Athletes Take Over San Antonio

Volunteers Help Make Winter Games A Success

For Immediate Release: December 19, 2007

Special Olympics Texas athletes rocked San Antonio at the 2008 Winter Games, January 31 through February 3. Athletes from across the state proved they are all champions, as they competed in bowling, powerlifting, table tennis and volleyball. Figure skating was held in Austin on February 1. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make Winter Games a success.

The enthusiasm was contagious, as thousands of athletes, volunteers and LETR officers filled the Alamo Convocation Center for Opening Ceremonies on January 31. The spirit continued through three days of competitions, as more than 2,100 athletes gave it their all as they competed. In addition to competition, a number of special events took place during Winter Games, including Victory Dance and Athlete Village.

Read about the stories at Winter Games in The Torch newsletter:

Thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors who made Winter Games a success.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for 25,841 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State. Be a part of the movement that is CHANGING LIVES in your community. For more information, visit our website at www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Presenting Sponsor:

Tesoro

Co-Sponsors:

Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, Conoco Phillips, Food Town, H-E-B, Tesoro and Wal-Mart

Silver Medal Sponsors:

NuStar Energy L.P., Brandt Engineering

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Andi Baca Kelly
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
akelly@sotx.org