Special Olympics Texas

East Region Fishing Competition

Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Saturday, Nov 9

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Day of Coordinator: Jessica Lauer , Gavin Gately

Looking to get hooked, join us at our fishing competition!

SOTX is looking for a host of volunteers to assist in a variety of roles, to help our athletes shine in a smoothly run competition designed to help them be their best. We need your help to do this!

Not super familiar with how the competition works? That’s OK!  Demonstrations and training will be provided day-of-event, at the start of your shift to ensure a positive volunteer experience for you!  Please arrive 45 minutes early for detailed instructions regarding your shift.

If you have experience in the medical field, would like to become a GMT (Games Management Team), or become a Class A Volunteer, please click here for more information.  

We are looking for volunteers to fill shifts starting at 7:30 am and throughout the day!

Please choose a shift that you would like to assist with.  Shifts are subject to change based on the needs in other areas.

Contact CJ Isaac at [email protected] or 832-720-4863 if you have any questions or want to volunteer as a group.  All are welcome!

APPAREL Wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing and comfortable closed toe shoes. You may wear a shirt that represents your organization if you like.

Please bring water to stay hydrated and pack lightly, there is no storage for any personal belongings.

We will send you a text,  if there is a change in schedule or location, due to the weather.

NO ANIMALS allowed unless they are service pets.

We look forward to having you join us, See you soon!!

Your Information

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As a volunteer member of Special Olympics Texas (SOTX), I agree to: 
-Follow the policies, rules, and procedures of SOTX;
-Place the safety and well-being of the Special Olympics athlete as foremost;
-Interact with the Special Olympics athletes in the appropriate and dignified manner that any athlete or individual deserves;
-Represent SOTX in a professional manner that represents a positive image to the community;
-Accept challenges using a constructive approach;
-Grant SOTX permission to use my likeness, voice, and words in television, radio, and film or in any form to promote the activities of SOTX.
Please select/check at least one job or spot.
Please select/check at least jobs or spots.
You are only allowed to sign up for one job or spot.

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Sat Nov 9

Athlete Village

Volunteers will also need to onsite on-time in order to complete TPWD mandatory orientation.
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Mandy H, Riley H, Sean B
7 open

Awards

Organize medals, staging, escort, & present the athletes.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Jackie S, Michael S, Sean B
5 open

Check-In Table

Assist Volunteer Manager with Check in
Assist Volunteer Mgr. with check-in & athletes, direct individuals to their stations.
Jackie S, Laura K, Sean B
5 open

Medical - Class A

Must have a BLS certification
Provide medical assistance to individuals as needed. This is a Class A volunteer, BLS certification is required, please send info. to: [email protected]
4 open

Pier Assistant - Advanced

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteers stationed on the advanced pier, assist athletes not as familiar with fishing, must know basic fishing techniques (baiting, casting, reeling, etc).) in order to properly assist the athletes.
Terry S, Steven H, Tom M, Michael S, Sean B, Taylor H, Herbert T
13 open

Pier Assistant - Beginners

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteers stationed on the beginners pier, assist athletes not as familiar with fishing, must know basic fishing techniques (baiting, casting, reeling, etc).) in order to properly assist the athletes.
David S, Sara S, Sean B
27 open

Pier Assistant - Intermediate

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteers stationed on the intermediate pier, assist athletes not as familiar with fishing, must know basic fishing techniques (baiting, casting, reeling, etc).) in order to properly assist the athletes.
Tiffany S, Sean B
28 open

Rig Repair - Advanced

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteers will be stationed on the advanced pier repairing fishing equipment as needed.
Paul W
3 open

Rig Repair - Intermediate

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteers will be stationed on the intermediate pier repairing fishing equipment as needed.
4 open

Rig Repair -Beginners

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteers will be stationed on the beginners pier repairing fishing equipment as needed.
4 open

Scorekeeper - Advanced

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteer will be keeping scores for the athletes on the advanced pier.
Sean B
3 open

Scorekeeper - Beginner

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteer will be keeping scores for the athletes on the beginners pier.
Sean B
3 open

Scorekeeper - Intermediate

Must complete TPWD Mandatory Orientation
Volunteer will be keeping scores for the athletes on the intermediate pier.
Sean B
3 open

Set Up

Assist SOTX Staff with unloading and setting up equipment. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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Full

Weigh Masters

Day of Event Volunteer
Weighing the fish
Patrick M, Sean B, Trent N, Hugh S, George R, Austin L, JPJEVgxtxVEH R, kQgFzhEDczyfgg L, fWxznEzvwgperLn e, CalSfjsgtdicbl Q, uWhlgtFe g, YVUVGXAYMh u, exfjnKgRmGivHTu N, EYbHeYNCyJ q, oTgRVedweKhLyZN w, uIsvSLsO z, zYxrHMlCtygB L, APlsGcWwGowV R, smNiNvlVocc L, lVvXwLhKC b, nafOaYzVkTsJE L, uNaMGwCaZo R, jHxyweDbNWy Z, xSGqUCqDpNT h
Full