| | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | You may now register online for the Special Olympics NYC Region Coaches' Conference on August 2nd, 2008!
Please visit http://nyso.org/NYC/conference.php. Alternate registration options: contact Colleen Everett via phone (212) 661-3963 or email ceverett@nyso.org. This conference is a great way to start the certification process for new coaches and will hold invaluable information for veteran coaches! The conference will be held at: Aviator Sports CenterHangar 5Floyd Bennett FieldBrooklyn, NY 11234 For more information and directions, you can visit their website at http://www.aviatorsports.com. This venue is easily accessible from all five boroughs and contains ample free parking! 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 training in soccer. 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, the time requirement is only 8:30am to 11:30am (lunch begins at 11:30am, which you may choose to stay for or not) and we will have free giveaways! Please attend!
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. | | REMINDERS | | 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!
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