Description: A Health Messenger is a Special Olympics athlete or unified partner who has been trained to serve as a health and wellness leader, educator, advocate and role model within their Special Olympics communities and the community at large. The Athlete Health Messenger workshop focuses on the Fit5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity), and strong minds.
Find out more »The annual Northern State Golf Tournament will return on Saturday, August 24th at Ledgeview Golf Course.
Find out more »The Fall Games will take place at Woodside Dells and will bring 1,000 athletes together to compete at State in Bocce Ball, Flag Football, and Softball.
Find out more »Strong Minds stresses how important taking care of one’s emotional wellness is and how taking care of it should be practiced like any other important skill. Strong Minds aims to educate coaches and athletes on how to incorporate mindfulness exercises into athletic practices, competition and one’s everyday life. There will be mindfulness activity guides and other mindfulness tools available! Stop by to strengthen your coping skills and develop positive strategies for maintaining emotional wellness.
Find out more »Special Smiles® (funding provided by Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation) performs dental screenings to increase awareness of oral health. At the screening, dentists and hygienists identify oral problems, and athletes are provided with hygiene education as well as a “goody-bag” with dental care items and, if appropriate for the sport the athlete participates in, a free fitted mouth guard! Athletes can receive a fluoride varnish application!
Find out more »The HEAR WI Mobile Audiology Clinic (MAC) will be available for free hearing screenings at the State Fall Games on September 7th! MAC be parked next to the entrance at the Woodside Sports Complex on Saturday from 10am-3pm for athletes, coaches, family and friends to receive a free hearing screen. HEAR WI staff are also available for hearing aid checks/cleaning.
Find out more »Special Olympics Wisconsin will host a virtual pre-season coaches meeting at the start of each sport season to provide information about upcoming sports and tournaments. SOWI strongly encourages programs to have at least one coach from each sport attend the pre-season meeting.
Find out more »The annual Southern State Golf Tournament is back on Sunday, September 22nd at Kestrel Ridge Golf Course. Golfers from across the state will compete in traditional and unified golf events.
Find out more »The 2024 Special Olympics Wisconsin Bowling regional competition will culminate in the State Bowling Tournament, held December 7-8 in Wausau. Athletes that qualify for State can compete in singles, doubles, team and unified events. Visit the State Bowling Tournament webpage for additional information and registration forms.
Find out more »| Special Olympics Wisconsin | |
| 6582 Ronald Reagan Ave. | |
| Madison, WI 53704 | |
| (608) 222-1324 | |
