2024 Polar Plunge
"Let me win, But if I cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt."
Athlete Oath
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 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
Black Hills Spring Games (Athletics)
April 26 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pmNortheast Area Swim Competition
April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmSoutheast Area Spring Games (Athletics)
April 27 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pmBlack Hills Area Swim Competition
April 27 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pmNortheast Area Spring Games (Athletics)
May 3 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pmUpcoming Fundraising Events
Heroes Pull
June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmSioux Falls, SD 57104 United States + Google Map