Special Olympics Texas

Special Olympics Texas is a registered 501(c)(3), non-profit organization based in San Antonio, Texas. The organization employs 94 people and generates an annual revenue of $50 million. Special Olympics Texas serves over 58,800 children and adults with intellectual disabilities across the state. Special Olympics Texas offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports. The 22 sports offered include Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Speed Skating, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon and Volleyball. Special Olympics Texas holds more than 300 competitions annually at area, regional, and state levels. Event divisions are based on age, gender, and ability level to provide an equal opportunity for athletes to win. The organization is divided into four regions with 19 area offices. Athletes can begin training as early as six years old, but must be eight years old to compete. To learn more about Special Olympics Texas, visit their website at sotx.org.