Providing courage and joy through the power of sports.
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
Learn More About Our Programs
Unified Champion Schools
Fundraising Events
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Heroes Pull
September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmPolar Plunge – Northern Hills
October 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pmAberdeen Strikes for Special Olympics
October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Upcoming Events
Heroes Pull
September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Unify Center
Northeast Area Bowling Unified Doubles
October 12 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at Tommy Lanes – Watertown
Black Hills Area Singles Bowling
October 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Meadowood Lanes – Rapid City
Northeast Area Singles Bowling
October 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Village Bowl- Aberdeen
Southeast Area Singles Bowling
October 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Eastway Bowl – Sioux Falls
Black Hills Area Unified Doubles Bowling
October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Meadowood Lanes – Rapid City
Southeast Area Unified Doubles Bowling
October 15 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Eastway Bowl – Sioux Falls
Polar Plunge – Northern Hills
October 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Outlaw Square
Aberdeen Strikes for Special Olympics
October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Village Bowl – Aberdeen
State Traditional Bowling
November 3 - November 5 at Village Bowl – Aberdeen
State Unified Bowling
November 11 - November 12 at Meadowood Lanes – Rapid City