2012 Polar
Bear Swim for Sight Information
Polar
Bear Day Activities
| 10:00
am - 4:00 pm |
Tailgate
Party parking |
| 11:00
am - 2:00 pm |
Swim
registration |
| 1:45
pm |
Polar
Bear Queen Contest:
Check in at the Lions Pavilion in the park |
| 1:50
pm |
Swimmers
under18 |
| 2:00
pm |
SWIM
FOR SIGHT
Access times will be scheduled in 15 minute
intervals.
$100 fundraisers will receive preferred
first access. |
 BUS AND LIMO PARKING
Please click here for designated bus, limo and tailgate parking areas.
Parking
not a problem if you arrive early!
Before
and after the Swim, there’s MORE fun on Main
Street...
Food & Drink
Look for hot food and beverages provided by these Organizations:
- Newfane Lions Chowder Sale
- Gasport
Lions Hotdog Cart
- Youngstown
Lions Italian Sausage
- Newfane Lacrosse Chicken
B-B-Q
- Great
Food at Area Establishments
Registration
Information
-
 All
swimmers must register prior to the swim.
(Minimum swimmer contribution is $20 this year.)
- Arrive
early and submit registration +
donations at the Lions Pavilion in the
park. Registration starts at 11:00
am.
To
save time during the registration process ---
PRINT OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM and fill it out ahead
of time. Please note: You still
must register on-site, provide your contribution
and receive
your
prize
on the day of the swim at the Lions Pavilion
in Olcott's Krull Park. |
- Please
make checks payable to:
Olcott Lions Club, P.O. Box 316, Olcott, New York 14126
- Workplace
Sponsors – Employers and co-workers
who sponsor swimmers are eligible for special
workplace recognition. Workplace teams and supporters love helping swimmers reach their goal of $100... or more!
Special Rewards for Raising $100 or More!
- All
swimmers receive a Polar Bear T-shirt.
- Raise
$100 or more and receive a PASS giving you PREFERRED
FIRST ACCESS to the beach!
- Raise
$100 or more and receive a unique "Swim for Sight" hoodie.
- Raise
$250 or more and receive a premium quality jacket with "Swim for Sight" logo.
- Raise
over $500 and you will receive a DINNER
GIFT CERTIFICATE.
Too
chicken to swim, but still want to help?
You can bring a donation or email swimforsight@hotmail.com.
You can also mail donations to:
Olcott Lions Club, P.O. Box 316, Olcott, New York 14126 |
FUN
means SAFETY
How’s your health? Water temps will be in the 30’s and the
air and wind-chill can be colder.
In
order to be a safe Polar Bear, everyone must:
- Remain
in designated safety areas
- Wear
sneakers or protective footwear
- Obey
safety officials
Swimmers’ checklist:
- Sneakers
- Blanket
- Dry
Clothes
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| *Beach
access will be limited. Only one helper will be allowed to accompany each swimmer. |
Women's Changing Area:
Located in the rear of the registration area. |
Directions
|
Olcott
Beach is located on Lake Ontario, off Route
18 at Route 78 North. Less than an hour from
Buffalo. Just over an hour from Rochester.
Handicapped
parking is available on Ontario
Street, above the beach.
Need
Driving Directions? Google
Maps
Olcott-Newfane
Web Site |
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