About the Plunge
Welcome to the Perkins Plunge Powered by MinRes
The Plunge is a 12-hour, overnight pool relay swim uniting the community in supporting WA researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to ensure you and your loved ones have longer, healthier and better lives.
Every lap you complete is helping Perkins labs to advance their research into cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, rare genetic diseases and many more.
The Perkins Plunge is held overnight on Saturday and Sunday, 9 & 10 November 2024 at HBF Stadium, Mount Claremont. Sign up today as places are limited.
Get ready for a night of laps to support the labs!
How it Works
Fundraise
Each swimmer pledges to raise a minimum of $500 (but many raise much more). You’ll receive substantial support and tools to assist you.
Train
With 12 hours of relay swimming in cold conditions, it’s wise to start with a steady training program and build up momentum.
Rewards
In the lead up to the Perkins Plunge, you can complete several easy tasks to collect badges on your personal dashboard. These badges unlock special rewards that will all be added to your Plunge pack. These sought after items are designed to keep you safe and offer relief from the elements while you swim to beat the world’s toughest diseases.
Update Profile Picture
Hand Warmers
Made a Self-donation
Dollar Matched
Shared on Socials
Mist Spray
Met Plunge Minimum
Swimming Cap & Tote Bag
Receive 5 Donations
Socks
Update Your Reason to Swim
Temporary Tattoo
Increased Fundraising Goal
Swim Essentials Bag
Unlock 7 Badges
Surprise
Plunge Weekend
Get ready to experience a life-changing, fully supported overnight relay swim. Rally your relay team and take the Plunge to help fund lifesaving WA research.
The Perkins Plunge is not a race, but a relay. Throughout the night, you will be engaged, supported and nourished – here are some of the things to look forward to.
OPENING CEREMONY
The Perkins Plunge starts with a moving ceremony featuring testimonials from one of the amazing Plunge Ambassadors and Perkins researchers.
HELP ON HAND
Swimming laps throughout the night is not going to be easy. Your body is going to feel tired, and you will need to take time out to recuperate and sleep. But you are in good hands with medical support throughout the event and massage therapists assisting your recovery.
SNACKS
Keep your energy levels topped up with a selection of free snacks and drinks offered throughout the night. And, in the morning, a hearty start to the day awaits at our Breakfast of Champions.
SLUMBER TIME
Space will be allocated for you and your team to grab a few ZZZs while the rest of your team complete their laps. Remember to bring something to sleep on and in for optimum comfort.
MEDALS
Each Plunger receives a commemorative medal for their efforts at the end of the event.
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
At 6am, the Perkins Plunge officially ends with a bang at the Breakfast of Champions. Join your fellow swimmers for a hot meal and a mimosa or two. Stick around for the awards ceremony where team and individual awards will be announced.
Every Lap For WA Labs
The Perkins Plunge powered by MinRes is a community of swimmers of all fitness levels, experience, and backgrounds. What unites each Plunger? A strong conviction that WA medical research matters. The Perkins Plunge is a fully supported event welcoming teams of 8 or more and backing each person on their journey. Sign up and you will receive not only tips on fundraising but rewards, incentives and opportunities to win fantastic prizes.
ALL SWIMMERS RECEIVE:
- All snacks overnight.
- Hot substantial breakfast in the morning.
- Massage and wellness support.
- Safety support.
- Plus, a couple of special surprises (shhh those are top secret for now!).
We’ve got you covered so you can focus on training and smashing your fundraising target.
