Modified Area Bowling Competitions
Bowling is back! The 2021 bowling season will include 14 modified area bowling competitions. Delegations have the option of attending the modified bowling competition for their area or holding a stand-alone delegation bowling event.

State Equestrian Competition
The 2021 Special Olympics Iowa State Equestrian Competition took place on September 11th at One Heart Equestrian Therapy. Nearly 20 athletes competed.

Athletes were able to compete in one or two individual events, including horsemanship, barrels, ball drop, cart driving, key hole, and pole bending.

Regional Flag Football Skills Clinics and Competitions
The regional flag football skills clinics and competitions are a great opportunity for athletes and coaches to take part in the new sport of flag football. Attendees will learn flag football skills, improve existing skills, and have the opportunity to show off their skills in an end of clinic competition. Medals will be awarded!

East Regional Clinic & Competition - October 23
West Regional Clinic & Competition - October 9
Central Regional Clinic & Competition - October 7
Unified Golf Tour
The 2021 Unified Golf Tour ran from July 17 to October 2. The tour stopped at eight golf courses across the state, giving 436 athletes and Unified partners the opportunity to enjoy a day of golf. Athletes and Unified partners were able to compete in mini, 3-hole, 6-hole, or 9-hole golf depending on the tour stop they attended.

Thank you to all of the golf courses and volunteers that helped make the 2021 Unified Golf Tour possible.
Special Olympics Iowa and USTA Tennis Coaches Clinic
Special Olympics Iowa and USTA Iowa will host a tennis coaches clinic on Saturday, October 30. The clinic is open to new and existing coaches, and the clinic qualifies for coaches' sport certification. This is a great opportunity to learn and refresh basic tennis skills with tennis professional Fred Pederson. There is no cost to attend the clinic, and attendees will receive a new set of various tennis balls and player racquets.

Date: Saturday, October 30
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
Location: North Dodge Athletic Club (2400 N Dodge St. Iowa City, IA 52245)


Fundraising Central
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
Our annual Texas Roadhouse fundraiser took place on Monday, September 13, and Tuesday, September 14, at all Iowa Texas Roadhouse locations. Local law enforcement welcomed Texas Roadhouse guests and collected donations. Athletes were also present thanking customers for their support. Over $10,000 was raised for Special Olympics Iowa.
Fall Polar Plunge® Season
It's Poler Plunge time! Join us at one of our upcoming fall Polar Plunges for a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes while jumping into frigid waters. You can take the plunge solo or with coworkers, friends, or family members. Ready, Set, FREEZE!
Fall Polar Plunge Dates:

Sioux City - October 30
Davenport - November 6
Fort Dodge - November 7
Dubuque - November 13
West Des Moines - December 4
Coaches Corner
Registration Forms Available Online
Registration forms for one-day programs and sports competitions are available online! Go to the Participation Forms page on our website to view registration forms for upcoming SOIA events.

Share Your Story!
Do you know someone with a great story to share? We're always looking to share our athletes' stories. If you have a story idea for us about an athlete, coach, volunteer, or family, please email Karen Whitman at kwhitman@soiowa.org.
Event Calendar

Visit our online calendar for event details!

October
1-17 - Fall Unified 5K Training
5 - South West Area Modified Bowling Competition
7 - Central Regional Flag Football Clinic
7 - South Central Area Modified Bowling Competition
9 - West Regional Flag Football Clinic
12 - South West Area Modified Bowling Competition
13 - North Area Modified Bowling Competition
14 - North Central Area Modified Bowling Competition
16 - Northeast Area Modified Bowling Competition
16 - South Central Area Modified Bowling Competition
17 - Northeast Area Modified Bowling Competition
18 - West Central Area Modified Bowling Competition
19 - West Central Area Modified Bowling Competition
20 - West Central Area Modified Bowling Competition
23 - East Area Flag Football Clinic
25 - Southeast Area Modified Bowling Competition
26 - Southeast Area Modified Bowling Competition
29 - Northwest Area Modified Bowling Competition
30 - Sioux City Polar Plunge®

November
6 - Davenport Polar Plunge®
7 - Fort DodgePolar Plunge®
9 - Buena Vista University Unified Sports Day
13 - Dubuque Polar Plunge®
19 - East Central Area Modified Bowling Competition