Village Panthers
Special Olympics
Over 50 individuals are involved with Village Northwest Unlimited Special Olympics in 9 different events. Those events include: basketball, basketball skills, volleyball, softball, softball skills, track & field, bowling, soccer skills, pickleball and bocce ball.
Track & Field






Softball & Softball Skills






2023-2024 Basketball Schedule
December 6-Panther Scrimmage at Northwestern College VS. Dakota Wesleyan
January 12-Panther Scrimmage at Sheldon High School VS. MOC (halftime of the girls game)
January 17-Panther Scrimmage at Dordt University
January 20-Basketball Skills @ Dordt University
January 23-Panther Scrimmage at Sheldon High School VS. Sioux Center (halftime of the girls game)
February 3-District Basketball Tournament
Basketball & Basketball Skills







Coaches
Deb Middle and Sara Wolthuizen are the incredible Village Panther coaches. They have a combined 20 years of experience coaching Special Olympics at Village Northwest Unlimited. During their time coaching together they have coached teams at the district, state and national level. Deb and Sara have had one athlete win Athlete of the Year and a family win Family of the Year for Iowa Special Olympics.
"Coaching Special Olympics is the best part of our job!" -Deb & Sara