The 2008 Winter Games is this weekend Thursday, January 31 through Sunday, February 3 in San Antonio at various community venues.
The online registration is now closed. It will take about 1,600 volunteers to make this amazing event happen, but we are still in need of a several hundred volunteers.
If you see a shift below that interests you, simply go straight to the venue and register at the volunteer check-in area. NOTE: Click here for the venue map.
Friday, February 1
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. @ Crossroads Convention Center (Powerlifting and Athlete Village)
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ AMF Country Lanes (Bowling)
12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. @ AMF Country Lanes (Bowling)
1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. @ Home Court America (Volleyball)
3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ AMF Country Lanes (Bowling)
Saturday, February 2
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ Crossroads Convention Center (Powerlifting, Table Tennis, and Athlete Village)
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ AMF Country Lanes (Bowling)
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. @ Bandera Bowl (Bowling)
12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. @ Crossroads Convention Center (Powerlifting, Table Tennis, and Athlete Village)
12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. @ AMF Country Lanes (Bowling)
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Bandera Bowl (Bowling)
Frequently Asked Questions
What if it rains? In the case of inclement weather (rain, etc.), the games WILL continue. Please arrive on time. If it becomes necessary for us to alter the schedule in any way (i.e., delay games), you can check our homepage (www.sotx.org) where we would post a delay schedule notice for volunteers.
Where to park? General parking is available at each venue.
What to wear? Dress for comfort, dress for the weather. Most wear t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Children as volunteers? We do encourage children to volunteer with their families or community groups. After all, they are the volunteers of the future. To ensure the safety of the athletes and volunteers, we do have age guidelines to follow when thinking about bringing minors to volunteer with Special Olympics Texas.
15 and older - Can volunteer by himself/herself.
8-14 years old - Must have a parent or guardian with him/her. In cases of groups (school, scout, church, etc.) we ask for one adult for every 8-14 year old in the group. For example, 8 girls in a troop = 2 adults.
7 and younger - will not be assigned a volunteer task, but are invited to be cheerleaders in the stand, while accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Want To Know More?
More in-depth information is divided into five sections:
Section A: All About Special Olympics Texas and Winter Games
Section B: Volunteering at Special Olympics Texas Winter Games
Section C: Signing Up to Volunteer at Winter Games
Section D: After You Have Signed Up
Section E: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
