The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Registration now open for Penguin Plunge
WINSTED >> Teams are still forming and registration is open for Special Olympics Connecticut’s Winsted Penguin Plunge, has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 4. The annual fundraiser encourages communities to come together and take the plunge into icy waters to support its more than 13,000 athletes of all abilities who participate in sports training and competition year-round. All are invited to participate, including individuals, friends and families, and teams representing schools, businesses, organizations and clubs.
The plunge will be held at Highland Lake, 297 West Lake St. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Penguin Plunge is at 12 p.m.
Register online to reserve an official Plunge Tshirt at http://www.soct.org. For more information, call 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org.
Penguin Plunges provide a fun and festive atmosphere and also offer music, refreshments, awards and parades of plungers in costume to enjoy. To join in the fun, Penguins must be at least 8 years old and must raise a minimum of $100. In addition to the awards for top fundraisers and best costume, Penguins receive incentive prizes for their fundraising efforts.
Special Olympics Connecticut provides yearround sports training and competitions for over 13,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners — their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. Learn more at www. soct.org.
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