Spring into the Panhandle for Game Day!
Spring Games Competition is Saturday
The Panhandle will become a powerhouse of athletes this weekend as the 2011 Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Spring Games gets underway! SOTX will host the event beginning at 9:00 a.m. on May 14 at Boy’s Ranch, located on Highway 385 just northwest of Amarillo.
The highly-anticipated competition will kick off with inspiring Opening Ceremonies featuring SOTX athletes. Immediately following, competitors will take to the field for athletics (track and field), bocce and field events. The Games will wrap up around 5:00 p.m.
Grab your sunscreen, sunglasses and a cool summer drink and come watch our athletes in action. If you or your organization would like to volunteer at this year’s Spring Games, please contact Lisa Chrane (lchrane@sotx.org) in the Panhandle area office at 806.374.7171.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 40,000 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.
Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org
