The mission of Special Olympics is to provide sports training and athletic competition opportunities to persons eight years of age and older with an intellectual disability (formerly, mental retardation) or a closely related developmental disability.  Click here for further information.

Special Olympics Texas provides an opportunity

• for families to share in the accomplishments of their children.

• to share the Special Olympics joy with other families.

• to allow the extended family the opportunity to be part of a year-round sports training and competition program.

Families are Special Olympics Texas’ most powerful resource. Families help coach, transport, fundraise, officiate, chaperone and train other volunteers. Families are Special Olympics’ most highly motivated and enthusiastic goodwill ambassadors.

There are currently 140 countries worldwide participating in Special Olympics with nearly 1 million athletes world wide. The Fort Bend ISD Falcons participate in a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, softball, bowling, tennis, soccer, and track & field.

All athletes must have a completed medical release on file before they can participate in practices or competitions. This medical release form can be obtained from the Special Olympics coach or downloaded below. Also, all athletes must have on file, an emergency contact form. This form can also be obtained form a coach or downloaded below and turned in to the coach.

• Athlete Enrollment/Medical Release Form
• Emergency Contact Form
• Travel Release Form

For more information on Special Olympics please contact the Adapted Physical Education Teacher assigned to your child’s campus or contact one of the coaches on the coaches page.

We are blessed with caring coaches who give freely of their time and outstanding volunteers.

Become a volunteer

How Do I Register?

Volunteer registration process is different for Class A and Class B volunteers.

 

Class B Volunteers typically pre-register with the area office for a particular event, and then fill out the Class B paperwork upon arrival at the venue to volunteer.  Please check with your area office about their specific registration process.  Please be prepared to show a photo ID when registering.

 

Class A Volunteers must fulfill each of the following steps:

1)     Complete and submit the Class A Volunteer Application.

2)     View General Orientation slideshow and submit its quiz.

3)     View Protective Behaviors slideshow and submit its quiz.

4)     a. Adults: Pass SOTX criminal background check.

  b. Minors: Complete and submit the Minor Reference Form in addition to the Class A Volunteer Application.

 

Coaches Wanted!

Special Olympics Texas wants YOU to sign up to become a certified coach.  Because of the popularity and growth of Special Olympics, the goal is to increase the number of certified coaches across the state. As a SOTX coach, you have the power to lead and shape the lives of athletes in a positive way.  Want to learn more?  Click here.