With the outdoor pools at the Launceston Aquatic Centre sitting at a balmy 9 degrees, it was the perfect day for New Horizons' Iceberg Challenge.

Many prominent Northern Tasmanians, from police officers, sporting stars and councillors took a dip for the event, alongside the organisation's clients.

Participants were offered the opportunity to swim laps, dive in or go down the water slide.

Event record holder Glenn Bryan spent 30 minutes in the pool, completing more than 30 laps.

Communications, fundraising and marketing manager Edwina Dick said it was the second year for the event, with the aim to raise funds for New Horizons.

"It's a real awareness raiser to show how dynamic the disability community are," she said.

"It's also to raise awareness for the importance of inclusion and the importance of sports inclusions, which makes for a better community."

The organisation aimed to raise $4000 on the the day, with the goal likely to be met once the final tallies were counted.

Funds will be spent running New Horizons' sport and recreation programs.

"We are going through some difficulty with a funding transition at the moment, so we will put those funds straight into our savings," Ms Dick said.

"It's a very fun way to raise money as well. It's brave. Compared to the one that happens in Hobart you can keep your clothes on, so this is a bit of a safer option."

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One of the event's biggest fundraisers, Jacquie Spencer, took part for the second year.

"It was much colder than last year. But it was really, really good," she said.

"I only did it because it was for the club. If I hadn't of raised so much money, then I probably would have been in and out."

Ms Spencer raised more than $730 for the organisation she had been a part of for about 20 years.

New Horizons works with local, state and national sporting bodies as well as government to offer inclusive programs and pathways for Tasmanians with disabilities.

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