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11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Scores in the Scope of Support

Annual Sporting Clays Tournament to be held in Houston - March 27, 2010

For Immediate Release: February 19, 2010

HOUSTON – It's time to practice your shot; one of the largest sporting clays tournaments in the United States is scheduled in Houston.  Hundreds of supporters are expected to compete in the Special Olympics Texas Sporting Clay Shoot Tournament, presented by Spark Energy, on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Rio Brazos Hunting Preserve in Simonton.

Two flights of competition are available, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The cost is $125 per individual or $500 for a team of four.  Men, women and youth (13-17 years old) are invited to participate in the event.  The safe and fun event offers guided practice sessions with a certified instructor on March 26 for $65.  To register or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, call the Special Olympics Texas – Greater Houston Area office at 713.290.0049.  With the support of our corporate partners last year, more than $161,000 was raised to support more than 3,551 athletes in the Greater Houston area.

The100-target tournament features unique winners' awards, shooting games, silent auction, and complimentary breakfast, barbeque lunch and snacks make this shooting event one of the best in Texas. Additionally, the Lewis Class award system provides shooters with varying levels of abilities a chance to win.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization that provides
year-round sports training and competition for more than 36,311 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State.  For more information, call 1.800.876.JOIN or visit
www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Title Sponsor: Spark Energy

Co-Sponsors:  Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust and Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Kelly Coffey
Vice President of Communications
Special Olympics Texas
800.876.5646 ext. 2928