Sports

The mission of Special Olympics Texas is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports. The Frisco Flyers have competed in five different area competitions being basketball, track and field, swimming, bowling, and golf throughout the year. This has helped the athletes to participate in and benefit from sports training and competition.

Basketball starts in November and runs through February. The Frisco team participates in the individual skills competition. Individual skills consists of dribbling, passing, and shooting. These are each at different stations, and the athletes go one at a time. This event provides meaningful competition for athletes with lower ability levels. With more participation, Frisco will be able to have its own basketball team to compete in real game play.

Track and Field runs from March through May, and there is an event for every ability level. Some events include the tennis ball throw, softball throw, the 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, wheelchair obstacle courses, wheelchair races, relay races, and much more. The Frisco team competes in two local competitions before the area competition.

Swimming is the summer sport. Practices run from June through August. Athletes do not have to know how to swim to compete. There are flotation races as well as actual swimming races.

Bowling runs from September through October. Bumpers can be used on the lane for practice, and ramps are available for assistance. This allows all ability levels to participate.

Golf is also a summer sport. Practices run from July through September. A pro player at an area golf course coaches our athletes along with the golf coaches.

The Frisco team would like to add more sports to allow for more exposure to various athletic competitions. In order for this to happen, the team needs more volunteers, and more involvement from people with the knowledge of different athletic events. Special Olympics Texas is a life long recreational activity, and a great way to help the athletes succeed.

Age Requirements

Age 6 - start training
Age 8 - start participating in Area Events
Ages 8 and up - can participate in Area Competitions
Ages 12 and up - can participate in State Competitions

Current Sports for the Frisco Flyers

Aquatics (Swimming)

Area Competitions - Summer (August)
State Competitions - Fall (October)

Athletics (Track and Field)

Area Competitions - Spring (May)
State Competitions - Summer (May)

Basketball

Area Competitions - Spring (February)
State Competitions - Summer (May)

Bowling

Area Competitions - Winter (October)
State Competitions - Winter (February)

Golf

Area Competitions - Fall (October)
State Competitions - Fall (October)

Information Guides and Rules

For more information contact:
Kristie Brown
469-633-6946
sport@friscoflyers.org