2008 Metro Tournament Pre-Registration
NOW AVAILABLE
COACHES: We are now offering 'Pre-Registration' for the 2008 Metro Tournament! You may stop by the Special Olympics NYC Region Office during the week of May 26th to 30th to pick up name tags, athlete bibs, lunch tickets, Coaches' Packets, etc. Please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 to set up a time to pre-register.
Please see 'Reminders' below for Metro Registration Packet.
2008 Summer Games Coaches' Meeting
The 2008 Summer Games Coaches' Meeting will take place on June 3rd at 6:30pm at the NYC Region office (211 East 43rd St., Suite 1205) as this date could accommodate the most people. Thank you to those of you who responded! If you cannot make this meeting, please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 to coordinate an alternate way to receive the information.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
As you know our Metro Tournament is coming up and we are lucky to have a volunteer on board who will be pitching our story to the media to generate some interest and awareness about Special Olympics. The media loves to personalize stories so we are looking for athletes, coaches and/or volunteers who: 1) Have a great story to tell, and 2) Would be willing to share their story with the media, and ultimately, the general public We, of course, know that ALL of our athletes have great stories to share by virtue of being involved with Special Olympics. But the media will be looking for something that really stands out. Perhaps they've overcome extraordinary challenges, or their story has some other interesting twist. If you think you know of someone who fits the bill, please send a brief description via email to Jamie DePasquale at jdepasquale@nyso.org. Or, you can fax the information to (212) 661-4658. Please keep in mind that just because you suggest someone does not necessarily mean that they will be chosen. Our media volunteer will help make the determination based a number of factors and we won't be able to include everyone. Thank you very much! Summer Sports Training Schedules Needed! COACHES: Please submit your training schedules to Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org as soon as possible. We are compiling a list of trainings to distribute to other coaches, families, and athletes.
Thanks!
Special Olympics World Winter Games Volunteer Officials Needed!
2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games is looking for qualified volunteer officals. If you are interested in applying for positions in Floor Hockey, Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding or Speedskating please fill out the appropriate application and send it in to the office via mail, fax or email. Visit www.nyso.org for more information. Special Olympics World Winter Games Male Coaches STILL NEEDED for Figure Skating and Snowshoeing!
Due to the limited number of male coaches that have applied for Figure Skating and Snowshoeing, Special Olympics Team USA has decided to re-open the coach application process for male coaches only in those two sports. If you know of qualified male coaches in Figure Skating and/or Snowshoeing, please have them complete the application (click link and download): 09 Coach Application and Information Packet and forward it to the following individuals by May 15th: Figure Skating: Shane Kiesner Special Olympics Minnesota 100 S Washington Ave., Suite 550 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Fax: 612-418-8651 Phone: 612-604-1252 E-mail: kiesners@somn.org Snowshoeing: Rick Childree Special Olympics Nebraska 8801 F. Street Omaha, NE 68127 Fax: 402-331-5964 Phone: 402-331-5545 E-mail: rchildree@sone.org Next Metro Committee Meeting - Tuesday, May 20th
at 6:30pm at our office (211 East 43rd St., Suite 1205, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues).
Future meeting schedule:
o May 28th - RIVERBANK WALK THROUGH - committee to meet at Riverbank State Park 
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.SpecialOlympicsNY.org for more information.
Calendar Alteration!
Riverside Park Spring Games will take place on SUNDAY, May 18th as opposed to the previously listed Saturday, May 17th. We apologize for the confusion.
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