Participants
What is the minimum age?
Participants must be at least 18 years old to take part in the Cold Water Dip. Under 18s are more than welcome to come with an adult to spectate.
Are there any health restrictions?
If you have an underlying health condition related to your heart, lungs (including asthma), or which might be impacted by exposure to cold water, or if you are pregnant, you must seek medical advice from your GP before registering.
Can I sign up on the day?
Yes you can! We recommend registering in advance to secure your preferred slot but we will be taking on the day registrations for both venues (subject to availability).
Can I take part in a wheelchair?
Please get in touch with us on events@stpetershospice.org if you have any accessibility questions and we'll be happy to help.
I can no longer take part, can someone else dip in my place?
No sorry, your registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable so you can’t give your place away to anyone else. Please do let us know if you can no longer come.
Fundraising
Is there a minimum amount you need to raise?
Your entry fee covers the basics of putting on the event. This means your donations, fundraising and sponsorship on top of your entry are really important and will help to support our patients and make a difference for families across the local community. We'd love if you could aim to raise £125 by taking part!
What does my entry fee get spent on?
Your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on the event including the hot tubs, hot drinks and general event costs so that all donations and sponsorship money raised can go to helping patients and their loved ones when they need it most.
How can I get the money I’ve raised to you?
There are lots of ways that you can get your wonderful sponsorship money into us. If you've fundraised through an online giving page like JustGiving then it will come to us automatically without you having to do anything at all! You can also pay it straight to us through our website and let us know that it's your sponsorship money, or you can also send us a cheque to the Long Ashton office or to the Hospice in Brentry.
How do I set up a JustGiving page?
JustGiving pages are a great and easy way to spread the message about what you're doing and why you’re doing it! You can make your page here, and then post your page on your Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, email signature and anywhere else you fancy to spread the word. You can also set up a team on JustGiving.
Volunteering
Getting in the water is not for me but can I help in any other way?
Yes! You can help by volunteering on the day to help us make sure the day goes smoothly. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please do get in touch and email fundraisingvolunteer@stpetershospice.org
This year we're excited to be hosting the Cold Water Dip across two venues and dates!
Where and when is the Cold Water Dip taking place?
On Saturday 28 November we'll be returning to The Wave from 4pm. With options to take on the challenge in the waves or in the calm lake waters. Find out more about our event at The Wave.
On Sunday 29 November we'll be returning to Portishead Open Air Pool from midday. Find out more about our event at Portishead Open Air Pool.
Can I take part on both days?
Yes!! We're offering a double dipper discounted entry for those who choose to take the plunge at both locations across the weekend.