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Make a Pledge to Take the Plunge for Special Olympics New York
Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics New York
WHAT: A Polar Plunge is a chance to be one of the thousands of brave souls with warm hearts across the state who will plunge into winter waters to show their support and raise money for the Special Olympics. The NYC Polar Plunge is
this weekend!
It's not too late to register and help raise some money for our athletes.
Or, you can support one of our plungers or make a general contribution. To register or make a donation, visit www.PolarPlunge.kintera.org/StatenIsland
Please consider sending the link to friends and family to help support this wacky event.
Remember, the event will take place on Saturday, December 5th at Great Kills Beach in Gateway National Park, Staten Island
Registration begins at 9:00am and the plunge takes place at 12noon
Come join us for this fun and zany event! If you don't want to take the plunge yourself, come out and cheer on those who are taking a chilly dip!
We'll see you there.
And if you can't make this weekend, there's still another opportunity to conquer the icy waters for a good cause!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Rockaway, Queens
http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=326212
CONTACT: Elizabeth Forest
Associate Director of Development
(212) 661-5217 ext. 14
eforest@nyso.org
www.specialolympicsny.org
| END-OF-YEAR FEEDBACK MEETING | | | Special Olympics NYC Region is holding an END-OF-YEAR FEEDBACK MEETING for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families to come together and provide feedback from the past year of training and competition.
A DATE HAS BEEN CHOSEN!
The feedback meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
at 6:30pm
at Bernard Fineson Developmental Center
Hillside Complex
80-45 Winchester Blvd, Queens, NY
**AGENDA TO FOLLOW** Spread the word! Please RSVP to Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963.
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE ACCEPTING RSVP'S UP UNTIL DECEMBER 16TH AS WE DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO BE EXCLUDED! Thanks! | | Coach Training | | | A note to all new coaches who attended trainings: your paperwork has been submitted to Special Olympics New York Headquarters to be processed. You should expect to receive a letter saying your application has been approved within the next 30 days and we will contact you to set you up with a training club to start your practicum.
In the mean time, please visit www.specialolympics.org/protectivebehaviors to take the mandatory online quiz.
Questions? Please contact Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963.
Thanks! | | Big Apple Classic! | | | Special Olympics New York has received a generous donation
of a Madison Square Garden suite for the
"Big Apple Classic" Basketball Tournament
We are thrilled to offer this exciting experience to our athletes, coaches and volunteers!!!
The tournament takes place this Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 4:00pm
The suite has 16 seats, which we are raffling off in sets of 4 (4 sets of 4 tickets available). Food and beverages included.
If you are interested in attending, please call the New York City office at (212) 661-5217 ext.17 no later than 12:00noon on Friday, December 4th. Your name will be entered into a raffle and winners will be notified by 2pm on Friday December 4th.
Please be sure to provide a phone number where we can reach you. If we can not reach you by phone by 5pm on Friday, the tickets will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen. No exceptions. FEEL THE SPIRIT!
The 4th Annual Big Apple Classic brings a Southern flair to The Garden. Be there as four Historically Black Colleges and Universities compete for bragging rights.
Virginia State vs. Virginia Union
Howard vs. Hampton
Plus an unbelievable stepshow/drumline competition and an incredible Pre-Game and Half-time show not to be missed! | NYC Regional Bowling Tournament & Bowlathon | | | Coaches:
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE REGIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT on December 12th HAS PASSED! 2009 NYC Regional Bowling Tournament and Bowlathon Fundraiser!
For information on the day, please see links below.
The tournament will take place on December 12, 2009 at AMF Lanes in Queens. Registrations were due to the NYC office no later than November 30, 2009. Thank you to all coaches who submitted your information on time!
This year, the Regional Bowling Tournament is combined with a Bowlathon Fundraiser! Athletes and coaches are to get sponsors for the competition and a grand prize will be awarded to the person that raises the most money! All fundraisers will receive a t-shirt for their effort.
Regional Bowling Tournament Registration Packet
Bowling Registration Sheets
Bowlathon Flyer
Bowlathon Sponsor Sheet
| | General Information Session | | | Interested in becoming a coach?
Please attend the
GENERAL INFORMATION SESSION
on Thursday, December 17th from 6:30p - 7:30p
at the Special Olympics NYC Region Office
211 E 43rd St., between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Please RSVP to Tom Peyton at tpeyton@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963 | | 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 <<
| | US Airways | | | 
Special Olympics New York - New York City Region is proud to announce that US Airways has renewed their partnership for 2009-10. The support of US Airways will help Special Olympics promote and deliver cost-free programs to thousands of athletes.
| | 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 TBD
Summer 2011 TBD
Fall Games 2010 Oct 1-3 Seneca Falls
Winter Games 2010 Feb 5-6 Syracuse
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 | | | December 5, 2009
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.
December 12, 2009
New York City Regional Bowling Tournament and Bowlathon Fundraiser, AMF Lanes, 34th Avenue, Queens
69-10 34th Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377
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 medals.
December 15, 2009
New York City Regional End-of-Year Feedback Meeting
Bernard Fineson Developmental Center
80-45 Winchester Blvd, Queens, NY
6:30pm
December 16, 2009
General Information Session Special Olympics NYC Region Office (211 E. 43rd St., Manhattan), 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Interested in becoming a coach? Please attend! February 5-6, 2010
New York State Winter Games, Syracuse, NY
April 11, 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.
January 16, 2010
Peter Aquilone Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will host the 5th Annual Special Olympics New York City Regional Peter Aquilone Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 10:00am. Over 350 athletes will compete from New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley. Joining them will be more than 75 coaches and 200 volunteers.
Volunteering and sponsorship opportunities exist.
February 27, 2010
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. |
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