This program provides free health screenings to registered SOKS athletes at competition venues and at selected stand alone events. Learn more!
Staying fit is more than participating in sports. It’s a lifestyle. Learn more about our programming to support an active lifestyle for all of our athletes.
The health education resources and tools found on this page are geared towards Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes might receive referrals for follow-up care from any of the Healthy Athletes screenings, and Special Olympics Kansas is committed to assisting them find the services and resources that they require when they return to their local communities.
Special Olympics Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models. They are leading their teams, families, friends and communities to pursue healthy lifestyles.
Join Team Red for the 12 Bars of Charity Event! Get ready for one of the most fun-filled events of the season – the 12 Bars of Charity is back, and we want you on Team Red to support Special Olympics Kansas! This exciting bar crawl is not only a great way to celebrate the […]
Support Special Olympics Kansas at Manhattan Brewing Company's GiveBack Night! Join us on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Manhattan Brewing Company (406 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS) for a fun-filled evening benefiting Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS). This 20% GiveBack Night is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great brews while making […]
West Region Basketball and Cheerleading Join us on Sunday, December 22, 2024, for an action-packed day of basketball and cheerleading at the Panther Athletic Center in Great Bend, KS! This event brings together athletes from across the West Region for a day of thrilling competition, teamwork, and celebration of athletic achievement. Event Details: Date: Sunday, […]
Give Back Night at Oak and Pie Join us for a delicious and meaningful evening at Oak and Pie in Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This special Give Back Night benefits Special Olympics Kansas through the support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). During this event, Oak […]
Feb 5 - Athlete ski clinic Feb 6 - Morning: snowshoe/cross country competition. Afternoon: ski qualifying Feb 7 - All day ski finals
2025 Topeka Polar Plunge Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 Location: Lake Shawnee Swim Beach 3300 SE Croco Road, Topeka, KS 66605 Event Schedule: Registration: 9:00 a.m. Cornhole, Tailgate & Silent Auction: 10:00 a.m. Costume Contest & Awards: 11:45 a.m. Polar Plunge: 12:00 p.m. Join us at Lake Shawnee Swim Beach for an exhilarating day of […]
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2025 Pittsburg Polar Plunge Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Location: Crimson Villas, 1904 S. Rouse St., Pittsburg, KS 66762 Event Schedule: Registration: Friday, February 7: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Costume Contest: 11:30 a.m. Polar Plunge: 12:00 p.m. Gear up to dive into the icy waters at […]
Southeast Regional Adult Basketball & Cheer – February 11, 2024 Join us for an exciting day of sportsmanship and spirit at the Southeast Regional Adult Basketball & Cheer event! Hosted at the John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, KS, this regional competition will showcase the talent and dedication of Special Olympics Kansas athletes in basketball and […]
Southeast Regional Youth Basketball & Cheer – February 12, 2025 Get ready for an inspiring day of youthful energy and skill at the Southeast Regional Youth Basketball & Cheer event! Held at the John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, KS, this exciting competition features students from schools across the region showcasing their talents on the basketball […]
2025 Emporia Polar Plunge Event Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Location: Mouse Lake, 1000 Topeka St, Emporia, KS Event Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Registration opens at Stingers (519 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801) 11:15 a.m. - Costume Contest: Show off your wildest, most creative outfits! 11:30 a.m. - The Plunge: Brave the cold and […]
2025 Maize Polar Plunge Date: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 Location: Mystic Lakes Ski Club, 8323 W Mystic Lakes N St., Maize, KS 67101 Event Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - Registration 11:30 a.m. - Costume Contest 12:00 p.m. - Polar Plunge Dive into the 2025 Maize Polar Plunge at Mystic Lakes Ski Club! Brave the icy waters, […]
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