Special Olympics Texas is a year-round movement, holding more than 300 competitions annually on area, regional and state levels. Event divisions are based on age, gender and ability level to give athletes an equal chance to win. Each participant receives a medal or ribbon following their events.The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Click on this link to access paperwork to become an athlete with Special Olympics Become an Athlete (sotx.org)
3444 N 1st Street
Abilene, 79603, TX
Accessible Location: Yes
Type of Organization | Nonprofit (501c3) |
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Categories | Recreation |
Services offered in Spanish? | No |
Newsletter? | No |
Child Care Available? | No |
Age Range | 6-11 , 12-14 , 15-21 |
Disability Categories | Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability |
Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | No |
This organization belongs to these diagnoses | |
Is this a statewide service? | No |
Website | https://www.sotx.org/area-home?area=2311828 |
Contact Name | Lisa Rinker |
Email Address | [email protected] |
Phone Number | 806-559-1908 |