ARE YOU FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON?
2010 POLAR PLUNGE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
February is Polar Plunge month!
INDIANAPOLIS – Special Olympics Indiana announced today that the 2010 Polar Plunge event to benefit Special Olympics Indiana will include 10 sites throughout the state of Indiana.
As Special Olympics Indiana’s signature fundraising event, the Polar Plunge invites Hoosier residents to be “freezin’ for a reason” and “take the plunge” for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. For the last decade, brave souls and warm hearts have jumped into bodies of water in February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana. For the second year in a row, Special Olympics Indiana will hold 10 Polar Plunge events throughout the state—one for each of its 10 Program Areas.
In order to plunge, participants must raise a “bear” minimum of $75 ($50 minimum with a student ID). Awards are given for those who raise the most funds for Special Olympics Indiana. This wet and wacky event also includes prizes for the best costume, incentives for dollars raised and an After Splash Bash.
As the Plunge will be held on four college campuses this year, the 2010 program also features a Campus Challenge, in which a special award will be given to the largest campus group of Plunge participants (i.e., fraternity, sorority, sports team, club, etc.). Another prize has also been introduced in honor of the Indiana Knights of Columbus’ continued support of Special Olympics. An award will be given the Indiana Knights of Columbus district(s) in each of the following categories—most Plunge participants overall and most funds raised overall.
2010 Polar Plunge Dates & Locations:
Muncie (Ball State University) Saturday, January 30, 2010
Registration: 1 – 1:45 p.m. at the Worthen Arena Concourse
Plunge: 2 p.m. Lafollette Field outside Worthen Arena
After Splash Bash: Worthen Arena Lounge
Fort Wayne (University of St. Francis) Saturday, February 13, 2010
Registration: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Mirror Lake Park
Plunge: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at Mirror Lake
After Splash Bash: Hutzel Athletic Center
Terre Haute (Indiana State University) Saturday, February 13, 2010
Registration: 8 – 9 a.m. Hulman Center (south side)
Plunge: 9:30 a.m. outside Hulman Center
After Splash Bash: Hulman Center
Versailles Saturday, February 13, 2010
Registration: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the boat ramp
Plunge: 1 p.m. at Versailles State Park
After Splash Bash: South Ripley Elementary School
Boonville Saturday, February 20, 2010
Registration: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the pavilion
Plunge: 1:15 p.m. at Scales Lake
After Splash Bash: St. Clement Social Center
Borden Saturday, February 20, 2010
Registration: 9 – 10:45 a.m. at Deam Lake Beach House
Plunge: 11:00 a.m. at Deam Lake
After Splash Bash: The Center at Providence Retirement Home
Kokomo Saturday, February 20, 2010
Breakfast Program: 9 – 10:30 a.m. at the Kokomo Event Center
Registration: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. at Kokomo Reservoir Park
Plunge: 11:30 a.m. at Kokomo Reservoir
After Splash Bash: Kokomo Reservoir Park
Merrillville Saturday, February 20, 2010
Registration: 9 – 10 a.m. CST at the Social Center
Plunge: 10:30 a.m. CST at Hidden Lake
After Splash Bash: Hidden Lake Park Social Center
West Lafayette (Purdue University) Saturday, February 20, 2010
Registration: 8:30 – 10 a.m. at the North Side of the Stadium
Plunge: 10:30 a.m. outside Ross-Ade Stadium
After Splash Bash: Ross-Ade Pavilion
Indianapolis Saturday, February 27, 2010
Registration: 8 – 10 a.m. at Eagle Creek Beach
Early Bird Plunge: 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 10 a.m. at Eagle Creek Beach
Plunge: 10:30 a.m. at Eagle Creek Reservoir
After Splash Bash: Pike Freshman Center
* Carpooling is encouraged for all Plunge sites!
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA
Special Olympics Indiana is a not-for-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching more than 10,000 athletes across Indiana. The organization receives no federal- or state-appropriated funds, is not a United Way agency and relies entirely on corporate, civic and individual donations. For more information about Special Olympics Indiana, call (317) 328-2000 or visit www.soindiana.org.
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