Plane Pull
The Plane Pull features the ultimate tug-of-war competition! Teams raise funds for the opportunity to test their strength by pulling an aircraft 12 feet as fast as possible.
Teams compete in one of the following divisions (divisions vary depending on event location):
- Open Division: Ideal for companies, school teams, clubs, friends and Families
- Public Safety Division: law enforcement, fire fighters, paramedics, EMT, DNR, DOC and military personnel; teams need at least 10 public safety competitors to qualify for this division
- Fitness Division: CrossFit, gyms or other fitness groups
- Corporate Division: Solely for Corporate Teams.
2023 Events:
O'Hare Plane Pull Results:
Congratulations to the division winners:
🛩️ Open - Pit Pulls 5.959
🛩️ Public Safety - Niles 5.875
🛩️ Corporate - Woodward Wingman 7.619
🏆Fitness & Grand Champions - Chicago Barbell Compound 5.784
Thank you for your support!
🚨50/50🎟️ Winning Numbers: 183800
If these are your winning numbers please email twiscons@soill.org to claim your winnings!
*Please note if winnings are not claimed by Oct 16 all proceeds will go back to Special Olympics IL.
SPONSORSHIPS:
This year's O'Hare Plane Pull is looking for a PLATIUM SPONSORSHIP Partner. If you think you can be that partner for a purpose please email Twiscons@soill.org.
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Looking To Volunteer:
Why Special Olympics Illinois?
Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 9,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.
Questions?
For more information about Plane Pull sponsorship packages or questions about the events, please contact Taylor Wiscons at twiscons@soill.org.