06/03/2026
TEAM GATESVILLE SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2026 SWIMMING SCHEDULE 🏊♂️ 🏊🏼♀️ 🏊🏾♂️
Swim events offered include standard swims, flotation (life jacket), kickboard, assisted swim and a water walk.
Requirements:
Athletes must be ages 6+ (no upper age limit), have a ID or equivalent developmental delay and have a current athlete registration packet on file to participate. Packets are available and may be completed at first practice.
https://www.sotx.org/become-an-athlete
Practices:
Team Gatesville practices are on the following Wednesdays: June 17 and July 29 from 6-7:30 pm, Gatesville City Pool.
We have reserved the pool, so this will be a quiet, controlled environment. No cost for TG athletes & their immediate family/caregivers.
Special Needs swimming lessons are offered regularly throughout the year through City of Temple, $70 per participant. Please see City of Temple website for more information, Special Needs swimming lessons:
https://www.templeparks.com/aquatics/swim_lessons.php
Independent, recreational swimming during the summer months is highly encouraged. Please ensure all safety precautions are met before swimming.
Competition:
Area 12 Special Olympics Texas Swim Meet, Sat., Sept 12, 2026, time/ TBD
Armed Services YMCA Killeen, 110 Mountain Lion Rd, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Other information:
-Females-must wear a one piece bathing suit. No bikinis. No jewelry allowed, unless medical alert items.
-Males-must wear swimming trunks, not briefs.
-Please provide your own towel.
-Athletes may compete in up to 3 events. Competition is optional.
-If you need a flotation device/kickboard or have any questions, please message HOD/Coach Heidi.
Thank you!
