McKinney Magic's goal is to provide year round sports training, athletic opportunities and competition in a variety of sports. McKinney Magic athletes compete in five different areas of competitions - basketball, soccer, softball, bocce and golf throughout the year. In each of the sport competitions, athletes have either competed in the Special Olympics area competition or at the state level.
BASKETBALL IS THE SPORT OF THE MOMENT - Visit the EVENTS page for more information.
On July 2010, McKinney Magic had 1 athlete, Blaine Hardin, participate in the Special Olympics Nationals competition in Lincoln, Nebraska in 18 hole partner golf. Blaine placed 4th in the competition. WAY TO GO BLAINE!
In May 2010, McKinney Magic had 2 basketball teams participate in the Spring Games in Arlington, Texas.
In February 2010, McKinney Magic had four basketball teams compete in the Area tournament in Allen, Texas. Our teams did very well in the competition and our athletes had fun competing!
In October 2009, McKinney Magic competed in the Special Olympics Fall Classic competition in Bryan-College Station, Texas in the sports of golf and softball. Our softball team placed second and our golf athlete won a GOLD medal in the 18 hole partner golf.
Basketball usually begins the first Wednesday in December and runs through February. McKinney Magic had four basketball teams that participated in competitions in 2009 - 2010 season, an increase of 15 athletes since previous season. The teams competed in real game play and scrimmaged several other Special Olympic teams in the area in preparation for the area tournament in February.
Soccer begins shortly after Basketball ends and continues through the end of May.
Softball begins the second week in July and continues through September OR October. Our athletes particpate in competition in the coach pitch division.
Golf is also a summer sport. Practice begins in July and runs through September/October. We offer individual skills golf as well as upper level play.
Bocce is a third sport offered in the summer. Practice begins in July and continues through September. This sport is great as it affords even the most limited athletes an opportunity to participate in an organized sport.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
At age 10, athletes can start participating in Area Events
At age 12 and up, athletes can particpate in State Competitions
McKinney Magic would love to increase participation to allow for more exposure to the community. In order for this to happen, McKinney Magic needs volunteers and donations. Special Olympics is a life long recreational activity and a great way to help the athletes succeed.
