Spring into Action at Spring Games in Waco

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Ready, set, spring into the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Spring Games in Waco!  On April 28, SOTX – Heart of Texas area athletes will compete in athletics (track and field) events at Connally High School – Mac Peoples Stadium, located at 200 Cadet Way. 

The Games will kick off at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies, immediately followed by competition, and wrap around 3:45 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to cheer on our athletes as fans in the stands at Spring Games.  Help is also needed with afternoon events.  If you’re interesting in volunteering, click here or contact Tommy Smith (tsmith@sotx.org) in the Heart of Texas area office at 254.230.4824.

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 44,000 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 Law Enforcement Torch Run

Sponsors:
Bank of America, Single Source Ministry at Woodway Baptist Church


Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org


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 58,800 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.