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WOW, can you believe it’s that time again? This will truly be an incredible year for our Mansfield ISD Special Olympics teams. Cycling will begin practice on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Vernon Newsome stadium parking lot from 3:00 – 4:30.
As a reminder, your child can participate in as many of our Special Olympics sports as they want. They can also compete in all of the Area Competitions as long as they are at least 8 years old. For the State Competition, they need to be at least 12 years old and they will have to select one sport for that competition (for instance, if they participate in cycling and basketball, they can compete in both for the Area Competition but they will need to choose only one of those for the State Competition).
Qualifications for Athletes
J A great attitude and smile
J Currently enrolled in the Mansfield ISD
J In good standing with the Mansfield ISD
J At least 8 years of age by February 1, 2013
J 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 the second practice. (One physical is good for all sports and needs to be renewed every three years.)
J Your child must wear sneakers
J For cycling athletes - Each athlete must provide their bicycle and helmet.
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Please note that parents MUST stay at each practice or have a designated ADULT caregiver for your child.
Here is a quote from one of our Special Olympic athletes: “Special Olympics is awesome! I get to compete with different people in sports and make new friends. It is a lot of fun for me!”
And a quote from one of our volunteer coaches: “Coaching these kids is one of the most rewarding things I could ever do. They make me smile every time I am with them. They just want to have fun and be accepted by their peers.”
Also, a quote from a parent: “My athlete has life long friends and a place where he can shine. We are so privileged to have such a wonderful program in our district.”
You can register your athlete by sending an email to misdso@gmail.com. Please include athlete’s name, date of birth, age, grade, school, and sport that you are registering for.
