Special Olympics: Special Olympics NA Texas

Texas

The mission of Special Olympics Texas is to provide year-round sports training and athletic 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, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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It is our vision to become the premier provider of Special Olympics training and competition in the world. We approach each endeavor with a single intent - to improve the quality of life for our athletes. The challenges of the future are embraced with enthusiasm and commitment, ensuring that the changing face and needs of our athletes are met. Special Olympics offers athletes numerous benefits from their participation: improved motor skills, physical fitness, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. The lessons learned through sports translate into greater success for the athlete off the field of play. Special Olympics athletes grow mentally, socially and spiritually.

Competitions
Special Olympics Texas holds more than 250 competitions annually on area, regional and state levels. Event divisions are based on age, gender and ability level to give athletes an equal chance to win. Each participant receives a medal or ribbon following his/her event.

Training
Special Olympics athletes train intensely for eight weeks prior to each sports competition. Volunteer coaches are responsible for training the athletes. Volunteers must complete a certification program prior to becoming a Special Olympics coach and must attend training schools before each season. Competition officials and event directors are also required to attend training schools.

Sports Offered

Aquatics
Athletics
Basketball
Bocce
Bowling
Cycling

Equestrian
Figure Skating
Floor Hockey
Football (Soccer)
Golf
Gymnastics (Artistic)

Kayaking
Powerlifting
Roller Skating
Sailing
Softball

Speed Skating
Table Tennis
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball

Areas Served

Area 1 - Rio Grande Valley; Area 10 - Greater Dallas; Area 17 - South Plains; Area 2 - South Texas; Area 11 - Greater Fort Worth; Area 18 - Permian/Big Bend; Area 4 - Greater Houston; Area 12 - Heart of Texas; Area 19 - Greater El Paso; Area 5 - Greater Beaumont; Area 13 - Central Texas; Area 20 - San Antonio; Area 6 - Heart of East Texas; Area 14 - Big Country; Area 21 - Laredo; Area 7 - East Texas; Area 16 - Panhandle; Area 22 - Gulf Coast; Area 9 - North Texas

Date

Event

Location

May 24 - 27 2012

Texas Summer Games

The 2012 Summer Games will offer competition in athletics, basketball, cycling, gymnastics, soccer and tennis. The three-day event will also offer special events including Opening Ceremonies, Victory Dance and Athlete Village. Athletics - UTA Maverick Stadium, 1307 W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX 76011 (May 25: 8:00am – 5:00pm; May 26: 8:00am – 5:00pm; May 27: 8:00am – 3:00pm); Basketball - UTA – MAC, W. Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76011; UTA – PE Building, W. Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76011; Lamar High School, 1400 W. Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011; Shackleford Junior High, 2000 N. Fielder, Arlington, TX 76012 (May 24: 1:00pm – 6:00pm; May 25: 8:00am – 6:00pm; May 26: 8:00am – 6:00pm; May 27: 8:00am – 12:00pm; Cycling - UTA – Parking Lot #49, Corner of Cooper St & S. Nedderman, Arlington, TX 76011 (May 26: 8:00am – 5:00pm); Gymnastics - Webb Elementary, 1200 N. Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76011 (May 26: 8:30am – 4:30pm); Soccer - UTA – Soccer Fields, W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX 76011 (May 25: 8:00am – 5:00pm; May 26: 9:00am – 4:00pm); Tennis - UTA – Tennis Center, Greek Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76011 (May 24: 3:30pm – 5:00pm; May 25: 8:00am – 4:00pm; May 26: 8:00am – 4:00pm)
For more information
http://www.sotx.org/news-events/calendar/state/2012-summer-games.html
Sue Galkantas
Email:sgalkantas@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2943View More

University of Texas at Arlington
702 South Nedderman Drive
Arlington, Texas
UNITED STATES

May 24 - 27 2012

2012 Summer Games

Chapter summer games, featuring competition in basketball, athletics (track and field), gymnastics, soccer, cycling and tennis. Sporting events run from 8am-4pm on Friday, May 25, with Opening Ceremonies from 7-9pm. Sporting events run from 8am-4pm on Saturday, with the Victory Dance from 7-9pm. Events run from 8am-12:30pm on Sunday. Soorting events are open to the public. Please come out and show your support!
For more information
http://www.sotx,org
Tela Mange
Email:tmange@sotx.org
Phone:512-835-9873View More

University of Texas-Arlington
Arlington, TX
UNITED STATES

Oct 25 - 27 2012

2012 Fall Classic

The 2012 Fall Classic will include aquatics, bocce, golf and softball. The three-day event will also offer special events including Opening Ceremonies, Victory Dance and Athlete Village. Aquatics - Texas A&M Natatorium; 202 Student Recreation Center; College Station, TX 77843 (Oct 26: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Oct 27: 8:00am – 5:00pm); Bocce - Veterans Park, 3101 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77845 (Oct 25: 2:00pm – 5:00pm; Oct 26: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Oct 27: 8:00am – 5:00pm); Golf - Briarcrest CC, 1929 Country Club Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 ( Oct 26: 7:45am – 4:00pm; Oct 27: 7:45am – 4:00pm; Softball - Veterans Park, 3101 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77845 (Oct 25: 1:00pm – 6:00pm; Oct 26: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Oct 27: 8:00am – 5:00pm)
For more information
http://www.sotx.org/news-events/calendar/state/2012-fall-classic.html
Sue Galkantas
Email:sgalkantas@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2943View More

Texas A&M University
202 Student Recreation Center
College Station, TX 77843
UNITED STATES

7715 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 120
Austin, TX
Office: +1 (512) 835-9873

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