SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA July 2019 Inside This Issue Pg 2-5 State Basketball State Summer Games Pg 6 World Powerlifting Champion Pg 7-9 Strikes Polar Plunge Pigskin Madness Convoy Plane Pull Pg 10-12 Scarf Project STWTETW Unified Champion Schools Pg 13 SOSD Award Winners Pg 14-16 Donors & Dedications Pg 17 Schedule of Events
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA
July 2019
Inside This Issue
Pg 2-5
State Basketball
State Summer Games
Pg 6
World Powerlifting
Champion
Pg 7-9
Strikes
Polar Plunge
Pigskin Madness
Convoy
Plane Pull
Pg 10-12
Scarf Project
STWTETW
Unified Champion Schools
Pg 13
SOSD Award Winners
Pg 14-16
Donors & Dedications
Pg 17
Schedule of Events
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA 2
STATE BASKETBALL
T he community of Mitchell, the
Parks & Rec Dept and our
friends at Dakota Wesleyan Uni-
versity have been fabulous hosts
these past three years. We thank
you for entertaining us and for
your hard work and dedication to
our athletes and organization. See
you all down the road!
As we wrap up our 36th tourna-
ment, we look forward to 2020 as
we relocate to Pierre.
Traditional Team
Traditional Jr. SF United 4 Jr A 1st SF United 5 Jr B 2nd NESC Jr 3rd Traditional Schoolers Little Wound 1st Vermillion 2 2nd Aberdeen Hub City Express 3rd SF United 2 Schoolers 4th Aberdeen Golden Eagles White 5th Traditional SR A SF Fireworks Pyro Bombs 1st RC Storm Thunder 2nd SF Fireworks Poppers 3rd Traditional SR B Watertown 01 1st Brookings 01 2nd RC Storm Blizzard 3rd Huron Heartland Hunters 4th Traditional SR C RC Flame Sr Silver 1st Aberdeen Thunder 2nd SF Fireworks Rockets 3rd SF United 01 Sr 4th Traditional SR D Canton 1st SF Fireworks Explosion 2nd SF Fireworks Wildcats 3rd Traditional SR E SF Fireworks Tanks 1st Spearfish Peaks A 2nd BV Lynx 3rd Watertown 02 4th Traditional SR F SF Fireworks Sparklers 1st SF Fireworks Spinners 2nd Vermillion-SESDAC Bulldogs 3rd Brookings 02 4th Traditional SR G Yankton Dragons 1st RC Storm Lightening 2nd Watertown 03 3rd Spearfish Peaks B 4th Traditional SR H Brookings 03 1st Yankton Rugrats 2nd SF Fireworks Cracklers 3rd Pierre Wildcats 4th Vermillion-SESDAC Supershots 5th
Unified Team Junior A SF Fireworks Snappers 1st SF Fireworks Whislters 2nd Vermillion 1 3rd BV Elite 4th Mitchell Broncos 5th Junior B RC Flame Jr Unified Black 1st Huron Tigers 1 2nd Brookings U1 3rd Yankton Superheroes 4th Junior C Sisseton Strikers Jr 1st RC Flame Jr Unified Orange 2nd SF Jr Lancers 3rd Parkston Twisters 4th
Schooler A NESC #1 1st Parkston Royals 2nd Mitchell Kernels 3rd BV Schoolers 4th Schooler B Aberdeen Golden Eagles Blue 1st RC Flame Orange Schooler 2nd Webster Cats 3rd BF Broncs 02 4th NESC #3 5th Schooler C Huron Tigers 2 1st BF Broncs 01 2nd NESC #2 3rd Aberdeen Golden Eagles Gold 4th Senior A Competitive Mitchell Vikings 1st SF Fireworks Parachutes 2nd Brandon Sprinters 3rd Yankton Pacemakers 4th Senior B Player Development Huron Heartland Hunters 1st Mitchell Outlaws 2nd Pierre Wildcats 3rd RC Flame Sr Unified Black 4th Mitchell Tigers 5th Senior C Player Development SF Sr Lancers 1st Sisseton Strikers Sr 2nd Brookings U2 3rd Mitchell Cowboys 4th RC Flame Sr Unified Orange 5th
Traditional Cheer Beginner 01 RC Storm 1st SF Fireworks 2nd Pierre Wildcats 3rd Beginner 02 Spearfish Peaks 1st NESC Rockets 2nd Yankton 3rd Vermillion-SESDAC 4th Intermediate SF Fireworks 2 1st SF United 2nd Mitchell 3rd
in whatever they work on. This year’s award goes to
our very own Law Enforcement Torch Run volun-
teer Pat Booman. Pat has been involved in several
Tip A Cops, Torch Runs, Polar Plunges, and Plane
Pulls. Congratulations Patrick!
Thank you to Codi Nincehelser for
using your earnings throughout
the year to make a donation of
$1,600!
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA 10
BITS & PIECES
During the 2018 - 2019 campaign, we
were gifted 698 pieces of winter wear
from 17* U.S. States and 14** South
Dakota communities.
*CA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NE, NY, SD,
NY, OH, TN, TX, WA, WI, WV
**Brookings, Clear Lake, Corsica, Hur-
ley, Huron, Marion, Mitchell, Parker,
Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Vi-
borg Waubay and Yankton.
Our avid knitting and crocheting friends
are anxiously awaiting the unveiling of
our 2019 - 2020 color pallet. Ready, set,
knit!
Primary color is…. ANYTHING! Clean
out your closet, use up those scraps,
choose your favorite color, buy
what’s on sale… anything goes! Up to
two accent colors - crafters choice
All winter wearables will be loved
(scarves, hats, mittens, head bands)
Our goal is 500 pieces
Due date is March 2, 2020
Thank you to our amazing crafters… we appreciate you!
Argus Leader Sports Awards
The Argus Leader Sports Awards recognizes the top athletic
accomplishments in South Dakota High School Sports. Special
Olympics South Dakota (SOSD) was honored to share a part
of this event.
On May 10th, our nominees were treated to an exciting night
of sharing joy, accomplishment and courage. They also had
the opportunity to meet and talk to Minnesota Vikings quar-
terback Kirk Cousins.
Congratulations to Adrianna Bamsey (Sioux Falls Fireworks)
and Anthony Kelly (Mitchell), our female and male athletes
selected to receive this honor.
We would also like to recognize all of our amazing nominees:
Addison Whitney, Rapid City Flame
Josie Mashlan, Brandon Valley Lynx
Samuel Howell, Madison
Logan Gauer, Aberdeen Thunder Logan Gauer
Addison Whitney
Josie Mashlan Sam Howell
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DID YOU KNOW
In the United States, adults with intel-
lectual disabilities are more than two
times as likely to be obese compared
to adults without intellectual disabili-
ties.
Come on athletes, friends and family!
We can do better. It’s time to make a
change. It’s time to…
EXERCISE 5 days a
week
EAT 5 total fruits
& vegetables
per day
Athlete Input Council Since 2013, a dedicated and talented group of Athlete leaders has been meeting three times yearly to share
ideas, concerns, make recommenda-tions and provide feedback on events and competitions. Two members of the AIC also serve on the SOSD Board of Directors.
Can and do these Athlete leaders influence decisions made by our Board and State Staff? Most definite-ly!
Athletes, if you have an idea or con-cern, talk to a member of YOUR Athlete Input Council:
Wendy Addington - Spearfish Peaks
Kayla Bruna - Brookings
Ashley Clark - Sioux Falls Fireworks
Jamie Davey - Rapid City Flame
Mari Ibis - Sioux Falls Wolfpack
Ed Kopp - Rapid City Storm
Nick Mills - Sioux Falls Fireworks
Keelee Rosales - Spearfish Peaks
Dawn Ruhlman - Brookings
Derek Smith - Sioux Falls Fireworks
DRINK 5 water bottles per day
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA 11
BITS & PIECES
The first Wednesday of every March, Special
Olympics, Inc hosts the Spread the Word to
End the Word campaign. This movement has
spread across the United States and around
the globe, involving people of all ages - from
elementary schools to college campuses and
corporate offices. The goal of Spread the
Word to End the Word is for people to think
about the hurtful and disparaging uses of the
word “retarded” and pledge to stop using it.
Over the past 9 years, thousands of young
people in our state have taken the pledge to
not use the R-word. Has this program been
successful? Based on the inspirational stories
our schools have shared with us, it is a re-
sounding YES!
In 2018, we asked our students to eliminate
using the R-word AND to “Be honest. Be hum-
ble. Be Kind.” Again, the feedback was uplift-
ing.
For this year’s campaign, we built on our past
themes and upped the ask… INCLUSION.
As our number of participating schools con-
tinues to grow, we are humbled by the good
works that is taking place across the state.
We look forward to the day when this work is
no long needed!
Without the dedication and expertise of these amazing volun-
teers, this important message would not have reached almost 28,000 South Dakota students.
South Dakota vs. National Where does South Dakota compare nationally with
schools implementing UCS? Here are the percentages
for schools implementing UCS and the components and
activities compared to the national percenages. Whole
School Engagement stands with a 100% which shows
the efforts schools across the state are making to bring
everyone together for inclusion. This is well above the
national average!
Component SD National
Inclusive Sports 88% 81%
Whole School Engagement 100% 80%
Inclusive Youth Leadership 75% 76%
Unified Sports program 88% 81%
Spread the Word Inclusion 100% 62%
Unified Club 57% 57%
Fans in the Stands/Pep Rally 50% 43%
Fundraising Events 71% 42%
Unified Sports Day/Festival 17% 23%
Young Athlete Volunteers 29% 20%
2018-2019 UCS Highlights
39 Schools Participating
3 Universities Participating
129 Schools active statewide with Spread the Word Inclusion
The Rivalry Series grew to two games featuring Augustana
University/Northern State University and Augustana University/
University of Sioux Falls. Games took place at halftime of the
men’s and women’s basketball games in front of great attend-
ance.
#PlayUnifiedLiveUnified
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA 13
Athlete Of The Year Award: Presented to the Special Olympics athlete who has demonstrated the true spirit, courage, sharing, and joy of Special Olympics. The nominated athlete must have attended at least one competition during the year. Each nomination will be reviewed for individual effort, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and achievement.
Winner: Kent Mulholland (Spearfish Peaks) Nominees: Garet Alickson (Spearfish Peaks), Chelsea Popham (Watertown), Shana Bierber (BHSSC-Sturgis)
Don Baker Award: The “Don Baker Award” is the highest honor presented by Special Olympics South Dakota. It is given in honor of Don Baker who was a volunteer and official starter for Special Olym-pics events for many years. The award is given annually to an individ-ual, organization, business, or agency that has given outstanding support to Special Olympics South Dakota.
Winner: Dakota Wesleyan University (Mitchell) Nominees: AGROPUR (Lake Norden)
Family Of The Year: Presented to family members (including par-
ents, brothers, sisters, etc.) who have demonstrated unique and out-standing support of Special Olympics athletes, have fostered the athlete’s physical and personal development through their participa-tion in Special Olympics, and have demonstrated outstanding sup-port for Special Olympics. Each nomination will be reviewed for the effort, enthusiasm, and support shown for the athlete.
Winner: Toni & Joe Sabrowski Family (Rapid City) Nominees: Lori & Patrick Couser Family (Brookings), Linda & Scott Rutledge Family (Huron), Laura & DJ Young Family (Belle Fourche) Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award): Presented to a Spe-
cial Olympics Coach who best demonstrates a high degree of tech-nical skill and personal commitment to their program. Criteria for selection include training, enthusiasm, attendance at competitions and the amount of effort put into coaching.
Winner: Leslie Antonsen (Pierre) Nominees: Becky Egerstrom (Watertown), Peggy Heckel (Spearfish Peaks), Missy Hill (Aberdeen Area Hub City Express), Jason “Bull” Smith (Rapid City Storm)
Volunteer Of The Year (Lyle Farrand Award): Presented to the person who has exhibited the best example of voluntary action to improve the quality of Special Olympics. The nominee should have provided a full year of service to Special Olympics. Members of local programs, area committees and the State Board of Directors may be nominated. Length of service and the quality and amount of participation in SO will be used as selection criteria.
Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award): Presented to any busi-
ness, organization, or media outlet which has made a major contribu-tion to Special Olympics South Dakota.
Winner: Edward Jones Financial (Rapid City) Nominees: Culvers of Spearfish (Spearfish), Dakota Provisions (Huron)
Unity Award: Presented to a Unified Partner, individual or entity that promotes inclusion for people with an intellectual disability. The nominee should actively promote acceptance and understanding for all.