Tiffany Asher, [email protected]
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING — The Jackalope Jump is coming back. The Jackalope Jump is an annual event that is done to help raise money for the Special Olympics in Wyoming. All the money raised will go to covering Special Olympics program costs such as transportation, sports equipment, team uniforms, and meals.
The Jackalope Jump event will be held at PJ Wataha Complex in Rock Springs (Wataha Pond – 2059 Clubhouse Dr.) on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the jump begins at 12 p.m.
Those that wish to participate can register now. Online registration can be found here. Below are the levels and costs for jumpers. There are 3 levels for jumpers.
Level 1: Jumpers & SO Athletes raising a minimum of $100/person = Jackalope Jump Shirt and JJ Beanie *Cool School Challengers & 1st Responders raising a minimum of $50/person = JJ Beanie (Cool School Challenger must register with your school team)
Level 2: Participants raising a minimum of $750+/person = a Hydration Backpack
Level 3: Participants raising the minimum of $1000 = a Chance to win 1 of 3, $100 Visa Gift Cards – drawing conducted in April. (Note: Cannot combine team fundraising amounts for Level 2 and Level 3 incentives. To qualify, the fundraising amount is per person. Level 2 & 3 incentives will be mailed in late April to qualifying and/or winning participants) Awards to recognize the best costume, largest group, and most funds raised are given out with a chance to earn some cool extras!
According to their website, “Be Bold and Go for the Cold – Register today and come to the Jackalope Jump to support the 1,600+ Special Olympics athletes who compete year-round in Wyoming. All funds raised will benefit the Special Olympics athletes, which cover program costs such as transportation, sports equipment, team uniforms, and meals. Because of your participation, people with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to discover new strengths, abilities, and accomplishments. Jump as an individual alongside other supporters, join a team, or create your own fearless team. Recruit friends, family, and co-workers to #MAKEASPLASH. All are invited!”
