Join Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) for a bit of unbridled fun and frivolity this spring. SOTX is preparing for its Triple Crown fundraiser, which rides into town on March 24.  Pony Up is the non-profit organization’s inaugural Polo tournament and all proceeds from the stylish event will benefit more than 4,500 SOTX athletes in the Central Texas area.  Pony Up will be a traditional Polo match – big hats and all – that will bring a little glamour to raising awareness, and money, for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The “horsing around” will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. at the Austin Polo Club, located at 13628 Gregg Manor Road.  An equestrian exhibition, featuring a local team of equestrian athletes riding to a medley of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, is scheduled at 1:30 p.m., followed by local entertainment and a performance by Austin favorite, Jack Ingram. 

General admission tickets are $50 each and VIP tickets are $100 each.  VIP admission includes access to the VIP tent, swag bags for the first 50 registrants, preferred parking and covered seating alongside celebrity judges for the hat competition and Jack Ingram performance.

For more details or ticket information, call Melissa Matherne (mmatherne@sotx.org) at 512.491.2927 or click here.     

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect.  SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.  To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646.  Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run