SD Special Olympics Newsletter

April 29 2025

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SPORTS

Our final two Area Events for the Spring are here. Please join us!

Southeast Area Swimming

Friday, May 2

Midco Aquatic Center

Volunteers needed for the afternoon shift

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Event Program

programs subject to change

Northeast Area Spring Games

(Track & Field)

Friday, May 2

Milbank High School Track

Event Program

Dakota Alliance Soccer Club Soccer Stars is an adaptive soccer program for kids ages 3-18. This program features education-based, age appropriate activities. The Soccer Stars program consists of 45 minute classes once weekly during the session.

The focus will be on having fun and being active in the sport of soccer. You can expect social time as well as some soccer related activities in a non-competitive, inclusive environment.

Click Here for more information and to register for the following events

SD Youth Soccer Association State Cup TOPSoccer event: May 3rd

Dakota Alliance Soccer Club Soccer Stars Sessions

Location: Mini-Pitch at Terrace Park

Time: 6-7pm

Dates: May 7th, 14th June 4th, 11th

HEALTH & FITNESS

Healthy Athlete Volunteers Needed

Annually, Healthy Athlete Clinics are conducted at our State Summer Games. Clinical Directors and volunteers complete health assessments across 5 disciplines. This vital work helps athletes stay at peak health by identifying potential issues. We then assist athletes with connecting to follow-up care. Each discipline completes an average of 60 evals during this 1-day clinic.

Both skilled and unskilled volunteers for Special Smiles and Fit Feet are needed and appreciated.

Clinic Details:

Friday, May 30th

9:00 am – 12:30 pm and/or 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

University of South Dakota – Vermillion

For more information or to register, please contact Johna Thum

IN OTHER NEWS

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

Ron Stewart Award (Outstanding Coach)

Lyle Farrand Award (Outstanding Volunteer)

DJ Mertens Champion Award (Outstanding Business or Organization)

Unity Award

Voting closes on May 22, 2025, and will only be accepted electronically

2025 YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM

First Tee invites all Special Olympics athletes in the Sioux Falls area who are aged 7 to 18 to attend a FREE summer golf program.

Hurry… only 12 spots are available.

Click here for more information

and to register.

Our Friends at Best Buddies South Dakota Invite you to their event on May 24, 2025.

We hope you can attend!

Chase the Ace

Last week, number 32 was drawn and it was the Queen of Spades. The JACKPOT is now up to $48,559 split 50/50 with Special Olympics South Dakota and the person who finds the Ace of Spades!

Get your tickets or learn how to play by clicking the button below or Venmo: @SOSD-Darryl-Nordquist, please put what number you think the Ace of Spades is under.

Purchase TIckets

Want your delegation to get involved with Chase the Ace and make it your delegation’s fundraiser?

You can! All you have to do is hang the Chase the Ace flyers in your area, promote via social media and share with your network. Be sure to share that your delegation will receive credit for your sales! You can find an example flyer below:

Chase the Ace Delegation Flyer