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1st Edition

Thursday-Friday, May 26-27, 201

Welcome to the Summer Games 2011! Welcome to the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) 2011 Summer

Games. Over the next our days, more than 3,000 athletes

rom across the state will be in it to win it – the gold that is!

Each day o competition will be flled with heated rivalries

in basketball, athletics (track and feld), gymnastics, soccer,

cycling and tennis at various venues around town. Whether

you’re a coach, volunteer or an in the stands, thank you or

supporting SOTX and cheering on our competitors. Now, go

get in the Games!



May 2011

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the global Special Olympics family, congratulations!

You are here today, at these Summer Games, as an athlete, family member, volunteer, Board

Director, coach, official or fan. You are a community, that together with Special Olympics, will impacteveryone that your meet, sharing with them the amazing experience of our Movement.

Special Olympics believes in creating a world where each person, regardless of ability, isaccepted and welcomed and where every individual contributes to the strength and vibrancy of the whole.

Sports is a universal language which unites people on and off the field of play, and its lessons are relevant

to all of us – families, youth, educators, medical professionals and governments. And as millions moreindividuals are touched by the Special Olympics Movement, the traditional barriers of race, ethnicity,

education level, social status, religion and economic background disappear and the human race as a whole prevails. Your on-going support and participation and your role in sharing Special Olympics in your

community is vital for us to make positive change in the world through sport.

This year we celebrate Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece from 25 Junethrough 4 July. There, we will return to the home of the ancient Olympics, where amidst history andgrandeur, our athletes will lay claim to the future of the Olympic ideals — to assert their vision for a view

of human greatness defined by the bravery, the joy, the determination of the human spirit.

We have also launched the first-ever Movement-wide strategic plan which promises to refocus uson the importance of high quality sport, to channel our energies toward building Special Olympicscommunities, and toward building a strong and sustainable future with new generations of fans, donors,

and leaders. For the first time, we will begin a calendar year united not just around the mission, butaround the ways and means to achieve its fulfillment.

You are an important part of the Special Olympics family – a family that extends around theworld in the largest of cities and the most remote villages. Everyone participating in these National

Games is a vital part of that family, whether you’re a volunteer, coach, family member, sponsor or supporter. The moments of accomplishment that will take place at these Games are only possible because

of our family of fans, and for that, we are enormously grateful.

As you enjoy the amazing experience of Special Olympics through competitions and events, I

encourage every one of you to take your story – your moments of excitement, courage, inspiration andacceptance, and share them with every person you meet.

Now, let the Games begin!

Best Wishes,

Timothy P. Shriver

Chairman and CEO

Special Olympics



Friday, May 27

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UTA Maverick Stadium

Concession Stand

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Athlete Village

UTA – The MAC (outside grounds)

Saturday, May 28 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UTA Maverick Stadium

Concession Stand



7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Victory Dance

UTA Maverick Stadium

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Summer Games Schedule

Friday, May 27

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tennis

UTA Tennis Center

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Athletics


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Soccer

UTA Soccer Fields

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Basketball

UTA - The MAC and PE Building

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wellness Park

UTA – The MAC (2nd Floor)



10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Torch Run Final Leg


10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Games Press Conference

UTA Maverick Stadium7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies


Saturday, May 28

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tennis

UTA Tennis Center



8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cycling

UTA – Parking Lot #49

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Basketball UTA - The MAC and PE Building,

Shackelford Junior High School

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gymnastics

Webb Elementary School


UTA Soccer Fields

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wellness Park

UTA – The MAC (2nd Floor)



7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Victory Dance


Sunday, May 29



8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Basketball

UTA - The MAC and PE Building,

Shackelford Junior High School


UTA Soccer Fields

N E W

S T Y L ES !

Take Home a Piece of the

Games

Shop the hot new styles and show how cool you are sportingthe latest SOTX merchandise! From the ofcial 2011 SummeGames tee to polka-dot cinch sacks and hats, we’ve got the

gear you’re looking or to wear your SOTX pride. Stop by thesouvenirs stands beore your selection is sold out!



Blue Ribbon Sponsors:

Ally, Chartis, Cigna, Hotels for Hope, KPMG

Siemens, Toyota of Fort Worth

Special Friends of Special Olympics Texas:

Arlington Kiwanis Club

Ft. Worth Association of Petroleum - Landmen

Golden Corral Restaurant

Thanks to our wonderful 2011 Summer Games Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors:

Co-Sponsors:

Circle of Champions Sponsor:

Torchbearer Sponsors:

Gold Medal Sponsors:



Here’s to Good HealthTake a break rom the competition and be well during Summer

Games with the help o Healthy Athletes on Friday and Saturday.

Competitors can receive ree health screenings at Opening

Eyes (vision screenings) and Healthy Hearing (hearing

screenings) rom 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The MAC on both

days. Healthy Athletes

will even provide athletes

with ree prescription

glasses i needed. Thank

you, Golisano Foundation,

or sponsoring the

Clinical Director and

Regional Clinical Advisor’s

trainings.

Trivia TeasersTest your knowledge o SOTX, UTA and the DFW area.

Answers can be found on the next page.

In what city and how many years ago was the frst1.

Special Olympics Texas Summer Games held?

How many dierent names has UTA had since its2.

inception in 1895?

This 1971 UTA graduate served as Commander o the3.

U.S. Central Command, leading the attack on the Taliban

in Aghanistan in response to the 9-11 attacks. Who is it?

UTA is a charter member o what athletic conerence?4.

He may be best known or his roles in La Bamba, Young5.

Guns or Stand and Deliver, but he is also a UTA graduate.

Who is he?

McDonald’s isn’t the only one to have a BIG one o 6.

these…

The majority o this television series was flmed in Dallas7.and Fort Worth and the surrounding area rom 1993-

2001. What was the TV show?

The DFW airport has what unusual distinction?8.

How much o America’s paper money is printed in9.

Dallas?

True or False - The oldest zoo in Texas is located in Fort10.

Worth.

R&R at Athlete Village Want to have a little un between competitions? Then head on

over to Athlete Village or rest and relaxation, ood and games,

karaoke and entertainment! During your downtime, be sure to

cool down with sweet ice cream treats and rereshing drinks.

Athlete Village, located in the grassy area between the tennis

courts and The MAC, will be open on Friday and Saturday rom

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Athlete Village Attractions and Activities:

Arts and crats•

Beauty queens•

Concessions (ood and drinks)•

Family resources•

Karaoke•

Massages•

Mattel toys and games•

Netball America•

Southwest Dairy Farmers Association ice cream and cow•

Speed Stacks•

Therapy Dogs•

NEW Summertime Picnic:

Partner buckethead challenge•

Putt putt gol •

Rodeo event (barrel racing and equine shuttle racing)•

Sack racing•

Team tug o’ war •

Waitress/waiter drink delivery •

Water balloon catch •



Go Over the Edge…Ready to go Over the Edge or the movement? Then get your

adrenaline pumping and heart racing, and start raising unds to

take part in Over the Edge. Daring participants will raise unds

or SOTX to rappel down the InterContinental Hotel or send

their bosses over the edge. Events are scheduled in Dallas on

October 28, Austin on November 8 and Houston on November

12. So, call up your bravest buddies and earless riends, and

start watching or details at www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Athletes Saddle UpOne group o athletes still has a ew more weeks to practiceand gear up to take on their rivals. Athletes will saddle up

or the Summer Games Equestrian Competition, June 17-19 at

the Brazos County Expo Center in Bryan. Approximately 150

athletes rom throughout the state are expected to compete in

events throughout the weekend. Volunteers are needed! Sign

up online at www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Trivia Teasers AnswersWaco – 42 years ago1.

8 – Arlington College (1895-1902), Carlisle Military 2.

Academy (1902-1913), Arlington Training School (1913-

1916), Arlington Military Academy (1916-1917), Grubs

Vocational College (1917-1923), North Texas Agricultural

College (1923-1949), Arlington State College (1949-1967)

and UTA (1967 to present)

General Tommy Franks3.

The Southland Conerence4.

Lou Diamond Phillips5.

MAC – The Maverick Activities Center is University’s6.

activities center and the venue or Summer Games

basketball competitions.

Walker, Texas Ranger 7.

It has the world’s largest parking lot.8.

Sixty percent o U.S. paper currency is printed at the9.

U.S. Bureau o Engraving and Printing Western Currency

Facility in Dallas.

True - In 1909, the Fort Worth Zoo opened as the frst zo10.

in the state.



St. Pius Goes for More than

GoldSpecial Olympics Texas athletes are traveling rom near and

ar to compete in Summer Games. One o the groups tha

traveled the arthest is the St. Pius X Special Needs Group rom

the Greater El Paso area. The group o 82 (37 athletes and

45 coaches and parents) is led by Richard Couder, Head o

Delegation.

Couder ounded the St. Pius

group ater realizing the two

biggest obstacles that men

and women with intellectual

disabilities ace: lack o a social

lie and lack o employment.

He’s hoping participation will

help solve those problems.

“Our mission is to improve the

quality o lie or individuals

with special needs,” Couder

said. “We do not want our

special needs population to

say there is nothing to do, but

[we want them] to recognize

that [St. Pius is available] with

these programs.” That’s exactly

why St. Pius welcomes all

athletes regardless o religious

belies, race, age, disability

and gender and most o the

group’s programs are ree.

The St. Pius team is only six years old, but already more than

70 athletes are on the team. Couder admits there are some

challenges that go along with having such a large group. The

biggest is getting parents involved with St. Pius and fnding

ways to create jobs or the athletes. The parent o a child with

Down Syndrome, Couder believes it his calling to help as many

men, women and children with special needs as he can.

“I have coached sports or over 15 years with the last six in

Special Olympics,” Couder explained. “I get great satisaction

in helping our members be successul in their [sporting]

events and in lie.”

St. Pius’ success includes more than winning medals and

ribbons at Games. The athletes also have many hidden talents

Be sure to attend Opening Ceremonies; you’ll get a sneak peek

o what this group can do outside o competition!

Out of This World!Special Olympics Texas is

very proud o the 36 athletes,

9 coaches and 1 Texas Torch

Runner who will join Team

USA to take part in the 2011

World Summer Games in

Athens, Greece next month!

During the Games, there are

several ways that you can

ollow the successes o

Team Texas:

Updates and photos will be posted online at:•

Special Olympics Texas website

www.specialolympicstexas.org

Facebook

www.acebook.com/SpecialOlympicsTX

Twitter

www.twitter.com/SOTexas

Visit the Special Olympics Team USA website at•

www.specialolympicsteamusa.com or the 2011

World Summer Games site at www.athens2011.org/en.

Good Luck Team Texas!



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