Volunteer at Spring Games in Austin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) – Central Texas Area invites you to its annual Spring Games competition in Austin, April 27-28.  SOTX athletes will participate in tennis and athletics (track and field) events, as well as an inspiring Opening Ceremonies.

The competitors will ready, set, go for the gold from 4:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. on April 27 and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 28 at Vandegrift High School, located at 9500 McNeil Drive (McNeil Drive and FM 2222).

Volunteers are needed to cheer on our athletes and be fans in the stands at the Games.  Help is also needed to set-up and break down the facility, assist with judging, scoring, results and awards.  To sign up or get more information, 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 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 the Law Enforcement Torch Run


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.