 | | | Links | Greetings Coaches, Volunteers and Fans! Welcome back to the Western Region Program Report. Attention Bowling Teams Many of you are getting ready to start your fall bowling season. Please make sure to submit an updated roster and any new/updated medical and consent forms. *Please see below regarding bowling training Check out the new "Best in the West" section to read about tips and updates to give the athletes the best experience possible Bowlathon A bowlathon open to the public will be held on Sunday December 15 to benefit Special Olympics. This is a great opportunity to have fun and win some great prizes! Don't miss out- form your teams now to purchase a lane. The registration website and more details will become available soon. Coming Up: State Games Please wish all athletes and coaches that are participating at the State Games next weekend (October 3rd) good luck *ALL coaches attending state games MUST have a current coach certification. If you are unsure of your status please contact me. Applebees Thank you to those that have already signed up to help with the Applebees fundraiser on October 28th. Please read below in the fundraising section for more details. | |  | Bowling Training | | |  It has come to the attention of the Western Region that there are several bowling teams that need a bowling training provided. If you need a bowling certification or know of others that need this training please let me know as soon as possible as we are in the process of planning a training day/time. | | Save the Date | | | ATTENTION ALL COACHES, VOLUNTEERS AND FANS! Please mark Saturday, December 5th on your calendar as the Winter Seasonal Conference is this day. The conference offers opportunities for both new and seasoned volunteers to receive training and also become re-certified. Requests for which sport(s) to be offered are welcomed. | | FUNDRAISERS | | | | It's back! The Applebees Law & Orders will take place on Wednesday,  October 28th. The Applebees staff is always excited to work with the Law Enforcement Officials and put them to work to wait tables, greet customers, etc. Our goal is to have at least one athlete at every participating Applebees location. The Law Enforcement Officials at each location look forward to meeting the athletes. If you are interested in attending a certain Applebees with an athlete or know of an athlete to you feel would be a good host/hostess to greet customers, please contact me. Please pass along this information to athletes, parents, staff and volunteers. Polar Plunge  The registration page is up and running! The 3rd Western Region Polar Plunge is being held Sunday, December 6th at the Hamburg Town Beach. We are hoping to make this year the most successful yet! On the registration page you can register yourself, your team or sponsor a plunger. The Western Region Polar Plunge website can be found HERE Bowlathon A bowlathon open to the public will be held on Sunday December 15. Don't miss out on the opportunity to have fun nd win some great prizes! Don't miss out- form your teams now to purchase a lane. The registration website and more details will become available soon. | | Best in the West! | | | | Check here for tips, updates and reminders so that every coach, volunteer and fan can be the Best in the West -
Please use the most current medical/consent form (both are on one page, not separate sheets). The form can be found on the online file folder or contact me
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Uniform/Equipment requests are now available. If your team needs or may need new uniforms please fill out the request form and submit to the Western Region office.
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Please contact me if you can use an extra hand and also help welcome new volunteers to the Special Olympics family.
| | Upcoming Events | | | | Western Central Local Equestrian Location: High Hurdles, Elma Date: September 27th Fall State Games Location: Seneca Falls, NY Date: October 2nd and 3rd Registration deadline: September 10th Western Region Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: November 8th Registration deadline: TBD Western Region Bowlathon Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: November 15th from 3:00-5:00 PM People will have the opportunity to purchase a lane, bowl for 2 hours and be eligible to win great prizes based on the person's/group's total fundraising amount. | | | Contact Information | | | Shelby Baker, Program Director Special Olympics New York, Western Region 8207 Main St. Suite 13, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 580-3346 Office (716) 580-3941 Fax "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" -athlete oath | | |
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