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
Featured Event
Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge – Northern Hills
October 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Upcoming Events
State Equestrian
July 10 - July 11 at State Fair Grounds
Southeast Area Softball
August 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Sherman Park
Black Hills Area Softball
August 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Star of the West
Southeast Area Bocce
August 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at McCart Fields
Black Hills Area Bocce
August 20 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm at Star of the West
Northeast Area Bocce
August 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Lake Norden
State Fall Classic
September 22 @ 8:00 am - September 24 @ 6:00 pm at Cadwell Sports Complex
Northeast Area Bowling Unified Doubles
October 12 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at Tommy Lanes
Black Hills Area Singles Bowling
October 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Meadowood Lanes
Northeast Area Singles Bowling
October 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Village Bowl
Southeast Area Singles Bowling
October 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Eastway Bowl