Penguin Plunge
Penguin Plunge
Farmington Penguin Plunge – Winding Trails - Sunday, February 9, 2020
Middletown Penguin Plunge –Pavilion at Crystal Lake - Saturday, February 29, 2020
Winsted Penguin Plunge - Highland Lake - Saturday, March 7, 2020
Shoreline Penguin Plunge - Ocean Beach Park, New London - Sunday, March 8, 2020
Other Penguin Plunge Events to Benefit Special Olympics Connecticut
2nd Annual Loony Dook presented by the Guilford Police Department - Saturday, December 14, 2019
Plunge at the Lake presented by CT State Police - Troop C & ECSU Police Department - Patriot's Park, Coventry - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Super Plunge presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut - Westbrook Elks Lodge - Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29, 2020
Plunge at the Park presented by the Monroe Police Department - Wolfe Park - Saturday, April 4, 2020
Fairfield Plunge (formerly the Westport Penguin Plunge) presented by Fairfield Police Department & Fairfield University DPS – Jennings Beach - Saturday, April 4, 2020
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About
FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON
Penguin Plunge is the largest grassroots fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. Participants (“Penguins” / “Plungers”) raise funds to run (Plunge) into the chilly waters of Connecticut. The Plunges take place in nine locations throughout Connecticut at lakes and beaches across the state. The events take place throughout the winter season, from December through early April. Your participation provides funding to support over 13,000 athletes who participate in Special Olympics Connecticut’s year-round training and competition in 26 sports. Costumes are encouraged – we even give an award for the best costumes! Many Penguins form teams to band together and share in this one-of-a-kind experience.
To join in on the fun, Penguins need to achieve a fundraising minimum. In addition to the awards for top fundraisers and best costumes, Penguins receive incentive prizes for their fundraising efforts. Please visit individual plunge pages for further details.
Still have questions? Call us at (203) 230-1201, ext. 264.
Awards!
Awards are given in the following categories to the top fundraising individuals and groups at each plunge:
Emperor Award – Top Fundraiser
Emperor Club Award - Top Fundraising Group
Rockhopper Award – Best Individual Costume
Waddle Awards – Best Group Costume
Silver Award – Oldest Penguin
Rockin’ School House Award– Top Fundraising School Group
Arctic Hero Award - Top Fundraising Public Safety Group
Penguin on the Rocks Award – Top Fundraising Bar/Restaurant
Incentive Levels & Prizes
COMING SOON
Incentive prizes include:
• Bow ties
• Sweatshirts and more!
Penguin Plunge Resources & Downloads
Connect directly to your personal Facebook account which makes it easier to share with family and friends.
Check out this guide for helpful tips and tricks to sign up as an individual or on a team!
If you are creating a team, make sure you create your own individual fundraising page too so donations you receive are credited to your name!
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Learn more about getting your school group involved in the Rockin’ Schoolhouse competition
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CAS Unified Sports Fundraising guidelines - coming soon!
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CAS Unified Sports Fundraising FAQ - coming soon!
Fundraising Tips
Sponsorship Opportunities
Farmington Penguin Plunge
Middletown Penguin Plunge
Winsted Penguin Plunge
Shoreline Penguin Plunge
Guilford Loony Dook Penguin Plunge
Coventry Plunge at the Lake
LETR Super Plunge
Monroe Plunge at the Park
Fairfield Penguin Plunge