Polar
Bear Swim for Sight Information
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Polar
Bear Day Activities
The
38th Olcott Polar Bear "Swim for Sight"
is Sunday, March 2, 2008
Parking not a problem if you arrive early.
| 10:00
am - 4:00 pm |
Tailgate
Party parking |
| 11:00
am - 2:00 pm |
Swim
registration |
| 11:00
am - 4:00 pm |
Highland
Games |
| 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 |
Before
and after the Swim, there’s MORE fun on Main
Street...
Food & Drink
Look for hot food and beverages provided by these Lions organizations:
- Newfane Lions: Chowder Sale
- Gasport
Lions Hotdog Cart
Registration
Information
- All
swimmers must register prior to the swim.
(minimum participation fee of $10 per swimmer)
- Arrive
early and submit registration and
donations at the Lions Pavilion in the
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.
- Ask
Your Employer – about matching
the funds you raise.
Tax-deductible 501(3) (C) certificates are available to corporate sponsors
from the Lions Club International Foundation.
- 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. Registration starts at 11:00
am.
Fundraising
has its rewards
- All
swimmers receive a Polar Bear T-shirt.
- Raise
$50 and receive a Polar Bear Sweatshirt or special
Sport T.
- Raise
$250 and receive a Polar Bear Jacket.
- Raise
over $500 to qualify for exciting gift certificates.
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 with wrist
band will be allowed to accompany each swimmer. |
For
more information - swimmers, vendors and advertisers
can email swimforsight@hotmail.com.
Directions
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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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