2018 USA Games: Team Texas Orientation and Uniforming

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1 2018 USA Games: Team Texas Orientation and Uniforming

2 The Excitement That Awaits Us Welcome from Suzanne Anderson 2

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4 About Washington Capital: Olympia Largest city: Seattle Admitted to the United States: 1889 (42 nd state) Nickname: The Evergreen State Population: 6.9 million people Sport Fun Fact: The Seattle Metropolitans were the first U.S. hockey team to win the Stanley Cup in

5 Weather: Average temperatures in July: Highs usually between 73 and 79 degrees Lows usually between 55 and 58 degrees 5

6 2018 USA Games Facts At A Glance DATES : July 1 through July 6, Sports More than 4,000 Athletes and Coaches All 50 states and the District of Columbia 10,000 Volunteers Hundreds of Officials 70,000 Families/Guest/Spectators The 2018 USA Games in Seattle will model the ideals of inclusion and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics movement 6

7 Team Texas By The Numbers: Norm Arias, Head of Delegation 7

8 Team Texas Swimming 16 athletes Athletics 12 athletes Bocce 8 athletes and unified partners Bowling 13 athletes Golf 15 athletes and unified partners Caddies 3 Artistic Gymnastics 3 athletes Powerlifting 5 athletes Tennis 6 athletes Stand Up Paddle / Special Olympics Texas

9 Team Texas Basketball Male Traditional Team: 10 Female Traditional Team: 10 Soccer (5v5) Traditional: 10 Softball Unified Team: 15 Volleyball Unified Team: 12 Flag Football Male Traditional Team: 10 Staff - 7 COACHES 38 Youth Leadership Experience 3 Team Texas = 197 SOTX Strong! 9 / Special Olympics Texas

10 Pre-Games Training Camp 10

11 Team Texas Training Camp: Individual Sports Only University of Texas at Arlington Arrive on May 22, 2018 between 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Arlington Hall Welcome Sport specific break-outs Check out on May 24, 2018 after lunch. Athletes will receive their USA Games gear at this time. 11

12 Team Texas Training Camp Facilities (Some Locations Tentative) Aquatics: UTA, PE Building Athletics: UTA, Maverick Stadium Bocce: UTA, Maverick Stadium Bowling: U.S. Bowling Congress (off-campus) Golf Course: Chester Ditto Course (off-campus) Gymnastics: TBD (off-campus) Powerlifting: UTA, Maverick Activities Center Stand-Up Paddleboarding: TBD (off-campus) Tennis: UTA, Tennis Courts 12

13 Team Texas Transportation, Meals and Medical 13

14 Transportation to and from Seattle Flight dates: Depart June 30, 2018 and Return on July 7, 2018 Flights will depart from and return to: Austin - United Airlines 6/30/ Austin Flt # 1920 departs 6:00am arrives 6:45am (Houston) Flt # 438 departs 9:45am arrives 12:40pm (Seattle) 7/7/ Seattle Flt # 368 departs 5:40am arrives 7:40am (San Francisco, CA) Flt # 258 departs 8:30am arrives 2:00pm (Austin) Houston - United Airlines 6/30/ Houston Flt # 619 departs 6:25pm arrives 9:20pm (Seattle) 7/7/ Seattle Flt # 1121 departs 9:15am arrives 3:30pm (Houston) 14

15 Transportation to and from Seattle Flight dates: Depart June 30, 2018 and Return on July 7, 2018 Flights will depart from and return to: Dallas/Fort Worth American Airlines 6/30/ Dallas/Fort Worth Flt # 1092V departs 8:50am arrives 11:03am (Seattle) 7/7/ Seattle Flt # 2247V departs 5:00pm arrives 10:43pm (DFW) San Antonio Alaska Airlines 6/30/ San Antonio Flt # AS0645 departs 6:55pm arrives 9:25pm (Seattle) 7/7/ Seattle Flt # AS0494 departs 11:55am arrives 6:00pm (San Antonio) 15

16 When Team Texas arrives in Seattle -- and Beyond 16

17 Airport to the University of Washington Sea Tac "Welcome Center" will be located near the baggage claim. (Families can ask questions here.) Volunteers will be staged throughout the airport to assist all teams arriving to the USA Games. Team baggage will be trucked to UW, everyone will use the Light Rail to get to campus. Volunteers will assist and guide teams on getting to the University. Arriving at UW, volunteers will be at the University to assist when teams arrive 17 / Special Olympics Texas

18 18 / Special Olympics Texas Welcome to the 2018 USA Games!

19 19 / Special Olympics Texas Access to the Light Rail system at the Airport is located on the 4 th floor of the parking garage.

20 20 / Special Olympics Texas Our mode of transportation from the Airport to the University of Washington will be the Light Rail system.

21 21 / Special Olympics Texas The Light Rail system is very easy to use: there s a placard with all the stops located above each of the entry/exit doors. The ride from the Airport to UW is about 45 minutes long.

22 22 / Special Olympics Texas A marquee on opposite ends of each of the Light Rail cars tells you which stop is up next.

23 Housing Team Texas will be housed together. 2 possible locations: UW North One dorm has community bathroom and shower located in the center of each side of the building floor. The other dorm has cubicles and each cubicle has bathrooms with showers UW West each room has its own bathroom and shower. Sheets and towels will be provided Dorms will NOT have air conditioning but we won t need it Laundry in the dorms is located in the basement area. 23 / Special Olympics Texas

24 Welcome to the University of Washington campus! 24 / Special Olympics Texas

25 25 / Special Olympics Texas The University of Washington Dorms (North End)

26 26 / Special Olympics Texas The University of Washington Dorms (North End)

27 27 / Special Olympics Texas The University of Washington Dorms (North End)

28 Meals Delegations will eat breakfast and dinner at the designated University dining facility. There will be 2 cafeterias on the West campus and 2 on the North campus. Lunch will most likely be at your sports venue. Dining Hours: Breakfast 5:30am to 9:30am Sunday (OC) 6:30am to 10:30am Lunch 11:00am to 2:00pm (venue lunch times may vary) Sunday (OC) Snack will be provided Dinner - 4:30pm to 8:30pm Sunday (OC) 4:00pm to 8:00pm NOTE: Meals are all you can eat 28 / Special Olympics Texas

29 Medical Services Medical Available 24 hours Supplemental (Hospitals, EMTs, RNs, Doctors, Others) Available at all sports venues, in the dorms and at on-campus clinic 29 / Special Olympics Texas

30 30 / Special Olympics Texas 2018 USA Games Swimming Venue Wyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center 650 SW Campus Drive Federal Way, WA 98023

31 2018 USA Games Basketball Venues Connolly Center Seattle University th Ave Seattle, WA Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson, Marv Harshman Court and IMA Courts UW Sports Complex 3800 Monlake Blvd. NE Seattle, WA / Special Olympics Texas

32 2018 USA Games Bowling Venue Kenmore Lanes 7638 NE Bothell Way Kenmore, WA / Special Olympics Texas

33 2018 USA Games Gymnastics Venue Seattle Pacific University Gymnasium Entrance to the Gymnastics Venue Royal Brougham Pavilion 3414 Third Avenue West Seattle, WA / Special Olympics Texas

34 2018 USA Games Soccer Venue Championship Field / SU Park Seattle University 13 th Ave Seattle, WA / Special Olympics Texas

35 2018 USA Games Softball Venue Celebration Park 1095 S 324 th St Federal Way, WA / Special Olympics Texas

36 2018 USA Games Powerlifting Venue Meany Theater University of Washington 1313 NE 41 st St Seattle, WA / Special Olympics Texas

37 Nordstrom Tennis Center 37 / Special Olympics Texas

38 2018 USA Games Stand Up Paddleboard Angle Lake International Blvd SeaTec, WA / Special Olympics Texas

39 2018 USA Games Golf Willow Run Golf Club Willows Rd Redmond, WA / Special Olympics Texas

40 2018 USA Games Special Olympics Town and Healthy Athletes Venue Husky Union Building HUB UW Campus 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle WA University of Washington s HUB 2nd Level, HUB University of Washington s HUB basement and 1 st Levels and UW Housing TV Lounges 40 / Special Olympics Texas

41 Schedule While We re in Seattle Team Texas arrives June 30, 2018 (Saturday) Upon arrival to the dorms, all members of Team Texas will be greeted by SOTX Staff and will be given Swipe Card for meals, a key for your room, and a FOB chip to access the building. Following day will be Opening Ceremonies at 12:30pm. (No competitions that day.) Team Texas will wear their general wear. Breakfast will be 6:30am to 10:30am Get ready to travel to Husky Stadium by foot. 41

42 Draft Competition Schedule Athletics 8:00 am to about 5:30pm Basketball 8:00am to about 5:00pm (exception, Monday to about 9pm) Bocce 8:00am to about 6:00pm Bowling 9:00am to noon Flag Football 8:00am to about 4:30pm Golf 8:00am to about 2:00pm Gymnastics 9:00am to about 2:00pm (exception Tuesday and Thursday to about 5:00pm) Powerlifting 7:00am to about 2:00pm (exception Tuesday to about 10:00pm) 42

43 Draft Competition Schedule Soccer 8:00 am to about 2:00pm Softball 8:00am to about 3:30pm Stand Up Paddle Board 8:00am to about 2:00pm (Monday and Tuesday) Contingency schedule Thursday. Off (Wednesday and Friday) Swimming 8:00am to about 4:00pm Tennis 7:00am to about 4:00pm (exception Monday 6pm and Tuesday 9pm) Volleyball 9:00am to about 2:30pm (exception Monday 10am) NOTE: These are estimated times to help prepare you for competition. 43

44 44 VENUE MAP

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46 Transportation to Competition Venues Motorcoaches provided by Boeing and MTR Western There will be hourly shuttles in designated locations Athletes, Coaches, Unified Partners, and Caddies will have priority boarding the shuttles. Buses will be ADA equipped and drivers will be trained on how to use the equipment. Campus venues are walking distance, no shuttles 46

47 Special Events 47

48 Opening Ceremonies, July 1 (Sunday) at 12:30 p.m. Witness the Parade of Athletes, enjoy fabulous entertainment and watch the lighting of the Special Olympics Cauldron 48 / Special Olympics Texas

49 Seattle Mariners Baseball Game We have an opportunity to see a Mariners game. July 3rd (Tuesday) - 7:10pm Game Time Possibly 700 tickets available for entire USA Games attendees (Team Texas athletes, coaches and Unified Partners only) Families can purchase tickets at a special price July 5th (Thursday) 7:10pm Game Time Possibly 4,000 tickets available available for entire USA Games attendees(team Texas athletes, coaches and Unified Partners only) Families can purchase tickets at a special price NOTE: Volunteers will start at 5:30pm and continue until 12:30am assisting our delegations with directions to and from the baseball game. 49 / Special Olympics Texas

50 Special Olympics Town, July 1-5 Olympic Town will include entertainment and activities created just for the athletes. 50 / Special Olympics Texas

51 Fan Zone, July 1-6 The Fan Zone at Husky Stadium North Plaza will include live music, exhibits and activities each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for families and fans. 51 / Special Olympics Texas

52 Healthy Athletes, July 1-6 The Healthy Athletes screening program will be available for athletes at varied times during the USA Games. 52 / Special Olympics Texas

53 USA Games Family Fourth Athletes, delegates and families will celebrate the Fourth with an oldfashioned American BBQ and dance party from 5 to 9 pm 53 / Special Olympics Texas

54 Closing Ceremony, July 6 at 7 p.m. Celebrate the end of a successful and fun USA Games at Lake Union Park! Closing Ceremony is open to everyone 54 / Special Olympics Texas

55 Families Information and Plans Kathy McClain 55 / Special Olympics Texas

56 Family Registration/Travel You must register through this site for housing and credentials: Here is the link to register for hotel rooms: There are a variety of transportation options available. It s best to visit this page to learn more: General USA Games Information: 56

57 Area Tourist Destinations The Seattle area has many tourist destinations, including: Pike Place Market The Space Needle Kerry Park Seattle Great Wheel Puget Sound Chihuly Garden and Glass 57 / Special Olympics Texas

58 Time With Your Athlete During Games Access to athletes will be limited. You will *NOT* be able to travel with your athlete to Games or visit him/her in the housing area or dining facility. You can coordinate visits through Norm Arias or his/her USA Games coach; your athlete will only be released to you with specified pick-up and drop off times. 58 / Special Olympics Texas

59 In Case of Emergency Please complete an Emergency Contact Form so that we can assist you, if needed, during the USA Games. In case of emergency, please contact Kathy McClain, Vice President for Shared Services Office At USA Games Cell / Special Olympics Texas

60 Media and Communications 60 / Special Olympics Texas

61 Before Games, we will produce Media Guide and Press releases (bios and photos) There may be opportunities to be interviewed by the news media these will always be last-minute and probably a bit inconvenient. Thanks for your help! We will update the SOTX website ( ) and the state Facebook page ( During Games, we will provide updates on the SOTX website and on the state Facebook and Twitter ( pages. We ll also send updates to the news media in Texas. You can help by sending photos and info about your athlete & your USA Games activities to communications@sotx.org 61

62 Have Story Ideas, Photo and Media Opportunities? Please contact: Tela Mange, Vice President, Marketing/Communications Office Mobile 62 / Special Olympics Texas

63 Fundraising 63 / Special Olympics Texas

64 Fundraising Deadlines The deadline for raising your $800 is May 1, The first $400 is due February 28, You will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt when you meet this deadline. If you turn in your $800 by May 1, you will earn a USA Games sling pack. 64

65 T-Shirts and Cap Sales You earn $10 for every t-shirt sold and $10 for every cap. Order form is available in your packet. The deadline for orders is the 25th of every month. Shirts and caps will be shipped to you by the 1st of every month. 65

66 Incentives There are awesome prizes for those who raise additional funds before May 1. (Limit of 1 additional incentive per athlete.) $1,200 by May 1, 2018: National Games Zip Hoodie $1,800 by May 1, 2018: Kindle Fire 7, 8GB $2,400 by May 1, 2018: GoPro Hero Cam with strap $5,000 by May 1, 2018: Kindle Fire HD, 8.9, 16GB $10,000 by May 1, 2018: ipad, 16GB with WIFI 66

67 PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN THE ORDER IS PLACED! Make checks payable to Special Olympics Texas. Put athlete, unified partner or coach name in memo line. Turn in your orders and your payments by the 25th of each month to: Special Olympics Texas Attn: Lesa Cantrell 1804 Rutherford Lane Austin, Texas We will compile all orders received by the 28th and place the order on the first of each month. Your orders will be mailed back to you (at the address you list on the top of your order form) by the 15th. You are responsible for delivering the orders to your customer within one week of receipt. If you have questions, please contact Lesa Cantrell at or 67 / Special Olympics Texas

68 NEED HELP? If you are having trouble reaching your goal, please contact us so we can help you with these and other fund raising ideas. If you have a development person in your area office, please contact them for assistance. Otherwise, Norm Arias at narias@sotx.org. 68

69 Fitness Tracker Jesse Marrujo 69

70 Movband4 Thanks to a donation by the DHS Group, all members of Team Texas will receive a free Movband4 fitness tracker tonight! 70

71 Uniforming Molly Kuchar 71

72 General Items For All Participants: All participants will receive the following: Backpack Rolling Duffel Bag Trading Pins 25 Trading T-shirts 4 72

73 General Wear Items Coaches: - 2 polos (Gray & Navy) Athletes: - 2 crewneck dry-fit t-shirts (Gray & Navy) All: - 2 black shorts, 1 black track pant, 1 gray zip pullover, 1 scarlet/gray jacket Ball Cap 73

74 Sport-Specific Items Sports-specific wear has been selected for each sport. We will make adjustments as needed once athletes have had a chance to try on the items. 74

75 Uniform Fitting Process We will call up athletes by name and sport Staff and Coaches, please assist if needed Changing areas are separated into Male and Female fitting rooms Each Athlete & Coach will need to try on general wear and selected uniform to record specific sizes on uniform sheet 75

76 Uniform Fitting FORM ALL Team Texas participants have their own form to note specific size needs 1. Receive your form & clipboard from me at the first table 2. Get paired with helpful Staff, Coach or Parent to assist with try on process 3. Try on General Wear items AND sport-specific uniform and record best fit size 4. Return completed form back to me before checking out for the night 76

77 77 See you in Seattle!