2026 Prototype Lift Off & Mobile Polar Plunge — April 26th
How the Day Unfolds
From barbells to icy water — here's the full game plan for April 26th.
Same-sex partner strength competition. Each partner picks 2 of 4 lifts. Top male and female teams win prizes. Shirts/tanks included for all participants.
Head next door to Rancho Corona for food, drinks, and some post-Lift Off recovery before the afternoon's main event.
Benefiting Special Olympics Massachusetts. No donation minimum. All ages welcome. Co-hosted with the Westborough Police Department.
2026 Prototype Lift Off
The Lift Off is Prototype's annual partner strength competition — and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be our best yet. Grab a partner, pick your lifts, and compete to be the top team in your category. Thanks to our weightlifting multiplier system, the playing field is level regardless of age or bodyweight.
The Four Lifts
Each partner selects 2 of the 4 lifts below. Your combined scores determine your team's total.
How It Works
- Form a same-sex partner team — two males or two females.
- Each partner independently selects 2 of the 4 available lifts(Hang Clean, Bench Press, Front Squat, Deadlift).
- Each athlete attempts a 1 Rep Max on their chosen lifts.
- Scores are adjusted using a weightlifting multiplier that accounts for age and bodyweight — making this a fair competition for everyone.
- The Top Male team and Top Female team by combined adjusted score take home prizes.
- Every participant who completes the Lift Off receives a shirt or tank top.
Event Apparel
Every Lift Off participant gets their choice of shirt or tank — included with registration. Can't make it to compete but still want to rep the bears? Shirts are also available to purchase separately. Limited quantities, so don't sleep on it.
Want to purchase a shirt without competing? Reach out to us directly to place an order. Limited stock available.
Register Your Team for Lift Off →Mobile Polar Plunge
This spring, Prototype is proud to co-host Westborough's first-ever Mobile Polar Plunge alongside the Westborough Police Department — right here in our parking lot. All proceeds go directly to Special Olympics Massachusetts , an organization that's close to our hearts given the work we've been doing with youth athletes over the past two years.
There's no donation minimum to participate. Kids are welcome. Whether you're jumping in the tank, cheering from the sidelines, or building a team — every bit of participation makes a difference for SOMA athletes.
Sponsor the Plunge
Know a local business that wants to make an impact? Sponsorship packages start at $250 and include everything from t-shirt placement to booth space at the event. All sponsors are listed as Corporate Partners in the Special Olympics MA Annual Report.
- Company name on Polar Plunge website
- Name on event t-shirt
- Name on Polar Plunge website
- Logo on event t-shirt
- 1 banner at event venue
- Logo on Polar Plunge website
- Up to 5 reps invited to plunge
- Prominent logo on t-shirt
- 2 banners in prime locations
- Logo on website & Facebook
- Booth space at event
- All pre & post publicity
- Up to 10 reps invited to plunge
To sponsor, contact Special Olympics MA at [email protected] or reach out to us directly. Company logos must be submitted by April 1st to guarantee t-shirt placement.
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