200-Plus Volunteers Needed For Special Olympics Texas Winter Meet

ROUND ROCK, TX — About 230 volunteers are sought to help stage the 25th annual Special Olympics Texas statewide Winter Games in Round Rock next month.

The meet is scheduled to take place at the Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Dr. from Feb. 2-4. Volunteers from the community are needed to assist nearly 400 athletes participating in the Volleyball Competition. Those able to volunteer will assist as scorekeepers, line-callers, ball shaggers and award presenters.

To sign up for a volunteer shift, click here. You can also sign up to be a Fan in the Stands. For additional information or with help registering for a volunteer shift, contact Judy Yoshimaru at volunteer@sotx.org or call 800-876-5646. SOTX will also host its statewide Powerlifting Competition at Round Rock High School on Feb. 3. Fans in the Stands are encouraged to come out to cheer on the athletes. To reserve a spot, click here.

The 2018 Winter Games will feature 2,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all across Texas. Participating athletes will compete in one of three sports: bowling, powerlifting or volleyball. All events are free and open to the public. For more details about Winter Games, visit www.sotx.org/wintergames.

About Special Olympics Texas (provided text):

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 58,300 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 call800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; Facebook fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; YouTube youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

>>> Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Texas