Create a Team - Registration Tutorial

To start a team for the 2024 Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson first click the register button at the top of the page or below the thermometer.

On the classification page you'll see options to Create a Team, Join a Team, or Plunge as an Individual. Click Create a Team.

You’ll see the option to join as a Team Captain. New this year: As Team Captain, you’ll set the Wave Time for your entire team. You’ll find out how to do this later in the process.

Click Join or Start a Team to continue.

Next you’ll see a pop-up screen where you can name your team and set your team fundraising goal. All funds raised by members of your team will count toward this goal. You'll be able to update it through your team fundraising page later.

Once you’ve made your decision, click Save My Team.

Now it’s time to add details about yourself.

The first step is to choose your Fundraising goal. Don’t be afraid to pick an ambitious goal! We have tons of fundraising tools available to help you meet your goal, and exciting incentives for fundraisers!

Then enter your basic details and Emergency Contact.

Next, as Team Captain, you’ll choose your team's Wave Time. You can choose 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, or 11:15 AM.

You’ll choose whether your team is a Corporate team of Friends and Family, and fill out the rest of your details.

After you make your selection, scroll back up to the top, and add your time to your team name so your team members can find it easily.

Click the edit icon next to your team name and add the time in parenthesis after your name. Example: My Plunge Team (10:30 am)

Finally, please be sure to read our waiver before agreeing.

Then click Next or Add Another Participant.

On the final page, you’ll be able to add an optional gift to start off your fundraising.

Then click Complete Registration and the process is complete!

Now that you and your team are signed up, you can begin setting up your personal fundraising page and team page. You’ll also receive an confirmation email and a link to start building your fundraising page.

Click here for a guide on how to set up your fundraising page and share it with friends, family, and colleagues!