Join us for the Rebel Ride & Be Strong Event. Each event supports local Special Olympics athletes!
Be Strong & the Rebel Ride are set for Saturday, September 11th!
Join us to celebrate the athletes and unified partners that competed in the 2021 Virtual Awards Ceremony! Final awards will be announced during this ceremony. Join us to cheer on the athletes!
Find out more »Badger student-athletes have invited you to be part of their 2022 Student-Athlete Kickoff Night. SOWI Athletes will be placed on teams with the Hockey and Softball student-athletes in a Unified Kickball game, while the rest of the student-athletes are Fans in the Stands cheering you on!
Find out more »Are you a bowling coach interested in learning more about bowling? This is for you! Join us September 21st at 6:30pm on zoom to learn from staff and experience bowling coaches.
Find out more »Introducing the Special Olympics Fitness Competition Fall Season! This new initiative provides athletes and Unified partners with a fun new opportunity to compete in different fitness exercises and measure overall performance levels. Competition can be offered among individual athletes, traditional doubles, or Unified doubles.
Find out more »Join SOWI as we lead athletes and unified partners through a fitness practice, complete with warm-up, whole body strength/cardio, and cool-down. Grab your workout gear and water bottle and join us for this fun, interactive workout!
Find out more »Join us to celebrate the District 6/7 Bowling League! Athletes that competed in the District 6/7 bowling league will be recognized for their achievement in the 2021 Fall Bowling League during this virtual ceremony. Please join us on Zoom for the live results of league play. Awards will be mailed to coaches for distribution after the event.
Find out more »Join us to celebrate the District 2/3 Bowling League! Athletes that competed in the District 2/3 bowling league will be recognized for their achievement in the 2021 Fall Bowling League during this virtual ceremony. Please join us on Zoom for the live results of league play. Awards will be mailed to coaches for distribution after the event.
Find out more »Thursday, November 18 @ 7:00-8:30pm
Join us to celebrate the District 8 Bowling League! Athletes that competed in the District 8 bowling league will be recognized for their achievement in the 2021 Fall Bowling League during this virtual ceremony. Please join us on Zoom for the live results of league play. Awards will be mailed to coaches for distribution after the event.
Join us to celebrate the Northern State Bowling Tournament! Athletes from Region 2, 3, 4, & 5 that competed in the virtual Northern State Bowling Competition will be recognized for their achievement during this virtual ceremony. Please join us on Zoom for the live results. Awards will be mailed to coaches for distribution after the event.
Find out more »Join us to celebrate the Fitness Competition! Athletes that competed in the 2021 Fall Fitness Competition will be recognized for their achievement in the during this virtual ceremony. Please join us on Zoom for the live results. Awards will be mailed to coaches for distribution after the event.
Find out more »Join SOWI staff at 7pm via Zoom to receive any updated information and have SOWI staff answer any questions that you may have regarding returning to play/activities for the Winter Games and Basketball Season. Everyone is welcome!
Find out more »Family Health Forums are designed to engage families and their communities to broaden their knowledge of health and wellness as they relate to those with intellectual disabilities and families in general. The goal is to offer an environment where individuals can gain direct access to health information, resources and support. The forum is designed for individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities (ID), as well as their parents, adult siblings, guardians, and all individuals from the community.
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Join us as we jump back into Plunge season, Wisconsin’s premier winter event! We look forward to seeing you February 19th, 2022 at City Beach in Oconomowoc!
The Athletes-As-Coaches (AAC) Program is designed to help train and certify Athletes to become coaches in the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) system.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »Join SOWI via Zoom over the next few months on the first Monday* of the month at 6pm as we learn some new recipes and healthy eating tips from a Registered Dietician, Hannah Boonzaayer.
Find out more »This meeting will be hosted on zoom and attendees may call in from a phone or log onto the video session from a computer. This one-hour training will take place on:
Find out more »Join SOWI via Zoom over the next few months on the first Monday* of the month at 6pm as we learn some new recipes and healthy eating tips from a Registered Dietician, Hannah Boonzaayer.
Find out more »This meeting will be hosted on zoom and attendees may call in from a phone or log onto the video session from a computer. This one-hour training will take place on:
Find out more »Join SOWI via Zoom over the next few months on the first Monday* of the month at 6pm as we learn some new recipes and healthy eating tips from a Registered Dietician, Hannah Boonzaayer.
Find out more »This meeting will be hosted on zoom and attendees may call in from a phone or log onto the video session from a computer. This one-hour training will take place on:
Find out more »Join SOWI via Zoom over the next few months on the first Monday* of the month at 6pm as we learn some new recipes and healthy eating tips from a Registered Dietician, Hannah Boonzaayer.
Find out more »Please join Grace VanBergen, Young Athletes Manager, and Edward Kastern, Unified Leadership Specialist, for this fun-filled family event. Young Athletes Family Fun Night is a virtual event held on August 16th, 2022 from 6:00pm-6:45pm. This is a unified event, open to all children ages 2-10. Activities consist of exercise, dancing, a read-along and more. Family Fun Night is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year! The last portion of the event will be reserved for any parent or guardian who has questions or interest in our Young Athletes Program. The link to register is embedded HERE. We look forward to meeting you all!
Find out more »Come move with us during the Special Olympics North America Move Challenge! Participants will track how many minutes they exercise and self-report that total each week, earning them a coveted spot on the Region-wide leaderboards.
Find out more »Come move with us during the Special Olympics North America Move Challenge! Participants will track how many minutes they exercise and self-report that total each week, earning them a coveted spot on the Region-wide leaderboards.
Find out more »Special Olympics Gives Athletes a Smile Day – FREE dental care for Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes
Find out more »Come move with us during the Special Olympics North America Move Challenge! Participants will track how many minutes they exercise and self-report that total each week, earning them a coveted spot on the Region-wide leaderboards.
Find out more »All athletes are invited to join Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) staff and local Athlete Health Messengers for a virtual SOfit session running every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Starting April 18th and ending May 23rd from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Each SOfit session will include social time, physical activity, and an emotional wellness educational session.
Find out more »All athletes are invited to join Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) staff and local Athlete Health Messengers for a virtual SOfit session running every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Starting April 18th and ending May 23rd from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Each SOfit session will include social time, physical activity, and an emotional wellness educational session.
Find out more »All athletes are invited to join Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) staff and local Athlete Health Messengers for a virtual SOfit session running every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Starting April 18th and ending May 23rd from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Each SOfit session will include social time, physical activity, and an emotional wellness educational session.
Find out more »All athletes are invited to join Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) staff and local Athlete Health Messengers for a virtual SOfit session running every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Starting April 18th and ending May 23rd from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Each SOfit session will include social time, physical activity, and an emotional wellness educational session.
Find out more »All athletes are invited to join Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) staff and local Athlete Health Messengers for a virtual SOfit session running every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Starting April 18th and ending May 23rd from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Each SOfit session will include social time, physical activity, and an emotional wellness educational session.
Find out more »All athletes are invited to join Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) staff and local Athlete Health Messengers for a virtual SOfit session running every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Starting April 18th and ending May 23rd from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Each SOfit session will include social time, physical activity, and an emotional wellness educational session.
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Join us for a six week physical activity challenge!
The fun runs from July 10th to August 21st
Jersey Mike’s Subs are more than a sub above everyone else. They are leading the way in inclusive communities and supporting Special Olympic Athletes to reach their full potential. “Giving…making a difference in someone’s life” has been the mission of Jersey Mike’s from the beginning.
Find out more »Join athletes from Region 4 & 5 competing in bocce and softball for a chance to advance to the State Fall Games in Wisconsin Dells.
Find out more »Join officers from local law enforcement agencies in and around Oshkosh for Run With The Cops on September 21. We will hit the lights and sirens all along the course for this fun-filled, community night run!
Find out more »In partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Run With The Cops is back at it again in 2023! All proceeds support the athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin.
Find out more »Join officers from local law enforcement agencies on the UW River Falls Campus for Run With The Cops on October 3. We will hit the lights and sirens all along the course for this fun-filled, community night run!
Find out more »Join officers from local law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin Rapids for Run With The Cops on October 5. We will have lights along the course for this fun-filled, community night run!
Find out more »These four sessions are designed to inform and empower self-advocates by equipping them with the tools to engage in healthy relationships and communicate about boundaries and safety. The four sessions cover topics such as Understanding and Setting Boundaries, What is Consent, My Body Belongs to Me and Pathway to Help. It is expected that an athlete sign up for attend all four sessions to be registered for the class.
Find out more »These four sessions are designed to inform and empower self-advocates by equipping them with the tools to engage in healthy relationships and communicate about boundaries and safety. The four sessions cover topics such as Understanding and Setting Boundaries, What is Consent, My Body Belongs to Me and Pathway to Help. It is expected that an athlete sign up for attend all four sessions to be registered for the class.
Find out more »These four sessions are designed to inform and empower self-advocates by equipping them with the tools to engage in healthy relationships and communicate about boundaries and safety. The four sessions cover topics such as Understanding and Setting Boundaries, What is Consent, My Body Belongs to Me and Pathway to Help. It is expected that an athlete sign up for attend all four sessions to be registered for the class.
Find out more »These four sessions are designed to inform and empower self-advocates by equipping them with the tools to engage in healthy relationships and communicate about boundaries and safety. The four sessions cover topics such as Understanding and Setting Boundaries, What is Consent, My Body Belongs to Me and Pathway to Help. It is expected that an athlete sign up for attend all four sessions to be registered for the class.
Find out more »This course is an overview of what it means to be an athlete leader. It serves as a guide to help athletes make decisions about their future roles and training in athlete leadership using interactive exercises. This course should be taken prior to any other courses.
Find out more »This module takes you through the next step of discovering who you are as a leader and recognizing the value you bring as you continue your leadership journey. It will cover the definition of leadership, behaviors of great leaders, and introduces six basic leadership skills that are incorporated throughout other modules. These skills are communication, decision-making, adaptability, relationship building, action focus, and continuous improvement. This course is should be taken along with Introduction to Athlete Leadership course.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »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 Fit 5 Curriculum (hydration, nutrition and physical activity) and strong minds.
Find out more »| Special Olympics Wisconsin | |
| 6582 Ronald Reagan Ave. | |
| Madison, WI 53704 | |
| (608) 222-1324 | |
