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2026 Special Olympics USA Games- Minneapolis, MN

Special Olympics North Dakota will send a delegation of 46 athletes, Unified partners, youth leaders, coaches and staff from communities across the state to compete on the national stage.  

The 2026 Special Olympics 2026 Games, a premier national sporting event bringing together over 3,000 Special Olympics athletes from across the country to compete in a variety of sports while showcasing ability, inclusion, determination, and the power of sport.

When & Where:

June 17 - 19, 2026 in Fargo, ND
  • Training Camp taking place at North Dakota State University

June 20 - 26, 2026

  • Opening ceremony and sports competitions at various venues at the University of Minnesota

Follow Team ND and download the official champions app:  2026specialolympicsusagames.org/visit-the-games/champions-app

Team ND Basketball:

  • Coach Katelyn Weber, Grand Forks
  • Coach Dave Meske, Cass County
  • Coach Jordan Lorenzen, Cass County
  • Athlete Jacob Barbeau, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Kelli Cymbaluk, Cass County
  • Athlete Codie Devaney, Cass County
  • Athlete Kalvin Easley, Cass County
  • Athlete Brad Goss, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Josh Jerome, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Tyler Lee, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Jecky Oulare, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Billy Pyfer, Dickinson

Team ND Bocce:

  • Coach Julie Watson, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Bre Foy, Grand Forks
  • Unified Partner Cathy Muus, Grand Forks
  • Athlete Chris Haider, Cass County
  • Unified Partner Mark Haider, Cass County

Team ND Bowling:

  • Coach Cindy Schopper, Valley City
  • Athlete Christy Coughlin, Minot
  • Athlete Kayla Foth, Mandan
  • Athlete Jenni Hummel, Cass County
  • Athlete Heather Martell, Jamestown

Team ND Powerlifting:

  • Coach Justin Jahner, Bismarck
  • Athlete Aidan Meidinger, Bismarck
  • Athlete Em LaPlant, Grand Forks

Team ND Volleyball:

  • Coach Renee Dufner, Minot
  • Coach Jen Rewald, Bismarck
  • Athlete Kim Coutts, Minot
  • Athlete Tiffany Coutts, Minot
  • Unified Partner Katie Dufner, Minot
  • Unified Partner Matt Dufner, Minot
  • Athlete Michael Dufner, Minot
  • Unified Partner Toni Eide, Minot
  • Unified Partner Jordan Gudmanson, Minot
  • Athlete Gavyn Herfendal, Minot
  • Athlete Avery Iversen, Minot
  • Unified Partner Erica Moen, Minot
  • Athlete Tyler Leintz, Minot

Team ND Youth Leadership:

  • Mentor Jessie Erikson, Grand Forks
  • Benton Kadrmas, Dickinson
  • Estin Martin, Dickinson

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