News | Special Olympics Michigan - SOMI
Following a successful inaugural year in 2023, Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is excited to announce the return of the November Classic, set to take place in the Metro-Detroit area on November 8, 2024. The event will feature state-level competition for more than 1,100 athletes and Unified partners from across Michigan.
Save the Date: 2025 Polar Plunge Season! | Special Olympics …
With the new year just a few months away, SOMI is thrilled to announce this year’s lineup of Polar Plunges that promise to make a splash for a great cause. What is the Polar Plunge? The Polar Plunge is a unique fundraising event that invites brave participants to take a chilly dip in local bodies of water during the winter months.
Special Olympics Michigan Announces Multi-Million Building
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, [June 24, 2021] — Earlier today, the leaders of Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) announced the Building Tomorrow’s Champions campaign, a multi-million-dollar fundraising effort to renovate and transform the former South Christian High School into the world’s largest Special Olympics facility, known as the Special ...
Special Olympics Michigan to Host November Classic
Following a successful inaugural year in 2023, Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is excited to announce the return of the November Classic, set to take place in the Metro-Detroit area on November 8, 2024. The event will feature state-level competition for more than 1,100 athletes and Unified partners from across Michigan.
2024 Award Winners | Special Olympics Michigan - somi.org
These award winners were chosen based on their participation, sportsmanship, dedication to training, and positive attitude toward the Special Olympics program during the course of a year. Nominations are accepted annually. To see photos of this event, visit the official SOMI Award Flickr album of the event.
Northville Schools Lead the Way with District-Wide Inclusion …
In a groundbreaking move, Northville has become one of the first school districts in the state to adopt a district-wide inclusion policy in partnership with Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI). This initiative not only reflects Northville's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, but also sets a precedent for other districts across the ...
Special Olympics Michigan Celebrate 2024 State Fall Games
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is thrilled to announce the return of State Fall Games, an event that brings together athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and chaperones from across the state to celebrate sportsmanship, teamwork, and the pursuit of a more unified world.
Special Olympics Michigan Celebrates 50 Years of In-Person State …
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is excited to mark a historic milestone, celebrating 50 years of in-person State Summer Games on the campus of Central Michigan University (CMU), May 30 – June 1, 2024. More than 2,500 athletes from across the state will compete in 90 events, commemorating five decades of quality sports competition.
Jacob Nelson: From Athlete to Referee, Embracing Leadership in …
Nelson's journey to refereeing was a natural transition that started several years ago, when he was inspired by his brothers' love for sports—particularly football. “It’s probably been three or four years,” Nelson explains when asked how long he’s been an athlete in …
Unified Dream Team: Danny & Dylan | Special Olympics Michigan
The hockey captain donated $10,000 to SOMI for sports programming, and the foundation passed along more than 600 sets of new hockey gear. While Danny and Dylan growing up never played on the same team, there is no question they now consider each other teammates and partners in the fight for inclusion.