The Permian Basin/Big Bend area will become a powerhouse of athletes as the 2012 Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Spring Games gets underway!  SOTX will host the event beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 14 at Ratliff Stadium, located at 1860 East Yukon Road in Odessa. 

The highly-anticipated competition will kick off with an exciting Opening Ceremonies featuring SOTX competitors.  Immediately following, athletes will take to the field for athletics (track and field).  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 Suzanne Anderson (sanderson@sotx.org) at 512.491.2934.

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.

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