Event Calendar

Join Special Olympics North Dakota at the Bottineau Winter Park for the 2017 SOND State Winter Games. The multi-sport event held January 20-21, 2017, will feature close to 100 participants from communities across North Dakota competing in the sports of Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, and Snow Shoe racing.

We're in. Are you?
It's North Dakota's best tasting fundraiser!

Eleven special restaurants teamed up to help Special Olympics ND raise money to send Team North Dakota to the 2017 World Winter Games in Austria this March!

Select restaurants will support the athletes of Special Olympics North Dakota on Tuesday, February 21 by donating a percentage of sales. Participating restaurants include:
Bismarck - Pirogue Grille
Devils Lake - Ranch Steak House
Dickinson - BrickHouse Grille
East Grand Forks - Blue Moose Bar & Grill
Fargo - The Boiler Room
Grafton - Marketplace on 8th
Grand Forks - Sky's Fine Dining
Jamestown - The Depot Cafe
Minot - 10 North Main
Valley City - City Lights Supper Club
Wahpeton - Prantes's

Plan "A Special Night Out" on February 21st and enjoy a great meal for a great cause!

The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser organized by community volunteers and is part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run program to raise awareness and funds to support physical tness and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Polar Plunges o er a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by raising money and taking the plunge into chilly North Dakota waters.
Plungers raise a minimum of $75 for the opportunity to take the plunge. Have FUN! Form a team, come up with a fun name and crazy costumes with friends, co-workers, or classmates. No matter what, the Polar Plunge is all about FUN!

The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser organized by community volunteers and is part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run program to raise awareness and funds to support physical tness and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Polar Plunges offer a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by raising money and taking the plunge into chilly North Dakota waters.
Plungers raise a minimum of $75 for the opportunity to take the plunge. Have FUN! Form a team, come up with a fun name and crazy costumes with friends, co-workers, or classmates. No matter what, the Polar Plunge is all about FUN!

Schedule:
Registration - 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Plunge - 4:00 pm

REGISTER TODAY!
Steps to become a successful plunger!

PLUNGER TOOL KIT!
Click here to view the tool kit: http://bit.ly/SONDPlungerTools17

1. Pre-Register for the Plunge online! Visit
http://www.firstgiving.com/sond/2017-bismarck-polar-plunge
You can also complete and send in the registration brochure found here (http://bit.ly/SONDPlungerTools17), or call SOND at 701-746-0331.
2. Each plunger must collect or contribute a minimum of $75 in order to take the plunge.
3. Upon completing registration, you have the option to create a First Giving fundraising page to begin soliciting pledges. The link can be found at www.firstgiving.com/sond.
4. Bring your signed waiver, pledges, and pledge forms with you to the plunge.
5. Invite everyone you know to come watch you TAKE THE PLUNGE while supporting SOND.

The Special Olympics World Winter Games will return to Austria, host of the 1993 Special Olympics World Winter Games. The Games will be held from March 18-24, 2017. Three thousand athletes representing 100 nations will compete in nine sports during the week-long event with the Opening Ceremony in Schladming on March 18.

Four athletes from North Dakota have been selected to represent the Special Olympics USA. Athletes include Christy Coughlin, Minot-Snowshoeing; Wade Wintermeyer, Jamestown-Snowshoeing; Dave Johs, Bismarck-Cross-Country Skiing; and Katielynn Ovitt, Bottineau-Alpine Skiing. Cindy Schopper of Valley City is an assistant Snowshoe coach, Dr. Julie Blehm is on the Special Olympics USA medical team and Kathleen Meagher, SOND President and CEO is the Family Coordinator for Special Olympics USA. Kevin Arthaud of Bismarck will represent the Law Enforcement Torch Run team running in the Final Leg. The team will carry the Flame of Hope through 45 cities, towns and communities across Austria culminating at the Opening Ceremony of the Games.

The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser organized by community volunteers and is part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run program to raise awareness and funds to support physical tness and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Polar Plunges offer a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by raising money and taking the plunge into chilly North Dakota waters.
Plungers raise a minimum of $75 for the opportunity to take the plunge. Have FUN! Form a team, come up with a fun name and crazy costumes with friends, co-workers, or classmates. No matter what, the Polar Plunge is all about FUN!

Schedule:
Registration - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Plunge - 12:30 pm

REGISTER TODAY!
Steps to become a successful plunger!

PLUNGER TOOL KIT!
Click here to view the tool kit: http://bit.ly/SONDPlungerTools17

1. Pre-Register for the Plunge online! Visit
http://www.firstgiving.com/sond/2017-minot-polar-plunge
You can also complete and send in the registration brochure found here (http://bit.ly/SONDPlungerTools17), or call SOND at 701-746-0331.
2. Each plunger must collect or contribute a minimum of $75 in order to take the plunge.
3. Upon completing registration, you have the option to create a First Giving fundraising page to begin soliciting pledges. The link can be found at www.firstgiving.com/sond.
4. Bring your signed waiver, pledges, and pledge forms with you to the plunge.
5. Invite everyone you know to come watch you TAKE THE PLUNGE while supporting SOND.

“Dancing for Special Stars” is a dance contest patterned after the hit television program “Dancing with the Stars.” This event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) and will feature area celebrities paired with local dance instructors. Each couple will perform a dance of their choice.

Celebrity dancers and their dance instructor partners include:
-Anubha Bansal & Armando Mendoza
-Nick Flom & Nicque Robinson-Dela Cruz
-Rob Ford & Hailey Jutz
-Chris Greenberg & Alicia Bullinger
-Senta Grzadzielewski & Dylan Smith
-Sonia Kraft & Robert Simon
-Mitch Price & Klaudia Price
-Sonia Roberton & Andy Sullivan
-Scott Schultz & Sami Larson
-Tony Telken & Deb Fontain

Sponsored in part by: Red River Endodontics, AE2S, Bremer Bank, Choice Financial Group, Dahlstrom Motors, Edgewood Management Group, ICON Architectural Group, Lunseth Plumbing and Heating Company, McFarlane Inc., Quotable Kids Speech & Language Clinic, The Lighting Gallery, Inc., True North Equipment, and Zimney Foster P.C., AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Alerus Financial, BeMobile Verizon, Bob & Kathy Mau, Brady, Martz & Associates PC, Britton Transport, Camrud Maddock Olson & Larson Ltd, Coldwell Banker’s Forks Real Estate-Paula Monette, Construction Engineers, Cook and Swenson Endodontics, DeAnna Carlson Zink & Wayne Zink, Evelyn Mau, Greenberg Realty, Ground Round, HARI OM, LLC, Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 7126, Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Lithia Ford Lincoln, Lithia Toyota, Mark & Linda Hildahl, Mowbray and Son Inc., Opp Construction, Plains Chiropractic & Acupuncture PC, Priority Title, Simplot, United Valley Bank, Vaaler Insurance Inc., Valley Oral and Facial Surgery, and Wintrust Mortgage.

Tickets: $6.00; Children 4 years old & under eat free
Tickets can also be purchased at all Hornbacher's locations in the Fargo/Moorhead area.

Special Olympics North Dakota will be offering a Bocce Coaches Clinic session to educate our volunteer coaches on bocce skills, bocce rules, and how to organize a bocce practice.

Special Olympics North Dakota will be offering a Bocce Coaches Clinic session to educate our volunteer coaches on bocce skills, bocce rules, and how to organize a bocce practice.

Sports include: Athletics

Special Olympics North Dakota is proud to partner with the SpartanNash Foundation during its retail scan campaign to support Special Olympics athletes and the 2017 State Summer Games. From May 3rd - 14th, store guests who visit any of the three Family Fare Supermarkets in Fargo, the three Family Fare Supermarkets in Dickinson or the six Dan’s Supermarkets in Bismarck/Mandan will have the opportunity to donate $1, $5 or $10 at any checkout lane, with 100% of dollars raised going to Special Olympics North Dakota.

Sports include: Athletics, Swimming, and Volleyball

Sports include: Athletics, Bocce, Powerlifting, Swimming, and Volleyball

Sports include: Powerlifting, Swimming, and Unified Volleyball

Sports include: Athletics

The Special Olympics North Dakota State Office will be closed on Monday, May 29th, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on May 30th at 8:00 a.m.

Area 8 Special Olympics will be holding their 29th Annual 4-person golf scramble on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Country Club Golf Course in Valley City. The purpose of this golf benefit is to help support Special Olympics athletes to participate in athletic events throughout the year, as well as participate in numerous state, national, and worldwide events.

The 2017 benefit tournament will be sponsored by Dacotah Bank of Valley City.

Teams will be flighted after the first 9 holes. There will be two flights and 1st and 2nd place will be awarded in both flights.

For more information and to register, click the form below.

The Special Olympics North America (SONA) Softball Championships will be held in Bismarck this August. SOND has been allocated a traditional (no partners) team to participate in this tournament and will be holding a statewide tryout on June 3rd at Clem Kelley Diamond 1 located in Bismarck, ND

Registration will begin at 10 a.m.
Softball drills will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Conclusion of Tryouts at 3:00 p.m.

Click the Info Sheet below for more details!

The Gold Medal Entrée promotion will take place from June 4-8, 2017 at Fargo-area restaurants. Participating restaurants include: Labby's Grill & Bar, Golf Addiction, and Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli. 25% of selected purchases will be donated to Special Olympics North Dakota to benefit athletes participating in the 2017 State Summer Games.

For the 20th consecutive year, the city of Fargo will serve as host of the Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) State Summer Games.

Participants will compete in the sports of Athletics (Track & Field), Swimming, Bocce, Powerlifting, and Volleyball.

Additional Special Events for participants include an Opening Ceremony & Parade of Athletes, Community Celebration, Healthy Athlete screenings, Olympic Town activities, and athlete Victory Dance.

Annual 5K or 1-Mile Run/Walk

Pre-register for $20 at Minot Nutrition Addiction - 815 N. Broadway next to Dakota Chappy, near MSU, or at The Minot Family YMCA - 3515 16th St. SW
Race Day Registration at 9:00 - 9:45 am for $25
Registration must be turned in by June 3rd to guarantee a t-shirt.

Come out and have a great time for a great cause at the annual Special Olympics North Dakota Golf Classic tournaments.
(Registration Fee: $125 - Entry Deadline: June 9th)

-Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
-Shot Gun Start at 12:30 p.m.
-Registrations includes: Green fees, golf cart rental, commemorative souvenir door prizes, and food
-Contests include: Super Shot, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, and Closest to Pin
*Note: In case of inclement weather, the Special Olympics North Dakota golf tournament will be cancelled. Fees are considered a donation to Special Olympics North Dakota and will not be reimbursed

Come out and have a great time for a great cause at the annual Special Olympics North Dakota Golf Classic tournaments.
(Registration Fee: $125 - Entry Deadline: June 11th)

-Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
-Shot Gun Start at 12:30 p.m.
-Registrations includes: Green fees, golf cart rental, commemorative souvenir door prizes, and food
-Contests include: Super Shot, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, and Closest to Pin
*Note: In case of inclement weather, the Special Olympics North Dakota golf tournament will be cancelled. Fees are considered a donation to Special Olympics North Dakota and will not be reimbursed

Come out and have a great time for a great cause at the annual Special Olympics North Dakota Golf Classic tournaments.
(Registration Fee $110 - Entry Deadline July 3rd)

-Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
-Shot Gun Start at 12:30 p.m.
-Registrations includes: Green fees, golf cart rental, commemorative souvenir door prizes, and food
-Contests include: Super Shot, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, and Closest to Pin
*Note: In case of inclement weather, the Special Olympics North Dakota golf tournament will be cancelled. Fees are considered a donation to Special Olympics North Dakota and will not be reimbursed

Special Olympics Grand Forks will be hosting an appreciation picnic in Lincoln Park (Shelter #3) starting at 5:30 and going until 8:30 pm. We invite all athletes, family, staff, coaches and volunteers! SOGF will provide food, drink and snacks along with games, relay races, bean bag toss and more! Please come and be appreciated join the fun.
Note: To help us with the food count, please let us know if you plan to come.

More than 400 athletes and Unified partners comprising 28 teams from throughout the United States and Canada will be competing in the sport of softball in Special Olympics traditional team and Unified Sports (people with and without intellectual disabilities playing as teammates) formats.
The four-day event includes additional special events for participants including an Opening Ceremony & Parade of Athletes, Healthy Athlete screenings, and a Victory Dance.

To learn more about the Special Olympics North America Softball Championship and volunteer opportunities, click the links below.

Details coming soon...

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Pancake breakfast for the public. Fundraiser for the local Special Olympics program.
More details coming soon...

When: September 16 (Saturday) – September 17, (Sunday) 2017
Where: South Middle School, Grand Forks Central High School, Grand Forks, ND
Who: More than 400 Special Olympics athletes from across North Dakota

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE TOURNAMENT
Soccer Results
Bocce Results

Thank you to our Gold and Silver sponsors for this year's tournament!

Gold:
United Commercial Traveler, Myra Foundation, Grand Forks Air Force Base/Sports Car Club of America-Badlands Region, Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau

Silver:
Little Miracle's, Inc., Retrax Holdings, LLC

For more information on the State Soccer/Bocce Tournament or to volunteer
call SOND at (701)746-0331 or email info@specialolympicsnd.org

Each Fall, more than 100 law enforcement personnel volunteer their time, hosting guests in Applebee‘s Neighborhood Grill and Bars across the state to raise awareness and tip money for Special Olympics. The Law Enforcement Torch Run group, which consists of volunteers from all agencies of law enforcement has hosted the event for over 10 years. This year, the event will be held at Applebee's locations in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, and Williston.

Click here to view information about the event.

“Dancing for Special Stars” is a dance contest patterned after the hit television program “Dancing with the Stars.” This event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) and will feature area celebrities paired with local dance instructors. Each couple will perform a dance of their choice.
This year's event will take place on October 11th at 6:00 pm at the Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University.

Schedule:
6:15 pm - Reception and appetizers
7:00 pm - Show time

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling Special Olympics North Dakota at (701) 746-0331.

Teams from the University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, and Minot State University will converge on the Memorial Stadium Field at UND in Grand Forks for the 3rd Annual SO College Flag Football Tournament.

Schedule:
10:00 am - Registration
12:15 pm - Opening Ceremonies
1:00 pm - UND Green vs. NDSU, MSU vs. UND White
2:15 pm - UND Green vs. MSU, NDSU vs. UND White
3:30 pm - UND Green vs. UND White, NDSU vs. MSU
4:30 - Awards Ceremony

Join us in Mandan for the 32nd Annual Special Olympics North Dakota State Bowling Tournament!
This two-day competition will be held on November 4th and 5th at Midway Lanes, and will showcase more than 650 Special Olympics athletes from across the state.

State Bowling Divisions | Tournament Schedule

There are still volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available for this tournament. For more information, please contact Special Olympics North Dakota at (701) 746-0331 or email info@specialolympicsnd.org.

Special thanks to our Gold Medal Event Sponsors: N.D. State USBC WBA, Inc and Walmart!

The Cool Cash raffle is a “Calendar Raffle”. The raffle runs at the end of every calendar year. During that time, $200 will be given away every weekday (Monday-Friday), and $500 will be given away on weekend days (Saturday-Sunday).  Raffle winners will be listed on our website daily, except over weekends, when they will be added the following Monday.

The 2017 raffle will run from Friday, November 24th - Saturday, December 16th. Winners will be drawn at 10:00 am each day, with the results posted on this page shortly after. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling Special Olympics North Dakota at (701) 746-0331.
Be advised: Ticket may win more than once! Need not be present to win. Purchase of Ticket is not a charitable contribution to Dickinson Charities, 67 21st St. E, Dickinson, ND.