Special Olympics Kansas

Overland Park Young Athletes
2019-09-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | United States

Metro Regional Golf Tournament
2019-09-19 17:30 | United States
Please Note: Date change to Thursday, September 19.
Metro Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, September 19 at the Smiley’s Golf Complex, 10195 Monticello Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66227.
Tee-off: 5:30pm/Skills 5:45pm
For more information, contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org

South Central Regional Golf
2019-09-18 17:30 - 2019-09-19 20:00 | United States
The South Central Regional Golf will be held at Sierra Hills Golf Course, 13420 E Pawnee St., Wichita, KS 67230. On Wednesday, September 18, the Air Capital Flyers, Tee Time is 5:00pm, On Thursday, September 19 for the remaining teams the Tee Time will be 5:00pm. Please contact Brian Talarico for additional information at talaricob@ksso.org

Southeast Regional Golf Tournament
2019-09-18 08:30 - 16:00 | United States
The Southeast Regional Golf Tournament will be held on September 18 at the Four Oaks Golf Course, 910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg Kansas.
Youth Tee Times:: 8:45am/11:00am. Adult Tee Time: 1:15pm. Athletes & Partners will have 2 hours to complete the course.
For more information, contact Terri Price at pricet@ksso.org

South Central Regional Softball Tournament
2019-09-14 09:00 - 15:00 | United States
The South Central Regional Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 14th at the Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67210. Games will begin at 9:00am. For more information, contact Brian Talarico at talaricob@ksso.org

Southeast Regional Swimming Invitational
2019-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | United States
The Southeast Regional Swimming Invitational will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at OZONE- USD367 Sport & Fitness Zone 300 11th St, Osawatomie, KS beginning at 10:00am.
For more information, please contact Terri Price at pricet@ksso.org

Northwest Truck Convoy
2019-09-07 15:00 - 21:00
Join us for the Northwest Truck Convoy from Oakley & Goodland to Colby this September!
Truck owners and drivers must register to join the convoys which parade through local towns and end their journey at a local venue for lunch and awards. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required to participate and walk up registrations are welcome. To register, download the waiver, complete and mail to SOKS, 5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202 or contact one of the event coordinators listed in the brochures.
Click HERE for event flyer.
Want to get involved? Contact Luke Schulte, schultel@ksso.org or 620-408-4450.

ABLE vs Special Needs Trusts: An in-depth Discussion
2019-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | United States
This is an ONLINE webinar provided by Northwestern Mutual.
ABLE vs Special Needs Trusts: An in-depth Discussion” Thursday, August 29th at 11am (CDT): https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2674258969697182477

This workshop provides parents, guardians and family members a brief overview of SSI & Medicaid, as well as two of the tools that may be incorporated into a special needs financial plan. Topics discussed will include SSI, Medicaid & Waivers, and the pros and cons of ABLE accounts and special needs trusts to help family members better understand how planning for a child with special needs is different both legally & financially.

Join us, get your questions answered and talk with a fellow parent in a non-threatening, non-pressure environment.
Speaker: Debbie Niemann’s 15-year-old daughter, Cecilia, has cerebral palsy and complex medical issues. As a parent to a child with special needs, she understands the mentality of living one day at a time, but this approach falls short when it comes to providing a financially secure future and desired quality of life. Debbie is a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual and has her Chartered Special Needs Consultant designation through the American College.
Debbie Niemann, MBA, ChSNC
Financial Advisor
5251 W 116th Pl, Ste 300, Leawood, KS 66211
P: 913.748.0614
C: 816.506.0884
F: 913.362.1215
http://deborahniemann.nm.com
CA LIC 0M70994

Whit Merrifield Autograph Event
2019-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | United States
Come meet Royals player Whit Merrifield – the Royals consecutive game hit streak record holder.
When: 10 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, Aug. 17
Where: Special Olympics Kansas Headquarters office, 5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202
What: Meet and greet autograph event with Whit Merrifield
Cost: Two ticket packages are available. See below.
Package 1: Meet Whit Merrifield, receive one limited edition 8×10 photograph that he will autograph that day, opportunity to have your photo taken with your own device. Cost: $50
Package 2: Meet Whit Merrifield, receive one limited edition 8×10 photograph that he will autograph that day, opportunity to have your photo taken with your own device, PLUS you may bring your own personal item (ball, jersey, photo, bat, etc.) for him to sign. Cost: $80
Only 200 ticket packages available!!
ORDER TICKET PACKAGES HERE: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/DonationPage.aspx?eventid=289526&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2f
FAQ
Q: I have a son who loves Whit Merrifield. Do I need to purchase a ticket package for both of us to meet Whit?
A: No, ticket holders may bring family members who can be in a photo with the paid ticket holder and Whit. However, only ticket holders may receive autographs based on the package purchased.
Q: Do I need to be there at 10 a.m. or can I come any time between 10 a.m. and noon?
A: Doors will open at 10 a.m. Because it is a game day, Whit must leave at noon. All ticket holders need to be in line by 11:15 a.m.
Q: Where do I park?
A: Limited parking is available in front of the Special Olympics Kansas headquarters office. Additional parking is available at the Lilac Center up the drive to the south of the building.
Q: Will I have to stand in line?
A: We expect ticket holders to have a wait though we will work to move everyone through as quickly as possible. Up to 200 tickets are being sold for this event.
Q: Is your building handicap accessible?
A: Yes, handicap parking is available in front of the building and there is a ramp in the front for wheelchair access.
Q: What does “opportunity to have your photo taken with your own device” mean?
A: We will have a designated staff member who can take a photo of you with Whit with your own camera or phone.
Q: I bought a ticket, what will I do when I get there?
A: We will have a tent set up outside where you will check in with a staff member and receive your limited edition 8×10 photograph and a slip of paper showing the items you plan to have autographed. You will then proceed inside the building and make your way to where Whit is signing. When you reach the signing room you will hand your slip of paper and items to be autographed to a staff member who will give them to Whit to sign. If you are having your photo taken with him you will be asked to stand next to him as he signs and when he is done the photo will be taken. When he is done signing you may take your items and exit to the patio and back through the front of the building.
Q: Are tickets available at the door or do I need to buy ahead of time?
A: Tickets are not available at the door. You need to purchase ahead of time using our online system.
Q: I bought a ticket online for the $50 package, but I want to go ahead and get a personal item signed as well. What should I do?
A: You can pay $30 on the day of the signing when you check in to upgrade your purchase to the other package. We will have card readers available for credit/debit purchases on site.
Q: Are restrooms available?
A: Yes, we have handicap accessible restrooms for men and women inside the building.
Refunds for this event will not be issued. Special Olympics Kansas is a non-profit and your donation is tax exempt to the extent the law allows.
We hope you have a great time meeting Whit Merrifield and we thank you for supporting more than 4,300 Special Olympics athletes in Kansas! Proceeds from this event help keep athletes on the field throughout the year.

Cops at Donut Shops
2019-08-16 06:00 - 11:00
Join us for the 2019 Cops at Donut Shops event. Members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas will be at Dunkin Donuts locations throughout the state as well as other local donut locations from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Aug. 16 to collect change and donations for SOKS.
If you can’t make it out to grab a dozen donuts but still want to donate, you can here: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=289301&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2f

Spikes & Strikes Classic
2019-08-02 08:00 - 2019-08-03 17:00 | United States
The Spikes & Strikes Classic will be held on August 2 & 3 in Johnson County. The Bowling Competition will be held Friday & Saturday at College Lanes, 10201 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 and Olathe East Lanes Bowling Center, 303 N Lindenwood Dr, Olathe, KS 66062. Volleyball will be held on Friday at the Okun Complex, 20200 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218. . The Volleyball Competition will be at 9:00am on Friday and Bowling will begin at 12:00pm on Friday and 9:00am on Saturday.
For more information, contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org

Midnight Run
2019-07-27 23:59 - 2019-07-28 01:00 | United States
Beat the summer heat and take a run at midnight!
The annual Midnight Run kicks off at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th at the Hen House located at 11721 Roe Ave. in Leawood, KS.
Three distance options are available – 1-mile fun run, 5K and 10K.
The 10K option is part of the 100K KC Running Co. Challenge.
Online registration at https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leawood/MidnightRun5K10K
Questions? Contact Cougar Gray at 913-236-9290 ext. 106 or via email at grayc@ksso.org.
This event is hosted by the Leawood Police Department.
All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Kansas.
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Registration cost:
$30 — thru May 5th
$35 — May 6th to June 2nd
$40 — June 3rd to July 19th
$45 — week of the race/walk-ups
All participants will receive an event t-shirt. Be one of the first 250 to register and receive an event medal as well.

Battle of the Badges
2019-07-27 10:00 - 14:00 | United States
Allen County Law Enforcement has challenged Allen County Fire Departments in a Battle of the Badge for Special Olympics Kansas.
The group that raises the most money by the end of Rotary Day in the Park will get to decide on a special punishment for the other! You won’t want to miss it! Make sure to come by to hear what they’re planning and buy your icon to cover their cruisers.
Icons will be available before July 27th at your local law enforcement office or the Iola Fire Department.
$1 for 1 icon or $5 for 6 icons.
