Dive Right In

If even thinking about the scene in the freezing water at the end of Titanic is too much for you, jumping into the Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge the Polar Plunge may not be for you.

But you can still support Special Olympics during this annual event and still stay warm and dry!

This year’s Polar Plunge returns to The Banks on Saturday, Jan. 28, with the opening ceremonies starting at 10:15 a.m. Then those who have raised at least $75 will jump into the cold water, many in costume.

Along with the Plunges, the day includes a costume contest as well as fun throughout the day for participants and spectators alike. There will also be vendor booths set up near the Plunge and many restaurants at The Banks will be opening early on Plunge day.

Prizes are awarded for best costume – the best individual and team costumes will receive the coveted Golden Plunger award – and for the top individual fundraiser and for the top fundraising teams in corporate/civic, school and law enforcement divisions.

Held in front of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, the event is a fundraiser for both Special Olympics Ohio and Special Olympics Kentucky to support the Special Olympics mission of providing sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Plunge has raised nearly $1.9 million for the two programs. 

Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participation is open to all individuals eight years of age or older. Training and competition in local, area, state, and national programs is offered year-round in 25 sports.

For more information about Special Olympics Programs, visit www.sooh.org or www.soky.org.