, /PRNewswire/ -- and , a national leader in youth flag football and 7v7 football, have announced a strategic partnership to promote opportunity, inclusion and equity for Unified Sports® flag football athletes across the state. Gridiron Football will serve as the official flag football partner of SOTX, supporting the organization's commitment to deliver the highest quality sports experience for youth and adult Unified Sports® flag football athletes. This partnership will directly support SOTX events and - in a historic first - enable all flag football athletes to compete together through Gridiron Football's National Tournament Series, or .
shares , Special Olympics Texas CEO & President. The two organizations share a commitment to inclusion and creating opportunities for athletes to succeed– on the football field and off. This partnership opens the door for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to build friendships, learn teamwork, improve their fitness and grow as individuals.
, shares , Gridiron Football CEO. The partnership kicks-off with a first-ever Special Olympics Texas-partnered Flag Football National Championship featuring more than 1,000 youth athletes from across the country and a dedicated Unified Sports® division of SOTX adult teams. 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 fo.
