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SUMMARY:Healthy Athletes at Summer Games
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Athletes at Summer Games – June 7\, 2025 \nJoin us for an exciting day of wellness and fun at the Special Olympics Kansas Summer Games on Saturday\, June 7\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Maize High School (11600 W 45th St N\, Maize\, KS 67101). This year’s event marks a milestone as we bring all SOKS Healthy Athletes disciplines to the Summer Games\, including the debut of our very first Med Fest screening! \nHealthy Athletes provides comprehensive health screenings in a variety of disciplines\, ensuring our athletes have the tools they need to succeed on and off the field. Screenings will take place indoors\, utilizing the two auxiliary gyms at Maize High School. Healthy Hearing will be located in a classroom adjacent to the main gym for a quieter and more focused environment. \nWhy Attend Healthy Athletes? \n\nComplete Multiple Screenings: Athletes who complete multiple screenings will earn exciting prizes.\nEnter to Win: Complete all screenings to have your name entered into a special raffle!\nExplore Vendor Booths: Engage with vendors offering health and fitness resources tailored for athletes and families.\nComprehensive Care: From vision and hearing to fitness and general health\, Healthy Athletes offers services that empower athletes to perform at their best.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being while enjoying the camaraderie and excitement of the Summer Games. \nFor More Information or to Volunteer:\nVisit GivePulse here to learn more and sign up. \nLet’s celebrate health\, inclusion\, and excellence at the Summer Games!
URL:https://soks.org/event/healthy-athletes-at-summer-games/
LOCATION:Maize High School\, 11600 W 45th St N\, Maize\, 67601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,South Central Region
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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SUMMARY:FUNFitness at North Central Regional Track and Field
DESCRIPTION:FUNFitness at North Central Regional Track & Field \nSpecial Olympics Kansas is excited to bring FUNFitness back to the North Central Regional Track & Field competition for the second year in a row! Join us on Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Shawnee Heights High School in Tecumseh\, KS\, where athletes will have the opportunity to participate in this free health screening designed to improve flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and overall physical wellness. \nWhat is FUNFitness?FUNfitness is a physiotherapy (physical therapy) screening that examines the flexibility\, strength\, balance \, and aerobic fitness of Special Olympics athletes and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dysfunction in any of these areas can result in pain\, discomfort\, and sub-optimal activity performance in sports and everyday life. During these screenings\, physiotherapists\, students\, and other related health professionals\, identify areas of concern in the above areas to offer education and expert guidance on suggested follow-up care including exercise recommendations\, sport-specific training tips\, and when appropriate\, referral recommendations. \nWhere to Find Us:The screening station will be outside under the tents to the left of the entrance to the track area. Stop by before or after your events to get checked out and learn ways to improve your fitness and prevent injuries! \nDate: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Shawnee Heights High School (4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd\, Tecumseh\, KS)Cost: FREE for all participating athletes! \nWe are thrilled to continue offering this essential health screening to our athletes. Don’t miss this chance to get checked out\, learn valuable fitness tips\, and take steps toward a healthier\, stronger you! \nFor more information\, contact Svea Knight at knights@soks.org
URL:https://soks.org/event/funfitness-at-north-central-regional-track-and-field/
LOCATION:Shawnee Heights High School\, 4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd\, Tecumseh\, KS\, 66542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,North Central Region,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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SUMMARY:Healthy Hearing at Hays State Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Hearing Screening at Hays State Basketball – March 22\, 2025 \nSpecial Olympics Kansas is excited to bring Healthy Hearing to the Hays State Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row! Join us on Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Gross Memorial Coliseum (600 Park St\, Hays\, KS 67601) for a day dedicated to improving athletes’ health and wellness. \nThe Healthy Hearing screening ensures that athletes can optimize their performance and overall quality of life by identifying and addressing any hearing concerns. Participants will receive valuable resources\, and as a bonus\, those who complete the screening will earn coupons to use at the SOKS General Store! \nScreening Details: \n\nLocation: Classrooms off the main track\, en route to the basketball courts.\nNavigation: Clear signage will be posted to guide participants to the screening area.\n\nWe understand that conducting hearing screenings in noisy environments can be challenging\, so we’ve designated a quieter area to ensure a smooth and effective process. Help us spread the word to encourage athletes and their families to prioritize their hearing health! \nIf you’re attending the Hays State Basketball Tournament\, take advantage of this free and essential service. To volunteer for the event\, visit GivePulse here. \nLet’s work together to promote health\, wellness\, and athletic excellence.
URL:https://soks.org/event/healthy-hearing-at-hays-state-basketball/
LOCATION:Gross Memorial Coliseum\, 600 Park St\, Hays\, 67601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,West Region
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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SUMMARY:Strong Minds at Unified Bocce
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Strong Minds at Unified Bocce in Lawrence! \nSpecial Olympics Kansas is thrilled to host our first-ever Strong Minds Screening on Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lawrence High School (1901 Louisiana Street\, Lawrence\, KS 66044) during the Unified Bocce event. \nThis groundbreaking screening will focus on comprehensive well-being\, addressing mental\, physical\, and emotional health. Designed to empower our athletes and participants\, Strong Minds is an opportunity to learn practical strategies for managing stress\, maintaining resilience\, and fostering positive mental health. \nWe’re proud to partner with Unified to make this event a success\, but we need your help! We’re seeking mental health professionals—or mental health professional students—who are passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to run this vital screening. \nMark your calendar for this milestone event and join us in supporting a healthier\, more inclusive community. If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more\, stay tuned for the GivePulse link coming soon! \nTogether\, we can build stronger minds and brighter futures.
URL:https://soks.org/event/strong-minds-at-unified-bocce/
LOCATION:Lawrence High School\, 1901 Louisiana Street\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Metro Region
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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SUMMARY:Health Promotion at Fall Indoor Classic
DESCRIPTION:Health Promotion focuses on healthy living and healthy lifestyle choices. \nIts goals include: \n\nencouraging and enhancing healthy behaviors;\nreducing risky behaviors; improving self-efficacy and self-advocacy; and\nincreasing the investment of health care leaders for people with intellectual disabilities.\n\nScreenings focus on the following core health areas:\n\n\nBone Density Screening and Bone Health;\nBlood Pressure Monitoring;\nBody Mass Index (BMI);\nEducation on Nutrition\, Hydration\, Sun Safety and Tobacco Avoidance & Cessation; and\nPhysical Activity\n\nVolunteer here. \nLearn more about Healthy Athletes
URL:https://soks.org/event/health-promotion-at-fall-indoor-classic/
LOCATION:Okun Fieldhouse\, 20200 Johnson Dr\, Shawnee\, KS\, 66218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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SUMMARY:Healthy Hearing at Fall Indoor Classic
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Hearing is the audiology component of the Healthy Athletes program. The Healthy Hearing screenings were introduced to Special Olympics athletes at the 1999 World Summer Games. \nThe purpose of this program is: \n\nto screen the hearing of athletes;\nnotiify athletes and their guardians/care givers if follow-up care is needed;\nprovide custom swim earplugs if needed; and\nstudy the prevalence of hearing loss in athletes and individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID).\n\n\n\nAthletes are directed through screening stations which:\n\n\nconduct an examination of the ear canals for cerumen (earwax); and\nconduct an otoacoustic (OAE) hearing screening of both ears.\n\n\nIf athletes pass the OAE station\, they exit the screening area. If they do not pass then an examination using tympanometry (middle ear) and pure tone screening is conducted. Upon completion of the screening\, the athlete receives a copy of the screening report form\, which includes follow-up recommendations.\n\n  \nVolunteer here. \nLearn more about Healthy Athletes
URL:https://soks.org/event/healthy-hearing-at-fall-indoor-classic/
LOCATION:Okun Fieldhouse\, 20200 Johnson Dr\, Shawnee\, KS\, 66218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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SUMMARY:Special Smiles at 2024 Fall Outdoor Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes helps athletes optimize their oral health.  For many individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) dental care is not often a priority and can take a back seat to more pressing dental issues. \nThe goal of Special Smiles is to: \n\nIncrease access to dental care for Special Olympics athletes\, as well as people with ID;\nincrease awareness of the state of athletes’ oral health for the athletes themselves\, as well as their parents or caregivers;\nprovide hygiene education to the athletes to help endure that they are doing an adequate job of brushing and flossing; and\nprovide nutrition education so they will understand how their diet affects their total health.\n\n\n\nAt a Special Smiles non-intrusive screening\, a dental care professional and assistants: \n\n\nassess decay\, unstable fillings and sealants\, injury\, fluorosis\, and gingival signs;\nprovide athletes with a written report card;\nprovide oral health education (brushing and flossing techniques);\nprovide personal preventative products such as toothpaste and toothbrushes: and\nprovide athletes (or their care-givers) who require follow-up dental services a listo of dentists/clinics in their area that will treat patients with special needs\, should they have difficulty finding a dentist.\n\nThe secondary objective of Special Smiles is to increase the number of dental professionals who will serve people with ID in their practices and clinics. \n\n  \nVolunteer here. \nLearn more about Healthy Athletes.
URL:https://soks.org/event/special-smiles-at-2024-fall-outdoor-classic/
LOCATION:Two Rivers Youth Club\, 1700 N Ridge Rd\, Wichita\, 67212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Svea Knight":MAILTO:knights@sosk.org
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