
Cool Schools teams must pre-register. On Saturday, previously un-registered individuals will be able
to participate in the Plunge, but will be considered individual participants only.
ALL Cool Schools Team members must be pre-registered; no members can be added to the team the day
of event
When registering online to create your Cool Schools team be sure to select YES for that option “Do you
want to participate in the Cool Schools Program?” This will ensure that you are correctly registered for
the Challenge in our records.
Each Cool Schools team member must raise minimum of $75

How does your school benefit?
Students are able to interact with faculty and the community in a positive event while receiving community
service hours. 10% of the funds raised by your Cool Schools team can go directly to your School’s
Special Olympics team. You can help them get uniforms, sports equipment and help them get to
Summer Games. You are helping out over 9,800 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Oklahoma!
How do I form a Cool Schools Team?
Grab your classmates, co-workers, friends and family for a fun filled day in support of the Special Olympics
athletes in Oklahoma. Pick a team (School Name - Team Name) and register online. When creating your
team online make sure and click YES when prompted to be a team participant in the Cool Schools program.
Then others can join your team.
For more tips and info
Go online to www.sook.org and follow the plunge links and search for your team or start one of your very
own. Get tips Plunger Toolkit, flyers and polar bear icon, etc. If you have any questions please contact the
Special Olympics Office and ask for Meg Corn (405)514-1155.

Incentives for Cool Schools Teams
Top Cool Schools Team per Division
There will be a trophy awarded to the team that raises the most money in each division.
* Divisions are as follows:
*6A-5A Schools *Division 1: Elementary
Schools *Division 2: Middle Schools/Junior High
School *Division 3: High Schools
*4A-Smaller *Division 1: Elementary Schools
*Division 2: Middle Schools/Junior High School
*Division 3: High Schools
Individual Team Members Fund-raising incentives:
Official Polar Plunge Long sleeve t-shirt, One Entry pass to either White Water Bay or Frontier City. Each
Cool Schools plunger that is eligible for community service hours will receive a letter from Special Olympics
Oklahoma documenting their involvement
Overall Top Cool Schools Fundraising Team
The coveted Cool Schools trophy will be awarded to the school that raises the most money overall.
Overall Top School Resource Officer That Plunges
This prize will be awarded to the School Resource Officer that shows outstanding fundraising by
raising the most money by a School Resource Officer. Award TBD
Exclusively for Cool Schools!!
Plunge will be covered by local radio and Television stations
Contests!!
Best overall Costume Contest
Most School Spirit

“Plunge Tips”
Wear your plunging suit under the clothes you wear to the event -
Choose your “Plunge Day” outfit (or post-Plunge gear) with this in mind - you will be cold
and possibly numb, so loose-fitting, easy-on clothes without a lot of snaps, zipper or button
are best. When your fingers and toes don’t work so well, it’s not so easy to get some of that
stuff back on!
Bring a loose pair of shoes to wear after the Plunge - that will slip easily –like flip flops
Banners to Show your team spirit
Costumes and Mascots if you wish
Extra Clothing to keep you warm
A Plastic Bag for wet clothes
Two large towels; one to dry off with
and one to stand on
River Shoes/ Crocs -going into the water (concrete is very cold on bare feet)
Clean, dry under garments to wear after Plunging
A disposable, waterproof camera that you can carry into the Plunge Zone with you...feel
free to ask a fellow Plunger to capture your big moment on film
Permission slip signed by parent or guardian if under 18 and waiver signed if over 18.