Special Smiles at South Central Regional Track
2026-05-02 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Wichita Collegiate School, 9115 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS, Wichita, 67206, United States
Healthy Athletes® – Special SmilesSpecial Smiles is a Healthy Athletes® discipline offered at South Central Regional Track in Wichita, providing Special Olympics athletes with free dental screenings and oral health education. Athletes can receive oral health screenings, brushing and flossing instruction, fluoride varnish application, and access to mouthguard fittings. By increasing awareness and access to dental care, Special Smiles helps reduce oral health disparities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and supports healthier, more confident athletes—on and off the field.
For more information on the event or to sign up to volunteer, use the following link: https://soks.givepulse.com/event/723825-healthy-athletes-special-smiles-south-central-regional-track
If you have any questions regarding the event, please email your Healthy Athletes contact, Rhae Burt, at burtr@soks.org

Young Athletes Fest
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | West Middle School, 2700 Harvard Road, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Join us for the Young Athletes Fest, a fun and inclusive event designed especially for our youngest athletes! Held alongside the Unified Track & Field competition, this exciting celebration welcomes all children ages 2–12 to experience the joy of movement, sports, and teamwork.
The event will take place at Lawrence Free State High School and will feature a variety of engaging sports and play stations designed to help children build confidence, develop motor skills, and discover a love for physical activity. Activities will be inspired by track and field events, focusing on foundational skills like walking, running, balance, jumping, and coordination.
Participants will rotate through interactive stations and will also have the opportunity to take part in a fun run on the track, where every child will cross the finish line and receive a medal to celebrate their achievement!
Families are encouraged to come early or stay after to enjoy the excitement of the Unified Track & Field competition, which begins at 9:00 a.m., and learn more about Unified sports and other future Special Olympics Kansas opportunities.
Important Links

Register to participate: https://forms.gle/TSuvtcdEgWvDQVbA7

Volunteer sign-up: https://www.givepulse.com/shift/5542537

Whether your child is new to sports or already loves to run and play, the Young Athletes Fest is a wonderful opportunity to build skills, make friends, and celebrate inclusion through sports!

Healthy Athletes Opening Eyes Q&A
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 W Central Ave, Wichita, 67212, United States
Stop by the Healthy Athletes Opening Eyes Q&A Table during the South Central Regional Tennis competition to learn more about vision health and the resources available through Special Olympics Kansas.
This informational table will be available on May 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School.
While this will not be a full Healthy Athletes screening, the Opening Eyes table will provide athletes, families, and coaches with the opportunity to ask questions about vision health, eye care, and the Healthy Athletes Opening Eyes program. Staff and volunteers will be available to share information about the importance of eye exams, proper eyewear, and how athletes can access vision screenings and services through Special Olympics programs.
If you are attending the South Central Regional Tennis tournament, be sure to stop by the table to learn more about how Healthy Athletes programs help support the overall health and wellness of Special Olympics athletes.

Young Athletes Fest
2026-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Maize South High School, 3701 N Tyler Rd, Wichita, KS, 67205, United States
Young Athletes FestJune 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMMaize South High School
Join us for the Young Athletes Fest, an exciting celebration of sports, play, and inclusion for the next generation of Special Olympics Kansas athletes! This event is open to ALL children ages 2–12 and is designed to introduce young participants to the joy of movement and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
Participants will rotate through a variety of interactive activity stations focused on building foundational skills such as running, balance, jumping, throwing, and kicking. Each station is designed to encourage confidence, coordination, and a love for being active.
The evening will also include a Young Athletes Fun Run Race, where participants will take part in a fun and memorable race on the track and receive a medal for their achievement.
Event Schedule:

4:00 PM – Activity Stations & Summer Games BBQ
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony & Young Athletes Fun Run Race

Families are encouraged to enjoy the Summer Games BBQ and stay for the Opening Ceremony to experience the excitement of Special Olympics Kansas Summer Games.
Register here: https://forms.gle/wu1hxtEqqsanTakE7
Come celebrate inclusion, movement, and the incredible potential of our young athletes!

Healthy Athletes at Summer Games
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Maize South High School, 3701 N Tyler Rd, Wichita, KS, 67205, United States
Join us for Healthy Athletes at Summer Games, where Special Olympics Kansas athletes can receive free health screenings and wellness education while competing at one of the biggest events of the year.
The Healthy Athletes screenings will take place on June 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Maize South High School as part of the exciting Special Olympics Kansas Summer Games.
Healthy Athletes® is a Special Olympics program offered at Summer Games that provides athletes with free health screenings, education, and follow-up resources in a welcoming and supportive environment. Through a team of trained medical professionals and volunteers, athletes receive care across multiple health disciplines designed to identify unmet health needs and promote lifelong wellness. Healthy Athletes® helps athletes compete at their best while building healthier habits that extend beyond competition.
Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in six different Healthy Athletes disciplines, including:

Opening Eyes – Vision and eye health screenings
Healthy Hearing – Hearing and audiology screenings
Special Smiles – Dental health screenings and education
Health Promotion – Prevention and nutrition education
FUNfitness – Physical therapy assessments for strength, flexibility, and balance
Fit Feet – Foot and ankle screenings and footwear education

Volunteers play a vital role in making Healthy Athletes possible. If you’re interested in helping support athlete wellness, you can sign up here:Volunteer: https://givepul.se/9x4h1c
Stop by, learn more about athlete health, and help ensure Special Olympics athletes have the support they need to stay healthy and strong both on and off the field! Contact Rhae at burtr@soks.org with any questions or for more information.

Garden City Lemonade Battle, Torch Run & Trails and Treats
2026-08-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Golden Plains Credit Union, 1714 East Kansas Avenue, Garden City, United States
Garden City Lemonade Battle, Torch Run & Trails and TreatsJoin us on August 26, 2026, for an evening of community fun and support at the Garden City Lemonade Battle, Torch Run, and Trails & Treats! Hosted at Golden Plains Credit Union, this unique event brings together families, athletes, law enforcement, and local businesses—all in celebration of inclusion and the mission of Special Olympics Kansas.
The festivities begin with the Lemonade Battle, where local groups and businesses compete for bragging rights and the title of Garden City’s Best Lemonade. Attendees can vote Red vs. Blue by donating to their favorite stand, with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Kansas.
Next, lace up for the Torch Run, a meaningful tradition where law enforcement officers and community members carry the Flame of Hope in a show of unity and support for SOKS athletes. This inspiring run highlights the heart of the Law Enforcement Torch Run movement.
The night concludes with Trails & Treats, a family-friendly walk where kids can trick-or-treat along the trail, meet first responders and athletes, and enjoy activities in a safe, welcoming environment.
It’s an evening full of flavor, fitness, and fun—perfect for all ages. Come out and be part of a community event that truly shines!
Registration link coming soon.
