Rochester Winter Bathing Club
Christmas Plunge
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What: Polar Plunge at Cascade Lake in Rochester, MN to show support for Steve Sobczak who is battling Parkinson's Disease.
Donation: To plunge a donation of $5 is required. Donation Portal Donations can be made in honor of Steve Sobczak
Main Event
Date: Thursday December 26th
Time: Noon to 2 pm
Location: 3310 Lake St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Open to the Public
Cost: $5 donation | Donation Portal
Rules: Immersion from shoulders down will count as being in. The rules will follow in line with Zeno's winter bathing club rules
Other Times to Plunge: The plunge hole will be opened on December 24th and will be maintained until December 28th to allow for people to plunge who cannot make the main plunge.
Donate to relieve someone from plunging: Several people have expressed interest in donating to allow someone not to plunge or in place of plunging. These donations a very much encouraged and will be accepted.
Example: Paul donates $5 to plunge, Nancy donates $5 for Paul not plunge. Paul will now need to donate another $5 to plunge.
Donations not to Plunge: If desired you can donate not to plunge, although there is no pressure to do so.
Remote Plunging: Some people have expressed interest in remote plunging. Donations also be accepted and plunges should be as close to meeting Zeno’s Winter Bathing Club Rules as possible.
Davis Phinney Mission: We provide essential information, practical tools and inspiration to people living with Parkinson's. We fund early-phase, innovative research that focuses on exercise, speech, movement and other factors that affect quality of life. It is possible to live well with Parkinson's today.
Filming
Film Goal: 3 to 5 minute film entry into the 5 Points Film Festival or similar festival.
Film Purpose: Engage in a multi-generational communal polar plunge adventure to bring awareness to and show it's possible to live well with Parkinson's today.
The adventurous plunge while others in the community support with access to a frozen lake, a warm house, towels and hot chocolate
The films purpose is a merging of the missions of the Davis Phinney Foundation and the 5 Points Film Festival....
Target Film Funding: $1000 - $2000 will be allocated to making the film.
Donations to the film budget will be accepted, contact Paul Subzak for details.
The film will be edited and produced by Paul Winkles professional film actor, writer, producer, Derek Schroeder professional photographer writer and Paul Subzak the film director.
Opt-Out of Film: Provisions will be made for those who chose to plunge and not be filmed.
5 Points Film Festival Mission: We Believe that communities are made better when their people pursue adventure and intentionally live their own best story. and so, our mission is to ignite personal and communal adventure of all kinds through the experience of sharing meaningful stories. we envision a national network of educated, engaged, and multi-generational communities inspired by story to take action in their individual and collective lives.
Plunge Portraits
Derek Schroeder professional portrait photographer will be onsite taking plunge portraits for those inclined.
Further Resources
How to take your first dip in ice
Evidence-based and medically reviewed benefits of Cold water immersion
1) Aids Fat Burning
2) Fights Inflammation
3) May Support Longevity
4) Strengthens the Nervous System
5) May Support and Speed up Recovery
6) Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
7) Improves Sleep Quality
8) Strengthens the Immune System
9) Combats Oxidative Stress
10) Reduces Pain
*Articles are linked research made available at The National Center for Biotechnology Information where advances science and health are cataloged and provided, or other scientific journals. The entire cold water article has been medically reviewed by Puya Yazdi, MD.
Outdoor Swimming Society - We believe swimming enlarges and celebrates the beauty of each day. We believe in sharing the joy and adventure of swimming. We believe all have a right to swim under an open sky. We believe in open access to lakes and rivers and in keeping lidos open. We believe clean water in our lakes and rivers is a fundamental right. We embrace the delight of cold water and it’s rejuvenating effects. We promise to strip and dip wherever we can.
Zeno's Winter Bathing Club - Zeno’s Swim Club, a virtual online community inspired by the Stoic school of philosophy, where you can share your love of swimming in wind, ice, and stinging rain.
Christmas Plunger Issues
Initial Announcement
Christmas Plunger Issue 1
Christmas Plunger Issue 2
Plunger Propaganda
Plungers:
Paul S
Kevin B
Rachel S
Jake M
Derek S
Carrie S
Remote Plungers:
Patrick W (Remote River Plunge in Washington State)
Mike C ($65 donated on facebook. California)
Donors:
Mary M
Nancy S
Margaret B