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Upcoming Coaches Training Opportunities
New Coaches Credentials The new coaches credentials are
June is the month for Bocce Clinics!
here! All coaches that have reached a Level 2 or above coaching certification will receive a credential that displays their role as an HOD or Head Coach. They will be used for identification in competition areas and should
With Bocce officially joining Softball at the State Fall Classic this September, SOSD is offering a bocce clinic for coaches in each area of the state. Join World Games Bocce Coach Brian Jacobsen for education about SOSD’s newest addition, Bocce!
be worn at all SOSD competitions.
A big thanks to all the coaches and their countless hours put in to help the athletes become the best they can be. That includes the many hours put in to become the most educated coaches for the athletes as well
Here are the upcoming dates and locations:
May 31
6:00 PM
Special Olympics South Dakota 800 E. I-90 Lane Sioux Falls
June 8
6:00 PM
Aberdeen (location TBD)
June 27
6:00 PM
Rapid City (location TBD)
Coaches Education Statistics: 282—Certified coaches statewide 150—Level 2 or above certified coaches
For more information contact Chad VanderPoel at
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2016 Schedule of Events July 11 & 12 August—TBD August 20 August 27 September 16-18 October 13 October 14 October 14 October 15 October 15 October 29 November 4-6 November 19 & 20
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Darryl Nordquist, President/CEO (
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