The City of West University Place Police and Fire Departments will host the ultimate tug of war challenge on Saturday, May 19.
West U will host the 2012 Fire Truck Pull in partnership with the Special Olympics Texas at Colonial Park, 4130 Byron Street.
Special Olympics Texas is a non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.
Teams of eight can sign up to play tug of war with a 47,000 lb. West U Fire Truck to benefit Special Olympics Texas athletes in the Greater Houston area.
The Fire Truck Pull is fun for all ages. Registration is $300 per team of eight, or $37.50 per individual.
Teams must have at least one female participant. Prizes are available for the fastest team pull.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the first pull at 10 a.m. Awards and lunch will be provided for participants after the last pull.
For more information, or to register, visit www.sotx.org/firetruckpull.
