Special Olympics Wisconsin

Region 3 Recreational Bowling Day - Unified Champion Schools
2025-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bowling at Broadway Bowl, 1501 N Broadway St, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Attention all Region 3 Unified Champion Schools! Join us for a fun Friday full of bowling, pizza, new friends, and inclusion! This event is reserved for Unified Champion Schools.
For information on how to attend, please reach out to Grace VanBergen at gvanbergen@specialolympicswisconsin.org or (608)-442-5682.

Introduction to Athlete Leadership
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Introduction to Athlete Leadership is one of our Athlete Leadership courses. It is a great starting point if someone wants to get involved in or learn more about Athlete Leadership.
Introduction to Athlete Leadership
This module 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.

Please note that you need to take both Introduction to Athlete Leadership (Tuesday) and Understanding Leadership (Thursday) to receive credit of completion. Register here: 2025 December Introduction to Athlete Leadership and Understanding Leadership

Understanding Leadership
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Understanding Leadership is one of our Athlete Leadership courses.
Understanding Leadership
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.
Please note that you need to take both Introduction to Athlete Leadership (Tuesday) and Understanding Leadership (Thursday) to receive credit of completion. Register here: 2025 December Introduction to Athlete Leadership and Understanding Leadership

2025 State Bowling Tournament
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston, 54476, United States
Join us for Special Olympics Wisconsin State Bowling Tournament at Dale’s Weston Lane’s on December 6-7

Healthy Hearing - State Bowling
2025-12-06 09:30 - 14:30 | Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston, 54476, United States
Healthy Hearing conducts hearing screenings. Reduced hearing can have a significant negative impact on an athlete’s ability to respond to directions, as well as understand verbal information from coaches at practice and competitions. Hearing loss affects one’s safety and interpersonal relationships. A hearing screen is the first step in the process of identifying hearing loss and preventing its negative effects from occurring in sports and social events. Athletes that attend Healthy Hearing will receive a free gift!
SOWI is excited to have a collaboration with HEAR WI to bring additional Audiology services to this event! Athletes with a need identified during the Healthy Hearing screen will be referred to HEAR WI’s Mobile Audiology Clinic (MAC) for further testing, earwax removal and/or hearing aid check & cleaning. MAC will be parked outside Mountain Bay Entrance in the side Parking Lot.

Medfest - State Bowling
2025-12-06 09:30 - 14:30 | Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston, 54476, United States
MedFest provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the required physical needed to participate in year-round Special Olympics sports training and athletic competition. Update your SOWI athlete medical for 3 years! Meet great volunteers and receive a gift for participating. Walk-in participants are welcome.

Special Smiles - State Bowling
2025-12-06 09:30 - 14:30 | Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston, 54476, United States
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 challenges, while athletes are provided with hygiene education, a “goodie bag” with dental care items and fluoride varnish!

FUNfitness at State Bowling
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston, 54476, United States
FUNfitness screenings are conducted by Physical Therapists and physical therapy students. They assess flexibility, functional strength and balance of the athlete. After the assessment, athletes will receive a take-home booklet and education on recommended stretches/exercises personalized to them based on the results of their strength, flexibility and balance tests.

Cops Gone Wild with Buffalo Wild Wings
2025-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Statewide, WI
COPS GONE WILD at Buffalo Wild Wings!
Join us for a special fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes! During regular dinner hours, participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations across Wisconsin will be supporting our mission. 100% of cash tips from 5:00PM – 8:00PM, and all day online donations will go directly to SOWI athletes. Mention “Special Olympics Wisconsin” to your server during regular dinning hours and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of your bill back to SOWI!
Your meal can make a meaningful difference—thank you for supporting our Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin and SOWI Athletes!
Locations include: Beloit, Stevens Point, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, & Fitchburg

Winter Invitational- Mt. Ashwabay
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | WI

2026 Nothing But Net Week
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-17 | WI
“Working on the Next Million”

You’re making a difference in more than 14,000 athletes and unified partners in Wisconsin!
Donation Levels:
1 penny x 2400 Free Throws = $24
1 nickel x 2400 Free Throws = $120
1 dime x 2400 Free Throws = $240
15 cent x 2400 Free Throws = $360
Or any amount you choose!
Each donation automatically qualifies you to be randomly drawn to win a Dr. Dish Home Edition.
Follow Along with Debbie Antonelli Live by clicking the button below or visit 24hoursnbn.com for more information!

Fox Valley Polar Plunge
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24 | Waverly Beach, N8770 Fire Lane 1 Menasha, Menasha, WI, 54952, United States
The new and improved Fox Valley Polar Plunge (combining the former Green Bay and Oshkosh Plunges) will take place at Waverly Beach, January 23–24!
This year kicks off with a fun Friday night experience, featuring live entertainment and early festivities to heat things up before the big splash – corporate teams and schools welcome to plunge on Friday!
Join us for this unforgettable event and help make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities!

To volunteer for the event, please follow this LINK for more information.

2026 Unified Champion Schools Youth Summit
2026-01-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Ripon College, 300 W. Seward St., Ripon, WI, 54971, United States
The 2025 Youth Summit “Just Keep Leading!” is geared toward middle and high school students hoping to expand on their knowledge and ideas on inclusive youth leadership within their school community. This Youth Summit will focus on giving students the tools to engage, empower and expand Unified Champion Schools and inclusion efforts on their own campuses.

Baldwin-Woodville Basketball Invitational
2026-02-01 | WI
Menomonie Red Cedar Special Olympics wants to invite you to their TWELTH Annual Basketball Tournament.
We are thrilled to be hosting an invitational tournament on February 1st, 2026 at Baldwin–Woodville High School and Greenfield Elementary in Baldwin, WI.
Once again we anticipate starting at 10:45 with opening ceremonies and games starting on the hour beginning at 11:00. This may change if we have more teams, but we would schedule local early if needed.
We will also offer one round of skills ball during the tournament.
There will be concessions at each school. A lunch for $6.00 per athlete/coach will be available with ticket purchase.
Coaches need to email Roxi Wakeen rosters and rankings. As the state has requested: lowest ability teams are considered a 1. Top teams are considered a 10. There were two different groups last year. Please make sure when you send the rosters that you identify the team name and the level of ability. We try to keep the teams close so everyone has a great day.
If you have any questions or need further information, please call Roxi Wakeen at 651-894-3385. Her email is roxiwakeen18@gmail.com.

Virtual Athlete Health Messenger
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
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.
Dates: February 5th-26th (Thursday Nights for 4 weeks) *must be able to attend all sessions
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Virtual via Zoom)
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ziQ21kv8pt-fO0y7ecyUe29S0K97ADt7SstL7pOu09s/edit
Registration Deadline: January 26th, 2026

Milwaukee Polar Plunge
2026-02-06 10:00 - 21:00 | Zoofari Center- Milwaukee Zoo, 9715 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, United States
Special Olympics Wisconsin is proud to host its first-ever mobile plunge unit, bringing a new level of excitement and accessibility to the Polar Plunge experience.
This mobile plunge will take place on Friday, February 6, at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Zoofari Center, offering participants a unique and thrilling way to support thousands of athletes across the state.
Join us for this unforgettable event and help make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities!

To volunteer for the event, please follow this LINK for more information.

Madison Polar Plunge
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14 | Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Ave, Madison, 53715, United States
The Madison Polar Plunge is taking a deeper dive this year at the Henry Vilas Zoo, with plunging action happening at the adjacent beach on Friday, February 13 (LETR, corporate teams and schools can plunge Friday) and Saturday, February 14.
This unique location offers an unforgettable setting for participants and spectators alike as we raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Wisconsin.
Join us for this unforgettable event and help make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities!

To volunteer for the event, please follow this LINK for more information.

2026 R6/7 District Basketball Skills (Lake Geneva, WI)
2026-02-14 | Badger High School, Lake Geneva, WI, 208 South Street, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
Join us as athletes from Regions 6 & 7 compete in basketball skills with the hopes of advancing to the 2026 State Spring Games at UW-Oshkosh in April.
Visit the link below to register to volunteer:
https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0392&console_type=event_list&ht=1&event_id=362

R8 Basketball Skills- Jackson
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, 3399 Division Rd, Jackson, 53037, United States
Join us as athletes from the Greater Milwaukee Area compete in three different basketball skills at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in Jackson.
For questions please contact the Tournament Director: Amber Weinfurter – aweinfurter@specialolympicswisconsin.org or 262-518-2314.

2026 R2/3 District Basketball Tournament- UW Stout
2026-02-15 | WI
Join us as teams from Northwestern Wisconsin will compete with the hopes of advancing to Spring Games in April at UW-Oshkosh!
Visit the link below to register to volunteer:
https://cerv.is/0392×359

2026 R7 Regional Basketball Tournament (Wilmot, WI)
2026-02-15 | Wilmot High School, 11112 308th Ave,, WIlmot, WI, 53192, United States
Join us as teams from Southeastern Wisconsin will compete with the hopes of advancing to Spring Games in April at UW-Oshkosh!
Visit the link below to register to volunteer:
https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0392&console_type=event_list&ht=1&event_id=363

Introduction to Athlete Leadership
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Introduction to Athlete Leadership
This module 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.
Please note that you need to take both Introduction to Athlete Leadership (Monday) and Understanding Leadership (Wednesday) to complete and receive credit.
This class is virtual through Zoom. Zoom link will be send out to registration week of.

Understanding Leadership
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Understanding Leadership
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.
Please note that you need to take both Introduction to Athlete Leadership (Monday) and Understanding Leadership (Wednesday) to complete and receive credit.
This class is virtual through Zoom. Zoom link will be sent out to registration week of

La Crosse Polar Plunge
2026-03-07 | Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose St, La Crosse, WI, 54603, United States
Special Olympics Wisconsin is proud to be back at Black River Beach in La Crosse for another unforgettable Polar Plunge!
Come one, come all, and take the plunge to support thousands of athletes across Wisconsin—every splash makes a difference!
Join us for this unforgettable event and help make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities!

To volunteer for the event, please follow this LINK for more information.

Region 6 Regional Basketball Tournament - Verona High School
2026-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Verona Area High School, 234 Wildcat Way, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Athletes from Region 6 (Southwestern Wisconsin) will compete in this year’s Regional Team Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 8 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wisconsin. Teams will be competing for the chance to advance to State Spring Games in April. Come on out and cheer on SOWI athletes!

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Location: Verona Area High School, 234 Wildcat Way, Verona, WI
Directions & Parking: From US-18 and US-151 take exit 76 to Epic Lane/Verona Ave. Turn right onto W Verona Ave. Turn right onto West End Circle. Turn left onto Wildcat Way. Turn right onto Wall Street. Turn right into the Parking Lot.

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Schedule: The event schedule will be posted at a later date.

R8 Team Basketball Competition- Mequon
2026-03-08 08:00 - 18:00 | Homestead High School, 5000 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI, 53092, United States
Over 50 basketball teams from the Greater Milwaukee Region will be competing at this year’s Regional Basketball Tournament. All games will take place at Homestead High School.
For questions please contact the Tournament Director: Amber Weinfurter – aweinfurter@specialolympicswisconsin.org or 262-518-2314.

Chippewa Valley Polar Plunge
2026-03-14 | Loopy’s Grill & Saloon, 10691 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
Special Olympics Wisconsin is proud to be back at Loopy’s Grill & Saloon in Chippewa Falls for another unforgettable Polar Plunge!
Come one, come all, and take the plunge to support thousands of athletes across Wisconsin—every splash makes a difference!
Join us for this unforgettable event and help make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities!

To volunteer for the event, please follow this LINK for more information.
