June Newsletter

June 2022 Newsletter

Summer Games Recap

It was wonderful to be back in Ames for the Summer Games! The Games included over 1,800 athletes and Unified partners competing in bocce, cycling, swimming, track and field, soccer, and tennis. When athletes were not competing, they could spend time with fellow athletes, sponsors, and supporters in the Olympics Festival. Healthy Athletes gave athletes the opportunity to receive health screenings by health professionals, and athletes two to seven could compete at the Summer Games for the first time in the Little Feet Meet.

Iowa State University and the whole Ames community was once again an outstanding host and truly created an atmosphere of inclusion for our athletes. We want to thank all the athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and spectators who helped make this event a huge success.

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USA Games

We are proud to be sending a 110-member delegation to represent Iowa at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, being held June 5 through the 12, in Orlando. Team Special Olympics Iowa is comprised of 65 athletes, 12 Unified partners, 23 coaches, and 10 staff. The delegation will compete in 11 of the 19 Olympic-type sports offered, including track & field, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian, flag football, golf, basketball, powerlifting, swimming, and tennis. The delegation will also have an athlete representative at the Youth Leadership Conference.

Tune in to ABC and ESPN throughout the week to follow along with all the action at USA Games.

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Softball

During the month of July, we are headed to the diamond for the regional softball tournaments and softball skills competitions. The registration deadline for all softball competitions is June 17.

Softball Dates and Locations

Softball Skills Competition (Manning) - July 7

West Regional Softball Tournament (Sioux City) - July 9

West Central Regional Softball Tournament (Des Moines) - July 16

Softball Skills Competition (Muscatine) - July 16

East Central Regional Softball Tournament (Cedar Rapids) - July 23

State Softball Skills and Team Softball Tournament (Ankeny) - August 6

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Fundraising Central

Dallas County Sheriff's All-Wheel Show

The 13th Annual Dallas County Sheriff’s All-Wheel Show fundraiser for Special Olympics Iowa will take place this Saturday at Downtown Square 8th and Main in Adel.

Date: June 4th

Cost: $25 for the first car and $10 for every car after

Location: Downtown Square 8th & Main, Adel

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Swing with the Celebrities Golf Tournament

Enjoy a day of golf with current and former University of Iowa athletes and staff at the Swing with Celebrities Golf Tournament presented by Hawkeye Legacy. The tournament's specialty holes include the longest drive, hole in one, and longest putt. Prizes will be given to specialty hole winners during the awards dinner.

Date: June 22nd

Location: Brown Deer Golf Club

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Plane Pull

Create a team of your strongest friends and try your hand at pulling an 80,000 pound airplane 12 feet! Teams of 10 will test their strength against a Delta CRJ-900 airplane for the fastest time.

Teams will compete in one of five divisions, with awards being given to the fastest team in each division and the fastest pull of the day!

Date: June 25th

Location: Des Moines International Airport

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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.