Some Copperas Cove residents jumped in a cold pool for the 21st consecutive year â as is tradition for the annual Polar Bear Plunge â in foggy weather Saturday morning.
Around 30 to 40 different people surrounded the South Park Pool in Copperas Cove on Saturday around 9 a.m. before all jumping in the cold water at the same time. The temperature outside was about 50 degrees.
The tradition is 21 years in the making, and one of the people that helped start it all and has participated in every plunge since, was there to talk about the plunge once again.
Adam Redmond is a Copperas Cove resident and he was doing the plunge with his two sons, Noah and Wyatt.
If youâre brave enough to take a dip in an unheated pool in January, the Copperas Cove Polar Bear Plunge happening this weekend is a perfect place to do it, but 5K Virtual Run coinciding with the plunge event is also a good option if youâre not interested in a cold-water experience. Taste some chili at Camp Caylorâs Chili Cookoff, or browse some handcrafted goods at the Sami Show or one of the recurring farmers markets in the area. Details on these and more events in the listing.
Local Events
Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is hosting a Composting Class from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan 23 at the Copperas Cove Public Library, 501 S. Main St. This free class is limited to 20 people and requires pre-registration by going to https://bit.ly/3o6ds4k.
No matter what your area of interest, there’s at least one event happening this weekend that should appeal to you or your family. Whether engaging in community events to honor
The Polar Bear Plunge will be held in-person at 9 a.m. Jan. 23 at the South Park Pool, 2602 Dennis Street. Participants for the free event must be 10 years of age or older.
Participants will receive an email once registered, containing the waiver which must be completed and returned prior to the plunge.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing and face mask requirements will be adhered to prior to and following the plunge.
The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department also invites the public to participate in the virtual 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge. This event will be held virtually and may be completed anytime between Jan. 23-31.