“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
~ Athlete Oath ~
Weekly Program Report:
This Week in the Western Region
Week of: July 21st, 2008
CONFERENCE THIS WEEKEND!!!
Coaches,
One last big push!!!
We will be running our fall conference this Saturday July 26th at
http://nyso.org/Western/resourcesFALL.php\
Why should you attend a conference?
- It’s the easiest and fastest way to get all the seasonal information
- Great way to update certifications or to begin a new one.
- Keeps you in contact with coaches from around the region.
- Great educational tool.
- Lunch and Refreshments provided.
Demand Case Surveys Due August 5th
Please find enclosed your Demand Case Survey for Fall Games (see attachment) to be held in
You will notice that the form has changed a little. You also need to list all of the potential coaches and/or 1 on 1 support that may be going to State Games. Please don’t leave anyone off!! We will run a report on each of the coaches and let you know what their current status is as soon as we receive your Demand Case Survey. By doing this we will be able to ensure that everyone is up-to-date before State games. Where there are issues we will organize trainings accordingly.
We are trying to keep the registration deadline back as far as possible so as to give you as much time as possible. Here are the key dates:
Demand Case Surveys Due: Tuesday August 5th
Quotas and Registrations sent to Coaches: Friday, August 15th
Registrations Due to Office: Friday, September 5th
Pre- Games Meeting (Head Coaches): Week of September 8th (TBC)
Soccer Clinic at The
Soccer Clinic at the
On Wednesday, July 30th, Counselors in Training from The Gow School will be providing a Soccer Clinic for Special Olympics Athletes.
We need a team or individuals that are interested in attending this clinic –athletes should come expecting to rigorously participate. This should be utilized as a “tune up” for the fall season.
Where:
When: Weds, July 30th
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Please e-mail Robin Mitchell- rmitchell@nyso.org if you have teams or individuals that would like to attend. Thanks in advance.
Super Regional Bocce in
Coaches,
You may have noticed that our Super Regional Bocce event has been moved from SMS Seneca to the Tocaloona Club in
Please e-mail rmitchell@nyso.org
If you plan on attending this event. Thanks in advance
Thanks to Kathy Wozneck and the Alle-Cats for confirming attendance.
Online Calendar
The Western Region Calendar is now complete for the remainder of the year. Registration forms for Regional and Super Regional Events will be posted next week. To access the calendar please visit:
http://nyso.org/Western/Wcalen.php
Please ensure that this information is passed along to fellow coaches, athletes and families.
Disability Awareness Night
Disability Awareness Night
We are pleased to announce that Bob Goold from the Chautauqua Lakers has been nominated for this award. Congratulations Bob.
Nominee Criteria
The presentation of the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award (named after the founder and former editor-in-chief of Exceptional Parent magazine) at each Disability Awareness Night signifies the remarkable accomplishments that can be achieved under difficult circumstances. When making a recommendation for this award, please keep in mind the mission of Disability Awareness Night: to expand awareness of the 54 million Americans with disabilities, by highlighting their extraordinary achievements and the perseverance and dedication of the families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, therapists and teachers involved in their care and development.
In order to receive the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award, a candidate must exhibit the following characteristics:
- Has demonstrated courage in overcoming their own disability or has worked on behalf of those with special needs or disabilities
- Has been involved in scientific research leading to the early detection of disorders and appropriate intervention therapies e.g., the discovery of the gene for cystic fibrosis by Dr. Francis Collins, MD, PhD, Director of the Human Genome Project at the National Institute of Heal
- Has demonstrated leadership in an effort to expand awareness about how people with disabilities can be productive citizens in our society either by his or her exemplary leadership of an organization or association, as an employer hiring and training people with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, or as a philanthropist
Meds and Consent Binder
Reminder: That the Med/Consent binder needs to be presented at the beginning of each event and be present at all training sessions/trips etc. This will be checked at registration on the day of the event and should include valid Meds/Consents for each of the athletes participating. If you do not bring your binder to the event we cannot allow your team/individual to participate.
Development
Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff Foundation
The Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff Foundation is pleased to announce the “Summer Sendoff” Family Picnic and Jet Ski Poker Run for Sunday, August 24th at
The picnic will have food, music, bounce houses, K9 and police demonstrations, games, and Chinese and silent auctions with fantastic items.
The Jet Ski Poker Run will take place around
Please see the attached flyer and feel free to forward it to those interested in spending the day with us. Visit our website at: www.trooperbrinkerhoff.com to register and for more information about the foundation. You need to register before August 14th to have your vehicles $7 park admission fee waived, so get going. If you have any questions or are willing to help out in any way please contact me at mbrinks3@roadrunner.com
We look forward to a great day at the park and spending time with you for a good cause. We hope to see you out there.
Save the Date
2nd Annual Bocce Bash
September 6, 2008,
To benefit Special Olympics NY-Genesee/Western Region
*For event details contact
To be removed please e-mail rmitchell@nyso.org
Sincerely,
Robin Mitchell
Program Director
Special Olympics New York- Genesee/Western
Contact me at:
Off: 585-586-7400 ext 107
Fax: 585- 586-7065
Cell: 201-600-6866
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