A4 Spring Games 2022

Saturday, April 9th, 2022 from 6:30am to 4:00pm
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About

The Greater Houston Area Spring Games will be held on Saturday, April 9th 2022, at Mayde Creek High School-  19202 Goeschke Rd, Houston TX 77084

Day of Coordinator: Mike Buddo, mbuddo@sotx.org

AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS
15 years and older can volunteer by themselves.
8-14 year olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. If in a group, then there must be a 4:1 ratio of children/teens to adults.
7 years and younger are not given volunteer assignments but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone.

APPAREL Wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing and non-marking shoes. If you have one, wear a shirt that represents your organization.

NO ANIMALS Special Olympics has a no animal policy. Other than service animals, no animals are allowed at this event. Please do not bring any animals or pets with you.
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Registration
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Registration Closes
24 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Requirement Details
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.

Shifts (22)

1 - 22 of 22 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Set-Up (6:30- 7:30 AM)6:30am (CT)7:30am (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist SOTX Staff with unloading and setting up equipment. Position may require lifting objects greater than 10lbs, bending, or kneeling.1/6Over
Volunteer Coordinator (7:30- 12:00 PM)7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Check-in volunteers and direct them to where they need to be.0/2Over
Field Events AM (8:00- 12:00 PM)8:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist athletes who are participating in the Field Events such as Softball Throw, Javelin, and Shot-put.15/15Over
Medical AM (8:00- 12:30 PM)8:00am (CT)12:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Provide medical assistance to individuals as needed. 

Registration code is required to register. Please contact Mike Buddo (mbuddo@sotx.org) or Jessica Lauer (jlauer@sotx.org) with your qualifications in order to receive the registration code. 
3/4Over
Misc. Volunteer (8:00- 12:00 PM)8:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Be an extra set of hands as needed. Position may require bending, kneeling, or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs. 

Whenever you are not being asked to help somewhere then feel free to cheer on athletes as they compete. 
4/4Over
Staging AM (8:00- 12:00 PM)8:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Direct athletes to the track/ starting positions. 15/15Over
Track AM (8:00- 12:00 PM)8:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist athletes in the Track competition.10/10Over
Water Crew AM (8:00- 11:00 PM)8:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Fill water stations and re-fill coolers as they get low. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.1/4Over
Awards AM (8:30- 12:00 PM)8:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Prepare and hand out awards to the athletes.4/4Over
Social Media AM (8:30- 12:00 PM)8:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Take pictures and videos of the event. Person will be asked to use their own device then send photos after the event. Professional camera is not a requirement but definitely a plus!1/2Over
Soccer (9:00- 1:00 PM)9:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist athletes competing in Soccer.15/15Over
Soccer Skills (9:00- 1:00 PM)9:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist athletes as they perform the skills for Soccer. 9/10Over
Lunch Crew (10:00- 2:00 PM)10:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Prepare and serve lunch to athletes.0/10Over
Water Crew PM (11:00- 2:00 PM)11:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Fill water stations and re-fill coolers as they get low. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.4/4Over
Awards PM (11:30- 2:30 PM)11:30am (CT)2:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Prepare and hand out awards to the athletes.4/4Over
Field Events PM (11:30- 3:30 PM)11:30am (CT)3:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist athletes who are participating in the Field Events such as Softball Throw, Javelin, and Shot-put.15/15Over
Misc. Volunteer (11:30- 3:30 PM)11:30am (CT)3:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Be an extra set of hands as needed. Position may require bending, kneeling, or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs. 

Whenever you are not being asked to help somewhere then feel free to cheer on athletes as they compete.
4/4Over
Staging PM (11:30- 3:30 PM)11:30am (CT)3:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Direct athletes to the track/ starting positions.15/15Over
Track PM (11:30- 3:30 PM)11:30am (CT)3:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Assist athletes in the Track competition.10/10Over
Medical PM (12:00- 3:30 PM)12:00pm (CT)3:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Provide medical assistance to individuals as needed. 

Registration code is required to register. Please contact Mike Buddo (mbuddo@sotx.org) or Jessica Lauer (jlauer@sotx.org) with your qualifications in order to receive the registration code.
0/4Over
Social Media PM (12:00- 3:30 PM)12:00pm (CT)3:30pm (CT)
19202 Groschke Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Take pictures and videos of the event. Person will be asked to use their own device then send photos after the event. Professional camera is not a requirement but definitely a plus!1/2Over
Take Down (3:00- 4:00 PM)3:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
Mayde Creek High School
Houston , TX 77084
Assist SOTX Staff with picking up and loading equipment in to vans. Position may require bending, kneeling, or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.0/6Over