Special Olympics Wisconsin

Virtual Athlete Health Messenger
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

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.

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.

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 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!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

Region 3 Recreational Bowling Day - Unified Champion Schools
2025-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.

R8 Regional Bowling Tournament-Wauwatosa- DAY 2
2025-11-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Bowlero Lanes, 11737 W Burleigh St, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Athletes from the Greater Milwaukee Area will compete at the Regional Level in hopes of advancing to the 2025 State Bowling Tournament in Weston on December 6th- 7th. Please join us as a volunteer to help make this a successful competition.
To Register to Volunteer: https://cerv.is/0392×369
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Lane Assistant/ Score Keeper- Direct athletes when it is their turn, report any lane issues, record final scores
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.

R8 Regional Bowling Tournament-Wauwatosa DAY 1
2025-11-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Bowlero Lanes, 11737 W Burleigh St, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Athletes from the Greater Milwaukee Area will compete at the Regional Level in hopes of advancing to the 2025 State Bowling Tournament in Weston on December 6ht-7th. Please join us as a volunteer to help make this a successful competition.
To Register to Volunteer: https://cerv.is/0392×368
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Lane Assistant/ Score Keeper- Direct athletes when it is their turn, report any lane issues, record final scores
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.

Region 8 Recreational Bowling Day - Unified Champion Schools
2025-11-13 11:00 - 13:30 | New Berlin Bowl, 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, 53151, United States
Attention all Region 8 Unified Champion Schools! Join us for a fun filled day of bowling, pizza, new friends, and inclusion! This event is reserved for Unified Champion Schools.
For information on how to attend or become a Unified Champion Schools, please reach out to Leah Forsythe at lforsythe@specialolympicswisconsin.org or (262)-518-2317.

Region 4/5 Recreational Unified Kickball – Unified Champion Schools
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Mulva Family Fitness Center Arena, 601 Third St., De Pere, WI, 54115, United States
Attention all Region 4/5 Unified Champion Schools! Join us for a fun filled day of kicball, lunch, new friends, and inclusion! This event is reserved for Unified Champion Schools.
For information on how to attend or become a Unified Champion Schools, please reach out to Claire Riebau at criebau@specialolympicswisconsin.org or (920)-659-5912

Athletes as Coaches Course (In-Person)
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Special Olympics Wisconsin Headquarters, 6582 Ronald Reagan Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Please join us for the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) Athletes as Coaches on Saturday, November 8th from 10am – 3pm at Special Olympics Wisconsin Office (6582 Ronald Reagan Ave, Madison, WI 53704). Lunch will be provided.

Region 7 Recreational Bowling Day - Unified Champion Schools
2025-11-05 11:30 - 14:00 | Rivers Edge Bowl, 215 S River St, Janesville, Madison, WI, 53548, United States
Attention all Region 7 Unified Champion Schools! Join us for a fun filled day of bowling, pizza, new friends, and inclusion! This event is reserved for Unified Champion Schools.
For information on how to attend or become a Unified Champion Schools, please reach out to Leah Forsythe at lforsythe@specialolympicswisconsin.org or (262)-518-2317.

Unified State Bowling Tournament (Madison)
2025-11-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Bowl-A-Vard Lanes, 2121 E Springs Dr, Madison, 53704, United States
Special Olympics Wisconsin will host the Unified Bowling Tournament on Saturday, November 1st at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes in Madison! Athletes and Unified Partners from across the state will compete in Unified Doubles (1 athlete, 1 partner) or Unified Team (2 athletes, 2 partners) competition.
There are two ways to register for the event:

Athlete and Unified Partner can register together as a pre-existing team
Athlete can register independently and be paired with a Unified Partner from the UW-Madison student organization, Badgers For Special Olympics

Click Here to Volunteer!

2025 R3 Northern Bowling Tournament (Rice Lake, WI)
2025-11-01 | Rand’s Lanes, 1601 S Main St, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Join us as athletes from Northwestern Wisconsin compete at Rand’s Lanes in Rice Lake on Saturday, November 1st!
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Tournament Central- Assist with tabulating results, recording scratches and preparing awards for competition.
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.
Lane Assistant- Assist athletes/teams with any issues that may arise during competition.
Visit the link below to register to volunteer:
https://cerv.is/0392×321

R7 Western Bowling Tournament (Janesville, WI)
2025-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Rivers Edge Bowl, 215 S River St, Janesville, Madison, WI, 53548, United States
Join us as athletes from Southeastern Wisconsin compete with the hopes of advancing to the 2025 State Bowling Tournament in Weston, WI on December 6th-7th!
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Tournament Central- Assist with tabulating results, recording scratches and preparing awards for competition.
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.
Lane Assistant- Assist athletes/teams with any issues that may arise during competition.
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=353&res_code=ZnzWQS

Virtual Athlete Health Messenger
2025-10-22 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: October 1st- 22nd (Wednesday 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/1D_c-5XqAhq45XCSmH8uTkog5x0z1USN1Y3oRBfcxreI/edit
Registration Deadline: September 22nd, 2025

Region 5 Bowling- Ashwaubenon
2025-10-19 | Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, 2929 Allied St, Green Bay, 54304, United States
Athletes from the Northeastern region of Wisconsin will compete in bowling at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley for the chance to advance to the State Bowling Competition in Weston, WI in December.
Interested in volunteering? Please sign up to be an event volunteer here.

Region 6 Regional Bowling (Verona)
2025-10-18 12:00 - 19:30 | Ten Pin Alley, 6285 Nesbitt Rd, Fitchburg, WI, 53719, United States
Join us as athletes from Southwestern Wisconsin compete with the hopes of advancing to the 2025 State Bowling Tournament in Weston, WI on December 6th-7th!

Volunteer Job Opportunities
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.
Lane Assistant- Assist athletes/teams with any issues that may arise during competition.

Click Here to Volunteer

Location: Ten Pin Alley, 6285 Nesbitt Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719

R7 Eastern Bowling Tournament (Kenosha, WI)
2025-10-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Guttormsen Recreation Center, Kenosha, WI, Kenosha, WI, 53144, United States
Join us as athletes from Southeastern Wisconsin compete with the hopes of advancing to the 2025 State Bowling Tournament in Weston, WI on December 6th-7th!
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Tournament Central- Assist with tabulating results, recording scratches and preparing awards for competition.
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.
Lane Assistant- Assist athletes/teams with any issues that may arise during competition.

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=352&res_code=qj7La9

R3 Southern Bowling Tournament (Eau Claire, WI)
2025-10-18 | Wagner’s Lanes, 2159 Brackett Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Join us as athletes from Northwestern Wisconsin compete at Wagner’s Lanes in Eau Claire on Saturday, October 18th!
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Tournament Central- Assist with tabulating results, recording scratches and preparing awards for competition.
Awards- Assist with preparing and presenting awards after the conclusion of competition.
Lane Assistant- Assist athletes/teams with any issues that may arise during competition.
Visit the link below to register to volunteer:
https://cerv.is/0392×319

Region 4 Bowling- Menasha
2025-10-18 | Sabre Lanes – Menasha, 1330 Midway Rd., Menasha
Athletes from the Fox Valley will compete in bowling at Sabre Lanes in Menasha for the chance to advance to the State Bowling Competition in Weston, WI in December.
Volunteers are needed to make this event possible. If you are available, please sign up to volunteer here.
