Special Olympics announces Penguin Plunge events happening around the state
Special Olympics Connecticut is pleased to announce dates for its upcoming Penguin Plunge events and invites all to register for a Penguin Plunge. Participants in the Plunge, at all locations, will jump into the chilly waters of a lake or Long Island Sound to support the organization’s year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes around the state and help create communities that accept and include people of all abilities. To find out more, visit soct.org, email [email protected] or call 203-230-1201. And, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn.
Participants in ALL Plunges, must be at least eight years old and register for $25. All are asked to raise an additional $75, totaling $100 to support Special Olympics Connecticut. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and may be done online. There is also the opportunity to do a virtual Penguin Plunge – anytime, anyplace!
Penguin Plunge events scheduled include:
Middletown Penguin Plunge at the Polish Falcons Club, 144 Prout Hill Road, Middletown on Saturday, February 24th
Shoreline Penguin Plunge at Eastern Point Beach, 1 Beach Pond Road, Groton on Sunday, March 3rd
Brookfield Penguin Plunge at Brookfield Town Park, 460 Candlewood Road, Brookfield on Saturday, March 23rd
Tolland Penguin Plunge at Crandall Park, 120 Cider Mill Road, Tolland on Saturday, March 30th
Plunge at the Park at Wolfe Park, 454 Doc Silverstone Drive, Monroe, Saturday, April 6th
Fairfield Penguin Plunge at Jennings Beach, 88 S. Benson Road, Fairfield on Saturday, April 13th
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