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Special Olympics at SDSBVI

SDSBVI and Special Olympics South Dakota provides sports training, athletic competition, health programs, and leadership opportunities. Through a wide variety of programs, athletes age 8 and up can develop physical fitness, build confidence, form lasting friendships, and showcase their abilities in an inclusive and supportive environment. Special Olympics South Dakota is dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating a more inclusive world through the power of sport.

SDSBVI participates in the following sports:

Fall (September - Early November)

Traditional Bowling (events utilizing ramps available)

Spring (March - May)

Swimming (with and without lifejacket races)

Track & Field (wheelchair, walking, running, throwing, and jumping events available)

Please see or message Katie Fischer for more information or to register your student-athlete for Aberdeen SDSBVI's Special Olympic events at Katie.M.Fischer@sdsbvi.northern.edu.

We have two fundraisers in the Fall to support the SDSBVI Special Olympics team throughout the year. Pigskin Madness (Late August) and STRIKES (mid-late October).

Calendar of Events

NE Area Bowling Tournament

10/09/2026

Village Bowl

Aberdeen, SD

Bowling for STRIKES Fundraiser Event

10/18/2026

Village Bowl

Aberdeen SD

State Bowling Tournament

11/06 - 08/2026

Village Bowl

Aberdeen, SD

NE Area Swimming

04/23/2027

Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Watertown, SD

NE Area Track & Field

TBD May 2027 (Friday)

Milbank High School

Milbank, SD

State Summer Games

TBD May 2027 (Saturday)

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

Documents

Form 1

Form 2

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Three males students posing in their SDSBVI Special Olympics shirts during the 2024 state bowling tournament
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