4th Annual Islander Plunge
4th Annual · Middletown, RI

IslanderPlunge

DateFriday, January 1, 2027
Plunge12:00 PM
WhereSecond Beach, by the concession stand
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Typical New Year's Day water temp at Second Beach≈ 40°F

Every dollar goes to the Patrick T. Crowley Memorial Scholarship

Start the new year in the Atlantic with your neighbors. MHS PTG and Middletown Little League are back for the fourth Islander Plunge, and all proceeds fund the Patrick T. Crowley Memorial Scholarship for Middletown students.

Hosted by MHS PTG & Middletown Little League

Limited PTC hat

Pre-order · pick up Dec 11 at the Pre-Plunge Party
Only 50 made Black rope hat with a round Patrick T. Crowley Memorial Scholarship Fund patch: a green, white and orange shamrock with PTC and the number 17
NOSOLO × Islander Plunge

The PTC Rope Hat

We teamed up with NOSOLO on a one-time run of 50 black rope hats carrying the Patrick T. Crowley Memorial Scholarship patch. When they're gone, they're gone. Read about NOSOLO's mission below.

$34per hat
  • Run50 hats total, first come, first served
  • PickupPre-Plunge Party, Fri Dec 11, 6–9 PM, upstairs at Aquidneck Pizza
  • BenefitsPatrick T. Crowley Memorial Scholarship

To pre-order, Venmo Middletown Little League (@MiddletownLL) with your name and the number of hats in the memo. Your Venmo payment holds your hats.

Total $34
Venmo memoYour name · 1 PTC hat
Pay $34 on Venmo →

Pre-orders close when all 50 are claimed or on Dec 11 at the Pre-Plunge Party, whichever comes first. Bring your name to the party and we'll hand over your hat.

New Year's Day

Second Beach · Jan 1, 2027
  1. 3rd Annual Block Hunt

    Kids search the beach for hidden blocks before the big moment.

  2. The Plunge

    Everyone into the water together. Islander Plunge merch and Middletown swag will be on sale. Haven't registered? Sign up at the concession stand.

Register

Online, at the party, or on the beach
$20 / person

The first 500 registrants get an Islander Plunge gift. You can also register in person at the Pre-Plunge Party or at the beach on the day.

  1. Pay with Venmo first

    $20 per plunger to Middletown Little League, @MiddletownLL. Put your first and last name and the number of registrations in the memo.

    Total $20
    Venmo memoYour name · 1 registration
    Pay $20 on Venmo →
  2. Fill out the registration form

    This unlocks once you've checked the box in step 1.

    Open the registration form →
  3. Show up and plunge

    Meet us at the Second Beach concession stand on New Year's Day.

Before the plunge

Pre-Plunge Party at Aquidneck Pizza

· Upstairs

Get ready for New Year's Day with the community upstairs at Aquidneck Pizza. Pre-ordered PTC hats are picked up here.

  • Register for the plunge in person
  • Buy Islander Plunge swag
  • Drop off donations for the Block Hunt
  • Surprise guest bartenders
Can't make it?

Donate to the scholarship

You don't have to get wet to help. Venmo Middletown Little League (@MiddletownLL) any amount and write this in the memo:

Scholarship Donation
Donate with Venmo →

What to bring

Plunge checklist

Pre-order your plunge gear

$35 hoodies in gray and pink, light grey 1/4 zip pullovers and winter beanies. Reserve your sizes now and pick up at the plunge. Proceeds go to the scholarship.

Shop merch →