Get the Thrill of the Chill!!!

Ithaca Polar Plunge is getting a remote location!
 

 We will  be hosting our remote Horseheads Polar Plunge with our Mobile Plunge Unit 

April 2, 2026

Sullivan (Thorne) Park

202 East Main St

Registration: 2:00pm

Plunge: 3:00 pm

Sign up today to come plunge with us in Horseheads

Gather your family, grab your friends, double-dare your co-workers and start a Polar Plunge Team! You can also join us as an individual if you like, just be ready to get wet! Collect donations to help sponsor your plunge in support of local Special Olympics New York athletes. Every dollar donated makes a difference!

Special Olympics New York Mission: Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, who compete in Olympic-style, coached sports. Be a hero and raise $500 by February 16th to sponsor a local Special Olympic Athlete—including State Games experience. Your name will go on the back of our official Plunge hoodies!​

*2025 Cool School Challenger Winner: Corning Painted Post YAC*

Plunge Cup: The top fundraising first responder team will win the Plunge Cup trophy, and the opportunity to carry in the "Flame of Hope" with Special Olympics New York athletes on the day of the Plunge. 

2025- Plunge Cup winner-  New York State Park Police

Official Polar Plunge Hoodie: Raise $125 and receive the official 2025 Plunge hoodie!

For More information, please contact: Amber Mott, amott@nyso.org or 315-625-3625