Oak Bay hosts the inaugural Vancouver Island Polar Plunge for

Plungers must raise a minimum $75 ($50 for students) for the opportunity to brave cold waters, earn awesome incentives, and support Special Olympics BC.

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The Polar Plunge, this is the first in Victoria, is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run events that include (May) where officers camp out at Uptown shopping centre and the torch run traditionally in June.

of Oak Bay Police Department is among those spearheading the event.

Lucas and Cpl. Pat Bryant of Central Saanich Police Service took a dip today (Feb. 15) at Willows Beach to promote the event.

Today Christine van Reeuwyk, Central Saanich Police Pat Bryant & Police Sheri Lucas plunged @ Willows to promote 1st Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics! The official plunge is March 11th @ Willows Beach.

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Take the plunge March 11 at Willows Beach. Check in opens at 10 a.m. with the swim at 11.

To register, volunteer or donate visit . Learn more about the local SOBC at Learn more about the local organization at .