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February
Plunge in Hampton! You’ve registered, you’ve fundraised, now it’s time to Plunge! All Plungers must sign a waiver before Plunging. Individuals under the age of 18 must
| 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | Check-in at the Ashworth | |
| 9:00 A.M. | Hampton Casino Ballroom opens to Plungers | |
| 11:20 A.M. | Costume Parade | |
| 12:00 P.M. | Plunge! | |
| Lunch | ||
| 1:00 P.M. | Awards |
ArrivalPlungers can arrive at Hampton Beach any time after 9 A.M. We recommend that Plungers arrive by 10 A.M. if you have not already checked-in, or by 11 A.M. if you have already checked-in at one of our remote check-in sites. There are several metered parking lots available along the beach (meters aren't active during the winter). There are also several parking lots along the side streets, as well as behind the Casino. If you need to check in, head to the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel. If you’ve already checked-in, go directly to the Casino Ballroom. Plungers and their guests (all must have wristbands) relax at the Casino Ballroom before the Plunge. There is music and breakfast items available to enjoy. At 11:30 A.M. the Costume Parade will take place in the Casino Ballroom.
The PlungeAfter the Costume Parade, Plungers head to the changing tents located on the boardwalk. Each Plunger will be assigned to a wave (which limits the number of people taking the Plunge at one time) and trailer. Men and women have separate changing areas. We recommend that Plungers do not leave valuables in the changing areas Each wave will be called. When a wave is called, those Plungers move from the Casino Ballroom to a staging area on the beach where the countdown begins. You should bring only items that you will take with you into the water into the staging area. When the timer hits zero, the wave runs down the beach and Plunges into the Atlantic Ocean!
As you exit the water, you will be handed a towel and directed back to the changing trailer. After putting on dry clothes, you can walk across the street to the Casino Ballroom where lunch will be waiting. After all waves have Plunged, there will be an award ceremony in the Casino Ballroom. High School Plunge: February 8, 2025 25th Penguin Plunge: February 9, 2025Tea Party in the Casino Ballroom
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February 8, 2025 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)
on the beach
170 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Plunge in Hampton! You’ve registered, you’ve fundraised, now it’s time to Plunge! All Plungers must sign a waiver before Plunging. Individuals under the age of 18
| 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | Check-in at the Ashworth | |
| 9:00 A.M. | Hampton Casino Ballroom opens to Plungers | |
| 11:20 A.M. | Costume Parade | |
| 12:00 P.M. | Plunge! | |
| Lunch | ||
| 1:00 P.M. | Awards |
ArrivalPlungers can arrive at Hampton Beach any time after 9 A.M. We recommend that Plungers arrive by 10 A.M. if you have not already checked-in, or by 11 A.M. if you have already checked-in at one of our remote check-in sites. There are several metered parking lots available along the beach (meters aren't active during the winter). There are also several parking lots along the side streets, as well as behind the Casino. If you need to check in, head to the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel. If you’ve already checked-in, go directly to the Casino Ballroom. Plungers and their guests (all must have wristbands) relax at the Casino Ballroom before the Plunge. There is music and breakfast items available to enjoy. At 11:30 A.M. the Costume Parade will take place in the Casino Ballroom.
The PlungeAfter the Costume Parade, Plungers head to the changing tents located on the boardwalk. Each Plunger will be assigned to a wave (which limits the number of people taking the Plunge at one time) and trailer. Men and women have separate changing areas. We recommend that Plungers do not leave valuables in the changing areas Each wave will be called. When a wave is called, those Plungers move from the Casino Ballroom to a staging area on the beach where the countdown begins. You should bring only items that you will take with you into the water into the staging area. When the timer hits zero, the wave runs down the beach and Plunges into the Atlantic Ocean!
As you exit the water, you will be handed a towel and directed back to the changing trailer. After putting on dry clothes, you can walk across the street to the Casino Ballroom where lunch will be waiting. After all waves have Plunged, there will be an award ceremony in the Casino Ballroom. Open to anyone (minimum age 15 for the Hampton plunge). All Plungers must raise at least $400 to participate. 26th Penguin Plunge: February 9, 2025Tea Party in the Casino Ballroom
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February 9, 2025 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)
on the beach
170 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
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Explore a side of Hampton, NH, that many visitors never get to experience—or even know exists! Featured are surfing, a tour of Hampton Beach State Park and RV campground, a visit to the Hampton Beach lifeguard headquarters, fishing for cod, haddock, and other groundfish; and a paddleboard experience in the beautiful and scenic Hampton Marshes. Click here to watch video.
