SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics Diocesan Coordinator
Phil Coup
Email: philcoup1@gmail.com
Phone: 972-966-3773
Home Council 10245
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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A Higher Purpose
Celebrate the intrinsic worth and dignity of every single human being through the Special Olympics. Knights of Columbus councils can work with Special Olympics affiliates to determine how best to fund, sponsor or volunteer for events in the local community.
Special Olympics Texas Area 10 Sports
The Knights of Columbus Dallas Diocese Chapter handles the awarding of medals and ribbons to the athletes at four major Special Olympics events during the year: Basketball in late February, Spring Games (Track and Field, Tennis and Soccer) in April, Aquatics in August, and Bowling in November.
Spring/Summer
- Aquatics
- Spring Games
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Fall
- Bowling
Winter
- Basketball
Competition
Special Olympics Texas is a year-round movement, holding more than 300 competitions annually on area, regional and state levels. Event divisions are based on age, gender and ability level to give athletes an equal chance to win. Each participant receives a medal or ribbon following their events.
Special Olympics Texas has six statewide events annually: Summer Games, Equestrian, Sailing/Kayaking, Fall Classic, Winter Games and Flag Football. Statewide competition locations vary approximately every three years.
Special Olympics, Inc. holds World Games every other year and USA National Games every four years.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES
We have been informed by the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Chair that all members of the Knights of Columbus and their family members are encouraged to assist with the upcoming Special Olympics events. All volunteers that do assist should be Safe Environment cleared; otherwise, they will be paired with a volunteer that has been cleared. Non-Catholic volunteers are welcome to assist with the presentation of awards and will be paired with a volunteer that has been safe environment cleared.
