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| | SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD | | | Special Olympics New York's SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month of March, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R" word in a demeaning manner. New York's pledge form and additional information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php.
Please help us SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD
| | Volunteer Positions Available | | | The NYC Region is looking to fill the following VOLUNTEER positions:
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Helps with the planning and execution of three seasonal Coaches' Conferences.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Recruiting attendees
Setting agenda
Selecting educational pieces and speakers
Conferences are held on Saturdays three times a year (November, March, and August).
TRAINING DIRECTOR
Helps conduct one-hour Special Olympics General Information Sessions for new volunteers. Will teach new volunteers about Special Olympics and the certification process.
Will be trained on the material. General Sessions are biweekly or on an as-needed basis and can be flexible according to your schedule.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Contact interested parties via phone or mailings to recruit for conferences, meetings, and to distribute general information.
Provide administrative support to organize general data.
We are looking for help on an as-needed basis and as much time as you can offer.
If you are interested or know anyone who would be, please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or simply reply to this email. Thanks!
| | Introducing the SONY Fan Club! | | |
The Special Olympics New York FAN CLUB is all about celebrating and supporting the Special Olympics mission with family and friends!
Special Olympics New York is celebrating its 40th year of competition. The FAN CLUB is a perfect opportunity to start celebrating this milestone anniversary. Celebrate the First 40 Years to Ensure the Next 40.
Our vision is a world where every person, regardless of their ability or disability, is accepted, welcomed and valued - where each individual can contribute to the strength and goodness of his or her family, community, and country.
If you are a fan of sports that create unity, athletes who inspire, and connections that foster acceptance, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics.
So make it official! Gather your family & friends and join the Special Olympics New York FAN CLUB. Together we'll recruit even more FANS, raise awareness and funds for our athletes.
BE A FAN OF RESPECT, ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION.
>> JOIN FAN CLUB NOW <<
| | Criteria for Advancement | |
Criteria for Advancement
The Criteria for Advancement in accordance with SO General Rules (and Regional Policy) are as follows:
* Travel Ability - can both athletes and coaches alike tolerate and benefit from the experience
* Demand Survey - training club interest and availability
If the number of eligible athletes exceeds the quota, we must then implement a systematic criteria for advancement:
"Advancement begins with the distribution of a quota for a limited number of allocations to each accredited program. The program is then charged with the responsibility to select athletes in accordance with formalized Criteria for Advancement as defined by the Special Olympics General Rules, Article 7, section 7.08(e) and the Sports Rules Article 1, Section (k). To be considered eligible, athletes must have participated at the previous level of competition prior to advancing to the next higher level." (for example, a local bowling tournament)
"Priority is given to all first place finishers from all divisions of the specific sport/event in consideration.We are required to do the same with second, then third place finishers and so on until we have filled our allocation."
Please be encouraged to read and learn more about Special Olympics. Additional educational material and the General Rules can be found at: www.specialolympics.org
| | Medical and Consent Policy Overview | | Eligible individuals register for Special Olympics training by completing the Medical Release and Consent form. Forms are available from the Regional Office.
A valid form must be completed in full. The athlete's full name, not a nickname, must be identified. Always be sure to list the Primary Training Club and Agency.
Medical forms are valid for up to three (3) years.
Training Club Head Coaches must review, update, and maintain the Medical and Consent records. A copy must be sent to the Regional Office and a copy must be maintained by the Training Club Head Coach.
Medical and Consent forms must travel with the athletes to alltrainings and competitions. Athletes without Medical and Consent forms will not be permitted to train or compete. | | Future Dates for State Games | | |
Summer 2010, June 4-5, Utica
Summer 2011 TBD
Fall Games 2010 Oct 1-3 Seneca Falls
Winter Games 2011 TBD
| | REMINDERS | | Training Rosters Needed!
COACHES: Please submit your completed winter rosters to Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or fax to our office (212) 661-4658. Any training club that plans on training or competing in the upcoming season must have a form on file.
Contact Colleen with any questions.
Thanks!
| | Upcoming Events in the NYC Region | |
March, 2010
Program Committee Meeting
March, 2010
Metro Committee Meeting
April 10, 2010
NYC Regional Basketball and Aquatics Tournament, Fordham University
Featured at the event will be over 400 athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in two Special Olympics sports; aquatics and basketball (team and skills competitions). Joining the athletes will be college level sports stars, family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate sponsors. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:00am. The Medal Rounds of Competition are from 11:00am to 3:30pm.
May 1, 2010
Victory Spring Games, Victory Field, Queens, NY
Athletes from the Queens-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 8, 2010
Farrell Spring Games, Farrell High School, Staten Island, NY
Athletes from the Staten Island-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 8, 2010
Wingate Spring Games, Brooklyn, NY
Athletes from the Brooklyn-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 15, 2010
Riverside Park Spring Games, Riverside Park, Manhattan
Athletes from the Riverside Park Training Club compete in athletics.
May 22, 2010
Mount Saint Michael Spring Games, Bronx, NY
Athletes from Bronx-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 23, 2010
Metro Tournament, Queens College
Featured at the event will be athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze in athletics (track and field), volleyball and powerlifting. Joining the athletes will be professional sports stars, local dignitaries, family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate sponsors. The entire event will be conducted in a tradition of Olympic-style pageantry, ceremonies and participation. The Special Olympics athletes will welcome and share with all who attend the excitement of sports competition and the sheer joy of the human spirit. Volunteering and sponsorship opportunities exist.
June 4-5, 2010
State Summer Games, Utica, NY
September 25, 2010
New York City Regional Fall Invitational, Cunningham Park, Queens
Special Olympics softball teams from the five boroughs and Long Island will compete in softball team and skills and bocce throughout the day.
November 13, 2010
New York City Regional Bowling Tournament and Bowlathon, AMF 34th Avenue Lanes, Queens, NY
Athletes from the five boroughs of NYC participate in bowling fun! Athletes, volunteers, and coaches participating in fundraising.
January 15, 2011
Peter Aquilone Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan
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