"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.

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 pm
Memorial Park
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57701 United States
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State Fall Classic – Bocce

September 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Memorial Park
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57701 United States
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State Fall Classic – Softball

September 21 - September 22
Parkview Complex
4415 Parkview Dr
Rapid City, 57701 United States
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Northeast Area Bowling Unified Doubles

icon of a person bowling.October 10 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tommy Lanes – Watertown
Watertown, SD United States + Google Map

Black Hills Area Singles Bowling

icon of a person bowling.October 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Meadowood Lanes – Rapid City
Rapid City, SD United States + Google Map

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Cops on Donut Shops – Rapid City

September 13 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Jerry’s Cakes and Donuts
109 E Omaha St
Rapid City, SD 57701 United States
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Truck Convoy for Special Olympics

September 21 - September 22
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
100 N Lyon Blvd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 United States
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