Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter
Apr 30, 2026
April 28 2026
Mission Games
Track Field
Wednesday, April 29
12:45 pm
High
School Track
Mission
Click for Program
Northeast Area
Track Field
Friday, May 01
9:00 am
High School Track
Milbank
Click for Program
Black Hills Area
Swimming
Saturday, May 02
9:00 am
Young Center
Spearfish
Click for Program
LAST CHANCE TO GET INTO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES FAN BUS RAFFLE!
The drawing will be held THIS THURSDAY!
We’re raffling off prizes to help send our South Dakota athletes to Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis on Monday, June 22nd, for an experience of a lifetime!
We have a variety of raffle items up for grabs:
SDSU Gear Items
A Two-Night Stay at a large cabin overlooking the Missouri River
Children’s Toys
Sioux Falls Stampede Tickets
Gift Cards to local restaurants
More!
Every ticket purchased will help support the fan bus going to the Games.
Fan Bus Raffle Fundraiser
Special Olympics USA Games Fan Bus Application
Applications are open to join us on the fan bus heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June!
The fan bus will make a one-day trip to Minneapolis on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Fan Bus Schedule:
5:30 AM – Arrive at the Unify Center in Sioux Falls (light breakfast provided)
6:00 AM – Bus Departs
10:30 AM – Arrive in Minneapolis (sack lunch provided on the road)
5:00 PM – Pizza on the Bus/Load
6:00 PM – Depart Minneapolis
11:00 PM – Arrive back in Sioux Falls
Fill Out Application
Hey Aberdeen Area!
Aberdeen Central is hosting a free sports activity day for families and kids with developmental differences.
Click for details
Adaptive Soccer
Please join our friends at Soccer Stars for their spring session. Athletes 3 – 18 are invited to participate!
Click for Details
Team South Dakota Custom
Nike Shoe
The raffle for the Special Olympics USA Games X Team South Dakota custom Nike shoes, designed by Michael Middlen (@kicks_n_canvas), is now OPEN!
All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly back to Team South Dakota, made up of 65 Special Olympics Athletes, Unified Partners, and coaches who will take part in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June 2026.
One lucky winner will be able to take home this one-of-a-kind pair of shoes to keep and display them!
Get your tickets today!
Purchase Your Tickets
SPORTS
ATTENTION SOSD COACHES
Applications are being accepted for the position of USA Coaches for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games – Santiago, Chile
Application deadline is April 30, 2026
SO USA Coach job description here.
SO USA Coach application here.
Unlock a Summer of Fun, Laughter, and Lasting
Memories – All at No Cost
Kids Bowl Free EVERY DAY, ALL
Summer Long!
Participating South Dakota
Bowling Centers
Aberdeen
The Village Bowl
Rapid City
Robbinsdale Lanes
Sioux Falls
Empire Bowl
Sport Bowl
Sturgis
Sturgis Strikers
Click to Register
2026 YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM
First Tee invites all Special Olympics athletes in the Sioux Falls area who are aged 7 to 17 to attend a FREE summer golf program.
Click For Details
Session 1: June 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 2: July 9, 16, 23, 30
Athletes are invited to register for both sessions
IN OTHER NEWS
Join Us at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk!
Sunday, 05.03.26 / 12:00pm
Harrisburg High School Stadium
Click to learn more and register
Hey Athletes!
Wouldn’t you like to be recognized by Fit My Feet (Sioux Falls) as their female and male Athletes of the Month?
Simply click here and complete the form.
Be sure to friend Fit My Feet and wait for them to make you famous.
Please show your love for Special Olympics by nominating the deserving people in your life for an SOSD Outstanding Award!
Spirit of a Champion (Outstanding Athlete)
Don Baker Award (Highest Honor)
Outstanding Family
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