Special Events Schedule
The special events at the conference are the perfect occasions to network, socialize, and celebrate with our LETR and Special Olympics family.
T-Shirt Exchange
Thursday, November 14
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Submit your LETR program’s T-shirt for the inaugural contest during the annual T-shirt Exchange. A panel of SO athletes will judge and select the top 10 shirts for recognition and bragging rights. The winning design will be revealed at the Saturday morning general session. Participate in this competition to showcase your program’s creativity at the conference.
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Submit your LETR program’s T-shirt for the inaugural contest during the annual T-shirt Exchange. A panel of SO athletes will judge and select the top 10 shirts for recognition and bragging rights. The winning design will be revealed at the Saturday morning general session. Participate in this competition to showcase your program’s creativity at the conference.
Friday, November 15
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by the FOP Grand Lodge
Get in on the action! You don’t want to miss this conference event. There is no cost to register or participate. Items to be auctioned include: autographed sports memorabilia, music and movie collectibles, police regalia, and many other one-of-a-kind items from the many Torch Run regions. Don’t miss an opportunity to bid on these and other terrific auction items.
Now Accepting Donations
Programs should complete the Donation form (see link below). Once the form has been submitted, programs will be provided shipping information. All costs associated with auction items to and from the conference are the responsibility of the individual and/or Program. Please ensure that shipments arrive before Friday, November 1, 2024.
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by the FOP Grand Lodge
Get in on the action! You don’t want to miss this conference event. There is no cost to register or participate. Items to be auctioned include: autographed sports memorabilia, music and movie collectibles, police regalia, and many other one-of-a-kind items from the many Torch Run regions. Don’t miss an opportunity to bid on these and other terrific auction items.
Now Accepting Donations
Programs should complete the Donation form (see link below). Once the form has been submitted, programs will be provided shipping information. All costs associated with auction items to and from the conference are the responsibility of the individual and/or Program. Please ensure that shipments arrive before Friday, November 1, 2024.
Saturday, November 16
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Downtown San Antonio
The 2024 LETR International Conference Torch Run is scheduled for Saturday, November 16. Participants will proceed from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk to the staging area at Hemisfair Civic Park, commencing at 10:30 AM. A brief welcome ceremony will follow at the designated location.
Participants will receive a Torch Run shirt and lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse.
Torch Runners will run throughout historic San Antonio. The route will be approximately 2.5 miles and will end at The Alamo. Lunch will be provided at the end of the run.
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Downtown San Antonio
The 2024 LETR International Conference Torch Run is scheduled for Saturday, November 16. Participants will proceed from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk to the staging area at Hemisfair Civic Park, commencing at 10:30 AM. A brief welcome ceremony will follow at the designated location.
Participants will receive a Torch Run shirt and lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse.
Torch Runners will run throughout historic San Antonio. The route will be approximately 2.5 miles and will end at The Alamo. Lunch will be provided at the end of the run.
Saturday, November 16
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Unified Sports Experience will take place at the Hemisfair Ballroom of the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, November 16 from 1.00pm till 4.00pm. Registrants will have the opportunity to try bocce ball alongside some of our amazing Special Olympics Texas athletes.
Conference attendees can sign up for time slots during conference check-in and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Each time slot will be 30 minutes long with games to be played in a 2 vs. 2 format. This will go on until approximately 5.00pm. All officers are invited to join in the fun to see the benefits of this program and learn about how Unified Sports helps us reach more athletes and Unified Partners across the state.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Unified Sports Experience will take place at the Hemisfair Ballroom of the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, November 16 from 1.00pm till 4.00pm. Registrants will have the opportunity to try bocce ball alongside some of our amazing Special Olympics Texas athletes.
Conference attendees can sign up for time slots during conference check-in and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Each time slot will be 30 minutes long with games to be played in a 2 vs. 2 format. This will go on until approximately 5.00pm. All officers are invited to join in the fun to see the benefits of this program and learn about how Unified Sports helps us reach more athletes and Unified Partners across the state.