Questions and Answers regarding Special Olympics February 2, 2016 Welcome Parents! Questions and Answers regarding Special Olympics February 2, 2016

Who Qualifies? Intellectual Disabilities Closely related development disability, which means having functional limitations in both general learning and in adaptive skills such as recreation, work, independent living, self direction, or self care.

What does each Athlete need? Completed Medical Forms Athletes Code of Conduct Agreement Permission Slip

Timeline… Athletes should be training now February 19 – Zumbathon fundraiser at Denton High School – see flyer March 10 – Keller Meet Parents are responsible for getting their athletes to the bus. We will meet at 7:30 am in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church in Denton. We will be in Keller at 9:00 am. The meet is scheduled for 9:30 am-1:30pm. Athletes need to bring a sack lunch, water, and snacks. Parents will pick up their athlete at the end of the day. We should arrive back around 3:00 pm. March 24 – Denton Meet – A Day of Champions Regular school day transportation Meet is scheduled from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The schools will transport athletes to Guyer High School. April 8-9 – Area Meet in Arlington Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from the area meet. More details later.

Athletic Events Available Track:  400 M run and walk, relays, 200M, 100M runs and walks, 50 M runs and walks, 50 M motorized slalom, 25 M walk, 25 M assisted walk, 25 M wheelchair, 10 M assisted walk, 10 M wheelchair Field:  softball throw, tennis ball throw for distance, shot put, running long jump, standing long jump, and mini jav (turbo jav)

Dates to Remember… February 5 – t-shirt sizes due to me February 15 – entry forms due to me February 15 – athlete medical forms due to me

Confirmed! Dr. Wilson will give the opening remarks I have 2 canopies and 1 tent Northstar Bank will provide food for athletes, coaches, and volunteers.

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