West and East Equestrian Competitions
West - July 12 | East - July 14
West - Rapid City | East - Watertown

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:

"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.

Save the Date

Click here to learn more about the upcoming Truck Convoy for Special Olympics.

19th Annual Special Olympics Golf Classic

Join us on Thursday, July 17th! Click here to fill out the brochure.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

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

West River Area Equestrian

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James Kjerstad Arena
915 Centre St
Rapid City, SD 57701 United States
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East River Area Equestrian

An icon of a horseback rider.July 14
K&H Rodeo Grounds
32nd St. W. and Golf Course Road
Watertown, SD 57201 United States
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Southeast Area Softball

August 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sherman Park – Sioux Falls
Sherman Park Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
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Southeast Area Bocce

August 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
McCart Fields – Sioux Falls
901-999 N Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
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Upcoming Fundraising Events

Truck Convoy for Special Olympics

September 19 - September 20
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
100 N Lyon Blvd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 United States
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