Farmington Penguin Plunge

Annual Farmington Penguin Plunge Event to Benefit Special Olympics Set for Sunday, February 9th

Special Olympics Connecticut presents the Farmington Penguin Plunge on Sunday, February 9th at Winding Trails. Check in will begin at 8 am. and the Plunge will take place at 10 am. Winding Trails is located at 50 Winding Trails, Farmington, CT 06032. Individuals and teams can still register at http://www.soct.org or on-site the day of the event. For more information, call 203-230-1201 or email specialolympicsct@soct.org. Follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (#penguinplungesoct).

This annual fundraiser encourages people to come together and take the plunge into icy waters to support more than 12,000 athletes of all abilities who participate in the sports training and competitions Special Olympics Connecticut offers year-round. All are invited to participate in the Plunge, including individuals, friends and families, and teams representing schools, businesses, organizations and clubs.

The Farmington Penguin Plunge is one of four Penguin Plunges presented by Special Olympics Connecticut. Penguin Plunges provide a fun and festive atmosphere and also offer music, refreshments, awards and parades of plungers in costumes to enjoy. To join in the fun, participants must be at least 8 years old and need to raise a minimum of $100. In addition to the awards for top fundraisers and best costume, participants receive incentive prizes for their fundraising efforts. Spectators are welcome.

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 169 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)

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