Special Olympics Kansas

Special Needs Financial Planning Seminar
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Strategic WorkSpace, 5025 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita, 67218, United States
We have planned a very informative event with a representative from Northwestern Mutual regarding financial planning for families and caregivers of individuals with special needs. We are lucky to have a beautiful space reserved for the event and Andrew Smidt will be presenting valuable information. He has been extremely dedicated to sharing his knowledge in the Wichita area.

This event will take place on Thursday, January 25th, 6:30 – 8:00pm at Strategic Workspaces in Wichita.

Click here to sign up.

South Central Regional Basketball and Cheerleading
2024-02-10 08:00 - 16:00 | KS
South Central Regional Basketball will take place on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. The event will be located in Haysville across three schools, Haysville Middle, Haysville West and Campus High School.

Haysville School District, Haysville Middle: 900 W. Grand Haysville, KS 67060 Haysville West Middle: 1956 W. Grand Haysville, KS 67060
Campus High School: 2100 W. 55th St S Wichita, KS 67217

Click here to volunteer.

KC Metro Polar Plunge
2024-02-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Lake Olathe Swim Beach, 445 S. Ward Cliff Dr., Olathe, 66061, United States
Tentative Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
10:00 a.m. – Polar Strut 5k
11:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
11:10 a.m. – Costume Contest
11:30 a.m. – Polar Plunge
Register here.

Pittsburg Polar Plunge
2024-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Crimson Villas, 1904 S. Rouse St, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, United States
Registration: Friday, 2/9/23, 4 p.m- 6 p.m.; Saturday, 2/10/23, 10 a.m. – noon
Contest: Costume Contest, 2/10/23 at 11:30 a.m.
Plunge at noon!
Register here.

Manhattan Polar Plunge
2024-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Tuttle Creek State Park, 5800 River Pond Rd A, Manhattan, 66502, United States
Tentative Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Registration
11:30 a.m. – Costume Contest
12:00 p.m. – Polar Plunge!
Register here.

Southeast Youth Basketball and Cheer
2024-02-13 09:00 - 13:00 | John Lance Arena, 1701 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, United States
Youth Unified Cheerleading and Basketball, we will also have Performance Stations

Southeast Adult Basketball and Cheer
2024-02-14 09:00 - 13:00 | John Lance Arena, 1701 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, United States

Topeka Polar Plunge
2024-02-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Lake Shawnee, KS, United States
9 a.m. – Registration
10 a.m. – Cornhole, Tailgate, and Silent Auction
11:45 a.m. – Costume Contest & Awards
12 p.m. – Polar Plunge
Lake Shawnee Swim Beach
3300 SE Croco Road
Topeka, KS 66605
Register here.

Leavenworth Invitational Basketball Tournament
2024-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Leavenworth High School, 2012 10th Ave, Leavenworth, KS, 66048, United States
This is an invitational b-ball tournament hosted by the Leavenworth County Special Olympic program and the Leavenworth Kiwanis Club
This is a fun basketball tournament to get the season started. We find it helpful to make sure we have our athletes placed at their best level of play. Teams are guaranteed at least 2 games throughout the day! We start with an opening ceremony at 9:15 a.m. & try to start actual games at 10:00 a.m.

Lawrence Polar Plunge
2024-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Location: Lawrence High School- 1901 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046
Registration: 11AM
Contest: TBD
Plunge at Noon!

Register here.

Emporia Polar Plunge
2024-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Mouse Lake, KS, United States
Register here.

Maize Polar Plunge
2024-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Mystic Lakes, Maize, KS, 67101, United States

KC Metro Region Unified Bocce Match Day
2024-02-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Registration Due February 2nd

North Central Regional Basketball & Cheerleading
2024-02-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Junction City High School, 1100 Blue Jay Wy, Junction City, KS, 66441, United States
Regional basketball competition. Open to all North Central local programs and athletes.
Volunteer here.

West Regional Basketball and Cheerleading
2024-02-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Panther Athletic Center, 2450 19th Street, Great Bend, KS, 67530, United States

KU Unified Cornhole
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, 1740 Watkins Center Dr, Lawrence, 66045, United States
Unified Sports is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training & competition experiences, KU Intramural Sports and Special Olympics Kansas are joining forces to bring together people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team.

Register to become a Unified Partner.

KC Metro Region Unified Bocce Tournament
2024-03-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Olathe East High School, 14545 W 127th St, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States

KC Metro Regional Basketball
2024-03-03 09:00 - 17:00 | KS
This will be hosted at Shawnee Mission North High School, Shawnee Mission East High School, and Shawnee Mission West High School.

Music Bingo for a Cause with Servaes Brewing Co.
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Servaes, 10921 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, 66203, United States
The suggested donation of $5 per bingo card and goes directly to Special Olympics Kansas! We will do two playlists of similar genres. There are three winners per playlist, and prizes.

March Madness Fundraiser
2024-03-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Westport Bar & Rec, 4120 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
In collaboration with SocialHeart, we are hosting a networking & game night event. It is $15 to get into the networking event and all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Kansas! Buy tickets here.

State Basketball and Cheerleading (Manhattan)
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-16 | Anthony Recreation Center, 2415 Browning Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Click to view the Event Schedule
Click to view the Manhattan BB Bracket
Volunteer
More information

State Basketball and Cheerleading (Hays)
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23 | Fort Hays State University, 600 Park St, Hays, 67601, United States
2024 HAYS BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING TOURNAMENT TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, March 22, 2024
9:30a.m.Opening Ceremonies (GMC Main Arena)
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. General Store (GMC)
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Concession Stand (GMC)
10:30a.m. Individual Skills & Speed Dribble (GMC Main Arena)
11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Lunch (GMC – Cage by Gate 3)
12:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Tournament Play (FHSU & HRC)
5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Dinner – Pizza (Team Pick-up)
6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Dance (Hays Middle School) – change as of 2/21/2024)
Saturday, March 23, 2024
8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Tournament Play (FHSU & HRC)
8:00a.m. – 9:30a.m. Cheerleading (GMC)
9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Concession Stand (GMC)
9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. General Store (GMC)
9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Fit Feet (GMC South Concourse)
9:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Healthy Hearing
9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m. Team Skills (GMC)
11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Lunch (GMC – Cage by Gate 3)
Venues
Fort Hays State University Gross Memorial Coliseum (GMC), 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601
Hays Middle School, 201 W 29th St, Hays, KS 67601
Hays Recreation Commission (HRC), 1105 Canterbury Dr, Hays, KS 67601

BRACKETS
Click here for Tentative Schedule
Volunteer for this event.

321 Fit!
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66210, United States
Register here.
Volunteer here.

Southeast Unified Cornhole
2024-03-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Girard Activity Center, 150 Apico Way, Girard, 66743, United States
This is for Adult and Youth

Yogurtini Fundraiser
2024-04-09 11:00 - 21:00 | Yogurtini Overland Park, 8941 W 135th St, Overland Park, United States
20% of funds raised that day goes back to Special Olympics Kansas!

Applebee's Tip-A-Cop
2024-04-09 16:00 - 21:00 | KS
Join us at ALL Applebee’s locations in Kansas for our Tip-A-Cop! Law enforcement officers will be serving up your favorite dishes, and 10% of your bill plus any extra donations will go directly to supporting Special Olympics Kansas programming for our athletes!

Metro Unified Soccer Match Day
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Blue Valley North Highschool, 12200 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS, 66209, United States

KC Metro Regional Track and Field
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Shawnee Mission South High School, 5800 W 107th St, Overland Park, KS, 66207, United States
Volunteer
Schedule
Event Specific Schedule
Map

West Regional Track and Field
2024-04-20 09:30 - 15:00 | Memorial Stadium, 1900 Parkway Dr, Dodge City, 67801, United States

Special Olympics Kansas and KCKCC Inclusive Soccer Clinic
2024-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | KCKCC Soccer Field, 7250 State Ave, Kansas City, 66112, United States
Special Olympics Kansas and the KCKCC Women’s Soccer Team are excited to co host this inclusive soccer clinic for all ages and abilities. We will also have other community organizations attending so you can learn more about community programs.
Where: 7250 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66112
When: 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm with the soccer clinic starting at 1:30 pm
Who: All ages and abilities
What: Learn soccer skills from the KCKCC women’s soccer team while gaining more knowledge about Special Olympics and other community resources
Cost: FREE
Register here.
