Rice University PD High Water Rescue Truck Pull

High Water Rescue Truck Pull 

When: Saturday, April 8, 2023
Where: Rice University, 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Houston, TX 77005

General Schedule:
Registration 8:00 am 
Opening Ceremonies 8:30 am 
First Pull 8:45 am

Ways to Participate: Click HERE to register or donate

1. Purchase a $300 ticket for 1 Team of 6 to participate at this event (All Proceeds will benefit local Special Olympics Texas athletes)
   • If you would like to participate and do not have a team, you are welcome to register individually for $50 and will be placed with a team the day of the truck pull!
2. Fundraise: Qualify to participate in this event instead! Click on the fundraise button found under the header to create your fundraising team page and accept donations to earn the $300 needed to participate. 

* Minimum Age of Participants of 14 Years Old to Participate in the Pull​

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be rescheduled but no refunds will be issued. 

Click to volunteer

AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS
15 years and older can volunteer by themselves.
8-14 year olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. If in a group, then there must be a 4:1 ratio of children/teens to adults.
7 years and younger are not given volunteer assignments but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone.

APPAREL Wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing and non-marking shoes. If you have one, wear a shirt that represents your organization.

NO ANIMALS Special Olympics has a no animal policy. Other than service animals, no animals are allowed at this event. Please do not bring any animals or pets with you.

The Story ...

Play ‘tug of war’ with a High Water Rescue truck in support of Special Olympics
Texas athletes. It’s excitement for all ages!

What is the High Water Rescue Truck Pull?

Join us for the ultimate tug of war challenge…and a GREAT team-building event. Test your strength and compete for prizes and bragging rights...all for a great cause: to support Special Olympics Texas area athletes. Bring your biggest fans to cheer you on during your pull – it’s excitement for all ages! 

For more information about this event, please contact Kelsey Thomas at kthomas@sotx.org