ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2008 Metro Tournament Registration Packet is attached!
Registrations are due by Monday, May 5th. Please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 with any questions.
AQUATICS TRAINING SCHOOL – April 13th, 2008
This training school is a great way to start the certification process for new coaches! The conference will be held at 12:00pm at:
Cross Island YMCA
23810 Hillside AveBellerose, NY 11426(516) 358-6232
The school will be followed by an invitational relay carnival where you can see Special Olympics athletes in action!
For new coaches, this conference is the jumping off point for you to join the exciting and rewarding experience of training Special Olympics athletes! Individuals over the age of sixteen may become certified. The time commitment involved after you are certified is about one to two hours per week, per sport season. In order to become a certified coach, you must attend a General Orientation/Protective Behaviors class, complete a volunteer application, sport-specific training, and a 10-hour practicum. This school combines the first three steps into one simple process and leaves you ready to start your 10-hour practicum. We are offering sports-specific trainings in AQUATICS.
For veteran coaches, this is a great opportunity to become certified in aquatics or recertified!
Please let Colleen Everett know if you are interested in attending at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963. Thanks!
Thank you to those who made it out for the Coaches’ Conference on Saturday!
NEXT Metro Planning Committee Meeting – Tuesday, April 22nd
at 6:30pm at the SONY NYC Office (211 East 43rd. St, Suite 1205, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
If you are interested in joining the planning committee for the 20th Annual Metro Tournament (taking place on May 31st, 2008 at Riverbank State Park), please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963.
DATE SET FOR THE NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SPRING CARNIVAL!
The NYU School of Medicine Spring Carnival has been set for Friday, April 18th, 2008. Save the date!
METS BASEBALL 2008
MILWAUKEE 4/11-13
Fri- sold out- Sat 1:10, Sun 1:10
PHILLIES
WED & THURS 4/16- 4/17- 1:10
ATLANTA
FRI 4/25- 7 PM & SAT 4/26 1:10 PM
CINCINNATI- SAT 5/10 1:10 PM
(100-300 upper tier available to each game)
Only $10 @
More dates will be announced soon.
RESERVE TICKETS BY E-MAIL
gumbel@optonline.net
Upon confirmation, mail check and
Self-addressed return envelope to:
BILL GUMBEL
C/O HELLMAN
15 STATE STREET
SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977
845-356-8600 RESERVE NOW! FAX–845-356-2677
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “LIONS CLUB OF THE BRONX”
DUCK SEASON IS NOW OPEN!
SAVE THE DATE: August 6, 2008
To adopt a duck, start your own team or for more information, contact Milo at milo@nyso.org or call the Duck Adoption Hotline at: 212-490-1062
Visit www.duckrace.com/newyorkcity for more information.
REMINDERS:
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2008 BASKETBALL AND AQUATICS TOURNAMENT AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ARE PAST DUE!
Registrations are attached.
Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE NEW YORK CITY REGION
April 13, 2008
Aquatics Training School / Invitational Relay Carnival, Cross Island YMCA, Queens, NY
Coaches and volunteers gather to have a sport-specific training in aquatics. After the training, athletes from Queens will participate in the Annual Invitational Relay Carnival.
April 18, 2008
New York University Carnival to benefit Special Olympics, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY
New York University Medical School Students host a day of fun, games and auction all to raise revenue to support Special Olympics. Athletes and students team up to insure a great time for all. Come support NYU Med students working to do the right thing!
Opportunity for sponsorship exist.
April 19, 2008
NYC Regional Basketball and Aquatics, 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.
Opportunity for volunteering, journal ads and sponsorships exist.
May 3, 2008
Lincoln High School Spring Games, Brooklyn, NY
Featured at the Lincoln High School Spring Games will be athletes competing in track and field for gold, silver and bronze medals. Joining the athletes will be family members, game volunteers, and cheering spectators. Lincoln High School is located at Ocean Parkway and the service road of Belt Parkway. Volunteer registration will be from 8:00am – 9:30am. Raindate of May 4, 2008.
May 10, 2008
Msgr. Farrell Spring Games, Farrell High School, Staten Island, NY
Featured at the Tottenville Spring Games will be athletes competing in track and field for gold, silver and bronze medals. Joining the athletes will be family members, game volunteers, and cheering spectators.
May 10, 2008
St. John’s Spring Games, site TBA, Queens, NY
Featured at the event will be over 400 athletes competing for gold, silver, and bronze in various Track & Field and Adaptive events. 50M run, 100M run, 400M run, 15M Walk, 25M Walk, 25M Wheel Chair Race, 25M (For the blind), Relay Race, Standing Broad Jump, Soft ball Throw, Track & Field Event. Joining the athletes will be several family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. Event will commence at 3:00 p.m.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.
May 17, 2008
Mount St. Michael Spring Games, Bronx, NY
Featured at the Mount St. Michael Spring Games will be athletes competing in track and field for gold, silver and bronze medals. Joining the athletes will be family members, game volunteers, and cheering spectators.
May 17, 2008
Riverside Park Spring Games, New York, NY
Featured at the Riverside Park Spring Games will be athletes competing in track and field for gold, silver and bronze medals. Joining the athletes will be family members, game volunteers, and cheering spectators.
May 31, 2008
20th Annual Metro Tournament, Riverbank State Park
Featured at the event will be over 1,000 athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze in five Special Olympics sports: aquatics, basketball, athletics (track and field), volleyball and power lifting. Joining the athletes will be professional sports stars, local dignitaries, several thousand 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 12-15, 2008
Special Olympics New York State Summer Games, Binghamton, NY
Featured at this state-wide event will be over 3,000 athletes, from all over New York State, competing for gold, silver and bronze in multiple Special Olympics summer sports including: aquatics, basketball, athletics (track and field), volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, bowling and power lifting. Joining the athletes will be professional sports stars, local dignitaries, several thousand family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate sponsors. The entire 2 and a half day 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.
August 6, 2008
Million Dollar Duck Race, South Street Seaport
Our most publicly accessible fundraising event – the Million Dollar Duck Race – is a “fun fundraiser” when approximately 25,000 rubber ducks take the plunge into the East River and race from the Brooklyn Bridge to the South Street Seaport. The public adopts these racing ducks for a $5 donation, which provides the chance to win a million dollars or other fabulous prizes. More importantly, the donations help Special Olympics New York provide year-round sports training and Olympic-style competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. To join or start a Duck team, go to http://2008duckrace.kintera.org
Opportunity for sponsorships and employee team building through fundraising team efforts.
September TBD
New York City Regional Softball Tournament, Padavan Preller Park, Queens
Special Olympics softball teams from the five boroughs and Long Island will compete in games throughout the day. Athletes will compete for Bronze, Silver and Gold medal.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.
October 10-12, 2008
Special Olympics New York State Fall Games, Rochester, NY
Featured at this state-wide event will be over 2,000 athletes, from all over New York State, competing for gold, silver and bronze in multiple Special Olympics Fall sports including: softball, bicycling, equestrian, bocce, cross country running, cycling, roller skating and soccer. Joining the athletes will be professional sports stars, local dignitaries, several thousand family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate sponsors. The entire day and a half day 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.
October TBD
Manhattan Bowlathon
New York City Athletes gather to compete in a day of bowling fun.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist
October TBD
Medfest, Staten Island University Hospital, North Campus
Medfest is part of the Healthy Athletes program, in which athletes are examined by health practitioners and trained medical students. The objective is to ensure that athletes are medically certified and able to participate in year-round Special Olympics sports and training athletic competitions.
October TBD
Medfest, New York University Medical School Campus
Medfest is part of the Healthy Athletes program, in which athletes are examined by health practitioners and trained medical students. The objective is to ensure that athletes are medically certified and able to participate in year-round Special Olympics sports and training athletic competitions.
November TBD
New York City Regional Bowling Tournament, AMF, 39th Avenue, Queens
More than 200 athletes from the five boroughs and NYC Department of Education gather to compete in a day full of bowling fun! Athletes will compete for Bronze, Silver and Gold medal.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.
November TBD
Winter Coaches Conference, New York City
Coaches and volunteers gather to have an all day conference to train, certify, and recertify coaches. A general Special Olympics information session is held, along with a class teaching protective behaviors. Professional athletic trainers teach coaching tactics of basketball and floor hockey.
November TBD
Manhattan Bowling Tournament, Bowler Lanes
Athletes gather to compete in a day of bowling fun. Athletes will compete for Bronze, Silver and Gold medal.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.
December TBD
Queens Bowling Tournament
Athletes gather to compete in a day of bowling fun. Athletes will compete for Bronze, Silver and Gold medal.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.
December TBD
Bronx Bowling Tournament
Athletes gather to compete in a day of bowling fun. Athletes will compete for Bronze, Silver and Gold medal.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.
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December 7, 2008
Polar Plunge, Gateway National Recreational Center, Staten Island
Immerse yourself in the cold waters of Gateway National Recreational beach in Staten Island to show your support for NYC Special Olympics athletes.
Opportunity for sponsorships and employee team building through fundraising team efforts.
February, 2009
Special Olympics New York State Winter Games, Rochester, NY
Featured at this state-wide event will be over 1,500 athletes, from all over New York State, competing for gold, silver and bronze in multiple Special Olympics Winter sports including: alpine skiing; Nordic skiing; figure skating, speed skating, snowshoeing, and floor hockey. Joining the athletes will be professional sports stars, local dignitaries, family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate sponsors. The entire day and a half day 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.
