SD Special Olympics Newsletter

October 06 2026

It’s officially bowling season around the State. Please join us for these competitions!

NE Area Unified Doubles

BH Area Unified Doubles

SE Area Unified Doubles

October 11, 2026

Sioux Falls

Happy National Coaches Day!

Coaches are leaders and mentors who provide inspiration, and whose words echo through an athlete’s mind for years to come.

For most athletes, coaches teach them to focus and how to reach a goal – which is not about winning. It’s about striving for improvement, playing by the rules, and learning respect for others, themselves, and the game… and having fun!

Thank you, Special Olympics Coaches, for inspiring your athletes to work harder and do their best.

DJs Zerr and Kvanli are taking over the dance at State Traditional Bowling this year and are looking for great (and appropriate) songs to play!

Click Here to select your favorite party and dance songs! Feel free to request multiple songs.

Relive the glory of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games through this beautiful Legacy Book . The Games were held June 20-26, 2026 in Minnesota.

WANTED: Athletes who love the sport of soccer and are interested in careers in and around the sport of soccer.

Future Careers Academy is a digital, online module-based career development program. Specifically, these modules will focus on careers around football (soccer). Participants will learn what it really takes to produce the FIFA World Cup.

Who is eligible to participate? Special Olympics athletes between the ages of 13 – 18.

How long will each module take to complete? There are 5 modules. Each will take less than 30 minutes each to complete. The entire series takes 2.5 hours

How long will the FC Academy be available? Until December 31, 2026

Will there be support offered while taking the modules? Yes, participants have the ability to email questions to the administrators

How do I participate?

1.Email Johna before you begin and after you are finished.

2.C lick here to access the modules

Participants will earn badges for each course completed!

Questions? Contact Ryan Beier, Director of Soccer Stars

Click to Register

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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

Dance Themes

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

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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.

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