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Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter

By Justin Cowart Dec 9, 2025 | 2:19 PM

December 09 2025

Coaches, athletes, and fans of SOSD, please join us for the 2026 Unity Conference

Click below for your conference agenda!

The Unity Conference is open to the public on January 10th from 9 AM to Noon at the Unify Center in Sioux Falls, and you won’t want to miss it!

We are excited to announce that John Stiegelmeier, South Dakota State University’s winningest head football coach, will be joining us as the keynote speaker.

Plus, hear from our new President/CEO, Nick Moen, as he shares more about himself and the future of Special Olympics South Dakota.

General Public Registration

SOSD Coaches, Athletes, Family Registration

Conference Agenda

IN OTHER NEWS

Special Olympics has teamed up with Little Words Project on a limited-edition Champion Bracelet!

25% of proceeds go directly to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota!

Wear “Champion” proudly and show your support for our athletes’ journey to USA Games.

Purchase the Champion Bracelet

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

Tip-A-Cop Tonight and Tomorrow in Sioux Falls

Join us at Texas Roadhouse tonight and tomorrow from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Local law enforcement will be collecting tips to support the more than 3,000 athletes across the state.

Stop by grab a delicious meal, and support opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities statewide. Every dollar raised makes a difference!

Can’t make it? You can still donate by clicking the button below!

Location	Date
Huron	January 30
Watertown	February 7
Vermillion	February 14
Lead	February 20
Spearfish	February 21
Rapid City	February 22
Brookings	March 14
Pierre	March 21

INFO LIBRARY

START YOUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS JOURNEY HERE

If you are new to Special Olympics South Dakota and looking for a Delegation,

or if you are interested in changing your Delegation, Click Here to get started!

This link can also be found on the SOSD website.

Stay tuned for your 2026

Dance Themes

The Accessible IEP, LLC is a company dedicated to assisting families with navigating the world of Special Education.

Click Here to learn more.

Click Here for Website

To stay up to date on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games or to get involved, visit www.2026usagames.org

Click Here For Roster

Click for the 2026

Schedule of Events

TORCH Winter 2024

TORCH Summer 2025

3•21 Fun & Friends is a social group for families with young children, ages 0-10, who have a disability in the Sioux Falls area.

Click to learn more

Click to learn more about the exciting things going on at New Directions Down Syndrome Association

Visit our online calendar for event updates!

Nick Moen, President/CEO

Darryl Nordquist, VP Development / Fundraising

Johna Thum, VP Field Services * Julie Briggs, VP Outreach / Unified Champion Schools

Turner Gaines, Director Unified Champion City Schools

Cade Lyon, Area Director Unified Champion Schools / Sports

Haley Zerr, Head of Sports & Competition *

Cathy Grubb, Sports Director / Black Hills Area

Carrie Gerdeman, Sports Director / Black Hills Area

Siddharth (Sid) Mehta, Sports Director / Northeast Area

Michelle Paulsen, LETR Event Manager * Todd Bradwisch, VP LETR

Jill Kvanli, Marketing Manager * Lane Riedel, Office Manager

Nick Mills, Administrative Assistant * John McHale, Sports Assistant-Data Entry

Special Olympics South Dakota | www.sosd.org

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