Ring in the New Year with a "dip" in the near freezing water of Centennial Pool at exactly noon on New Year's Day!!

Wear your best winter swimming gear!

All are welcome to take part in this free event. Several, unknown prizes await at the bottom of the pool as participants plunge down to retrieve the winning pieces.

Warm showers will be provided to the dippers who braved the chilling water at the end of the event.

Refreshments: Popcorn & hot chocolate (until gone) 

January 1

24th Annual Polar Bear Plunge

What started out as a fun challenge has blossomed into a full-scale specialty event to begin the New Year!

The Polar Dip is now twenty-two years old and counting with participation increasing each year. This yearly event has blossomed into a widely attended event to bring in the New Year! The “Dip” is open to anyone interested in starting off their new year in a “chilling” way by braving the near-freezing waters of Centennial Pool. Several unknown prizes await brave swimmers at the bottom of the pool as you plunge your way to retrieve the winning pieces. The event is FREE for everyone but recommend you be in good health to participate. Warm showers await all dippers at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place at exactly Noon on New Year’s Day, not a minute before or after the hour!

The Dip is usually over within minutes so don’t be late!

Note: The brisk water temperatures may not be suitable for everyone. If you have a heart condition or history of heart related problems, the Polar Bear Dip may not be the activity for you to participate in. If unsure that the shock of cold water may be harmful to your health, you should consult your physician prior to participating. All plungers do so at their own risk.

For more information call the Kingman Parks and Recreation Dept. at 928-757-7919 or visit www.cityofkingman.gov.