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

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Discussion…