Eligibility. To participate with Lake Travis ISD Special Olympics, athletes must:

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2 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

3 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.

4 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.

5 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

6 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.

7 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.

8 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

9 Bowling Erin Russo, head coach Practices THURSDAYS September 13 November 1 4:30 5:20 p.m. or 5:30 6:30 p.m. 2 games per practice Athletes are expected to remain in the pit area until both games have been played. Sign up through SignUpGenius Location High 5 Family Entertainment 1502 RR 620 S Lakeway High 5 is again donating the time and space. Please consider patronizing their venue after practice.

10 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

11 Cards for shoes size and bowling ball size are available for your athlete to use

12 Basketball Wendi Daniels, Hal Shults & Connie Wallace, Team coaches Shanan Phillips Skills coach Practices THURSDAYS December 13 February 21 Plus TUESDAY February 19 5:30 6:30 p.m. No practice on: December 20 December 27 Location Lake Travis High School Gym Ranch Rd 620 S Lakeway Enter on Spillman Loop to access gym January 3 February 14

13 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 San Marcos High School 2601 East McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 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

14 Cycling Frank Assorgi, head coach Practices MONDAYS February 4 April 8, :30 6:30 p.m. No practice: Location Lake Travis Middle School Track 4932 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood February 18 March 18

15 Cycling Competition Date Saturday April 13, 2019 Location Circuit of the Americas 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX Time 8:00 am 5:00 pm Transportation will be available contact Marisa if needed

16 Track and Field Alicia and Rusty Schoenherr, head coaches Practices THURSDAYS March 7 May 2, :00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. No practice: Location Lake Travis Middle School Track 4932 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood March 21

17 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

18 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

19 Homecoming Parade

20 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.

21 End of the Year Banquet May 2019

22 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.

23 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

24 Forms to be completed Athlete Medical Form SOTX form to be completed by parent/ guardian and physician Good for 3 years or when a major medical change has occurred Your doctor may be willing to complete form without an appointment if a physical exam has been completed within a year. Athlete Permission Form Good for current school year Permission for participation in practices and use of athlete s likeness on district website Parent contact information for coaches and Head of Delegation Athlete Code of Conduct Good for current school year Covers sportsmanship, training, competition and personal responsibility Please review expectations with your athlete

25 Sign up for Remind

26 Contact Information Contact Info Head of Delegation EDC Special Services Marisa Schuller-Sodders (office) (cell) (fax) Remind will be the main form of communication