In-Person Polar Plunge Is Back!

Special Olympics Iowa is holding the annual Davenport Polar Plunge® onNovember 6at Whispering Pine Shelter, Scott County Park. The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to show their support for Special Olympics Iowa athletes and Unified partners by taking a dip in frigid waters. BIG 106.5's Mark Manuel will be emceeing the event and hosting the post-Plunge Party again this year.

Individuals and groups are invited to participate in the plunge by plunging solo or as a team, tossing a boss, sponsoring an individual or team, or volunteering at the event.If plunging into frigid water is not your thing, you can register as a chicken to raise funds and receive a T-shirt and other prizes. 

Each plunger or chicken must raise a minimum of $75. The more money an individual raises, the more prizes they receive. Prizes will be awarded at the post-party, where participants can also enjoy food, drinks, and music while warming up. 

“We are very excited to be returning to in-person events and holding the Davenport Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Iowa athletes and Unified partners,”shared Megan Filipi, Law Enforcement Torch RunDirector. “New this year – participants will be plunging in our state-of-the-art mobile plunge unit.”

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Iowa and help to continue to provide year-round athletic, health, school, and leadership programming for Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners across Iowa.

Thank you to our Davenport Polar Plunge®sponsors: MidAmerican Energy; Texas Roadhouse; Jewell Group; Peels, Inc.; Blue Grass Lawns LLC; Fidlar Technologies; Scott County Conservation Board; Long Grove Fire Department; Sentry Scuba; 101-3 KISS-FM; BIG 106.5

Event Details

• When: Saturday, November 6, 2021
• Time: Plunge begins at 1:00 p.m.
• Registration/Check-In: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
• Where: Whispering Pine Shelter, Scott County Park

About Special Olympics Iowa

Special Olympics Iowa provides high-quality training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in all 99 counties of Iowa. Twenty-three Olympic-style sports are offered to more than 14,500 athletes and Unified partners year-round. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health, school, and leadership programs, individuals with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential and experience inclusion in their communities every day.Engage with us on: Twitter, Facebook, andInstagram. Learn more at www.soiowa.org.