Event
State Basketball and Cheerleading
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March 14, 2026 | Emporia YOUTH (8-21)
March 20-21, 2026 | Manhattan & Hays
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General Information
YOUTH Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament will be held in Emporia on March 14th. This is for athletes ages 8-21. Please contact Tim Rehder with any question or concerns at rehdert@soks.org
The 2026 State Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament will be held in Manhattan and Hays on March 20-21st. Please contact Tim Rehder with any questions or concerns at rehdert@soks.org.
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS WHO HAVE PARTNERED WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS FOR THE 2025 STATE BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING TOURNAMENT!
- Knights of Columbus - Kansas State Council
- Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas
- Dane G Hansen Foundation
- Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
- Howe Family Foundation
- Manhattan Parks and Recreation
- Fort Hays State University
- Hays Recreation Commission
- Hays Medical Center
- Kiwanis Club of Hays
- USD 489 – Hays
- Walmart
- Greater Manhattan Community Foundation


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