Penguin Plunge in New London Will Support Special Olympics

All are invited to sign up for the annual Shoreline/New London Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut which will take place on Sunday, March 6th at Ocean Beach Park. Participants in the Plunge will jump into the chilly waters to support Special Olympics' year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes around the state and help create communities that accept and include people of all abilities. Ocean Beach Park is located at 98 Neptune Avenue in New London. On the day of the event, check-in will begin at 10 a.m. and the Plunge will take place at noon. To register and find out more, visit soct.org. Registration is $25 and participants are asked to raise an additional $75 to support Special Olympics athletes. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. For more information visit soct.org, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call 203-230-1201. Also, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Additional Penguin Plunges scheduled include the:
Brookfield Penguin Plunge at Brookfield Town Beach on Saturday, March 19th
Tolland Penguin Plunge at Crandall Park on Saturday, March 26th
Fairfield Penguin Plunge at Jennings Beach on Saturday, April 2nd
Plunge at the Park at Wolfe Park in Monroe on Saturday, April 2nd

About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 10,000 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 193 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field.

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