WILLIAMSPORT — Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Valley Region, is excited to announce the coolest event of the winter season — the Susquehanna Polar Plunge is coming to Williamsport on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Antlers on the Water, 610 Antlers Lane.

Every minute that plungers spend in the cold will warm the hearts of the 15,000 athletes that Special Olympics Pennsylvania serves around the state of and provide free sports, health and leadership programming.

The Susquehanna Polar Plunge challenges participants to make a team, fundraise and take an icy dip — all to support more than 500 local Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes. To take part in the Plunge, general plungers are required to pay or fundraise a $75 registration fee, and Cool Schools (local school groups) are asked to raise $35 per team member to receive an official Susquehanna Polar Plunge 2025 sweatshirt.

This new Polar Plunge will feature “Bear Force One,” Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s mobile plunge unit, bringing the thrill of the plunge to life in a safe, controlled and unforgettable way.

In addition to the plunge, attendees can enjoy “Plungetown,” a festive gathering space with food, vendors and community fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local businesses and organizations are invited to get involved as event sponsors or Plungetown vendors, helping to make this inaugural event a success while showing support for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.

This first-year event joins more than nine other Polar Plunge events that take place from November — February around the state to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The 2025 Susquehanna Polar Plunge is made possible thanks to the generous support of its sponsors, including: Antlers on the Water, A+ Homecare, Jackson Productions, Backyard Broadcasting, Wawa, Knights of Columbus, Harmelin Media, Aramark, the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Sheetz and more.

Registration for the plunge will start at 10:30 a.m., opening ceremonies will begin at 12 p.m., and the plunge will begin at 1 p.m.

“We are excited to bring the Special Olympics Polar Plunge experience to Williamsport for the first time and hope to build a lasting tradition. Forming a plunge team is a great way for friends, families, schools and businesses to come together, make a difference and experience this fun and memorable event,” said Melissa Rushefski, Regional Executive Director of Special Olympics Pennsylvania — Susquehanna Valley Region. “All proceeds from the Polar Plunge stay right here to benefit our athletes in the Susquehanna Valley.”