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| SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK PROGRAM REPORT December 10, 2009 |
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| | | Greetings Coaches, Volunteers and Fans! Welcome back to the Western Region Program Report. State Games Demand case surveys are due Monday the 14th! Please read in the upcoming events section for additional State Games information and deadlines. All paperwork can be found in the online file folder or by contacting me. Just a reminder- every training club should be turning in their rosters as soon as possible. We understand many teams start practicing at different times; rosters should be submitted to the Regional Office by the 3rd week of practice Get in the Holiday Spirit Visit the Special Olympics website to check out the "A Very Special Christmas 7" cd. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics 2010 Schedule We are working hard to get as much information as accessible as possible. Soon, you will be able to access documents (registrations, event flyers...) right from the Special Olympics New York Western Region webpage! Please stay tuned for further developments Event directors/committees- please provide event dates and locations as soon as possible so we can post the dates online |
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| Conference | |
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| Thank you all to those who came out to the conference this past Saturday! It was a very productive day. Just a few reasons to come to the next conference: -you will receive information on upcoming events and have an opportunity to ask questions and receive paperwork -state games information including the demand case survey, deadlines and pre-games coaches meeting -have the opportunity to talk about the training club you are involved in -a lot of very important information regarding the Western Region is presented. EVERY training club should have at least one person to represent your training club | |
| Program Committee | |
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| What is the program committee? The program committee is a group of volunteers who work together to fulfill the mission of Special Olympics. Members bring their strengths and passions to determine any needs within the region, establish an action plan and assist in carrying it out. All plans and actions are created with the goal of creating the best possible experience for the athletes. All goals and action items are consistent with the mission and the advancement of the Regional Program. Members will have the ability and opportunity to provide the support to the region in a variety of functions. Some examples include: assisting with establishing the yearly calendar, creating new means of communication to reach out to athletes and families, providing ideas for volunteer recognition and identifying a training need and creating a curriculum to present at a seasonal conference to coaches and volunteers. Membership is at will and does not require a long term commitment. Meetings are typically held once a month at various locations throughout the Region. Anyone with the passion and commitment to Special Olympics is eligible! Please contact me if you are interested in joining or would like more information. | |
| 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 latest Volunteer Handbook is available! Please download a copy from the online file folder or contact me for a copy. The updated handbook contains a lot of new and useful information for any volunteer; new or seasoned. | |
| Upcoming Events | | |
| Super Regional Floor Hockey (Genesee Region) Location: New York Chiropractic College Date: Saturday, January 9th, 2010 Registration deadline to Western Region office: Friday, Decemter 18th, 2009 Western Winter Invitational Location: Frewsburg High School Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Registration deadline: Monday, January 4th, 2010 *The event will include Floor Hockey, Nordic and Snowshoe 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 (ramp/wheelchair included) Location: Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga, NY Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 Registration deadline: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Upstate Winter Skating Classic Location: Amherst Pepsi Center Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 Registration deadling: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Ice Skating will be offered at this competition. State Winter Games Date: February 5th and 6th, 2010 Demad Case Survey Deadline: Monday, December 14th, 2010 Quotas distributed to coaches: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2010 Registration deadline: Friday, January 8th, 2010 | |
| Polar Plunge | | |
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The 3rd annual Western Region Polar Plunge was a HUGE success! Don't miss out on the fun next year. A big thank you to athletes Nick Zmuda and Patrick Jordan (pictured right) who This was our most successful year to date in the Western Region. Please thank anyone you know that donated or raised funds. | |
| Holiday Wreaths | | |
| Special Olympics New York has partnered
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this holiday season to offer this wonderful
opportunity to all!
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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. |
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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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