The mission of Special Olympics Texas 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 the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Qualifications for Athletes
- A great attitude and smile
- Currently enrolled in the Mansfield ISD
- In good standing with the Mansfield ISD
- At least 8 years of age by September 1, 2014
- Each child must have a current Special Olympics physical on file with the MISD Delegation. These are available on-line or will be provided at the first practice and must be completed by September 17, 2014. (One physical is good for all sports and needs to be renewed every three years.)
Please note that parents MUST stay at each practice or have a designated ADULT caregiver for your child.
For more information please email misdso@gmail.com
