West and East Equestrian Competitions
West - July 12 | East - July 14
West - Rapid City | East - Watertown
New Athlete Interest Form
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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.
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
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
July 12Rapid City, SD 57701 United States + Google Map
East River Area Equestrian
July 14Watertown, SD 57201 United States + Google Map
Southeast Area Softball
August 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSioux Falls, SD 57104 United States + Google Map
Southeast Area Bocce
August 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSioux Falls, SD 57104 United States + Google Map
Upcoming Fundraising Events
Truck Convoy for Special Olympics
September 19 - September 20Sioux Falls, SD 57107 United States + Google Map
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