Farmington Penguin Plunge Event Will Benefit Special Olympics

Sign up and jump in to support Special Olympics Connecticut at its annual Farmington Penguin Plunge! The Penguin Plunge - which gives participants the cool opportunity to team up with others in their community to raise money for Special Olympics, dress up in creative costumes and jump into the icy waters while a crowd cheers them on - will take place on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Winding Trails. On the day of the event, check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the Plunge will take place at 10 a.m. Winding Trails is located at 50 Winding Trails in Farmington. To find out more and register for the coolest event in town, visit soct.org. And, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event updates. Questions? Call 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org. Preregistration for the Farmington Penguin Plunge is strongly recommended. Those who preregister receive a free t-shirt and can raise funds online to earn great incentive prizes.

In addition to the chilling, thrilling plunge into icy waters, event highlights will include a “Cool School Challenge”, music, refreshments, surprise guests, a parade of plungers and an awards ceremony. To join in the fun, participants must raise a minimum of $100 and be at least eight years old. Prefer not to plunge? Spectators are welcome and donations to support a participant and Special Olympics’ athletes of all abilities may be made at soct.org.

Sponsors of the event include Winding Trails, NBC Connecticut and iHeart Radio Connecticut.

About Special Olympics Connecticut

Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 12,000 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 172 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)

Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Dream Ride, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Golisano Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut, TD Bank, United Technologies and WWE.

Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Campus Customs, The Coca-Cola Company, Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS, Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.