Providing courage & joy through the power of sports
"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 12 Olympic-type sports competitions & trainings year-round in both traditional competitions and Unified competitions.
SCHOOLS
Our Unified Champion Schools empower students to make their schools more inclusive and welcoming to people of all abilities.
LEADERSHIP
The Athlete Leadership Council creates opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills offering tools to use both on and off the court.
HEALTH
Healthy Athletes provides free health screenings during our State Summer Games competition. There are eight different screenings that take place.
Upcoming Sports Events
Unity Conference
January 9, 2026 - January 10, 2026Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States + Google Map
Northeast Area Basketball Tournament
February 13, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pmBlack Hills Area Basketball Tournament
February 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pmRapid City, 57701 United States + Google Map
Southeast Area Basketball Tournament
February 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmHarrisburg, SD 57032 United States + Google Map
Upcoming Fundraising Events
Sioux Falls Tip-A-Cop | Texas Roadhouse
December 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSioux Falls, SD 57106 United States + Google Map
Sioux Falls Tip-A-Cop | Texas Roadhouse
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSioux Falls, SD 57106 United States + Google Map
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