May 27 2025 Summer Games Program Summer Games Schedule of Events State Summer Games First-Ever Block Party! Get ready for State Summer Games this year by joining us as we kick off with a Block Party and YOU’RE INVITED! Whether you’re a Special Olympics athlete, Unified partner, family member, or just someone who loves to have a good time, this is perfect for you! You’ll enjoy mouthwatering food (from burgers to pizza), music, games and fun activities, local vendors, and so much more! Fill out the form below to let us know you’re coming! Let Us Know You’re Coming! The results are in for Week 3 of our Step Challenge. If you are registered for the Challenge but forgot to enter your step, it’s not too late. This week we averaged 8,479 daily steps. We were down about 1,000 from last week. The rain kept us in our homes and off our feet. Let’s make Week 4 our redemption week! Look for my email every Monday and get credit for your efforts! Nick Mills, Health Messenger Please show your love for Special Olympics by nominating the deserving people in your life for an SOSD Outstanding Award! The nomination deadline has been extended until June 1, 2025 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 IN OTHER NEWS Hurry….. Registration Closes May 30th 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. Click here for more information and to register. Click for Brochure Click to Register 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Schedule The Flame of Hope is being lit once again this year! And we’re excited to bring the heat to your community! Today, May 27th: Pierre Athlete Walk: 5:30 PM Wednesday, May 28th: Pierre Law Enforcement Academy RUN: 6:30 AM Huron: 10:30 AM Madison: 1:30 PM Watertown: 4:00 PM Thursday, May 29th Brookings: 9:00 AM Sioux Falls: 11:00 AM Buddies & Co. (Brandon) Meet & Greet: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Vermillion Final Leg: 5:30 PM Come cheer or join our incredible officers and athletes as they carry the Flame of Hope, spreading awareness and support for Special Olympics! Click Here for Maps and Posters Chase the Ace The Ace of Spades has been found! The JACKPOT total was $63,568! Congratulations to Thomas K., who chose #40. Thank you to everyone who participated and showed their support for Special Olympics South Dakota! Thank you to the sponsors who helped make this fundraiser possible! 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. Click for your 2025 Dance Themes! Kids Bowl Free EVERY DAY, ALL Summer Long! Click for Details The Accessible IEP, LLC is a company dedicated to assisting families with navigating the world of Special Education. Click Here to learn more. To stay up to date on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games or to get involved, visit www.2026usagames.org Click Here For Roster
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