Play ‘tug of war’ with a High Water Rescue truck in support of Special Olympics
Texas athletes. It’s excitement for all ages!

UPDATE APRIL 3, 2023: We are closely monitoring the weather. We will give an update on Friday, April 7^th in case of inclement weather. As of now, we are still ON for this event. Thank you for your patience.

What is the High Water Rescue Truck Pull?

Join us for the ultimate tug of war challenge…and a GREAT team-building event. Test your strength and compete for prizes and bragging rights...all for a great cause: to support Special Olympics Texas area athletes. Bring your biggest fans to cheer you on during your pull – it’s excitement for all ages!

Event Details

April 8, 2023
Rice University, Houston, Texas
5600 Greenbriar Dr. Houston, TX 77005

Registration 8:00 am • Opening Ceremonies 8:30 am • First Pull 8:45 am

Registration Details

Purchase a $300 ticket for 1 Team of 6 to participate at this event (All Proceeds will benefit local Special Olympics Texas athletes)

Minimum Age of Participants of 14 Years Old to Participate in the Pull

If you are a Special Olympics Texas athlete, participation is free!

If you would like to participate and do not have a team, you are welcome to register individually for $50 and will be placed with a team the day of the truck pull!

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be rescheduled but no refunds will be issued.

Don't forget to Download the Fire Truck Pull Waiver and bring the completed copy to registration check in at the event!

Fundraising Details

Qualify to participate in this event instead! Click on the fundraise button found under the header to create your fundraising team page and accept donations to earn the $300 needed to participate.

Map for Event

For more information about this event, please contact Kelsey Thomas at kthomas@sotx.org

About Special Olympics Texas

Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 44,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.sotx.org or call 800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

High Water Rescue Truck Pull - 2023

Support Rice University PD in raising funds for Special Olympics Texas through their High Water Rescue Truck Pull!

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