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Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter

By Justin Cowart Dec 31, 2025 | 9:15 AM

December 31 2025

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals and create positive changes. Small, consistent choices around diet, physical activity, and other habits add up over time, helping you improve your health and, ultimately, live a longer and happier life.

Click for 6 simple tips for becoming a healthier, happier you in 2026!

SPORTS

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

2026 Unity Conference

Conference Agenda

SOSD Coaches, Athletes, & Family Registration

UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS

FRESH MERCH

The latest Spread the Word apparel is here—fresh, bold, and made for inclusion. Whether you’re prepping for the Day of Activation or repping the movement every day, we’ve got tees, hoodies and gear you’ll love. Shop here.

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

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

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