Fox Valley Area 4
Contact Information
- Melissa Erdmann, Regional Director of Sports
merdmann@specialolympicswisconsin.org
- Nicole Sprangers, Regional Director of Development
nsprangers@specialolympicswisconsin.org
2339 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 731-1614
(800) 704-1614
(920) 731-3691 (FAX)
General Information
Population: 558,000
Counties Served: Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago
Communities over 20,000: Appleton, Neenah, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh
Number of Volunteers: 1,600
Number of Agencies: 19
Athletes Served: 1,042
Serving individuals age 8 and up with cognitive disabilities.
Area 4 Calendar of Events/Volunteer Opportunities
Select an event for details, contact information or to download a registration form.
| Date | Event | Event Type | Location |
| 2/14/2010 | Soccer Coaches Certified Training School | Area 2, Area 3, Area 4, Area 5, Area 6, Area 7, Area 8, Training, Sports, General, | Beulah Brinton Community Center, Milwaukee |
| 2/20/2010 | Oshkosh Polar Plunge | Area 4, Volunteers Needed, LETR, | Menomonee Park |
| 3/6/2010 | Area 4 District Basketball Tournament | Area 4, Area 5, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Menasha High School |
| 3/6/2010 | District Basketball Skills | Area 4, Area 5, Volunteers Needed, | Green Bay Area |
| 3/20/2010 | Southern Regional Basketball Tournament | Area 4, Area 5, Area 6, Area 8, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Menasha High School |
| 3/27/2010 | Indoor Soccer Invitational | Area 4, Area 5, Sports, | Player's Choice, Appleton |
| 4/24/2010 | Area 4 District Aquatics Meet | Area 2, Area 4, Area 5, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Oshkosh Community YMCA - 20th Ave |
| 5/8/2010 | Area 4 Athletics Competition | Area 4, Sports, | Appleton North High School |
| 7/10/2010 | Area 4 District Softball & Bocce Tournament | Area 2, Area 4, Area 5, Volunteers Needed, Sports, | Appleton Memorial Park |
| Ongoing | Coaches | Area 4, Volunteers Needed | Fox Valley Area |
Main Calendar of Events | Coaches
Certified Training School Calendar
Featured Event
Lock up a Cop
You can Lock Up a Cop and help raise money for Special Olympics at Walmart in Neenah on October 30 & 31. The event will feature law enforcement officers from 17 agencies across the Fox Valley Area locked up behind bars to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Wisconsin-Fox Valley Area. Join us at the event from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM on Saturday. More information.
Contact Info
Questions – Contact Nicci Sprangers at nsprangers@specialolympicswisconsin.org or call 920-731-1614.
Fox Valley Area develops “Healthy Choices” for Athletes
In an effort to reach more athletes across the state Special Olympics Wisconsin-Fox Valley Area is piggy-backing on the success of the previously implemented Special Olympics Healthy Athletes initiative by adding a new local program. The goal of the program is to improve, through better health and wellness, each athlete’s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics, a well as make a positive impact in his/her overall quality of life. A Healthy Choices clinic is offered at each area athletic competition. By being a part of local competitions, Healthy Choices is able to reach over 1000 local athletes and provide similar benefits of the Healthy Athletes program; which is only available to those athletes advancing to state competitions.
With the support of Guardian Life and Aurora Health Care, the Healthy Choices program will offer different health and wellness topic at each event. The five key areas addressed by Healthy Choices are: Sun Safety Clinics (offering free sunscreen, lip balm and UV detection bracelets), Dental Hygiene (featuring free toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss), Nutrition Information (including healthy snack stations, meal preparation training, and nutritional guidelines), Healthy Lifestyles (seat belt safety, first aid info, and proper hand washing), and Fitness Emphasis (showcasing exercise routines, proper stretching techniques, and weight management).
This unique health initiative aims to seek and further fulfill Special Olympics goals of offering programming that will significantly improve the quality of life for children and adults with cognitive disabilities in our communities. Special Olympics is known as “training for life” because participants gain skills that prepare them for life on and off the playing field.
Healthy Choices Partners
Sports Offered
Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball*, Bocce*, Bowling, Cross-Country Skiing*, Football (Soccer), Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic), Powerlifting, Softball*/Tee-Ball, Speed Skating*, Tennis, Volleyball
Competitions Held
Area Athletics, Area Bowling, Basketball Seeding Tournament, District Aquatics, District Basketball, District Softball, State Indoor Sports Tournament host
Special Events:
- Law Enforcement Torch Run®
- Polar Plunge®
- Shopko Rooftop Torch Run Challenge
* Special Olympics Unified Sports ® divisions offered. Special Olympics Unified Sports® combines athletes with and without cognitive disabilities on teams.
