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Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter

By Justin Cowart Apr 22, 2026 | 8:33 AM

April 21 2026
Southeast Area

Swimming

Friday, April 24

8:00 am

Midco Aquatic Center

Sioux Falls

Click for Program

 

Track & Field

Saturday, April 25

9:00 am

High School Track

Brandon

Click for Program
Northeast Area

Swimming

Friday, April 24

1:00 pm

Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Watertown

Click for Program

 

Track & Field

Friday, May 01

9:00 am

High School Track

Milbank

Program coming soon
Black Hills Area

Track & Field

Friday, April 24

9:00 am

Sioux Park

Rapid City

Click for Program

 

Swimming

Saturday, May 02

9:00 am

Young Center

Spearfish

Program coming soon

Hey Aberdeen Area!

Aberdeen Central is hosting a free sports activity day for families and kids with developmental differences.

 

 

Click for details

Team South Dakota Custom

Nike Shoe

The raffle for the Special Olympics USA Games X Team South Dakota custom Nike shoes, designed by Michael Middlen (@kicks_n_canvas), is now OPEN!

All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly back to Team South Dakota, made up of 65 Special Olympics Athletes, Unified Partners, and coaches who will take part in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June 2026.

One lucky winner will be able to take home this one-of-a-kind pair of shoes to keep and display them!

Get your tickets today!
Purchase Your Tickets

Special Olympics USA Games Fan Bus Application

Applications are open to join us on the fan bus heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June! ⭐

The fan bus will make a one-day trip to Minneapolis on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Fan Bus Schedule:

  • 5:30 AM – Arrive at the Unify Center in Sioux Falls (light breakfast provided)
  • 6:00 AM – Bus Departs
  • 10:30 AM – Arrive in Minneapolis (sack lunch provided on the road)
  • 5:00 PM – Pizza on the Bus/Load
  • 6:00 PM – Depart Minneapolis
  • 11:00 PM – Arrive back in Sioux Falls
Fill Out Application
Fan Bus Raffle Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

We have volunteer opportunities available for Southeast Area Swimming and Southeast Area Athletics (Track & Field) this Friday and Saturday!

Southeast Area Swimming will be at the Midco Aquatic Center on Friday. We are looking for volunteers to assist with timing and directing athletes on the pool deck. The time will be 9:30 AM – Noon.

On Saturday, for Southeast Area Athletics, we are looking for volunteers to help with our field events (softball throw, standing long jump, etc.) The whole family can join and help make sure each event runs smoothly.
Register for Swimming
Register to Volunteer for Track 

Thank you to our Southeast Area Athletics Sponsor!
SPORTS

The Step Challenge is back and it’s better than ever!

Download the SO Fitness App and sync your wearable device. Your steps will be automatically recorded.

 

No fitness device? No problem. You can report your steps weekly.

Click Here to register

Registration will close April 27, 2026.

The Challenge runs from May 11 to July 05, 2026.

Click for Details

ATTENTION SOSD COACHES

Applications are being accepted for the position of USA Coaches for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games – Santiago, Chile

 

 

Application deadline is April 30, 2026

💠SO USA Coach job description here.

💠SO USA Coach application here.

Unlock a Summer of Fun, Laughter, and Lasting

Memories – All at No Cost

Kids Bowl Free EVERY DAY, ALL

Summer Long!

Participating South Dakota

Bowling Centers

Aberdeen

The Village Bowl

Rapid City

Robbinsdale Lanes

Sioux Falls

Empire Bowl

Sport Bowl

Sturgis

Sturgis Strikers

Click to Register

2026 YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM

First Tee invites all Special Olympics athletes in the Sioux Falls area who are aged 7 to 17 to attend a FREE summer golf program.

 

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