Special Olympics Kansas Program Conference
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-02 | Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center, 3320 S. 9th Street, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
Date: Friday, September 1 – Saturday, September 2

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Location: Hilton Garden Inn Salina

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Overview: The themes for this year’s program conference are self-advocacy (why it’s important for our athletes to be self-advocacy and how you can help them develop this skill) and health (importance of health and fitness beyond sports and strategies and programs you can deploy to help your athletes improve their overall health). In addition to breakout sessions around these topics, we will have two general sessions and a sports workshop. There is no registration fee for this conference. At a minimum, dinner on Friday, and lunch and a light social on Saturday will be provided at no cost to attendees.
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Who should attend? Open to anyone involved with Special Olympics. The content is primarily for Local Program Coordinators, coaches and parents. They are not any athlete specific sessions but athletes are welcome to attend.
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Travel Stipend: A $100 travel stipend is available for the first 20 local programs that RSVP.
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Questions? Contact Chris Burt at burtc@soks.org.
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Registration is required by August 11: https://forms.gle/pxbpWg7qMmDi7uGb8
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Room Reservations: Reservations can be made by logging on to our website at Hilton Garden Inn Salina (hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com) and entering the block code of (SOKS9 ) or Please advise your attendees to call the Hotel reservations department at 785-309-0440. To receive the contract rates, the attendees should identify the group as« Special Olympics with code SOKS9. All reservations must be made by August 2, 2023.

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Schedule:

Southeast Regional Golf
2023-09-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Four Oaks Golf Course, 910 Memorial Dr, Pittsburg, 66762, United States

Champion Livestock Show
2023-09-08 | Hutchinson, Hutchinson, KS, United States
The 2023 Champions Livestock Show will be held at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas on Friday, September 8th at 1:30 p.m.
Transportation will not be provided, but parking and admission to the Kansas State Fair will be available for athletes, coaches, and family members.

Athletes will be paired with a Unified Partner (partner without disabilities) to show a goat or bucket calf (provided by partner or Kansas State Fair) in the Prairie Pavilion. The Unified Partner will meet the athlete before the show and give them tips. They will also work with them during the show.

A reception will be held after the show to highlight the athletes’ achievements.
Please complete this form to ensure that you will participate with the Champion Livestock Show. Once we receive your information, you will receive an email within a week with more specific details on the show. Additionally, participants will receive a shirt from Key Industries, be able to show at the Kansas State Fair, and stay as long as you would like at the fair. Athletes are able to bring family members or caregivers as well.

This is a first come, first serve opportunity. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.

Registration is now closed.

Duck 'N' Jeep Derby
2023-09-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburg State University Gorilla Village, KS, United States
Come to the first-ever Duck ‘n’ Jeep Derby! We will have a quackin’ good time at Gorilla Village on September 9th. Register your Jeep or just come out and enjoy the great Jeeps from the area. Make sure to buy your ducks for the Pluck A Duck contest too.
Join Crawford County Sheriff’s Office to show your support for Special Olympics Kansas and make some waves!

Northwest Kansas Convoy
2023-09-09 15:00 - 21:00 | Oasis Travel Center, 700 W Horton Ave, Colby, KS, 67701, United States
$100 for truck with 5 wheels or more
$25 for classic cars, motorcycles & vehicles with 4 wheels or fewer.
Entry fee includes convoy, t-shirt and dinner. Additional riders, friends and family are asked to join us at lunch for a freewill donation.
Contact Brent Kaiser at kaiserb@soks.org for more information.
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Starting locations:
Western Leg | Goodland, KS Short and Sons Trucking 1016 W Highway 64 Goodland, KS
Eastern Leg | Oakley, KS Mittens TA Travel Plaza Exit 76 on I-70
Ending location: Oasis-Petro Travel Center 700 W. Horton Colby, KS 67835
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Schedule
Oakley
3 p.m. CT: Registration Starts
4 p.m. CT: Convoy Starts w/ Law Enforcement escort
Goodland
2 p.m. MT: Registration Starts
3 p.m. MT: Convoy Starts w/ Law Enforcement escort
Colby
5:00 p.m.: Trucks Arrive
5:30 p.m.: Dinner, Auction & Yard Games
6:45 p.m.: Light Show through Colby

Young Athletes - Manhattan
2023-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | CrossFit 785, 511 Richards Dr, Manhattan, 66502, United States

Young Athletes - South Branch Library
2023-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave, Kansas City, 66106, United States

Southeast Regional Senior Unified Olympics
2023-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Red Iron Activity Center, 605 South E Avenue, Columbus, KS, 66725, United States

KC Metro Regional Golf
2023-09-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Smiley’s, 10195 Monticello Terrace, Lenexa, KS, 66227, United States
To volunteer for this event click here.

South Central Regional Softball
2023-09-16 09:00 - 13:00 | South Lake Sports Complex, 5300 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS, 67217, United States
Volunteer

KC Metro Regional Softball
2023-09-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Field of Dreams, 14333 Fairmount, Basehor, KS, 66007, United States

North Central Regional Golf
2023-09-17 12:00 - 16:00 | TopCITY Golf at GreatLIFE North, 350 NE US Hwy 24, Topeka, KS, 66608, United States

Heroes Pull
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66203, United States
Grab some friends and come out and show your skills and strength on September 17th Weigh in @1pm Pull @2pm. Teams weighing up to 1500 lbs. will line up to pull a firetruck and a tactical vehicle. Each team must raise $250 minimum to participate.
The Heroes Pull is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run campaign for Special Olympics. The Heroes Pull started when two officers, one from the Shawnee Police Department and one from the Merriam Police Department created the event at a Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference. This year marks our 11th year for the event and has raised more than $83,000. Please help us meet our goal.
Register at https://charity.pledgeit.org/heroespull23

Unified Esports Virtual Gaming Night
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual – Discord, KS, United States
Email Kenneth Wilson for Discord link to join.

Other Virtual Gaming Night Dates: 10/18, 11/15, 12/6

South Central Regional Golf
2023-09-22 16:00 - 20:30 | Sierra Hills Golf Club, 13420 E Pawnee St., Wichita, KS, 67230, United States
To volunteer at this event click here.

Fall Outdoor Classic
2023-09-28 16:00 - 2023-10-01 14:00
Tentative General Schedule
Thursday, September 28, 2023
3:30 pm Golf Check-in – Sierra Hills Golf Club
4:00 pm Golf
7:00 pm Light Dinner
Friday, September 29, 2023
3:30pm Golf Check-in – Sierra Hills Golf Club
4:00pm Golf
7:00pm Light Dinner
Saturday, September 30, 2023
8:30am – 9:00am Check-in – Two Rivers Youth Club (TRYC)
8:30am – 1:00pm Performance Stations (walkway between fields 1 & 2)
9:00am 1 st games
9:00am- 3:00pm General Store (near concession stand, Field #6)
9:30am – 12:00pm Home Run Derby (Field #5)
10:45am – 1:30pm Lunch (burgers, chips, snack, water)
4:30pm Games End
6:15pm Dinner – Red Roof Inn (taco bar)
7:00 – 9:00pm Dance – Red Roof Inn (70’s theme)
Sunday, October 1, 2023
9:00am 1 st games
9:00am- 11:30 am General Store (near concession stand, Field #6)
9:30am – 12:30 pm Home Run Derby Finals (Field #5)
11:00am – 12:30 pm Lunch….sandwich, chips, snack, water
12:00pm Last Games End
Locations for Events:
Sierra Hills Golf Course – 13420 E Pawnee St
Twin Rivers Youth Club – 1700 N Ridge Road
Red Roof Inn – 6815 W. Kellogg Drive
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Volunteer

Southeast Regional Unified Bocce
2023-10-04 09:00 - 13:00

Young Athletes - F.L. Schlagle Library
2023-10-04 15:30 - 16:30 | F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Dr, Kansas City, 66109, United States

South Central Unified Bocce & Cornhole
2023-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Augusta High School, 2020 Ohio St, Augusta, KS, 67010, United States
Volunteer here.

Chad W. Oehme Memorial Fishing Tournament
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Lake, 15500 S Lone Elm Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
Location >> Kaw Shelter at Cedar Lake, 15500 S. Lone Elm, Olathe, KS 66061

Athletes need to have their own poles and have an up to date medical on file with SOKS. Registration information will be sent out in August. Questions? Contact Chris Burt at burtc@soks.org.

Time >>

8:30 – Check-in
9:00-11:00 – Fish
11:00 – Awards

Volunteer

North Central Regional Volleyball
2023-10-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Anthony Recreation Center, 2415 Browning Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States

KC Metro Region Bocce and Cornhole
2023-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Black Bob Park, 14500 W 151st St, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
Regional Bocce and Cornhole tournament
Volunteer

Unified Basketball - Match Day (Topeka)
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Washburn Rural High School, 5900 SW 61st St, Topeka, KS, 66619, United States

KC Metro Swimming
2023-10-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Turner Aquatic Center, 2211 S 55th St, Kansas City, 66106, United States

National Disability Awareness Month Panel Discussion
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, KS, United States
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Panel
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItceCqrj4oE9VMAwE8O9nYpcKKAfQkJfbw

Wash For A Cause
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-21 | Club Car Wash, United States
Club Car Wash will be hosting a fundraiser for Special Olympics Kansas on Friday, 10/20 & Saturday, 10/21. All day, both days, ALL 22 locations in Kansas. Click here to find your location within Kansas.

$2 from each car wash is donated to SOKS. This includes memberships and paid washes.

North Central Regional Swimming
2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | TPS 501/Hummer Sports Park Natatorium, 530 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr, Topeka, KS, 66606, United States
For more information, contact Krystin Guggisberg at guggisbergk@soks.org.
Volunteer

West Regional Bowling
2023-10-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Lanes, 2400 Vine St, Hays, KS, 67601, United States
Registration information will be sent to local programs in early fall.
NEW! We are trying a different participation policy for the West Region Bowling tournament on October 21st. Athletes in communities where there is not currently a local program can register and compete as an individual. This is on a trial basis only for this event. It is our hope that through this process we will provide opportunities to athletes who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate and ideally be the stepping stone to forming programs in new communities.
Steps to register as an individual:

Complete this online interest form so that we have you on the list to receive the registration information in the fall.
Complete an athlete registration form/medical packet. Download here
You will complete the official event registration form that will be emailed to you at a later date.

Contact Brent Kaiser at kaiserb@soks.org or 785-301-8214 for more information.
Volunteer

Topgolf Tip-A-Cop
2023-10-27 10:00 - 2023-10-28 22:00 | Topgolf Overland Park, 10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, United States
2023 Topgolf Tip-A-Cop
October 27 & 28 – 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. each day
LETR and Families to be on site both days at ALL Topgolf locations to interact with customers, talk about Special Olympics, and accept donations.
Everyone who donates a minimum of $20 will receive a commemorative pin (while supplies last). HAVE FUN!!!

As part of our 2023 Season of Giving, Topgolf will donate 10% of reservation fees to Special Olympics for players booking at topgolf.com/specialolympics and using organizational code ‘special23’ when booking. Topgolf has committed to donate up to $50,000 based on total reservations made with the organizational code from September 15th, 2023 through October 31st, 2023. Grab a group, go play & have fun!

Locations:

Overland Park
10611 Nall Ave
Overland Park, KS
(913) 562-9713

Wichita
2976 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS
(316) 394-4065

South Central Regional Volleyball
2023-10-28 08:00 - 14:00 | Hutchinson High School, 810 E. 13th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
For more information, contact Savanna Cavanaugh at cavanaughs@soks.org.
Volunteer
