Sports

Compo Penguin Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics

Got courage? Sign up for the Annual Westport Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics—and show your support for the courageous and dedicated athletes who train and compete in sports all year long. 

This year’s plunge will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Compo Beach (Compo Beach Road).  Register at TD Bank, located at 185 Main Street, Westport (203-341-0490) or online at  www.soct.org/penguinplunges/westport. To request a registration packet or receive information about sponsoring the event, contact Special Olympics at 203-380-9990 ext. 604 or debbieh@soct.org. Check-in and day-of registration will begin at Noon at the pavilion, and the plunge will take place at 2:30 p.m.

Attire should be a bathing suit, team jersey or costume. Event t-shirts will be provided. Towels and water shoes are recommended. Registration and signed waiver forms are required and the minimum donation to plunge is $50. (Waivers for those under 18 must be signed by a parent/guardian.)  Spectators are strongly encouraged to attend and cheer on the plungers!

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 Bob’s Discount Furniture, a major sponsor of the event, will donate hot beverages and energizing snacks for participants. 95.9 The Fox, the radio sponsor for the event, will provide music and announcements.

 Registering early, as an individual or team, qualifies participants to receive incentives such as gift cards and awards  will be given to the top fundraising individual, team, and school, and for the individual or team with the best costume. Athletic teams, civic organizations, families, students and teams representing local businesses are invited to take the plunge – and dash into Long Island Sound in the company of friends for a good cause.  

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In Connecticut, more than 6,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities participate and more than 50 competitions are held annually. To learn more about Special Olympics, visit www.soct.org or call 203-380-9990.              


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