Subject: Special Olympics Western Region Program Report Special Olympics New York   Western Region Program Report  May 20, 2009   Quick Links Special Olympics NY   Special Olympics Main Webpage   Protective Behaviors Online Training   Welcome   In the spirit of the upcoming holiday we'll keep this program report short.   The Law Enforcement Torch run is back!  Read below for details.  Let's support the Law Enforcement Officials who support Special Olympics through activities and fundraisers.   We need ATHLETES and supporters at EVERY spot!   Please contact me if you or know someone that is interested in participating/supporting.   Free Tickets!  I have 5 tickets to Family Day at the Arcade International Raceway for June 12th.  It is a benefit for United Way.  If you would like the tickets please let me know... first come first serve!   Med Fest! We understand that getting an athlete's medical form is sometimes difficult, we are proposing to hold a 'Med Fest" in which we would have doctors available on one day and any athlete can come out to get their physical and medical form signed.  This is a great opportunity to get as many athlete's forms updated as possible.  If you think your team has athletes that would attend please let me know.        CALLING ALL ATHLETES, COACHES  & VOLUNTEERS   CALLING ALL ATHLETES, COACHES  & VOLUNTEERS   The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will once again be taking to the streets on   Monday June 8th - Wednesday June 10th   We hope you will all come out and enjoy the enthusiasm and dedication that our local law enforcement will be showing for our Special Olympics Athletes, while raising awareness about our program right here in the Western Region.  Stop by any one of the following sites at the specified dates and times and proudly display your Special Olympics Uniforms or clothing!     June 8th: 12:00 PM - Niagara Falls Torch Run (Kick Off leg) hosted by NY Parks Police and Troop A Zone I.   June 9th: 7:30 AM - Grand Island Run hosted by Border Patrol   8:45 AM - Amherst PD Leg   9:45 AM - Tonawanda PD leg   10:45 AM - City of Buffalo (leg #1) Hosted by Erie County Sheriffs and NYS Dept of Corrections   11:00 AM - City of Buffalo (leg #2) Hosted by Canisius Public Safety and Buffalo PD. This leg is from City Hall to Canisius College.   1:00 PM - City of Buffalo (leg #3) Hosted by UB Police. This leg is from Canisius to UB South Campus.   3:00 PM - Clarence Leg. Hosted by State Police Zone II. Main and Transit to SP Clarence.   June 10th: 12:00 PM - South Town's leg. Hosted by Hamburg Town and Village PD's     "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         Forward email This email was sent to dhenders@nyso.org by sbaker@nyso.org. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by Special Olympics New York Western Region | 8207 Main St. Suite 13 | Williamsville | NY | 14221

 

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Special Olympics New York   Western Region Program Report  April 28, 2009   In This Report Fundraiser Sport Trainings Upcoming Events Law & Orders New Athletes   Quick Links Special Olympics New York   Protective Behaviors Online   Western Region Calendar   Online File Folder   Sport Rules and Coaching Guides   Welcome   This week:    APPLEBEES LAW & ORDERS IS TOMORROW!!!    Saturday, May 2nd - Regional Basketball   Announcement:  We now have a Western Region fundraiser!  See below for details!   Remember the Date: *Summer State Games - COMPLETE packets are due to the Western Office no later than May 1st.  Spots will open up to other teams/clubs if registrations are not in.    *Registrations for the Super Regional Basketball Competition in Waterloo is May 1st.  Registration forms go to Robin Mitchell (rmitchell@nyso.org) or faxed to: 585-586-7065. Please notify the Western Region Office if your team will need transportation.  The informational flyer can be found online.   *Registrations for the Western Central Track and Field on May 30th are due no later than Monday May 4th to the Western Office.   Fundraiser!    The Western Region has an official fundraiser.  We have teamed up with Niagara Chocolates and have the opportunity to sell candy bars.  Every team can participate!    How it works:  Similar to your local library, you will "sign out" the chocolate bars and then return the money when sold.  You can customize your order from flavors to how many bars you take at a time.  This way, noone is stuck with a basement full of melty chocolate bars.     Please contact the Western Office for more details or if you have any questions.   A big thank you to the Chautauqua Lakers for the idea and have also been very successful with this fundraiser in the past.    Sport Trainings   Volleyball: Date/Time TBD   Equestrian:  Date/Time TBD, SASi High Hurdles, Elma, NY   Reminder of the Week  Please notify the Western Region Office if you receive a donation of any kind ($, food, t-shirts, equipment...).  Special Olympics keeps records of this information to most importantly thank our generous donors and also to have on record for budgeting purposes.    Upcoming Events    Western Region Basketball Competition  May 2nd, 2009 Sweet Home High School Run by Greg Belile and Niagara University Students   9:00am to 9:30am                     Registration & Check-in 9:45 to 10:15am                       Opening Ceremonies 10:15am 10:45am                     Paring Games (team) 10:45am to 3:00pm                  Team Competition 10:15am to 2:00pm                  Skills Competition 1:30pm to 2:30pm                    Skills Awards 3:00pm to 3:30pm                    Team Awards         Super Regional Volleyball and Aquatics Competition May 9th 2009 Volleyball: Buffalo Niagara Court Center (West Seneca) Aquatics: Canisius College Koessler Pool     Schedule: · 9:00-9:30      Registration at each location · 9:30-9:45      Opening Ceremonies at each location · 10:00            Coaches Meeting · 10:15-11:00  Volleyball Team Pairing Games · 10:15-3:00    Volleyball skills and aquatics competition · 11:00-4:00    Volleyball Team Competition · Awards         Aquatics: awards will be handed out throughout                        the competition                        Volleyball skills and Team: will be handed out at the end of each                        division             Athletics Events:       Western South Local Track and Field May 12, 2009 Strider Field, Jamestown NY Run by Joe Trusso   Olean Area Invitational May 15, 2009 Allegany-Limestone School Run by Sheri Robertson   Western South Local Track and Field May 21, 2009 SUNY Fredonia Run by Maureen Bialaszewski   Western North Local Track and Field May 27, 2009 Emmet Belknap Run by Liz Baker   Salamanca Schools Track and Field May 29, 2009 Salamanca schools Run by Margie Proto and Jennifer McAndres   Western Central Local Track and Field  May 30, 2009 Sweet Home High School Run by Debbie Fleetwood and Greg Belile   The informational packet can be found on the online file folder.  There is a lot of important information! Registration forms are due to the Western Office no later than May 4th Please use the registration forms provided in the appropriate online folder Events Offered:     50 Meter Race      100 Meter Race       200 Meter Race       400 Meter Race      1500 Meter Race       200 Meter Walk       4 x 100 Relay      Softball Throw       Standing Long Jump    Running Long Jump    Shot put    ADAPTIVE EVENTS-use adaptive Games Registration form     15 METER ASSISTED WALK   30 METER MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR SLALOM   BEAN BAG THROW    BALL THROW FOR DISTANCE   BOWLING   Law & Orders It's not too late to sign up to take an athlete!                                               When: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 5:00-8:30 PM Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch run has an incredible opportunity with Applebee's.  On Wednesday, April 29,2009 we have the opportunity to do "Law & Orders" again in your area!  From 5-8:30pm law enforcement officers will be greeting the public, helping the waitresses get drinks, and bus tables while educating the customers about our initiatives.  On each table there will be an envelope where the customers can leave a donation for Special Olympics New York.  Historically in events like this we can raise anywhere between $500 - $1000 at one restaurant and with over 60 locations across the state we should have an amazing success!    Participating locations in our area include:  Clarence, Blasdell, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, Jamestown, Delaware Ave., West Seneca, Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Olean and Batavia.   New Athletes    The word is out!  The office is receiving many requests for new athletes to join Special Olympics!  These athletes cannot experience the joy of Special Olympics without you.  I periodically send out emails when I receive athlete referrals.  Please respond whether or not your club is accepting new athletes.     "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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