City of Kyle hosting 18th annual Polar Bear Splash

KYLE, TEXAS – Join the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department as they host the 18th Annual Polar Bear Splash on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, starting at 10 a.m. at James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St.

“The Polar Bear Splash has been a Kyle tradition since the pool first opened in 2004,” Kyle Parks and Recreation Director Mariana Espinoza said. “It is a great way to kick off the New Year and we are extremely happy to once again invite the community to this annual event.”

To participate in the Polar Bear Splash, register through Team Sideline at https://teamsideline.com/kyle. Regular registration costs $20 per person and will close on Dec. 31, 2021. Participants must register by Friday, Dec. 9 to receive polar bear apparel.

On-site registrations and late registrations will be accepted for the price of $25 per person. Spectators may enter for free. Registration for the Polar Bear Splash also includes free hot chocolate and everlasting memories.

The gates to James Adkins Pool will open at 10 a.m. Participants will begin to gather for the splash at 10:25 a.m. and the jump will occur at 10:30 a.m. If weather necessitates, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m.

In addition to the 18th annual Polar Bear Splash, start the year off strong by joining in the Love of Go’s Annual 5k Resolution Run. The event will be hosted at Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231-1301 W. Center St., on Saturday, Jan. 1, at 9 a.m.

Registration for the Love of Go Resolution Run closes on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Participants must register by Thursday, Dec. 16 to guarantee a Resolution Run shirt. The cost of registration for the 5K Resolution is $15 per entry. The 1K run is free for all participants.

If individuals partake in the 5K and the Polar Bear Splash, they will receive a special commemorative item for participating in the Kyle Duathlon, in addition to the usual cool race and Polar Bear Splash swag.

Attendees must register for the 5K and the Polar Bear Splash during the registration process in order to be part of the Kyle Duathlon recognition.

For more information or to register, visit www.athleteguild.com/running/kyle-tx/2022-resolution-run-by-for-the-love-of-go.

For more information about the 2022 Polar Bear Splash, go to www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/2022-kyle-polar-bear-splash.