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Special Olympics In Muscatine
Special Olympics provides activities for people with Intellectual Disabilities, so they may make connections with people in their community. Special Olympics is an International program of year-round sports and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. There are approximately 130 individuals involved in the Muscatine County Special Olympics program. Special Olympics athletes are men, women, boys and girls. They are like other athletes. They train and compete. They learn to win and to lose. They strive to do their best. They inspire us.
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The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) consistently goes above and beyond throughout the year to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Every year Special Olympics Muscatine participates in a Torch Run/ Bike Ride to kick off their upcoming Summer Games. In 2023, our MCSD was the top fundraiser for this event and was honored by Special Olympics Iowa as the Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency of the Year!
The MCSD and First Responders also compete annually against the Muscatine Special Olympic Athletes in basketball and softball games.
These events are open to the public and show us all first-hand how our local law enforcement encourages inclusion of all our athletes.
You will also find several MCSD staff at our Unified Golf Tournament in the Fall, our local Dunkin’ Donuts Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser, and Culver’s Butter Burgers and Badges events. They are great leaders and supporters in so many ways, and we are thankful for their ongoing support of our community and our athletes.
May 16th: Cop on Top Fundraiser, Dunkin Donuts – Muscatine, 6am – 12pm
May 22nd-24th: State Summer Games for Track & Field, Bocce and Soccer Skills, ISU Campus – Ames
July 19th: District Softball Tournament
July 26th: Hy-Vee Car Show – Muscatine
August 2nd State Softball Tournament
TBD: First Responder Softball Game – Muscatine
September TBD: Unified Golf Tournament, Muscatine Municipal Golf Course
Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities for every athlete, regardless of gender, age or ability. No matter what the ability level, there is a benefit from Special Olympics. No matter what the interest—there is a sport for you. Prior to participation in the program, a Special Olympic athlete must complete an application and release of information form. Please contact Tracy Rininger for forms or any additional information.
