Indianhead Area 3
Contact Information
- Patti Knez, Regional Director of Sports
pknez@specialolympicswisconsin.org
- Andrea Sullivan, Regional Director of Development
asullivan@specialolympicswisconsin.org
2023 Fairfax St.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-0833
(800) 833-5851
(715) 833-0507 (FAX)
General Information
Population: 560,000
Counties Served: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Trempealeau, Washburn
Communities over 20,000: Eau Claire, Superior
Athletes Served: 1,235
Serving individuals age 8 and up with cognitive disabilities.
Number of Volunteers: 2,571
Number of Agencies: 29
Area 3 Calendar of Events/Volunteer Opportunities
Select an event for details, contact information or to download a registration form.
| Date | Event | Event Type | Location |
| 3/13/2010 | District Basketball & Gymnastics | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | UW-Stout Menomonie |
| April TBA | Wrestling for Respect | Area 3, LETR, | Stanley Correctional Institute |
| TBA | Filling the Dreams fundraiser | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Fundraising, | Eau Claire |
| TBA | Coaches Training Track & Aquatics | Area 3, Training, | TBA |
| 5/8/2010 | Area 3 Track & Aquatics Meet | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | North H.S. Eau Claire |
| TBA | Coaches Training Softball | Area 3, Training, | TBA |
| 6/5/2010 | Bocce Invite Polk County | Area 3, Sports, | Polk County |
| 6/9/2010 | LETR Torch Run | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Fundraising, | |
| 6/19/2010 | Softball & Bocce Invite | Area 3, Sports, | Whitehall |
| 7/10/2010 | Area 6 District Tennis Competition | Area 2, Area 3, Area 6, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Onalaska, WI |
| 7/10/2010 | Area 6 District Bocce and Softball Competition | Area 3, Area 6, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Onalaska, WI |
| 8/29/2010 | Aqua Golf Classic | Area 3, LETR, | Jake's Supper Club, Tainter Lake, Menomonie |
| 8/31/2010 | Lil Buckshort Run | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Fundraising, | Carson Park Eau Claire |
| TBA | Coaches Training Bowling & Basketball | Area 3, Training, | TBA |
| 9/3/2010 | Fueling Dreams for Special Olympics | Area 3, LETR, | Stanley Travel Stop |
| 9/4/2010 | 28th Annual Buckshot Run | Area 3, Volunteers Needed, Fundraising, | Carson Park Eau Claire |
| 9/24/2010 | Warden's Golf Tournament | Area 3, LETR, | TBA |
| October TBD | Subway® Fundraiser | Area 3, LETR, | Stanley Correctional Institute |
| October TBD | Filling the Dreams | Area 3, LETR, | River Country Plaza, Cadott |
| Ongoing | Coaches | Volunteers Needed, Area 3 | Indianhead Area 3 |
Area
3 2009-2010 Main Calendar (updated 3/9/2010)
Featured event: Buckshot Run
The Buckshot Run is a two-mile or five-mile run or walk in and around beautiful Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Celebrating it's 27th year, the Buckshot is family fun and the biggest run/walk in the area. More information and online registration.
Area 3 Newsletter: Time Out
Photo Albums
- 2009 Telemark Invite Photos
- 2009 Bowling - photos by Carl Sahlhoff
- 2009 Bowling - Album #2
- 2009 Pumpkin Fest
- 2009 Golf
- 2009 Final Leg Photos
- 2009 Spring Games - photos by Carl Sahlhoff
- 2009 Filling the Dream fund raiser
- 2009 Basketball and Gymnastics - photos by Carl Sahlhoff
- 2009 Winter Invitational
- 2009 Winter Invitational photos by Sara Balbin
Filling the Dream
Third annual Mega Express Filling the Dream benefiting Indianhead Area Special Olympics took place on Saturday, April 19 at Mega Express 10 gas stations in Eau Claire, Lake Hallie, and Altoona. The 8 hour event raised over $13,000. Those participating were members of Eau Claire PD and Sheriff’s Dept, Chippewa Falls PD, Altoona PD, Lake Hallie PD, UWEC campus police, parents of SO athletes, local SO athletes and their agencies, Ski Sprites, Bluegold Women’s Basketball team of UWEC, Criminal justice students from CVTC, college organizations: BUS, SCEC, AMA, KDP, and North High National Honor Society. View event photos
Sports Offered
Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball*, Bocce*, Bowling, Cross-Country Skiing*, Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic) Soccer, Powerlifting, Snowshoe Racing, Softball*/Tee-Ball, Tennis, Volleyball
Competitions Held
Area Athletics Track and Field, Area Bowling, Regional Bowling, District Aquatics, District Basketball, District Gymnastics, District Winter Games, State Outdoor Sports Tournament host
Special Events:
- Basketball, Bocce, Softball, Winter, Aquatics and Track & Field Invitationals
- Leader-Telegram Buckshot Run
- Law Enforcement Torch Run®
- Golf Outing
- Polar Plunge®
- LETR Fire Truck Pull
- Du Run Run
- Filling the Dream
*Special Olympics Unified Sports® divisions offered. Special Olympics Unified Sports® combines athletes with and without cognitive disabilities on teams.

