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El Dorado Sheriff to Lead Nov. 16 Polar Plunge at Camp Richardson to Benefit Special Olympics

Act now — teams, schools and residents urged to register and fundraise for the Nov. 16 plunge at Camp Richardson

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
September 28, 2025
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office will join dozens of community members and law-enforcement partners for the Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge on Nov. 16, 2025, when participants will take a brisk dip at Camp Richardson Resort Beach to raise funds for Special Olympics Northern California. The sheriff’s office posted an invitation on its official Facebook page saying,

“Join us November 16th, 2025 at 9:00 am at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe as we take a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics!” Facebook

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The plunge is billed as a fundraising and community day organized for Special Olympics Northern California that encourages plungers, teams and local agencies to raise money and awareness for year-round sports programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Event listings and local promotions show the Camp Richardson site at 1900 Jamieson Beach Road as the venue.

Organizers say registration includes a Polar Plunge T-shirt and access to post-plunge festivities, and participants are asked to raise a minimum of $125. Those who prefer not to enter the water can register as a “chicken” and still take part in the day’s activities.

Event logistics show a possible timing discrepancy: the El Dorado Sheriff’s social post lists a 9 a.m. start, while Special Olympics Northern California’s public events calendar lists the Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge as taking place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — a difference that likely reflects an early check-in or staging time for teams and law enforcement. Participants are advised to confirm arrival and check-in times on the official registration page before traveling to the site. Facebook+1

“Plunge with us in Lake Tahoe! Join us on November 16 at Camp Richardson Resort Beach for a unique & breathtaking Polar Plunge experience,” Special Olympics NorCal posted in promotion of the event, encouraging community members to register, fundraise and attend. Facebook

Why it matters locally: law-enforcement participation in Polar Plunges and the Law Enforcement Torch Run tradition raises both dollars and visibility for Special Olympics programs. Local teams, schools and businesses often form squads, compete for fundraising honors and use the plunge to build camaraderie while supporting athletes who train and compete year-round.

Practical notes for would-be plungers and supporters:
• Register and set up a fundraising page through the event platform promoted by organizers (event pages link to p2p.onecause.com pages for peer-to-peer fundraising).
• Expect cold water and winter conditions at Lake Tahoe in mid-November — bring towels, warm dry clothes, a change of footwear and plan for limited beach facilities.
• Safety and medical personnel are typically on site for Polar Plunge events; follow organizer guidance and any posted restrictions or waiver requirements at check-in.

Those seeking to participate, donate, or sponsor can find registration and fundraising details on the event’s official campaign page (linked from organizer posts and local promotions). Community members who cannot plunge can still support athletes by donating to a participant’s page, forming or sponsoring a team, or attending the post-plunge festivities to cheer on participants

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Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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