APSU to hold annual Polar Plunge February 6th
February 2, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Every year, Austin Peay State University (APSU) students and people in the Clarksville community get ready to support a great cause as they face ice-cold pool temperatures at the Foy Recreation and Fitness Center. The reason – to support the Special Olympics Tennessee athletes.
Austin Peay State University’s annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics athletes. (APSU)
This Week at Austin Peay State University: Polar Plunge at Foy Pool to raise money for Special Olympics
February 17, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Join hundreds of brave souls from 10:00am-noon on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foy Fitness and Recreation Center pool and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by taking a chilly dip.
Austin Peay State University to hold annual Polar Plunge this Saturday, February 22nd. (APSU)
2019 Polar Plunge raises over $10,000 for Special Olympics
February 7, 2019
Polar Plunge at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Dozens of brave souls signed up for this year’s Polar Plunge, which was held Saturday at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center Pool. Spectators enjoyed a very eclectic costume contest, followed by teams and individuals diving into the chilly water, all to support Tennessee Special Olympics.
‘Plungers’ who raised money for the cause were rewarded for their fund-raising efforts with post-plunge pizza. Some prizes were awarded for costume contest winners, as well as outstanding fund-raising achievement.
Members of the Clarksville Police Department led the charge at this year’s Polar Plunge. The event held Saturday at APSU’s Foy Pool raised more than $10,000 for Tennessee Special Olympics.
2014 Clarksville Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
February 19, 2014
Trust us…this will be the COOLEST thing you do all year!
Clarksville, TN – Come and join hundreds of brave individuals on Sunday, February 23rd at 1:30pm and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by jumping into the chilly waters of the outdoor pool at Foy Recreation Center on Austin Peay State University campus.
With just $50.00 in donations each plunger receives the official long-sleeved Plunge t-shirt and all bragging rights associated with such a brave endeavor.
APSU holds 2nd Annual Polar Plunge
January 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – APSU’s University Recreation held the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge at 4:00pm on Tuesday January 26th 2011. Participants jumped into the frigid Foy Center pool for a chance to win a FREE t-shirt! Afterwards the students and APSU faculty members dried themselves off and warmed themselves up with Hot chocolate.
