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Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter

By Justin Cowart Jun 24, 2026 | 8:46 AM

June 23 2026

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Underway!
Who’s having fun at the USA Games? I think it safe to say EVERYONE!

Sixty-five members of Team South Dakota have joined 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from across the nation for this week-long celebration of inclusion, determination, and the power of sports.
Follow the Games from home:
Support Team SOSD
ESPN Coverage
Games Website
SOSD Facebook
Games App
SOSD Instagram

Watch Dakota News Now this week for special coverage!

Click to Register

Athletes: Be Prepared, Stay Informed

To perform at your best, it’s important to know the rules of your sport.

 

Get your Summer and Fall Handbooks here!
Equestrian
Bocce
Softball
As promised, here are your Top 10 results for Weeks 5 & 6. With only 2 weeks left of our Challenge, it’s time to hit the pavement for some nice, long walks!

If you are registered for the Challenge but forgot to enter your step, it’s not too late.

 

Look for my email every Monday and get credit for your efforts!

 

Nick Mills, Health Messenger

 
Sioux Falls Heroes Pull
Saturday, July 25

Unify Center, Sioux Falls

 

The heroes have returned! We are excited to bring back the Sioux Falls Heroes Pull. Teams of up to 10 people will compete to see who can pull a Minnehaha County SWAT Bearcat and a Sioux Falls Fire Truck the fastest.
Get Registered
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

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The Accessible IEP, LLC is a company dedicated to assisting families with navigating the world of Special Education.

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Click Here for Website

To stay up to date on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games or to get involved, visit www.2026usagames.org

Click Here For Roster

Click for the 2026

Schedule of Events

TORCH Winter 2024

TORCH Summer 2025

TORCH Winter 2025
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

Athlete Sport Handbooks

Athletics

Cornhole

Soccer

Swimming

Volleyball

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