State headquarter office to move

On August 26, 2010, the Program office will be moving to a new location. We are very excited about our new space as it will allow for future expansion and, due to the market, we were able to negotiate a great long term lease. Our new address will be:

Special Olympics Wisconsin
2310 Crossroads Dr. Suite 1000
Madison, WI 53718-7600
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Athletes show off skills at Outdoor Sports Tournament

Nearly 1,000 athletes, 250 coaches and 125 volunteers gathered under sunny skies in Eau Claire on August
6-8 for the 18th Annual Special Olympics Wisconsin Outdoor Sports Tournament. Read More

• Event Photos
• Photos on Facebook
• Results

Go Over the Edge this September

Here's your chance to rappel down or send someone you know rappelling down one of Madison's or Milwaukee's tallest buildings - all for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Learn more

Two dates to choose from

• Thursday, September 2 - Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
• Wednesday, September 8 - Hilton Milwaukee City Center

SOWI Staff sends President Dennis Alldridge Over the Edge

The Special Olympics Wisconsin staff is collecting funds to "toss the boss," Dennis Alldridge, President of Special Olympics Wisconsin, Over the Edge this September. If the staff raises $1,500, he'll rappel down the 14-story Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. If $3,000 is raised, he'll rappel down the 20-story Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
Help reach the goal with an online donation.

Special Olympics Wisconsin holds award celebration

Approximately 60 Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) supporters received awards for their dedication to the organization on Sunday, August 1, 2010.
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Team Wisconsin returns from National Games

Team Wisconsin's 62 athletes and 21 coaches returned from the second-ever 2010 Special Olympics U.S. National Games on Saturday, July 24 with 121 medals and 19 ribbons for sports including bowling, aquatics, power lifting, golfing, basketball, tennis, bocce, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer and athletics. Read More and see photos

Apply to be an athlete in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece

The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games will be held June 25 - July 4, 2011 in Athens, Greece. It is anticipated that 7,000 athletes and 2,500 coaches from the United States will compete in the World Games. To apply, download the athlete application and return it to the Special Olympics Wisconsin state office by August 15, 2011. Three athlete spots are available for Team Wisconsin: one male athletics athlete, one female aquatics athlete and one male bocce player.

World's Largest Truck Convoy to be held September 18, 2010

Truckers from all over North America will join the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. In Wisconsin, the Convoy will be escorted by law enforcement from Richfield to Oshkosh's EAA Grounds for a celebration recognizing truckers and the support of the trucking industry. It is our way of saying thank you for your commitment to Special Olympics athletes and for keeping America moving! More information

Youth Activation Summit held during National Games

The Youth Activation Summit (YAS) took place on the University of Nebraska, Omaha campus July 18 - July 23. The Summit provided a forum where participants acquired and enhanced knowledge and skills needed to activate youth around the country. Read more

Project UNIFY: Educate, Motivate, Activate youth around the world

Project UNIFY's goal is to activate young people to develop school communities where all young people are agents of change — fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities by utilizing the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics. Read More
 

 

For your next special event, consider giving a donation to Special Olympics in lieu of a small gift to your guests. Special Olympics will provide elegantly embossed cards to place at the event. Learn more

Upcoming Events

Comedy for a Cause
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 - Skyline Comedy Club in Appleton

YMCA at Pabst Farms Young Athletes Program
June 14th – August 16th, 2010 - Oconomowoc

Breaking Bricks for Bucks
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 - Eau Claire Festival Foods

Area 8 Bowling Coaches Certified Training School
Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 - AMF West Allis, Milwaukee

LETR Golf Outing
Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 - Indianhead Golf Course, Mosinee, Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls Young Athletes Program
July 7 – August 25, 2010 - Chippewa Falls

Eau Claire Young Athletes Program
August 3rd – 26th, 2010 - Eau Claire Demmler Park

Aqua Golf Classic
Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 - Jake's Supper Club, Tainter Lake, Menomonie

Stevens Point Area YMCA Young Athletes Program
June - August 2010 - Stevens Point YMCA Field/Gym

Young Athletes Sports and Fitness Development Program
July - August 2010 - Madison

Lil Buckshort Run
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 - Carson Park Eau Claire

Over the Edge Madison
Thursday, Sep. 2, 2010 - Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Fueling Dreams for Special Olympics
Friday, Sep. 3, 2010 - Stanley Travel Stop

28th Annual Buckshot Run
Saturday, Sep. 4, 2010 - Carson Park Eau Claire

Over the Edge Milwaukee
Wednesday, Sep. 8, 2010 - Hilton Milwaukee City Center

6th Annual World's Largest Truck Convoy® for SOWI
Saturday, Sep. 18, 2010 - Starting at the Pioneer Travel Plaza, Richfield

Filling the Dreams
October TBD - River Country Plaza, Cadott

2010 International Law Enforcement Torch Run ® Conference
10/19/2010-10/23/2010 - Long Beach, California

Area 7 Western Area Bowling Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 - Black Bridge Bowl - Janesville, WI

Area 8 Bowling Competition
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 - AMF Bowlero Lanes, Wauwatosa

Area 3 Northern Bowling
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 - Duluth, MN

Area 6 Area Bowling Tournament - La Crosse
Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 - La Crosse, WI

Area 7 Eastern Bowling Tournament
Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 - Guttormsen's, Kenosha, WI

Area 3 Southern Bowling
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 - Eau Claire

Area 6 Area Bowling Tournament - Madison
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 - Madison & Sun Prairie, WI

Lock Up a Cop
Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 - Walmart in Neenah

2010 District Volleyball
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 - Watertown HIgh School

Western Regional Bowling Tournament
Sun Prairie, WI

Southern Regional Bowling Competition
Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 - AMF Bowlero Lanes, Wauwatosa

Regional Bowling Tournament
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 - Eau Claire

Fall Sports Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 - Milwaukee Area

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