Special Olympics Texas

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

- Special Olympics Oath

Spring Branch ISD SOTX Information

SBISD is excited to offer two sports each year for our middle and high school athletes. Every academic year, we present a sports program during the Fall and Spring semesters, ensuring a dynamic athletic calendar for our students to enjoy. These programs are open to eligible secondary students (ages 12-18+) who wish to participate in enriching athletic experiences. Athletes will engage in weekly practice sessions at designated facilities, where they will hone their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches and certified volunteers.

To facilitate participation, the district will provide transportation for athletes to attend practice sessions. While the district handles transportation to practice, parents are responsible for transportation following practices. Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to the success of our sports programs.

We encourage all interested students to seize the opportunity and join our Fall and Spring sports programs. Space is limited to ensure the safety of our athletes. Further details on sign-up procedures and practice schedules will be provided closer to the start dates of each program.

Special Olympics Texas Athlete Eligibility Guidelines

Definition of Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to individuals who have closely related developmental disabilities such as those who have functional limitations, both in general learning and in adapted skills such as recreation, work, independent living, self-direction or self-care.
General learning limitation refers to substantial deficits and conceptual, practical and social intelligence that will result in performance problems in academic learning and/or general life functioning. Learning limitations may be assessed by standardized test.
Adapted skill limitations refers to ongoing performance deficits in skill areas considered essential to successful life functioning.
People with functional limitations based solely on a physical, behavior, emotional, specific learning disability or sensory disability are not eligible.

Eligibility for Participation

Special Olympics was created and developed to give individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in sport activities. Athletes must compete in an area program and events within the geographical boundaries where they live.

Visit https://www.sotx.org/ for more information. See 2008 Special Olympics Texas Sports Information guide, pg B-1.

Age

SBISD athletes must be a minimum of 12 years old by the first day of practice to participate in the sport.

NOTE: The minimum age requirement for participation in Special Olympics competitions is six years for local, area and regional competitions. The minimum age for state competitions is eight years. The minimum age for USA and World Games is sixteen years. Please refer to SOTX-Area 4 Website for more information on events/sports available to younger aged participants.

Unified Sports

Special Olympics Unified Programs bring together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team. Throughout the year, Unified Partners participate in a variety of sports to improve physical fitness, sharpen skills, challenge the competition and have fun! SBISD secondary campuses participate in Unified programs and offer a variety of sports/events during the school day.

Contact Information

Kim Fenney Kimberly.Fenney@springbranchisd.com

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