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Special Olympics ACT is a state branch of Special Olympics Australia, the not-for-profit organisation that supports people with an intellectual disability to achieve their personal best through sport. Special Olympics ACT athletes have the opportunity to be involved in year round training and choose from a range of both team and individual sports including:
Aquatics
Basketball
Bocce
Cricket
Footb
22/08/2026
For all the plunge-ing last Sunday, we almost forgot to highlight the torch running! Thanks once again to the ACT Police Academy for their continued support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics, and for braving wintry Canberra to run the torch AND take the plunge 🥶
There's still time to donate here: https://include.specialolympics.com.au/event/pp-canberra/donate
(photo credit: ACT Policing)
21/08/2026
Our friends at University of Canberra certainly didn't shy away from the Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics Polar Plunge—and their very own Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten was leading from the front!
There's still time to donate here: https://include.specialolympics.com.au/event/pp-canberra/donate
(photo credit: ACT Policing and University of Canberra)
21/08/2026
Get in fast to back our blue and gold at Nationals in October!
Taking the plunge! Here are some of Sunday's brave plunge-rs in action—because pictures don't quite do it justice!
19/08/2026
PLUNGETASTIC!
How good was the Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Sunday! With nearly $35,000 raised, and participants from all walks of life, it really was a wonderful (and cold) day out ☃️
Huge thanks to all of our participants for making it such a special day—in no particular order: ACT Policing, NSW Police Force Monaro Command, Canberra/Broulee Nippers, David Smith MP, Gallagher Australia, Canberra City Lions Clubs, ACT Emergency Services Agency, ACT Brumbies, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA, Bill Shorten, and the University of Canberra!
Last, but not least, we couldn't have done it without our gracious hosts at Canberra Olympic Pool. Thanks for having us!
There's still time to donate, too! Check out the link here: https://include.specialolympics.com.au/event/pp-canberra/donate
(huge thanks to University of Canberra and ACT Policing for the photos, too! We really appreciate it)
16/08/2026
Just like that, the waters are stilled and the 2026 plunge is over!
Huge thanks to Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics and all of todays plunge-rs—we managed to raise a staggering sum of just under $35,000 for Special Olympics ACT. How good!
Keep an eye out for snaps on our page throughout the week from all of today's plunge-rs ☃️
16/08/2026
Here comes the torch!
Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics
16/08/2026
It's 14°C here at Canberra Olympic Pool and spitting with rain, but don't worry...the water temperature is a toasty 16°C!
Plunging starts soon!
Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics
15/08/2026
IT'S PLUNGE DAY!
We couldn't be more excited! See you at 9:00am ☃️ at the Canberra Olympic Pool 🧊
09/08/2026
ONE WEEK TO GO!
The plunge is nearly here - are you ready? We're super excited for next week and we want to see you there! Rug up and get on down to the Canberra Olympic Pool on Sunday, 16 August for a great day out in support of Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) for Special Olympics
Take the plunge 🥶