Special Olympics
Special Olympics
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide sports training and athletic competition opportunities to persons 8 years of age and older with a developmental disability. There are currently 140 countries worldwide participating in Special Olympics with nearly 1 million athletes world wide. San Marcos CISD students can participate in a variety of sports.
District Head of Delegation
Amy Loveless • Email: amy.loveless@smcisd.net
Special Olympics Sports & Events
Sports Offered
- Bowling - September / October
- Basketball - January / February
- Track and Field - March / April
Coaches
- Secondary - Amy Loveless, Amanda Bland, Lauren Dawkins
- Elementary - Taylor Brandes, Monica Martinez
Requirements
- SOTX Medical Release form completed by doctor every 3 years
- Attend weekly practices
Benefits of Participation
- Physical exercise positively impacts health, mood and anxiety
- Athletes participate in activities that enhance their self-esteem
- Athletes have opportunities to make new friends and socialize in an environment that is accepting and encouraging
Olimpiadas Especiales de Deportes y Eventos
Deportes que ofrecemos:
- Boliche – Septiembre / Octubre
- Baloncesto – Enero / Febrero
- Atletismo – Marzo / Abril
Entrenadores:
- Primaria – Taylor Brandes, Monica Martinez
- Secundaria y Preparatoria – Amy Loveless, Amanda Bland, Lauren Dawkins
Requisitos:
- Formulario Médico de las Olimpiadas Especiales completado por un doctor cada 3 años
- Asistir a las prácticas semanales
Beneficios de los participantes:
- Ejercicio físico impacta positivamente la salud, el humor y la ansiedad
- Atletas participan en actividades que ayudan a mejorar la autoestima
- Atletas tienen oportunidades para hacer nuevas amistades y socializar en un ambiente de aceptación y de aliento