Get Ready To Shiver: TOBAY Polar Plunge Returns On March 19

MASSAPEQUA, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay's annual Polar Plunge is returning to TOBAY Beach this year, on Saturday, March 19.

The annual event benefits the Special Olympics of New York. To keep things safe, there will be COVID safety protocols in place, and participants will have pre-assigned time slots.

"Many of our residents head to TOBAY Beach for summer fun, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to spend a great day at the beach much sooner," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by wading into the chilly waters of TOBAY Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York."

All participants will be given specific plunge times and parameters during their registration, which begins at 9:30 a.m., with plunging times beginning at 11 a.m. Requested donation is $25 per participant. Plungers who raise at least $150 will receive a commemorative Polar Plunge sweatshirt.

All funds raised at the event support Special Olympics New York's programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York. Proceeds will help to provide year-round sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 66,835 children and adults with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their families.

Click here to register your team and invite family and friends. For more information, call Casey Maloney at (631) 458-4078 or e-mail to cmmaloney@nyso.org.@nyso.org>