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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

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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Special Olympics NYC Region Program Report

2010-03-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

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Program Report
March 17, 2010

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

Greetings!

Welcome to the Special Olympics New York City Region Program update! Read on for information about New York City Region happenings, coach updates, events, volunteer opportunities and more!

Feel free to contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or simply reply to this email for more information!

Thanks!

In This Issue

Aquatics Training

General Information Session

Upcoming Competitions

Reminders

Quick Links

Join Our List

Aquatics Training School

Interested in Coaching Aquatics?

Attend our aquatics training school!

Date: Sunday, March 28th , 2010

Place: Cross Island YMCA

238-10 Hillside Avenue

Jamaica, New York 11426

718 551-3283

Time: Classroom 12:00P.M. - 2:00P.M.

Pool time: 2:00P.M. - 4:00P.M.

Instructor: Jacquie Soulier

Contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x 218 with questions.

Thanks!

General Information Session

Interested in Coaching and can't attend either training school?

Attend our General Information Session!

Date: Tuesday, March 23 , 2010

Place: Special Olympics NYC Region Office
211 East 43rd St., between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Suite 802

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Instructor: Thomas Peyton

Contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x 218 with questions.

Thanks!

Cascarino's

Cascarino's

SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD

Registration Packets

REGISTRATION PACKETS FOR THE

2010 NYC Regional Basketball Tournament

AND the

2010 NYC Regional Basketball and Aquatics Tournament at Fordham University

have been distributed to training club head coaches.

PLEASE NOTE - ALL TRAINING CLUBS MUST HAVE AN UPDATED TRAINING CLUB ROSTER ON FILE WITH THE NEW YORK CITY REGION OFFICE. Please submit rosters as soon as possible, or with your registrations.

Please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x210 for a copy of the registration packet, roster forms or with any questions.

Volunteer Positions Available

The NYC Region is looking to fill the following VOLUNTEER positions:

Introducing the SONY Fan Club!

Criteria for Advancement

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

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

March 20, 2010
Mt. St. Michael Basketball Tournament, Bronx, NY
Athletes from Bronx-based training clubs compete in basketball.

March 23, 2010
General Information Session, SONY NYC Office
6:30pm - 7:30pm. Come learn about Special Olympics and the joys of coaching!

March 28, 2010
NYC Regional Basketball Tournament, New York University
This is a full day of Olympic-style basketball competition at New York University. The tournament is run completely by a student committee at NYU. Athletes from the five boroughs compete.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.

March 28, 2010
Aquatics Training School, Cross Island YMCA, Queens, NY
Attend this aquatics training school from 12pm - 4pm to become start the certification process of becoming an aquatics coach, to get recertified, or to learn new coaching techniques!

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 TBD, 2010
Poly Prep Spring Games, Brooklyn, NY
Athletes from the Brooklyn-based training clubs compete in athletics.

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 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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FW: Special Olympics NYC Region Program Report

2010-03-13T06:40:00.001-08:00

Program Report
March 10, 2010

Greetings!

Welcome the the Special Olympics New York City Region Program update! Read on for information about New York City Region happenings, coach updates, events, volunteer opportunities and more!

Feel free to contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or simply reply to this email for more information!

Thanks!

In This Issue

Aquatics Training

General Information Session

Upcoming Competitions

Reminders

Quick Links

Join Our List

Interested in Becoming a Coach?

Attend our Coaches' Conference!

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010

Place:

Lehman College
250 Bedford Park West
APEX Center
Bronx, NY

Dr. Raj Capoor a psychiatrist working with UCP of NYC will be presenting the topic
"Developing a Healthy Lifestyle for Athletic Competition".

As well we will offer 2 clinics in basketball and track and field.

Time:

8:30am - 12:30pm

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 conference 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 basketball and track & field. You should still attend this conference even if you are interested in coaching a sport other than those offered, as the initial certification steps are uniform. The conference should last from about 8:30am to 12:15pm for new coaches. We will have free giveaways and provide lunch.

For veteran coaches, this conference will serve as a recertification tool and will contain valuable knowledge to better your coaching abilities. Each coach must be recertified every FOUR years to stay active. Please attend!

Contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x 218 to RSVP and with questions.

Thanks!

Aquatics Training School

Interested in Coaching Aquatics?

Attend our aquatics training school!

Date: Sunday, March 28th , 2010

Place: Cross Island YMCA

238-10 Hillside Avenue

Jamaica, New York 11426

718 551-3283

Time: Classroom 12:00P.M. - 2:00P.M.

Pool time: 2:00P.M. - 4:00P.M.

Instructor: Jacquie Soulier

Contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x 218 with questions.

Thanks!

General Information Session

Interested in Coaching and can't attend either training school?

Attend our General Information Session!

Date: Tuesday, March 23 , 2010

Place: Special Olympics NYC Region Office
211 East 43rd St., between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Suite 802

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Instructor: Thomas Peyton

Contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x 218 with questions.

Thanks!

Cascarino's

Cascarino's

SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD

Registration Packets

REGISTRATION PACKETS FOR THE

2010 NYC Regional Basketball Tournament

AND the

2010 NYC Regional Basketball and Aquatics Tournament at Fordham University

Volunteer Positions Available

The NYC Region is looking to fill the following VOLUNTEER positions:

Introducing the SONY Fan Club!

Criteria for Advancement

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

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

March, 2010
NYC Regional Winter Season Feedback Meeting

March 13, 2010
Coaches' Conference, Lehman College, Bronx
Attend this one-day conference to start the certification process of becoming a Special Olympics coach, to become recertified for veteran coaches, or just to obtain valuable information!

March 14, 2010
Cromwell Center Tournament, Staten Island, NY
Athletes from Staten Island-based training clubs compete.

March 20, 2010
Mt. St. Michael Basketball Tournament, Bronx, NY
Athletes from Bronx-based training clubs compete in basketball.

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Special Olympics NYC Region Program Report

2010-03-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Program Report
March 4, 2010

Greetings!

In This Issue

Aquatics Training

Upcoming Competitions

Partnership

Reminders

Quick Links

Join Our List

Interested in Becoming a Coach?

Attend our Coaches' Conference!

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010

Place:

Lehman College
250 Bedford Park West
APEX Center
Bronx, NY

Time:

Aquatics Training School

Interested in Coaching Aquatics?

Attend our aquatics training school!

Date: Sunday, March 28th , 2010

Place: Cross Island YMCA

238-10 Hillside Avenue

Jamaica, New York 11426

718 551-3283

Time: Classroom 12:00P.M. - 2:00P.M.

Pool time: 2:00P.M. - 4:00P.M.

Instructor: Jacquie Soulier

Contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 x 218 with questions.

Thanks!

SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD

Registration Packets

REGISTRATION PACKETS FOR THE

2010 NYC Regional Basketball Tournament

AND the

2010 NYC Regional Basketball and Aquatics Tournament at Fordham University

Volunteer Positions Available

The NYC Region is looking to fill the following VOLUNTEER positions:

Partnership
Special Olympics is proud to partner with the Association of Legal Administrators. The Association raised nearly $7,000 in support of athletes in New York City and New Jersey. In addition, members of the Association volunteered at various athletic competitions. We are grateful to the Association of Legal Administrators for helping our athletes achieve their personal best.

Introducing the SONY Fan Club!

Criteria for Advancement

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

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 28, 2010
NYC Regional Basketball Tournament, New York University
This is a full day of Olympic-style basketball competition at New York University. The tournament is run completely by a student committee at NYU. Athletes from the five boroughs compete.
Opportunity for volunteering and sponsorships exist.

March 28, 2010
Aquatics Training School, Cross Island YMCA, Queens, NY
Attend this aquatics training school from 12pm - 4pm to become start the certification process of becoming an aquatics coach, to get recertified, or to learn new coaching techniques!

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 TBD, 2010
Poly Prep Spring Games, Brooklyn, NY
Athletes from the Brooklyn-based training clubs compete in athletics.

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 15, 2010
Riverside Park Spring Games, Riverside Park, Manhattan
Athletes from the Riverside Park Training Club 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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