More than 300 Volunteers Needed at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha!

July 2, 2014

MADISON, Wis. – More than 800 athletes will travel across Wisconsin to go for the gold at the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) State Outdoor Sports Tournament hosted in Waukesha on Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3. Bocce and tennis competitions...


Special Olympics Partners with Brewers and Packers for once-in-a-lifetime Experience at Miller Park and Lambeau Field!

July 2, 2014

MADISON, Wis.-Cause-conscious thrill seekers will take part in an urban adventure this summer by rappelling down legendary Miller Park on Saturday, July 19 and Lambeau Field on Saturday, August 9!  These venues are the only NFL and MLB stadiums in...


The 2014 USA Games-An Experience Team Wisconsin will Remember for a Lifetime by Jason Blank, Powerlifting Coach

June 24, 2014

On Friday, competitions came to an end and all athletes at the Games celebrated a successful week at the Closing Ceremony at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, NJ. The Closing Ceremony was a big party including musical guests,...


Competing in Athletics at the USA Games by Athlete Olivia Quigley

June 23, 2014

Our track meet was at Princeton University.  It was big and bold.  I loved being there and meeting all of the different states and talking to all of the different people.  I got to meet people from Alaska, Kentucky, Wyoming...


Highlights from the 2014 USA Games Youth Summit by Krysten Kirsch

June 23, 2014

Great progress was made this week at the USA Games Youth Summit as students learned, got creative, collaborated, and set goals! The week culminated with the students reflecting on their past successes and making a plan for the future. Each...


My Experience Coaching Flag Football at the 2014 USA Games by Athlete-Coach John Stemper

June 23, 2014

The flag football games were great!  We ended up winning the National Championship in Division 2.  It was amazing to be here coaching and the athletes were great.  I am so glad to have been here as a coach and to...


One Family’s Experience at the 2014 USA Games by Vicki & Dominic Zarletti

June 19, 2014

WOW!!! This has been fantastic. We're cheering for Angela Arsiniega. She is a gymnast for Team Wisconsin. This is our first time at nationals. The Send Off and Opening Ceremony were very moving. Seeing Angela walk into that area with all the...


Powerlifters Take Time Out to Visit Healthy Athletes by Coach Jason Blank

June 18, 2014

On Tuesday, the powerlifters took a much needed day off from competition and ventured to The College of New Jersey for Healthy Athletes. There are a lot of benefits that from visiting Healthy Athletes-being in an air-conditioned building during a...


The Youth Activation Summit at the 2014 USA Games by Marta Cantrell, Courtney Heller, & Krysten Kirsch

June 18, 2014

The 2014 USA Games Youth Summit is off to a great start! The first day we arrived early, so we had a full day of rest and opportunity to explore Lawerenceville School, our campus for the week. (Fun fact: We...



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