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Special Olympics New York   Western Region Program Report  April 21, 2009   In This Report Sport Trainings Upcoming Events Law & Orders New Athletes   Quick Links Special Olympics New York   Protective Behaviors Online   Western Region Calendar   Online File Folder   Sport Rules and Coaching Guides   Welcome   This week:  Athletics training this Saturday the 25th at Williamsville East High School from 9-11 AM.  Details can be found below.   A big THANK YOU to those who have indicated they are participating in the APPLEBEES fundraiser.     Please let me know (if you have not already) if you know of an athlete that can attend.   Announcement:  The Western Region will proudly be represented by Lisa Balus as the Head of Delegation.  Lisa has been involved with many Special Olympics teams and sports and is attending Summer Games with the Lancaster Cardinals.  Congratulations Lisa!   Remember the Date: *Summer State Games - COMPLETE packets are due to the Western Office no later than May 1st.  Spots will open up to other teams/clubs if registrations are not in.    *Registrations for the Super Regional Basketball Competition in Waterloo is May 1st.  Registration forms go to Robin Mitchell (rmitchell@nyso.org) or faxed to: 585-586-7065. Please notify the Western Region Office if your team will need transportation.  The informational flyer can be found online.   Sport Trainings   There are 3 sport trainings being offered. Thank you to those who have responded.  If you wish to attend one of these trainings please respond asap so that arrangements can be made accordingly.    Athletics: Saturday, April 25, 9-11 AM, Williamsville East High School 151 Paradise Road East Amherst, NY 14051 Registration is open until the 25th Instructions:   Meet in the gym in back of the school.  Enter the second driveway and go straight back to the tennis courts.  Enter the double back doors by the gym.    Equestrian:  Date/Time TBD, SASi High Hurdles, Elma, NY   Volleyball: Date/Time TBD     Upcoming Events      Western Region Basketball Competition  May 2nd, 2009 Sweet Home High School Run by Greg Belile and Niagara University Students   9:00am to 9:30am                     Registration & Check-in 9:45 to 10:15am                       Opening Ceremonies 10:15am 10:45am                     Paring Games (team) 10:45am to 3:00pm                  Team Competition 10:15am to 2:00pm                  Skills Competition 1:30pm to 2:30pm                    Skills Awards 3:00pm to 3:30pm                    Team Awards         Super Regional Volleyball and Aquatics Competition May 9th 2009 Volleyball: Buffalo Niagara Court Center (West Seneca) Aquatics: Canisius College Koessler Pool*     Schedule: · 9:00-9:30      Registration at each location · 9:30-9:45      Opening Ceremonies at each location · 10:00            Coaches Meeting · 10:15-11:00  Volleyball Team Pairing Games · 10:15-3:00    Volleyball skills and aquatics competition · 11:00-4:00    Volleyball Team Competition · Awards         Aquatics: awards will be handed out throughout                        the competition                        Volleyball skills and Team: will be handed out at the end of each                        division      *Please note the change in venue for the aquatics competition.  We apologize for any inconvenience, however the change had to be made in response to availability of facilities.      Athletics Events:     Houghton College Spring Games April 28, 2009 Run by Carol Fial   Western South Local Track and Field May 12, 2009 Strider Field, Jamestown NY Run by Joe Trusso   Olean Area Invitational May 15, 2009 Allegany-Limestone School Run by Sheri Robertson   Western South Local Track and Field May 21, 2009 SUNY Fredonia Run by Maureen Bialaszewski   Western North Local Track and Field May 27, 2009 Emmet Belknap Run by Liz Baker   Salamanca Schools Track and Field May 29, 2009 Salamanca schools Run by Margie Proto and Jennifer McAndres   Western Central Local Track and Field  May 30, 2009 Sweet Home High School Run by Debbie Fleetwood and Greg Belile   The informational packet can be found on the online file folder.  There is a lot of important information! Registration forms are due to the Western Office no later than May 4th Please use the registration forms provided in the appropriate online folder Events Offered:     50 Meter Race      100 Meter Race       200 Meter Race       400 Meter Race      1500 Meter Race       200 Meter Walk       4 x 100 Relay      Softball Throw       Standing Long Jump    Running Long Jump    Shot put    ADAPTIVE EVENTS-use adaptive Games Registration form     15 METER ASSISTED WALK   30 METER MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR SLALOM   BEAN BAG THROW    BALL THROW FOR DISTANCE   BOWLING   Law & Orders COACHES: Please pass on this information to your athletes and parents/guardians/staff.   We are looking for 1-2 athletes with a parent/guardian/coach  to be at each Applebees location to help greet customers, work with the law enforcement officers and make sure everyone is enjoying their dinner.      Here is a list of locations: 5017 Transit Road Williamsville 4405 Milestrip Road Blasdell 3189 Erie Boulevard East DeWitt 1608 Military Road Niagara Falls 1641 Niagara Falls Blvd Amherst 5822 South Transit Road Lockport 340 East Fairmount Avenue Lakewood 2656 Delaware Avenue Buffalo 1785 Walden Avenue Cheektowaga 1050 Union Road West Seneca 4967 Transit Road Depew 3908 Vineyard Drive Dunkirk 3067 West State Street Olean   Please contact me if you know of an athlete that would be interested.  I would be happy to speak with any parent/guardian/staff member.                                            When: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 5:00-8:30 PM This April, the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch run has an incredible opportunity with Applebee's.  On Wednesday, April 29,2009 we have the opportunity to do "Law & Orders" again in your area!  From 5-8:30pm law enforcement officers will be greeting the public, helping the waitresses get drinks, and bus tables while educating the customers about our initiatives.  On each table there will be an envelope where the customers can leave a donation for Special Olympics New York.  Historically in events like this we can raise anywhere between $500 - $1000 at one restaurant and with over 60 locations across the state we should have an amazing success!    Participating locations in our area include:  Clarence, Blasdell, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, Jamestown, Delaware Ave., West Seneca, Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Olean and Batavia.     The Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics is the movement's largest grassroots awareness and fundraising initiative, raising more than $30 million internationally in 2008.  At its most basic level the Law Enforcement Torch Run was started as a group of officers carrying the Torch into Special Olympics games and ceremonies and it has evolved into one of the largest fundraising programs for the organization.  Law Enforcement Officers have the opportunity to play a crucial role in the success of the events held here in the Rochester Area.   This is a tremendous opportunity with Applebee's to raise both funds and awareness for our programs!  Law Enforcement Torch Run has been holding these types of events for almost 20 years, but never have we had an event with this much potential.  It is my privilege to invite you to join us at this fun and exciting event.     With support like yours, we can continue to show that when people with and without intellectual disabilities are brought together by Special Olympics, myths are dispelled, attitudes are changed, and new opportunities to embrace and celebrate people with intellectual disabilities are created.   If you have any questions about this request or anything pertaining to the upcoming event, please contact: Melissa Wiggins (585)586-7400 ext. 105 ormwiggins@nyso.org      Thank you for being a friend to our athletes and their families   New Athletes    The word is out!  The office is receiving many requests for new athletes to join Special Olympics!  These athletes cannot experience the joy of Special Olympics without you.  I periodically send out emails when I receive athlete referrals.  Please respond whether or not your club is accepting new athletes.     "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." ~Athlete Oath     Contact Information:   Shelby Baker Program Director Western Region 8207 Main Street, Suite 13 Williamsville, NY 14221  Special Olympics New York 716-580-3346 716-580-3941 (fax)  sbaker@nyso.org

 

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