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| SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK PROGRAM REPORT November 6, 2009 |
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| | | Greetings Coaches, Volunteers and Fans! Welcome back to the Western Region Program Report. Winter Conference Updates The Winter Conference location and schedule are out. See below for details. Online registration will be available soon. Regional Bowling Good luck to all athletes competing in this weekend's Regional Bowling Competition. A quick review of certifications Young Athletes Young Athletes is in the Western Region! The Western Region is not only providing the Young Athlete experience to families, but has expanded into group programs. Find the details below. |
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| Save the Date - Seasonal Conference | |
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| 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. Do you need re-certified? Is your volunteer application up to date? If you are unsure check with the Western Region office. A floor hockey training will be offered Requests for additional sport trainings to be offered are welcomed. The conference will take place at Fredonia High School. Schedule:
8:45 AM Registration
9:00 - 10:00 AM-General Session
9:45 AM - Registration for those not attending the general session
10:00 - 10:30 - Fall Season feedback meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM-Winter Season schedule and rules review (re-cert piece)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Networking
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Sport Training(s) *The conference will also consist of a Fall Season feedback meeting. Bring your feedback and suggestions. Not involved in a Winter sport? You are still invited to attend and keep up to date. A flyer with details can be found at the online file folder. | |
| FUNDRAISERS | | |
| Polar Plunge  The registrations are coming in fast! The 3rd annual 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 Applebees The recent Applebees Law & Orders fundraiser was a huge success! A HUGE thank you to athletes, friends and families that attended. Check the Western Region shutterfly online photo album to see the some pictures of the fun. | |
| Young Athletes | | |
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Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). This is a fun, participation-based program that teaches eye-hand coordination and motor skills through games and group activities. The Young Athletes program introduces children with intellectual disabilities and their families to the world of Special Olympics by pursuing the following goals: ~Engage children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social development. ~Welcome family members of children with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics network of support. ~Raise awareness about the abilities of children with intellectual disabilities through inclusive peer participation, demonstrations and other events. This is a versatile program that can work in various learning situations. The program is designed to be simple enough for families to use at home with their child. It is also appropriate for preschools, schools, playgroups and recreation programs to use with small groups of young children. The program includes several resources to get started including a Young Athletes Activities Guide, a Training DVD, Young Athletes Equipment Kit and and website for further resources, materials and information. New Programs The Down Syndrome Parent Support Group and Bornhava School are now 2 new groups participating in the program. If you know of someone or a group that might be interested in forming a Young Athletes group please contact the Western Region office. | |
| 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 As you may know, a Class A volunteer certification is good for 3 years and a sport certification is good for 4 years. Do you know when your certification(s) expire? Contact the Western Region office to find out and how you can keep them up to date. Don't let your certifications expire! | |
| Upcoming Events | | |
| Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Athletes will have the opportunity to visit the Healthy Athletes Special Smiles station! Western Local Soccer Skills Date: Monday, November 23rd, 2009 *This is a school based event Western Local Soccer Team Competition Location: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Date: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 *This is a school based event Western Local Senior Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 24th, 2010 Registration deadline: Friday, January 15th, 2010 Western Local Junior and Senior Bowling Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 Registration deadline: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Upstate Winter Classic Location: Amherst Pepsi Center Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 Registration deadling: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Ice Skating will be offered at this competition. |
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| Contact Information | |
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| Shelby Baker, Program Director Special Olympics New York, Western Region 8207 Main St. Suite 13, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 580-3346 Office "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" |
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