This event is co-sponsored with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the Paulding Special Olympics Athletes.

Pre-Pledges are $40 - Same day registration is $50.

The event will take place on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 2026 at Rountree Recreation - 172 Shipp Circle, Hiram GA 30141. Check-In & Same day registration will begin at 8:00am.

ALL PARTICIPANTS BELOW THE AGE OF 18 WILL NEED A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ON THE PARTICIPATION WAIVER

BRAND NEW to the Polar Bear Plunge in 2026! If your designated school gets 10 PLUNGE PLEDGES - the SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER assigned to that school has to PLUNGE!

Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc. (PPSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created to assist public safety employees in times of need. Whether it is for themselves or their immediate family, PPSA can step in to assist when traditional forms are not available or sufficient.

To be eligible for benefits, individuals just need to live OR work inside Paulding County but must work in the realm of public safety - Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS, 911 Dispatch, Animal Control, the Solicitor's Office & the District Attorney's Office.

The assistance from PPSA is used to help with tangible expenses like medical bills, utility bills, mortgage payments, vehicle repairs, hospice and funeral expenses.

In 2024-2025, PPSA has provided over $50,000 in assistance to Public Safety families.

2026 Polar Bear Plunge

In Support of the Special Olympics Georgia, Paulding County

Team Members