Fall Classic | Sept. 20-22 | Rapid City
"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
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.
New Athlete Interest Form
If you are new to Special Olympics South Dakota and are looking for a delegation to be part of, please click here:
Upcoming Sports Events
State Fall Classic – Bocce (Local Delegations)
September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmRapid City, SD 57701 United States + Google Map
State Fall Classic – Bocce
September 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmRapid City, SD 57701 United States + Google Map
State Fall Classic – Softball
September 21 - September 22Rapid City, 57701 United States + Google Map
Northeast Area Bowling Unified Doubles
October 10 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pmBlack Hills Area Singles Bowling
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pmUpcoming Fundraising Events
Cops on Donut Shops – Rapid City
September 13 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 amRapid City, SD 57701 United States + Google Map
Truck Convoy for Special Olympics
September 21 - September 22Sioux Falls, SD 57107 United States + Google Map
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