| Special Olympics New York | | Western Region
Program Report October 24, 2008 |
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| | | Greetings from the Western Region! | | Hello again from Special Olympics Western New York. The information provided below includes updates, new information and some "reminder" news of events and fundraisers. If you have any announcements or fun stories (or even pictures from an event) let us know and we can include them in the next program report. Do you know of someone not receiving this email? You can either forward it to them where they can join the mailing list or contact me and I will add their email address to the list. |
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We are proud to announce a new skiing training club is being formed! We have been working with Kissing Bridge and they are very excited to work with us and provide a great experience for our athletes! We currently have one coach, but need 2-3 more. -Six (6) one hour lessons on Mondays and Thursdays arriving at 5 PM with the lesson starting between 5:30 and 6:00. -2 Kissing Bridge instructors will be assigned to the group if needed -More experienced skiers may leave the group if accompanied by a coach -The program will begin on January 5, 2009 -Lift tickets will be provided and are good from 5 PM until close (10 PM) -There are 12 spots for athletes -Equipment will be provided if needed -At mentioned above, lessons are being provided so an athlete does not necessarily have to have experience. This is a great opportunity to get more athletes involved and hopefully have some Western athletes attend future competitions. Please contact Shelby Baker if you are interested in coaching/volunteering or if you know of some athletes that might be interested in participating. __________________________ | | Training Club Visits | | Now that we have an established office in the Western Region we want to get to know you! We will be visiting training clubs seasonally to meet all of the great coaches and athletes. This is a great opportunity to hand in paperwork (rosters, meds/consents) or ask any questions regarding Special Olympics. We don't want to be "the man behind the curtain". We are rolling up our sleeves and getting dirty right with you. If you have a team currently training feel free to contact Shelby Baker to set up a time we can come out to visit. ________________________________ | | Submitting Rosters | | Please take note of the new Roster submission procedure: At the beginning of each season, each training club is required to fill out a team roster including coach and athlete information. This allows us to keep more organized and know what training clubs and what coaches/athletes are participating each season. I understand that there are many training clubs that participate in more than one season and use the same athletes. If this is the case, please let the Program Director know at the beginning of the season and the previous roster will be used. This can only be used if the training club is using the same athletes and coaches as a previous season. The roster form will be emailed out at the beginning of each season. If you are currently training please contact Shelby Baker for a roster form. Thank you for your cooperation. | | Future Events | | Western South Snowshoeing Tuesday January 13, 2009
Western South X Country Skiing Saturday, January 17, 2009
Western Central Senior Bowling Sunday, January 18, 2009
Upstate Winter Skating Classic Sunday January 18, 2009
Western South Floor Hockey Saturday, January 24, 2009 Western South Iceskating Tentatively Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Western North Floor Hockey January, 2009 (Date not determined)
More information including registrations and deadlines will become available closer to the event.
| | Conference Information | | Winter Sports Conference 2008 Online Registration for our conference will be available here and on the web shortly. Date: Saturday December 6th Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (Check-In 8:30am) Location: St. Bonaventure University
3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 St. Bonaventure is excited to host the conference and be a part of Special Olympics. Let's show them Western New York's committment to Special Olympics by having a great turnout! Why should you attend?
*It is the quickest way to get all of the information pertaining to the region including new policies and/or procedures *Update your existing certification and background check (needs to be done every 3 years). *Get certified in new sports or learn new coaching concepts in sports where you have previous certification. *Keep up to date with the changes at Special Olympics-learn the new concepts. *Complete online Protective Behaviors. *Meet all the amazing volunteers from around the region. *Coaches Recognition-attend 3 consecutive conferences and receive a great Special Olympics Coaching Bag Concerned about the distance to the Conference??? Transportation WILL be provided from the area that has the most registrants. (For example, if most people that register are from Erie County, a bus will leave from Erie County, but other people from surrounding areas may utilize the transportation. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE AND REQUEST TRANSPORTATION. If not enough people request transportation, it will not be provided. Schedule: Session 1: Around the Region - Get updates and new information. This is a great way to keep up to date with what is going on in the region and throughout the State. (9-10) Session 2: St. Bonaventure Coach Guest Speaker. An open forum to ask coaching questions and hear from a St. Bonaventure coach about their experiences. (10-11) Session 3: LUNCH! (11-12) Session 4: General Session for New Coaches. Complete the mandated general session that is required to become a Special Olympics Coach. Even if you have attended one before Director of Training Bill Collins will entertain you with his vast knowledge of the history of Special Olympics and what Special Olympics can mean to you. (12-1) Session 5: Sport Certification: Floor Hockey. This will involve basic coaching practices that can apply to any sport while focusing on the rules and practices of floor hockey. (1-3) | | Fundraising Opportunities | | 
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, New York
Registration begins at 9:00am
Plunge - NOON
We're Freezin for a Reason again in Western New York!
If you plan on Plunging, make sure you establish your team website where friends and family can make donations online. Check out the website on the Polar Plunge Quick Links
In 2007 we raised over $17,000 on a pleasant Grand Island Day for the athletes of Special Olympics! It's wild, crazy and FUN! So grab your friends, neighbors and co-workers and form a team!
In seven Plunges that took place in the 2007-2008 Plunge Season more than $600,000 was raised! Help us reach our goal of $1 million in the 2008-2009 Plunge Season!!!
For more information contact Melissa Wiggins at 585-586-7400 ext. 105 mwiggins@nyso.org
*We also need about 20 volunteers to help run this event, so if you or someone you know is interested, contact Melissa Wiggins at the email above. ____________________ 
Law and Orders Bring your family and friends and join us at your neighborhood
for a night of food and fun!
Local law enforcement officers from your community will be helping the Applebee's wait staff by waiting on you! All donations support of the athletes of Special Olympics New York!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
5:00pm - 8:30pm
On behalf of the 46, 106 athletes of Special Olympics New York
thank you for your support! Here is a list of the participating Applebees in the Western Region: *We are looking for 1-2 athletes to work at each Applebees greeting customers as they come in. If you know of an athlete that would be interested please contact Shelby Baker. Locations listed below with an asterisk have athletes registered already. Transit 5017 Transit Road Williamsville NY 14221
Niagara Falls 1608 Military Road Niagara Falls NY 14304
Amherst 1641 Niagara Falls Blvd Amherst NY 14228
Lockport 5822 South Transit Road Lockport NY 14094
Delaware 2656 Delaware Avenue Buffalo NY 14216
Lancaster 4967 Transit Road Depew NY 14043
Hamburg 4405 Milestrip Road Blasdell NY 14219*
Jamestown 340 East Fairmount Avenue Lakewood NY 14750
Walden/Union 1785 Walden Avenue Cheektowaga NY 14225
Dunkirk 3908 Vineyard Drive Dunkirk NY 14048
Olean 3067 West State Street Olean NY 14760*
West Seneca 1050 Union Road West Seneca NY 14224
______________________ | | Bowling Competition Tomorrow! | |  Regional Bowling Competition
The Regional Bowling Competition is taking place tomorrow at Transit Lanes in Williamsville! We are looking forward to a great competition and fun. A big thanks goes out to coaches who got their registrations in on time. -A reminder; when submitting registrations we need a registration for not only the athletes but the coaches as well. There are still volunteer opportunities available. If you wish to participate contact Shelby Baker or come to Transit Lanes at 10:45 AM. If you were unable to participate in this years event, keep an eye on the calendar for next year's event and other events throughout the year. ____________________ | | Program Committee Updates | | Next Western Region Program Committee Meeting: Saturday, December 6th St. Bonaventure University at the Winter Conference (We will meet during the General Session for new coaches) Please confirm if you will be attending. The Program Committee members are volunteers that bring their ideas and resources to the table to help make Special Olympics happen. If you are resourceful and an "ideas person" you would be a great candidate to be on the Program Committee. Contact Shelby Baker for more information. | | | | 
Did you know that we have various volunteer opportunities at every competition and event that we host? If interested feel free to contact Shelby Baker at sbaker@nyso.org or call the office at 716-850-3346.
Special Olympics Western Region is also now listed on www.VolunteerMatch.com. Visit the site today; volunteering is just a click away! | | Calendar of Events | | Our calendar is available online at: Western Region Calendar The calendar has not been updated for the 2009 year. It will be posted shortly. | | "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
~Athlete Oath
| | Shelby Baker 8207 Main Street, Suite 13 Special Olympics New York 716-850-3346 |
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