BEMIDJI JAYCEES BRRRMIDJI PLUNGE 2023
thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 bemidji jaycees brrrmidji plunge! we were able to donate $4,500.00 to three local organizations!
donation photos are below!
February 11th, 2023
Registration 11:00 AM-12:45 PM
Tourist Information Center
Jump at 1:00 PM SHARP!
Lake Bemidji
Registration 11:00 AM-12:45 PM
Tourist Information Center
Jump at 1:00 PM SHARP!
Lake Bemidji
Pre-registration has closed. To save time at check-in the day of the event, please download the registration form below and bring with you to registration.
The Bemidji Jaycees Annual BRRRmidji Plunge is coming into it's 19th year in 2023!
This event is a cold water plunge which takes place on Lake Bemidji. The year the event will return to the way it has been run before and will be open to anyone who wishes to take the plunge and jump in the freezing waters if they register and raise pledges to do so.
The money raised through donations goes to a variety of local charities and stays right here in the local community. This year's benefactors are Great River Rescue, Headwaters Science Center and The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter!The Bemidji Jaycees, with the help of sponsors, hosts the event, prepares the ice, provides the manpower, and awards the prizes.
This event is a cold water plunge which takes place on Lake Bemidji. The year the event will return to the way it has been run before and will be open to anyone who wishes to take the plunge and jump in the freezing waters if they register and raise pledges to do so.
The money raised through donations goes to a variety of local charities and stays right here in the local community. This year's benefactors are Great River Rescue, Headwaters Science Center and The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter!The Bemidji Jaycees, with the help of sponsors, hosts the event, prepares the ice, provides the manpower, and awards the prizes.
2023 ONLINE REGISTRATION
When registering online, please make sure to do the following.
1. Register through the online link. A minimum $50 donation/pledge is required with registration to jump and includes a t-shirt.
2. Return to this page to download the BRRRmidji Plunge Pledge Form below under Register by Mail and start getting pledges!
3. Return your BRRRmidji Pledge form and money by mail by February 2nd, 2023 OR bring with the day of the event to registration.
4. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Safety Tips below.
When registering online, please make sure to do the following.
1. Register through the online link. A minimum $50 donation/pledge is required with registration to jump and includes a t-shirt.
2. Return to this page to download the BRRRmidji Plunge Pledge Form below under Register by Mail and start getting pledges!
3. Return your BRRRmidji Pledge form and money by mail by February 2nd, 2023 OR bring with the day of the event to registration.
4. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Safety Tips below.
We encourage you to register online through our online link.
You can also donate any additional amount!
Click on the button below to get started.
You can also donate any additional amount!
Click on the button below to get started.
2023 BRRMIDJI PLUNGE REGISTER BY MAIL
When registering by mail, please make sure to do the following.
1. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Registration Form and mail it by February 2nd, 2023. A minimum $50 donation/pledge is required with registration to jump and includes a t-shirt.
2. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Pledge Form below and start getting pledges!
3. Return your BRRRmidji Pledge form and money by mail by February 2nd, 2023 OR bring with the day of the event to registration.
4. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Safety Tips below.
When registering by mail, please make sure to do the following.
1. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Registration Form and mail it by February 2nd, 2023. A minimum $50 donation/pledge is required with registration to jump and includes a t-shirt.
2. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Pledge Form below and start getting pledges!
3. Return your BRRRmidji Pledge form and money by mail by February 2nd, 2023 OR bring with the day of the event to registration.
4. Download the BRRRmidji Plunge Safety Tips below.

2023_brrrmidji_plunge_registration_form.pdf |

2023_brrrmidji_plunge_pledge_form.pdf |

2023_brrrmidji_plunge_safety_tips.pdf |
INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT?
We would love to have you or your business involved! Please download the Sponsorship form below and return it by January 22nd, 2023, or contact us with the form below.
We would love to have you or your business involved! Please download the Sponsorship form below and return it by January 22nd, 2023, or contact us with the form below.

2023_sponsor_brrmidji_plunge_letter.pdf |
Thank you to our sponsors!
Thank you to Photography by Trish and Ryan Thomas for many of these photos!
Questions? Please use the form below.
2023 BRRRmidji Plunge Donations
The Bemidji Jaycees donated $1,500 to the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, $1,500 to the Headwaters Science Center and $1,500 to Great River Rescue with proceeds from the 2023 Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge.
From left: Bemidji Jaycee, Larissa Donovan, Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter Executive Director, Chris Latzke, Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Brittany Isensee, Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter Assistant Director, Michelle Carlson and Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter Executive Assistant, Tabby Delaney.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Kim Gruhn, Headwater Science Center Volunteer Coordinator, Ryan Kolka, Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Brittany Isensee and Bemidji Jaycee, Crystal Hegg.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairmen, Kim Gruhn and Brittany Isensee, Great River Rescue Executive Director, Brandon Mustful and Bemidji Jaycee, Crystal Hegg.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Kim Gruhn, Headwater Science Center Volunteer Coordinator, Ryan Kolka, Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Brittany Isensee and Bemidji Jaycee, Crystal Hegg.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairmen, Kim Gruhn and Brittany Isensee, Great River Rescue Executive Director, Brandon Mustful and Bemidji Jaycee, Crystal Hegg.
2022 BRRRmidji Plunge Donations
The Bemidji Jaycees donated $2,500 to Great River Rescue, $925 to Bemidji Pride and $300 to United Way Backpack Buddies with proceeds from the 2022 Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, RandiSu Tanem and Great River Rescue Executive Director, Brandon Mustful.
From left: Bemidji Pride representative, Matthew Wooley, Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, RandiSu Tanem and Bemidji Pride representative, Arnold Dahl-Wooley.
From left: Unite Way of Bemidji Area Executive Director, Denae Alamano and Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Larissa Donovan.
From left: Bemidji Pride representative, Matthew Wooley, Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, RandiSu Tanem and Bemidji Pride representative, Arnold Dahl-Wooley.
From left: Unite Way of Bemidji Area Executive Director, Denae Alamano and Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Co-Chairman, Larissa Donovan.
2021 BRRRmidji Plunge Donations
The Bemidji Jaycees donated $1,800 to Evergreen Youth and Family Services, $500 to the Bemidji Community Food shelf, $500 to Support Within Reach and $800 to The Northwood's Battered Women's Shelter with proceeds from the 2021 Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees Chapter President, Aliza Thoring. Evergreen Youth and Family Services Executive Director, Jana Wolff. Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Chairman, Eva Fisher.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Chairman, Eva Fisher. Bemidji Community Food Shelf Executive Director, Mary Mitchell. Bemidji Jaycees Chapter President, Aliza Thoring.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Chairman, Eva Fisher. Bemidji Community Food Shelf Executive Director, Mary Mitchell. Bemidji Jaycees Chapter President, Aliza Thoring.
Front from left: Real Living First Realty Realtor, Noemi Aylesworth. Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Chairman, Eva Fisher. Support Within Reach Executive Director, Evette Ellis. Bemidji Jaycees Chapter President, Aliza Thoring. Support Within Reach staff, Kourtney Carlin.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees Chapter President, Aliza Thoring. The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter Executive Director, Allison Forte. Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Chairman, Eva Fisher.
From left: Bemidji Jaycees Chapter President, Aliza Thoring. The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter Executive Director, Allison Forte. Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge Chairman, Eva Fisher.
2019 BRRRmidji Plunge Donations
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, the Bemidji Jaycees made a $2,000 donation to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. Funds for this donation were made possible from the Bemidji Jaycees' BRRRmidji Plunge, held in conjunction with Hockey Day MN, on January 19, 2019.
From left: 2019 Bemidji Jaycees President Josh Peterson, BRRRmidji Plunge co-chair Amber Hynes, and Mary Mitchell, Executive Director of the Bemidji Community Food Shelf |
The Bemidji Jaycees donated $1,175.11 to Northwoods Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Funds for this donation were made possible from the Bemidji Jaycees' BRRRmidji Plunge event, held in conjunction with Hockey Day MN on January 19, 2019.
From left: Bemidji Junior Jaycee Sierra Hegg, Bemidji Jaycee Crystal Hegg, BRRRmidji Plunge co-chairs Amber Hynes & Aliza Thoring, and Northwoods Habitat Executive Director Geri Hickerson |
2017 BRRRmidji Plunge Donations
The Bemidji Jaycees recently donated $2,100 to the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter and $2,090.35 to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf with proceeds from the 2017 Bemidji Jaycees BRRRmidji Plunge! Thank you to everyone who sponsored and participated in the event!
2016 BRRRmidji Plunge Donation
The Bemidji Jaycees were proud to present Deputy Scott Hinners of the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office with a donation of $5,024.02 for Project Lifesaver, the proceeds from the 2016 BRRRmidji Plunge! Thank you to all who donated and jumped into the icy waters of beautiful Lake Bemidji to make the donation to Project Lifesaver possible! From left: BRRRmidji Plunge co-chair Stacey Bahr, Deputy Hinners, co-chair Ryan Thomas, and Jaycee Eva Fisher
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