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| SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK PROGRAM REPORT November 13, 2009 |
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| | | Greetings Coaches, Volunteers and Fans! Welcome back to the Western Region Program Report. Winter Conference Registration is open Registration for the Winter Conference can be found below. Register early! Exciting Invitation Special Olympics athletes have been invited to play a short game during the halftime at a University at Buffalo Men's Basketball game. This is an open invitation to all basketball athletes to come out and show everyone their hard work, courage and determination. Please refer any athletes that may want to participate to the regional office. 2010 Schedule The new year will be here before we know it! The event directors winter/summer events have been working hard to establish competition dates. Dates, times and locations will be posted below as they are scheduled as well as on the Western Region calendar online. A quick review of certifications Fall Season Feedback Meetings Although there will be a brief fall season feedback meeting at the upcoming conference, there are 2 scheduled individual feedback meetings. Read below in the Save the Date section. |
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| 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 The winter season is just around the corner! If you are involved with a winter sport here are a few reminders: *ALL coaches must hold a current sport certification *At least ONE of those coaches must hold a certification in the sport you are training/competing in; all other coaches may hold a coach certification in another sport *All coaches are encouraged to get a sport specific certification for the respective sport you are training in *Current medical/consent forms must be carried with the coach to all practices and any new/updated forms be sent to the Western Region office *Don't forget your Winter Rosters! Please hand them in as soon as you are able to | |
| Save the Date | |
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| ATTENTION ALL COACHES, VOLUNTEERS AND FANS! Date: Saturday, December 5th Location: 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
10:15 - 11:45 AM-Winter Season schedule and rules review (re-cert piece)
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Lunch and networking
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. ______________________________________ Fall Season Feedback Meetings: *Tuesday, November 17th, 6:30 PM at the Olean Library 134 N 2nd St. Olean, NY 14760 *Monday, November 23rd, 6:30 PM at the Audubon Library 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228 | |
| Polar Plunge | | |
| 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 All athletes invited to plunge! | |
| Holiday Wreaths | | |
| Special Olympics New York has partnered
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this holiday season to offer this wonderful
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| 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. | |
| Upcoming Events | | |
| 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 Super Regional Floor Hockey (Genesee Region) Date: Saturday, January 9th, 2010 Registration deadline to Western Region office: 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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