Hosted by the Chi Psi Fraternity at UW Madison, the Langdon Invitational is an annual inter-fraternal charity pond hockey tournament held on Lake Mendota. This year marks the 3rd consecutive year of our partnership which Special Olympics Wisconsin, where all proceeds will be going towards creating opportunities for inclusion in sports and the promotion of fitness/exercise for those with intellectual disabilities. Last year we were able to raise a total of $10,000, and this year we hope to reach more people and beat that number!

More information about Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc (Sowi): Mission: Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. Vision: Special Olympics Wisconsin will be recognized as the premier organization to unlock the joy of sport to inspire people to accept, include and value those with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of life, and thereby unite people in a shared belief of a more just and welcoming world. Goal: SOWI's goal is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society, by offering opportunities to develop and demonstrate their talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public's awareness of their capabilities and needs.