Get Ready for Spring Games in Dallas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Ready, set, spring!  The Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) – Greater Dallas area Spring Games is April 26-27 and you're invited to volunteer.  Athletes will compete in athletics (track and field), tennis and soccer events and star in an inspiring Opening Ceremonies at the Cedar Hill High School Longhorn Stadium, located at 1 Longhorn Boulevard. 

The Games kick off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and wrap at 10:00 p.m.  Saturday's events will begin with Opening Ceremonies at 8:45 a.m, immediately followed by the competition. which will wrap at 7:00 p.m. 

Between competitions, athletes and their families will get to unwind and enjoy an Athletes/Siblings Village and learn more about SOTX at a Families Outreach area.  We need volunteers to help with scoring, results, awards, athlete meals, souvenir sales and more.  To sign up or get more information, email our Volunteer Coordinator at sotxdallasarea10volunteers@mail.com.

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.