Congratulations to Mitchell Betsworth and

Special Olympics USA!

The Special Olympics World Games in Berlin was a huge success! Special Olympics USA competed at the highest level, and their hard work paid off. Many athletes came home with gold medals, including our very own, Mitchell Betsworth. Mitch gave everything he had in this competition. He received a gold medal for the bench press and brought home silver medals in the combined lift, squat, and deadlift.


Congratulations to Mitchell and the entire Special Olympics USA delegation!

Softball Season is here!


Throughout July, athletes will compete in softball skills competitions and regional softball tournaments. All athletes competing in the skills competitions and teams competing in the regional tournaments automatically advance to state!


Learn more about softball here

2023 Unified Golf


We are excited to share that the 2023 Unified Golf Tour begins this month! The tour pairs individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to compete in a team environment. The tour will stop at 8 locations across Iowa this summer and fall, offering several skill levels to meet the skill level of any athlete.

Click here for more information!

Fundraising Central

Culver's ButterBurgers and Badges


Come out to your local Culver's on July 18th between 4:00-8:00 pm to see local law enforcement and Special Olympic athletes collecting donations for Special Olympics. Stores will also be donating $1 from every Concrete Mixer® sold on the day of the promotion. Stores will also be collecting money in canisters during the month of the promotion, called “Change for Champions.”


Cargill Night at the Ballpark

Join Cargill and Special Olympics Iowa on Saturday, July 22nd for a night out at the Cedar Rapids Kernels game. The game will begin at 6:35 pm. In addition to the ballgame, participants will enjoy a silent auction on the concourse and fireworks! A limited number of tickets are available for Special Olympics Iowa athletes and guests. Tickets are free for athletes and $10 for guests.


Get your tickets here!

Texas Roadhouse Tip-a-Cop- Save the Date!


You don't want to miss this! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 31st from 11:00-2:00 pm. Stop by your local Texas Roadhouse for lunch in exchange for a freewill donation to Special Olympics Iowa.


Check here for more information and to see participating locations!

Event Calendar

July

6- West Softball Skills

8- West Regional Softball Tournament

15- East Regional Softball Tournament

15- Central Regional Softball Tournament

15- Dubuque Unified Golf

22- Cargill Night at the Ballpark

22- East Softball Skills


August

3- Rich Fellingham Memorial Golf Outing

5- State softball and skills

6- Spencer Unified Golf

9- Jim Jordan Memorial Golf Outing

26- Vinton Unified Golf

31- Texas Roadhouse Tip a Cop


Upcoming state competition dates:

State Softball and Softball Skills: August 5th

Fall Classic: September 29-30th

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