Eligibility
To participate with Lake Travis ISD Special Olympics, athletes must:
Be attending LTISD schools Be at least 8 years of age by first day of competition Be identified as intellectually disabled, have a cognitive delay, and/or have a closely related developmental disability Click here for SOTX Athlete Eligibility Be able to demonstrate good sportsmanship in a variety of environments Have paperwork on file prior to first practice Practices
LTISD participates in: Bowling Basketball Cycling Track & Field
Practices are held on weekdays after school in the LTISD area. Your athlete will need to attend at least 6 practices in order to compete in area competition.
Athletes are encouraged, but not required, to attend competition. For some athletes, the goal is simply to attend practices and work up to competition.
Practices can be loud and often require waiting turns. Practices
Participation in practices is limited to athletes, coaches and approved volunteers.
Family and friends are encouraged to watch practices and cheer on our athletes from the sidelines and bleachers. We ask that fields, courts and bowling lanes be kept clear for athletes. Lake Travis ISD policy prohibits pets from LT campuses. This includes school fields. Special Olympics Texas prohibits pets from SOTX competitions Please leave pets at home during practices and competitions
Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome Competitions
Area competitions are held in and around the Austin area. They are often on Saturdays, but some events are held on Fridays during school hours. If your athlete attends competition with the LTISD delegation during school, it is an excused absence. Marisa will contact the school’s attendance clerk.
Competitions often entail a lot of down time and waiting, sometimes in extreme temperatures. They can be loud and crowded. Athletes are welcome to bring games, books or devices while waiting for their event. Rabbit Rule
In keeping with the tradition of fair play between those of equal abilities, Special Olympics Texas utilizes and enforces the “Rabbit Rule”. It equalizes competition and protects against inaccurate entry scores. “Rabbited” athletes are awarded in the appropriate heat.
The placement you think your athlete should receive might not be what they are awarded. The judges determine award placement. There are legitimate reasons why an athlete might rabbit.
Competitions are run by volunteers, please bring award placement concerns to the LT coach or Marisa, not volunteers working for Special Olympics. Sports information presentations
Sports information presentations will be posted on-line the week prior to the first practice of each sport: Bowling: 9/5/2018 Basketball: 11/29/2018 Cycling: 1/28/2019 Track and Field: 2/28/2019
Parents are responsible for the information in the presentation. Please contact Marisa if you have questions or concerns.
Lake Travis Special Olympics webpage Bowling
Erin Russo, head coach
Practices Location
THURSDAYS High 5 Family September 13 – November 1 Entertainment 4:30 – 5:20 p.m. 1502 RR 620 S or Lakeway 78734 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 2 games per practice High 5 is again donating Athletes are expected to the time and space. remain in the pit area until Please consider both games have been patronizing their venue played. after practice. Sign up through SignUpGenius Bowling Competition
Dates
• Friday November 2 – Sunday November 4, 2018 • Athletes only compete one day. Day and location assigned by Area 13
Locations
• Dart Bowl • 5700 Grover Ave • Highland Lanes • 8909 Burnet Rd
Time
• 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Competition time assigned by Area 13 • Students will be excused from classes if competing during school hours • Transportation will be available - contact Marisa if needed Cards for shoes size and bowling ball size are available for your athlete to use Basketball
Wendi Daniels, Hal Shults & Connie Wallace, Team coaches Shanan Phillips Skills coach
Practices Location
THURSDAYS Lake Travis High School December 13 – February 21 Gym 3 Plus TUESDAY February 19 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 3324 Ranch Rd 620 S Lakeway 78738 No practice on:
December 20 Enter on Spillman Loop to access gym December 27
January 3
February 14 Basketball Competition
Dates
• Friday February 22 - Saturday February 23, 2019 • Athletes only compete one day. Day of competition assigned by Area 13
Locations
• Jowers Center at Texas State • 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 • San Marcos High School • 2601 East McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
Time
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Students will be excused from classes if competing during school hours • Transportation will be available – contact Marisa if needed Cycling
Frank Assorgi, head coach
Practices Location
MONDAYS Lake Travis Middle School February 4 – April 8, 2019 Track 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
4932 Bee Creek Rd, No practice: Spicewood 78669
February 18
March 18 Cycling Competition
Date
• Saturday April 13, 2019
Location
• Circuit of the Americas • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
Time
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm • Transportation will be available – contact Marisa if needed Track and Field
Alicia and Rusty Schoenherr, head coaches
Practices Location
THURSDAYS Lake Travis Middle School March 7 – May 2, 2019 Track 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
4932 Bee Creek Rd, No practice: Spicewood 78669
March 21 LT Track and Field Competition
We will be holding a track and field competition during our final practice of the season.
Please invite family and friends to cheer us on as we compete in walking, running, relays, tennis ball throw, softball throw, shot put and mini jav.
Date
• Thursday May 2, 2019
Location
• Lake Travis Middle School
Time
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteers
To volunteer at our practices or competitions, volunteers must be • At least 15 years old • Complete necessary paperwork and pass a background check (for 18 or older) • Be dedicated to helping our athletes be their best
If you know someone interested in volunteering, please have them contact Marisa Homecoming Parade Homecoming Float
We participate in the LTISD homecoming parade. If you are interested in helping plan this year’s float, please speak with Marisa.
The float planning committee will meet during bowling practices at High 5 and we will have float decorating day(s) prior to the parade.
On the day of the parade at Lake Travis High School, we will have a designated meeting area before and a different meeting area after the parade. If you do not plan to walk with the float, please plan to be at the meeting area to pick up your athlete.
Only athletes will be allowed to ride on the float. Waivers will have to be signed prior to the parade. Parents and siblings are welcome to walk alongside and behind the float. End of the Year Banquet May 2019 Uniforms
We have ordered uniform shirts for athletes. You will receive a shirt that is yours to keep. There will be a way to order additional shirts.
Backpacks and hoodies are available for checkout. Please return them at the end of the season. Uniforms
What to wear to competitions:
Bowling: Uniform shirt and any pants or shorts Basketball: Uniform shirt and black shorts Cycling: Uniform shirt and black cycling/athletic shorts Track and Field: Uniform shirt and black shorts Forms to be completed
Athlete Athlete Athlete Medical Permission Code of Form Form Conduct
SOTX form to be Good for current Good for current completed by school year school year parent/ guardian and physician Permission for Covers participation in sportsmanship, Good for 3 years or practices and use training, when a major of athlete’s likeness competition and medical change on district website personal has occurred Parent contact responsibility Your doctor may be information for Please review willing to complete coaches and Head expectations form without an of Delegation with your athlete appointment if a physical exam has been completed within a year. Sign up for Remind ContactContact Information Info
Head of Delegation – EDC Special Services
Marisa Schuller-Sodders
512-533-7924 (office)
512-518-1199 (cell)
512-533-6469 (fax)
Remind will be the main form of communication