Darryl Nordquist, President/CEO

Johna Thum, VP Field Services

Julie Briggs, VP Outreach / UCS

Turner Gaines, Director Unified Champion City Schools

Haley Zerr, Sports Director / Northeast Area

Cathy Grubb, Sports Director / Black Hills Area

Cade Lyon, Sports Director / Southeast Area

Melanie Frosch, Sports Assistant

John McHale, Sports Assistant-Data Entry

Michelle Paulsen, LETR Event Manager

Eric Gage, LETR Event Manager

Jill Kvanli, Marketing Manager

Lane Riedel, Office Manager

Nick Mills, Administrative Assistant

July 09, 2024

Special Olympics South Dakota

Newsworthy:

timely. important. interesting.

Southeast Area Sports Director

Job Description

Northeast Area Sports Director

Job Description

INCLUSION STARTS YOUNG

A new line of baby onesies is now available in the Special Olympics webshop. Each piece is a manifesto of acceptance, featuring messages like “Future Inclusion Warrior,” “Bee Inclusive,” and “Born to Change the World.” They make great gifts as well! Shop here

First Tee Fun!

The First Tee – SOSD summer session has wrapped. Click Here to watch Coach Thom on the course with 3 participants.

Another session will be coming your way in the spring of 2025. Don’t miss out.

SPORTS

ATHLETES, GET READY FOR FALL BY READING

UP ON YOUR SPORTS RULES

Bocce Handbook

Softball Handbook

Bowling Handbook

SAVE THE DATES…. FALL SPORTS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

We have many volunteer positions to fill. Some require a specific skill set (Umpiring Softball Games), but most jobs can be taught when you arrive. You are appreciated!

Southeast Softball

August 17

Sherman Park, Sioux Falls

Click to Volunteer

Southeast Bocce

August 18

McCart Fields, Sioux Falls

Click to Volunteer

HEALTH & FITNESS

FIGHT CARD: CHICKEN SANDWICH VS. BURGER

4-ounce chicken breast on whole-grain bun

vs.

4-ounce hamburger on whole-grain bun

Calories: 260 vs 330

For the most part, a grilled chicken sandwich is going to beat a burger in terms of calories and fat—but if you make some smart choices, it’s not by as much as you might think. Here are 2 ways to steer things in a healthy direction.

1. AVOID: The secret sauce, mayo, and sugar-laden ketchup

2. CHOOSE: Mustard and pickles

IN OTHER NEWS

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.

This Sounds Fun

Pig Pals is an annual program hosted by the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. This event is intended to provide a unique opportunity to individuals with intellectual disabilities and give them the chance to show a pig at the State and County Fair level.

There are limited spots for each event, which will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Sioux Empire Fair

Thursday, August 8, 2024

South Dakota State Fair

Sunday, September 1, 2024

2024 Pig Pals Participant Application

2024 Pig Pals Volunteer Application

2024 Pig Pals Sponsorship Opportunities

Join our friends at Suncatcher on July 27th for this exciting event

Click for Details

Join us for fun and community

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. Join our monthly meetups in the Special Olympics South Dakota Unify Center to socialize, play, and build a community. These meet-ups will be free of cost, in a setting where children can play with their peers and parents can connect. If you are reading this and wondering if this group is for you, it is! We hope you’ll come to our next meet-up.

Check us out at www.321FunandFriends.org or find us on Facebook!