by Michael Meier
Boundary County Public Information Officer
You have the opportunity to support our Special Olympians by participating in the Penguin Plunge.
For the sixth year, teams and Law Enforcement Officers will be “Taking the Plunge” by jumping into Kootenai River to raise funds for Idaho Special Olympics. This year's Penguin Plunge has been set for Saturday, March 19.
The annual Penguin Plunge is fun and exciting with many participants in costume; imagine Halloween goes swimming with ices cubes. North Idaho Spas will be providing a giant hot tub for jumpers to plunge back into the world of warmth after their Kootenai River dive.
Plungers and plunge teams collect pledges that help to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics, and without those funds Idaho Olympic Athletes would not have the opportunity for their special day.
All donations raised go to benefit Idaho Special Olympics. Local business will be taking donations for a Penguin card that you can sign your name on and have displayed at the business.
The Plunge is on March 19 at the Search and Rescue/Waterways Building with registration at 11:00 a.m. and the plunge starting at noon. Minimum age for the plunge is 14 years of age. All spectators are welcome.
Judging will be done for best costume, most team spirit, most donations, along with a special spectator’s choice award along with prizes in each category. All photos of the Plunge will be available for viewing on a Flicker site for the world to enjoy.
Put your plunge team together, or jump alone. Get your pledges from those who won’t plunge and come join the fun and frolic. Warm food and beverage will be available after those chilling moments in the Kootenai River. All participants will receive a Penguin Plunge Towel.
Online registration, click here. Fax registration: 208-323-0486
Please contact Dave Kramer at 208-255-6073 for further information.