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Philosophy
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Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual
disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy
and benefit from participation in individual and team sports.
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Special Olympics believes that consistent training is essential to the
development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal
abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring
progress and providing incentives for personal growth.
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Special Olympics believes that through sports training and competition,
people with intellectual disabilities benefit physically, mentally, socially
and spiritually; families are strengthened; and
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the community at large, both through participation and observation, is
united in understanding people with intellectual disabilities in an
environment of equality, respect and acceptance.
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Mission
The mission of Special Olympics South
Dakota is to provide year-round sports
training and competition in a variety of
Olympic-type sports for children and
adults with intellectual disabilities, giving
them continuing opportunities to develop
physical fitness, demonstrate courage,
experience joy and participate in a sharing
of gifts, skills and friendship with their
families, other Special Olympics athletes
and the community.
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Participants
• Identified as having an intellectual
disability or a closely related
developmental disability.
• Eight years of age or older.
• Registered with the SOSD State Office (A
valid Application for Participation i.e.,
Medical Release Form, must be on file)
• Complete mandatory training
requirements.
• Submit the appropriate registration
materials by the designated due dates for
each event.
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Funding
Special Olympics South Dakota
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Independent non-profit
organization
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Not associated with Federal
or State Governments
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Funded solely through
donations from caring
individuals, businesses,
organizations, and
corporations
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The Games
1962 - The concept of Special Olympics was born when Eunice Kennedy Shriver
started a day camp at her home for people with intellectual disabilities. Thirtyfive athletes were in attendance.
WORLD SUMMER GAMES
• 1968 Chicago, Illinois
• 1970 Chicago, Illinois
• 1972 Los Angeles, California
• 1975 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
• 1979 Brockport, New York
• 1983 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• 1987 South Bend, Indiana
• 1991 Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 1995 New Haven, Connecticut
• 1999 Raleigh, North Carolina
• 2003 Dublin, Ireland
• 2007 Shanghai, China
• 2011 Athens, Greece
• 2015 Los Angeles, California
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WORLD WINTER GAMES
• 1977 Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• 1981 Stowe, Vermont
• 1985 Park City, Utah
• 1989 Reno, Nevada
• 1993 Salzburg, Austria
• 1997 Toronto, Canada
• 2001 Anchorage, Alaska
• 2005 Nagano, Japan
• 2009 Boise, Idaho
• 2013 PyeongChang, South Korea
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Structure
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Special Olympics currently
serves more than 3.1 million
persons with intellectual
disabilities in more than 200
programs in more than
150 countries.
Each entity is governed by
an organizational body and
serves specific functions
under the guise of SOI.
Special
Olympics,
Inc. (SOI)
Special
Olympics
North America
(SONA)
Special Olympics
South Dakota (SOSD)
7 full time / 2 part
time employees
Sub Programs
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• Athletes who meet specified
training requirements are
eligible for Local, Area and
World Summer & Winter Games
USA
Games
State Games.
State Games
• Athletes eligible for USA and
Area Games
World Games and are
chosen by a random draw
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Local Competitions
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Area Competition
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South Dakota is divided into three Areas:
• Northeast (NE): Aberdeen, Huron, Milbank, Mobridge,
Pierre, Redfield, Watertown and surrounding communities
• Southeast (SE): Brookings, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Vermillion,
Winner, Yankton and surrounding communities
• Black Hills (BH): Belle Fourche, Custer, Hot Springs, Rapid
City, Spearfish, Sturgis and surrounding communities
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The following competitions take place within these
three Areas:
• Aquatics
• Basketball
• Softball
• Traditional Bowling
• Unified Bowling
• Spring Games (We have a 4th Spring Games
in Mission)
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• Communities are awarded Area
competitions based on interest and
logistics.
• A local Area Competition Coordinator
(ACC) is appointed for each event.
• The State Office in Sioux Falls is very
involved with event organization.
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State Competition
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SOI recognizes 26 Olympic type events (Summer and Winter). Of
these, athletes in South Dakota participate in the following State
Events:
• Basketball – 541 (2015)
• Traditional Bowling – 579 (2014)
• Unified Bowling – 298 (2014)
• Equestrian – 97 (2013)
• Softball – 328 (2014)
• Summer Games (Athletics, Aquatics, Powerlifting, Soccer,
Soccer Skills, Race Walking, Volleyball) – 582 (2014)
• Winter Games – (2015)
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• Communities are awarded state competitions based
on interest and a bid process.
• State Staff recruit and work closely with local Games
Organizing Committees.
• The State Office processes all registrations.
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General Information
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We Are Like Other
Sports Organizations
• We follow the National
Governing Body rules of
each sport.
• Athletes train prior to
competition.
• Qualified coaches train
participants.
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We Differ From Other
Sports Organizations
• Sports are adapted to allow athletes of all ability levels to
participate.
• Athletes compete in divisions made up of individuals with equal
ability levels. (typically no less than 3 and never more than 8)
• All participants receive an award.
• Advancement to higher levels of competition (World and USA
Games) is done by random draw.
• Athletes and family members are not charged a fee to participate.
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Sports Rules
• The Special Olympics Sports Rules govern all Special Olympics sports
competitions worldwide.
• The rules have been developed to provide for the widest range of
abilities so each athlete has a reasonable chance to win.
• The fundamental difference that sets Special Olympics competitions
apart from those of other sports organizations is divisioning —
athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate, and every
athlete is recognized for his or her performance. Competitions are
structured so that athletes compete with other athletes of similar
ability in equitable divisions.
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Divisioning
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Step 1: Divide Athletes by Gender
Divide athletes into two groups based upon gender. Female athletes will compete against other
female athletes, male athletes against other male athletes. When a relay team consists of both
male and female athletes, the team is considered a "male" team and competes in a male division.
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Step 2: Divide Athletes by Age
The next step is to divide the group by athlete's ages which will be determined by the athlete's age
on the opening date of the competition. Age Groups 8-11 * 12-15 * 16-21 * 22-29 * 30+
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Step 3: Divide Athletes by Ability
To complete the divisioning process, divide the group according to their performance marks. In
some instances age groups need to be broadened. In those cases, athletes within the new age
groups will be re-ranked and grouped into divisions. This process must be repeated until the
highest and lowest scores within each division are as similar as possible.
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Benefits to Athletes
• Improved strength, stamina and motor skills.
• Improved self-esteem and self confidence.
• Makes for healthier and more skilled employees.
• Greater independent participation in the community.
• According to a Yale University study (1995),
increases in performance at work, school and home
correspond directly with the length of time an
athlete spends in a Special Olympics program.
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Benefits to Families
• The building of pride as they
share in the accomplishments of
their children.
• Allows the extended family to be
involved in year-round sports
training and competition.
• The sharing of Special Olympics
joy with other families.
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Programs
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Healthy Athletes®
Healthy Athletes Consists of Seven Disciplines:
• Fit Feet - Podiatry (currently offered)
• FUNfitness - Physical Therapy (currently offered)
• Special Smiles - Dentistry (currently offered)
• Healthy Hearing - Audiology (currently offered)
• Health Promotion - Health Care Professionals
• Medfest - Physician
• Opening Eyes - Optometry
These programs are staffed by certified volunteer
clinicians. If you are a professional in any area listed and
are interested in becoming a clinician, please contact us!
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These programs can have a profound impact on our athletes health and well-being.
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Young Athletes®
This innovative sports play program is designed to introduce children with
intellectual disabilities and their families to the world of sport and play by pursuing
the following goals:
• Engage children with intellectual
disabilities through developmentally
appropriate play activities designed
to foster physical, cognitive, and
social development;
• Raise awareness about the abilities
of children with intellectual
disabilities through inclusive peer
participation, demonstrations and
other events;
• Provide a vehicle for family members
to develop a support network.
Contact us if you would like to see this
program in your community.
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Unified Sports®
• Brings together athletes with
intellectual disabilities and without
intellectual disabilities (called partners)
to train and compete on the same
team.
• This program enables athletes to
improve their physical fitness, sharpen
their skills, have new competition
experiences, socialize with peers and
develop new friendships.
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Law Enforcement
Torch Run (LETR)
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THE LETR …
Is the largest fundraising and public awareness
vehicle for Special Olympics.
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At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an
actual running event in which officers and
athletes run the “Flame of Hope” to the
Opening Ceremonies of local Special
Olympics competitions, State Games,
National, and World Games.
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At its most fully developed, the Torch Run
initiative encompasses a variety of
fundraising vehicles in addition to the Torch
Run itself.
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SOME OF OUR FUNDRAISERS:
• Polar Plunges
• T-shirt sales
• Truck Convoys
• Tip-A-Cops
• Pigskin Madness
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA
800 E. I-90 Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605.331.4117 ** 1.800.585.2114
Fax: 605.331.4328 ** www.sosd.org
Darryl Nordquist
President/CEO
[email protected]
Melanie Frosch
Sports Director
[email protected]
Chad VanderPoel
Assistant Sports Director
[email protected]
Johna Thum
Special Events Director
[email protected]
Todd Bradwisch
Torch Run Liaison
[email protected]
Twila Hansen
Office Manager
[email protected]
Kelsey Messerschmidt
Assistant LETR Liaison
[email protected]
John McHale
Sports Assistant
[email protected]
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Katie O’Brien
Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
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