Young Athletes™
Strider and Adaptive Bike Class is full!
If you are still interested, please get in touch with Johna at jthum@sosd.org or Nadene nadene@funandfriends.org.
We’re partnering with Fun & Friends for our Strider and Adaptive Bike Classes!
Strider Bikes have no pedals. The bikes and helmets are provided (but if you have your own, please bring it to class). Previous bike riding experience is not required.
Adaptive Bikes are upright adaptive tricycles designed to introduce children and early teens to biking. These can be a great option for our Young Athletes who aren’t ready for Strider Biking!
When: July 1, 8, 15, 22, and August 5
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Special Olympics South Dakota Unify Center (900 E I-90 Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 57104)
Fee: No cost
Other: An adult is required to chaperone and participate and athletes must wear closed-toe shoes. A Unified Partner (child without an intellectual disability) of similar age to the Young Athlete is welcome, but not required.
The deadline to register is June 24, 2025 at noon.
Note: There is no penalty for missing classes. We hope to see you as your schedule allows!
Young Athletes introduces basic sports skills, like running, kicking, and throwing.
Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers, and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.
Children of all abilities take part, and they all benefit. Children learn how to play with others and develop important skills for learning. Children also learn to share, take turns, and follow directions. These skills help children in family, community, and school activities.
Young Athletes is a fun way for children to get fit. It is important to teach children healthy habits while they are young. This can set the stage for a life of physical activity, friendships, and learning.
Young Athletes is easy to do and fun for all. It can be done at home, in schools, or the community using the Young Athletes Activity Guide and basic equipment.
Through Young Athletes, all children, their families and people in the community can be part of an inclusive team.
