Providing courage and joy through the power of sports.
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Our Mission
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.
Let me win, But if I cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt."
Athlete Oath
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Fundraising Events
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Sioux Falls Tip-A-Cop | Texas Roadhouse
December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSpearfish Tip-A-Cop | Applebee’s
December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmPolar Plunge – Sioux Falls
January 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmPolar Plunge – Huron
January 27, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pmPolar Plunge – Rapid City
February 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Upcoming Events
Sioux Falls Tip-A-Cop | Texas Roadhouse
December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Texas Roadhouse
Spearfish Tip-A-Cop | Applebee’s
December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Applebee’s
Polar Plunge – Sioux Falls
January 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Polar Plunge – Huron
January 27, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm at Ravine Lake Public Beach
Polar Plunge – Rapid City
February 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Rapid Spa
Northeast Area Basketball Tournament
February 16, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Hamlin High School
Polar Plunge – Vermillion
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Old Lumber Company
Polar Plunge – Pierre
February 23, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at American Legion – Pierre
Black Hills Area Basketball Tournament
February 24, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at School of Mines – Rapid City
Polar Plunge – Brookings
February 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Ray’s Corner
Southeast Area Basketball Tournament
March 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Yankton Middle School