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Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter

By Justin Cowart Aug 12, 2026 | 8:27 AM

August 11 2026

The online store closes TONIGHT at midnight! Be sure to make your purchases before then!

You can order your official Fall Classic event shirt online before the event!

In addition to event T-shirts, you’ll find crewnecks, hoodies, and other apparel featuring this year’s Fall Classic design, all sold only online.

 
Fall Classic Online Store

🚨Southeast Area Softball and Bocce This Weekend!🚨

We are still looking for volunteers for Southeast Area Softball and Bocce this weekend in Sioux Falls. You can learn more or register by clicking one of the buttons below:
Softball Volunteers
Bocce Volunteers

Who’s Ready For Some Action?

Join us for these upcoming Area Games!
BH Area Softball

August 15, 2026

Parkview Softball Complex, Rapid City

9:00 am First Games
SE Area Softball

August 15, 2026

Sherman Park Softball Complex, Sioux Falls

9:00 am First Games
SE Area Bocce

August 16, 2026

McCart Fields, Sioux Falls

9:00 am Start Time

 
Click for these Area programs available at noon tomorrow
Programs
Director of Special Events

Special Olympics South Dakota is looking for a Director of Special Events!

This position will provide vision and leadership for the South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics fundraising efforts and special events.

Please review the job description below and email your resume to Todd Bradwisch.
Job Description
Email Todd

Introducing our Center of Excellence Portal (COE)

The COE is our new online system where volunteers, coaches, and Unified partners will manage their Special Olympics South Dakota experience.

Recently, many of you received an email from Special Olympics (Do Not Reply) with the subject Come do more with us at Special Olympics South Dakota. (I know, this looks a little suspicious, but rest assured it is us).

Simply open the email and follow the instructions. Once completed, you will be able to sign-up to volunteer, complete required training courses, and much, much more!

If you did not receive an email, or if you need additional support, Click Here.

Still having trouble?

Call: 605.331.4117 and ask for either Haley or Jill

Email: forms@sosd.org
Plunge Location Date
NESC Fourth & Plunge Hamlin High School Friday, August 21
Elk Point-Jefferson Plunge Elk Point School Friday, October 2
Purchase Tickets Online
Register Here
Sign Up
More Information
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.

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 for the 2026

Schedule of Events

TORCH Winter 2024

TORCH Summer 2025

TORCH Winter 2025

Athlete Sport Handbooks

Equestrian

Bocce

Softball

Click Here for Website
Our mission is to strengthen our community through social programming for both families of a child with a disability as well as individuals with disabilities themselves.

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

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