Special Olympics Aquatics

It is our vision to become the premier provider of Special Olympics training and competition in the world. We approach each endeavor with a single intent - to improve the quality of life for our athletes. The challenges of the future are embraced with enthusiasm and commitment, ensuring that the changing face and needs of our athletes are met.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Special Olympics Texas athletes must train for a minimum of eight weeks prior to each competition. Volunteer coaches, who are required to first complete a certification program and attend seasonal training schools, are responsible for training the athletes. Competition officials and event directors are also required to attend training schools.

This year the Aquatics Event was held at the Northwest Independent School District Natatorium in Fort Worth on Saturday, September 7^th. Participating from Council 7850 were Craig Robinson and David Rosengrants. Assisting David were his daughter Heather and granddaughter Morgan. Participating from Council 13520 at All Saints was Chuck Rohrer.

Although the event occurred all day, we worked the afternoon shift from 12:30 to 6:30. The climate in the natatorium was hot and humid, providing a challenge to our stamina.