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"Let me win, But if I cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt."

The Mission of Special Olympics South Dakota is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children (8 years and older) and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

WHAT WE DO

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SPORTS

We offer training & competition in 12 state-level sports. In Unified Sports, athletes with & without intellectual disabilities play on the same team.

SCHOOLS

Our Unified Champion Schools empower students to make their schools more inclusive and welcoming to people of all abilities.

INITIATIVES

We improve the health of people with intellectual disabilities by promoting fitness through programs like Fit5 & providing free health screenings at state-wide events. The Athlete Leadership Council has our Special Olympics athletes be at the front of decision-making for events.

Upcoming Sports Events

State Basketball Tournament

icon of a basketball player.March 23 - March 24
Mitchell
Mitchell, SD United States + Google Map

Mission Area Spring Games

icon of a track runner.April 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Mission High School Track
125 E Denver Dr
Mission, 57555 United States
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Black Hills Spring Games (Athletics)

icon of a track runner.April 26 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sioux Park – Rapid City
Rapid City, SD United States + Google Map

Northeast Area Swim Competition

icon of a swimmer.April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Prairie Lakes Wellness Center – Watertown
Watertown, SD United States + Google Map

Southeast Area Spring Games (Athletics)

icon of a track runner.April 27 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Brandon High School
Brandon, SD United States + Google Map

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Dash & Splash – Brookings

April 6 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ray’s Corner
Brookings, SD United States + Google Map

Golf “FORE” Special Olympics

April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Great Shots
2505 W Benson Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 United States
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Madison Strikes for Special Olympics

April 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cherry Lanes
1413 NW 2nd St
Madison, 57042 United States
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Polar Plunge – Watertown

April 20 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stokes-Thomas City Park
Watertown, SD United States + Google Map

Heroes Pull

June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Unify Center
900 E I-90 Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
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New Athlete Registration Form