FW: Special Olympics Western Region Program Report

Special Olympics New York Western Region Program Report July 30, 2009 In This Report Team Needs Event Directors Fall Conference and General Session Development Rule Changes Golf Team Upcoming Events Quick Links Special Olympics New York Protective Behaviors Online Western Region Calendar Online File Folder Sport Rules and Coaching Guides Online Photo Album Fall Conference Registration Link Welcome Attention ALL coaches! Please read below regarding training club expenses, uniforms and equipment Attention ALL Event Directors! Please read below regarding event planning for the upcoming year This week Western Central Local Softball Amherst Pepsi Center Saturday, August 1st Next Week CONFERENCE! Register online- details can be found below General Session A general session is being held for anyone that cannot attend the conference and needs to complete this portion of the coach certification process. Details below. Attention ALL coaches Please take note of any immediate or anticipated needs of your team. This may include: Uniforms: Do your uniforms have the "Western Region" logo on them? Training/Competition equipment: What time frame do you anticipate needing new equipment (if at all)? Expenses: Do you anticipate any training/facility related expenses at the current time and/or in the coming year? Please reply so that we can assess the needs of the Western Region. Event Directors I wanted to reach out to each event director and discuss next year's events. As you all know, there are many factors to consider when booking/scheduling/overseeing an event. I ask that each event director contact me to discuss their event. We can discuss coordination with the Western Region office, needs, and also discuss the registration process and determine a plan of action for a smooth and successful event. Fall Conference and Education The conference will be Saturday August 8th at SUNY Geneseo A link to registration and schedule details can be found HERE Please take advantage of the many sport trainings being offered! ______________________________________________________ Can't make the conference? A GENERAL SESSION. as part of the coach certification process, is going to be held Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00 PM at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo. The link to the registration can be found HERE Please let any volunteers or anyone wishing to become a coach about this great opportunity. Development BE A FAN The Special Olympics New York "FAN CLUB" Campaign will raise revenue, recruit new friends, and increase awareness of Special Olympics New York and its athletes. It will engage family and friends of Special Olympics New York to celebrate and support our mission. The initial stage will highlight the 40th anniversary and the second stage will focus on the next 40 years. Special Olympics New York "FAN CLUB": "A group of dedicated family and friends who support the athletes of Special Olympics New York" "FAN CLUB" members are Family and Friends of SONY who are: 1. Committed to the athletes of Special Olympics New York 2. Make a donation to Special Olympics 3. Agree to spread the word about the mission, signing up for E-Triumph, and asking friends and associates to do the same 4. Introduce New FANS to the movement and opening doors to new opportunities Fan Level - $4.00 donation ($5.00 on-line donation) & contact with email information Receive Special Olympics New York "Be a Fan" wrist band Triumph E-News Find the Be a Fan link HERE ___________________________________________________________ SPONSOR AN ATHLETE NEW YORK STATE RENTAL DEALERS ASSN. (Aaron Rents & Rent-A-Center) Initiative: Torch Icons will be available to buy to sponsor-an-athlete Dates: 8/22-10/3 We are looking for enthusiastic athletes to visit the rental stores prior to and during the sale to meet customers and encourage employees to support Special Olympics in offering customers the opportunity to purchase a Torch. Cities/towns that have participating store(s): Dunkirk, Gowanda, Lockport, Medina, Tonawanda, Buffalo, Lackawanna, Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Jamestown, Olean and Salamanca. Please encourage participation from athletes, coaches and volunteers to support this initiative. If you are interested in participating please contact the Western Region office. Fall Rule Changes Have any rules changed in the sports you participate in? If you participate in Bocce, cycling, soccer or golf the answer is YES! You can find the link to the coaching guides and rule changes for all sports here: http://specialolympics.org/sports.aspx If your sport is not listed above it is still helpful to review the sport rules. There is A LOT of great information which includes ideas for practices and teaching sport skills, coaching tips and planning for a season. Golf Team The new golf team will have its first practice Thursday, August 13th at the Buffalo Tournament Club in Lancaster. Practice time is from 6:00-7:30. A detailed flyer can found on the online file folder. Upcoming Events A TEAM ROSTER MUST BE ON FILE IN THE WESTERN REGION OFFICE IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT Western Central Local Softball August 1st, 2009 Amherst Pepsi Center Schedule 8:00 AM Registration 8:30 AM Opening Ceremonies 8:45 AM Pairing Games (Team Competition) Team Coaches Meeting to follow 8:45 AM Skill Coaches Meeting for scratches 9:00 AM Skills Competition - Awards to follow 10:15 AM Team Competition 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Staggered) 1:00 PM Team Competition Awards Western North Local Equestrian August 9th, 2009 Location: Equi*Star Theraputic Riding center Western South Local Softball Date/Location: TBD Super Regional Cycling August 29th, 2009 Rome, NY Super Regional Equestrian September 12th, 2009 Lehman Farm, Pittsford, Genesee Region *This event is a requirement to attend State Games Super Regional Bocce September 12th, 2009 Rome, NY *This event is a requirement to attend State Games Upstate Fall Classic September 19th, 2009 Total Sports Experience, Rochester, NY Registrations are due no later than September 4th to the Western Office *This event has taken the place of State Games for soccer and softball Event flyer located in the online file folder Western Central Local Equestrian September 27th, 2009 High Hurdles, Elma, NY Golf Competitions* Regional Golf Skills - August 23rd - Henrietta, NY Registrations due to the Western Region by August 14th Regional 9 Hole Independent Play - August 27th - Caledonia, NY Registrations due to the Western Region by August 12th Regional Golf Invitational - September 26th - Lima, NY Includes individual and alternate shot play Registrations due to the Western Region by September 9th *These events are all held in the Genesee Region, however Western Region athletes are invited to these events. Flyers to these events are on the online file folder Regional Bowling Sunday, November 8th, 2009 Thruway Lanes 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Please note the date and location change from the original schedule "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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