Take the Inclusion Pledge Today |
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54 years ago, Special Olympics launched a global movement to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities (ID).
Since then, this peaceful revolution has been changing lives all around the world. More than 120,000 people around the world have joined The Revolution Is Inclusion. Now, we’re asking YOU to be part of a powerful new generation that celebrates all differences and all abilities!
With the Global Week of Inclusion kicking off soon, there’s no better time to add your name and join this powerful movement for inclusion.
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New Regional Director and Regions |
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We are excited to share our team of regional directors has grown. Dallas Hinkhouse is joining Katie and Sydney on the regional director team. The regional directors are excited about this opportunity to give even more attention to each delegation and area in their regions.
As you will see on the map below, the regions and two areas have changed. Carroll County has moved from the West Central Area to the North Central Area. The East Region now includes the East, Northeast, East Central, and Southeast areas. The Central Region includes Central, West Central, and South Central areas, and the West Region now includes the North, North Central, Northwest, and Southwest areas.
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Congratulations Team Iowa
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Please join us in congratulating the athletes, Unified partners, and coaches that represented Special Olympics Iowa at the 2022 USA Games last month. Members of Team Iowa competed in basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian, flag football, golf, powerlifting, swimming, track and field, and tennis events and brought home 14 golds, 22 silvers, 22 bronzes, 14 4th places, 11 5th places, 7 6th places, 7 7th places, and 2 8th places.
To all the athletes, Unified partners, and coaches that competed in the USA Games, thank you for being wonderful representatives of our state and congratulations on all of your success.
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We are excited to share that the 2022 Unified Golf Tour begins this month! The tour pairs individuals with intellectual disabilities with Unified partners, golfers without intellectual disabilities, to compete in a team environment. The tour will stop at 8 locations across Iowa this summer and fall, offering several skill levels to meet the skill level of any athlete.
Summer Unified Golf Tour Stops
Dubuque (Derby Grange Golf & Recreation)
Date: July 16, 2022
Vinton (Vinton Skate & Activity Center)
Date: July 16, 2022
Spencer (Spencer Municipal Golf Course)
Date: August 7, 2022
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It Is Regional Softball Month |
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Throughout July, athletes will compete in softball skills competitions and regional softball tournaments. All athletes competing in the skills competitions and teams competing in the regional tournaments automatically advance to state. Come out to the ball diamond and cheer on your local athletes and teams. |
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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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ButterBurgers® and Badges |
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Join us at your local Culver's for the ButterBurgers® and Badges fundraiser on Tuesday, July 12, from 4 - 8 pm. Local law enforcement and Special Olympic athletes will be collecting donations, and stores will be donating $1 from every Concrete Mixer® sold on the day of the promotion to Special Olympics. This event is part of a month-long campaign in July where participating Culver’s have set up a Change for Champions collection display. |
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Join Us for an Upcoming Golf Tournament |
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Special Olympics Iowa conducts several golf fundraising tournaments throughout the summer to help fund opportunities for athletes and Unified partners. Paired with events conducted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics, we are able to accomplish our mission of changing lives through the joy of sport. Here’s your chance to make an impact by playing golf! |
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Jim Jordan Memorial Golf Classic
Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Location: Otter Creek Golf Course (4100 Northeast Otter Creek Drive, Ankeny)
*Shotgun start is scheduled for 8:00 am
Cost: $85 per person. Kiwanis members receive a discount of $5 per person.
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12th Annual LETR Golf Tournament
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
Location: Beaver Creek Golf Club (11200 NW Towner Dr. Grimes, Iowa)
*Shotgun start is scheduled for 9:30 am
Cost: $100 per person; $400 a foursome
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Rich Fellingham Memorial Golf Classic
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Location: Veenker Memorial Golf Course (2916 Veenker Drive, Ames)
*Shotgun start is scheduled for 10:00 am
Cost: $100 per person; $400 a foursome
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Buy Your Pigskin Madness Tickets |
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The annual Pigskin Madness fundraiser combines two of our favorite things - NFL football and raising money for Special Olympics Iowa! For just $25, you have 72 chances to win during the 18-week regular NFL football season.
Each week the highest scoring ticket will win $125, with other payouts going to the second highest, third highest, and lowest scoring tickets.
Awards each week total $325!
- Highest – $125
- Second Highest – $100
- Third Highest – $75
- Lowest – $25
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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.
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Event Calendar
July
7 - Softball Skills Competition
9 - West Regional Softball Tournament
12 - ButterBurgers® and Badges Fundraiser
16 - West Central Regional Softball Tournament
16 - Softball Skills Competition
16 - Dubuque Unified Golf
16 - Vinton Unified Golf
23 - East Central Regional Softball Tournament
August
6 - State Softball Skills and Team Softball Tournament
7 - Spencer Unified Golf
10 - Jim Jordan Memorial Golf Classic
15 - 12th Annual LETR Golf Tournament
18 - Rich Fellingham Memorial Golf Classic
19 - Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop
27 - USTA All Stars Tennis Event
2022 State Competition Dates
Equestrian Competition - September 10
Flag Football State Tournament - September 24
Volleyball State Tournament - October 22
Bowling State Competition - November 19
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