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Special Olympics at East Central ISD
ECISD has enjoyed a remarkable partnership with Special Olympics of Texas.
Together, we work to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for hundreds of children with intellectual disabilities.
We believe this is essential in helping special needs athletes develop physical fitness, experience the joy of competition and strive to be their best.
Athlete Eligibility
- 8 years old and older
- IQ of 70 or lower
- Diagnosis of Aspergers, Autism or Down Syndrome
- Intellectual disability
- Special Olympics Texas athlete medical form on file in our office
Our Sports
Bowling
- Practices:
- Start date: Week of Sept. 9–week of Oct. 21
- Competition dates: Final practice days
Unified Bowling
- Legacy Middle School
Basketball
- Practices:
- Start date:
- Competition dates:
Track & Field
- Practices
- Start date: Week of March 11–week of April 22
- Competition dates: Final practice days
ECISD also participates in Special Olympics Texas Young Athletes Program for students ages 3–7. The program is implemented at each elementary school campus. For additional information, visit www.sotx.org/programs/young-athletes or contact Cindy Painter cindy.painter@ecisd.net