Softball Tournament Swings Into Action

SOTX athletes will face off at area Softball Tournament

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2008

ODESSA – On Saturday, October 4, Special Olympics Texas athletes will compete in the area Softball Tournament at UTPB Softball Complex in Odessa.  Eight teams from ECISD, Fort Stockton, Midland, Monahans, Odessa and San Angelo will participate in the tournament.  Opening Ceremonies, featuring emcee Krista Landers from CBS 7, the reading of the athlete oath and invocation, will kick off at 9:30 a.m.  The rivals will face off at 10:00 a.m.  As athletes collect their medals, they will celebrate their victories by dancing the night away at Victory Dance at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event or other Special Olympics Texas events, email mmuston@sotx.org and request a volunteer packet or call the area office at 432.684.5024.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and competition for 27,610 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State.  For more information, call 1.800.876.JOIN or visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Official Partners:
Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, ConocoPhillips, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust and Wal-Mart
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Olivia Newman
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
800.876.5646 ext. 2925