Grey Bruce OPP Unveils Plans for 2026 Polar Plunge in Support of Special Olympics Ontario
Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Inter Township Fire Department and the Township of Georgian Bluffs will partner on the upcoming 2026 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario.
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The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Inter Township Fire Department and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, is excited to announce the return of the 2026 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario.
This year’s event offers even more ways for the community to get involved. Before the plunge begins, community members are invited to watch the Grey Bruce OPP and Inter Township Fire Department face off in a charity hockey game at the Shallow Lake Arena. Puck drops at 1:00 p.m.
Event Details Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Shallow Lake Arena, 550 Princess Street, Shallow Lake
Charity Hockey Game: 1:00 p.m.
Registration for Plunge: Opens at 1:00 p.m.
Plunge Time: 2:00 p.m.
Participants of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to register, dress up, and take the icy leap. Spectators are welcome, and facilities-including change rooms, bathrooms, and bleachers-will be available on site.
The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraising event for Special Olympics Ontario, helping provide year‑round sports programs, competitions, and opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Every plunge, pledge, and donation directly supports these programs.
“The Polar Plunge is an incredible opportunity for our community to come together, have fun, and support Special Olympics athletes across the province,” said Cst. Kody Lyons, Grey Bruce OPP. “We’re proud to partner with the Inter Township Fire Department and the Township of Georgian Bluffs to bring this event back for 2026, and we hope to see a great turnout.”
Community members, businesses, service clubs, and teams are encouraged to register, challenge one another, and help make this year’s plunge the biggest yet.
For registration and fundraising information, click here.
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