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Program Report March 4th, 2009 Quick Links Register Now News Related Topics More On Us   Join Our List     ANNOUNCEMENTS   SUMMER SPORTS CONFERENCE! SAVE THE DATE! PLEASE reserve March 28, 2009 for the Special Olympics New York City Region Coaches' Conference!  This conference is a great, easy way to start the certification process for new coaches and will hold invaluable information for veteran coaches.  The conference will be held at:   Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Service Office 888 Fountain Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208   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, complete a volunteer application, attend a 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 athletics and basketball skills.  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 9am to 2pm for new coaches. We will have free giveaways and provide lunch.   For veteran coaches, The time requirement for veteran coaches is only 9am 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!   Please RSVP to Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or call (212) 661-3963 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COACH AND CAN'T ATTEND THE COACHES' CONFERENCE? We will be holding a General Information Session, the first step in the Coaches' Certification process, on Thursday, April 23rd from 6:30 -7:30pm at our office 211 East 43rd St., Suite 1205, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. If you are interested in attending, please contact Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org or (212) 661-3963. Thanks! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Feedback from State Games? Please let us know! Email Colleen Everett at ceverett@nyso.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------- World Games Photo Gallery >  http://www.specialolympicsteamusa.org/gallery.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Dates for State Games   Summer 2009 June 11-14 Binghamton Summer 2010 TBD        Summer 2011 TBD Fall Games 2009 Oct 2-4 Seneca Falls Fall Games 2010 Oct 1-3 Seneca Falls   Winter Games 2010 TBD Winter Games 2011 TBD ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NYU Training Club Schedule BASKETBALL - SKILLS AND TEAM PRACTICES SUNDAYS NYU COLES SPORTS CENTER -- 181 MERCER STREET (BETWEEN BLEECKER AND HOUSTON) - Manhattan  March 1 -- 9 am to 11 am March 8 -- NO PRACTICE (tentative) March 15 -- 9 am to 11 am March 22 - 9 am to 11 am March 29 -- 9 am to 11 am April 5 - Tournament (details to follow) Athletes must wear sneakers and shorts/sweatpants FOR MORE INFORMATION, (212) 661-5217 OR DUBNOE@AOL.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bronx-based Training Clubs Schedule of Activities ALPINE SKIING - CAMPGAW MOUNTAIN MONDAYS FROM 5:30 - 8:30 PM JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 9, 2009               AQUATICS - LEHMAN COLLEGE POOL              MONDAYS. JANUARY 5,12,26, FEBRUARY 2, 9, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 PM FLOOR HOCKEY - LEHMAN COLLEGE MONDAYS UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CARDINAL HAYES ALTERNATE SUNDAYS UNTIL JANUARY 25, 2009, 2:00- 4::00 PM   NORDIC SKIING / SNOWSHOEING  BRONX PSYCHIATRIC CAMPUS- PARKING LOT 3 SATURDAYS FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2008 UNTIL  January 31, 2009 1:00 - 3:30 pm           REMINDERS   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! 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." Athlete Selection and Competition on the Center Stage   A group of very fortunate athletes has recently returned to New York having challenged competitors from around the world as members of Special Olympics Team USA.  Throughout our history as an organization, athletes representing New York have participated in numerous Invitational, National and World Games.  These privileged athletes have experienced a life changing opportunity for which there is no comparison.   Have you ever wondered; "How is it that a Special Olympics athlete earns the opportunity to compete at World Games?"   The honest answer is through hard work, dedicated training, progressive competition and good fortune.  Few realize what is required to make it to this "Center Stage."  World Games competition is certainly the highest level of advancement and opportunity that any athlete can hope to attain.  Special Olympics has developed a set of guidelines that govern advancement and the selection process.  Our General Rules for athlete advancement are grounded in this fundamental principle: Athletes of all ability levels have an equal opportunity to advance to the next higher level of competition.  Each program is bound to fulfill these principles.   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.  If the number of eligible athletes and or teams exceeds the quota, athletes and teams are selected by random draw.  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.  The program may also evaluate criteria based on medical, behavior or judicial consideration.  The objective of this additional evaluation is to assure that the selected athletes will tolerate the experience and benefit from the opportunity.  Finally, an athlete or team may not be barred from advancement or omitted from the draw based on prior competition or advancement experience.   Your next question might be; "If only medal winners are eligible, how is it that each athlete has an equitable chance to advance to the next level of competition?" The answer to this question is at the heart of our organization's credibility.  Special Olympics Divisioning Rules provide for equitable competition for all athletes at all skill levels.  At each competition athletes are separated into heats of three to eight competitors, having been divided by gender, age and ability; ability being the most important consideration.  All athletes are evaluated through preliminary rounds and are paired in a division of equally skilled and capable opponents.  All medal wining athletes from all divisions have an equal chance of selection for advancement.   Imagine for a moment that Special Olympics New York was granted a quota of one powerlifting athlete to join Team USA for the upcoming World Games.  First we need to determine our eligible athletes.  These eligible athletes will have competed in the previous State Summer Games for powerlifting and have placed first in their divisions.  This imaginary pool may contain 25 powerlifters of varying skill and strength depending upon their divisions.  The selection from this pool is drawn from a hat with oversight from the Games Organizing Committee.  The selected athlete is evaluated by a team of coaches, family and committee members.  Upon confirmation our lucky athlete is recognized and advances to World Games.   The opportunity to travel to a far reaching land, immersion in an unfamiliar culture and bonding with people regardless of language or belief in the pursuit of sport in its purest form seems to exemplify the core principles of our Special Olympics movement.  These experiences stretch far beyond the athletes who have had the privilege of selection.  Each of us involved in the movement is touched by this exchange.   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     Upcoming Events in the NYC Region     Date TBA Medfest, Long Island University Wellness Center The first Brooklyn Medfest is a partnership between Brooklyn Hospital and Long Island University. Roughly 100 athletes from the NYC Dept. of Education are expected to participate. Medfest is part of the Healthy Athletes program, in which athletes are examined by health practitioners and trained medical students at no cost to them or their families. The objective is to ensure that athletes are medically certified and able to participate in year-round Special Olympics sports and training athletic competitions. March TBD, 2009 APE Bowling Tournament Athletes from NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 5, 2009 Districts 25, 26, 28, 29 Volleyball Tournament, PS 186 Athletes from  PS 22, 132, 147, 165, 169, 186, and 201 gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 6, 2009 APE Basketball Skills Tournament, PS109 Athletes from PS 12, 115, 194, 233, and 207 gather to compete in a day of basketball skills fun! Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 9, 2009 Districts 25, 26, 28, 29 Volleyball Tournament Athletes from PS 35, 52, 95, 203, 34, 80, 134, and 144 gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 10, 2009 APE Basketball Skills Tournament, PS236 Athletes from PS 197, 236, 312, 272, and 244 gather to compete in a day of basketball skills fun! Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 10, 2009 Districts 25, 26, 28, 29 Volleyball Tournament, PS 115 Athletes from PS 115, 154, 193, 201, 203, 214, and 221 gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 10, 2009 Districts 25, 26, 28, 29 Volleyball Tournament, PS 37 Athletes from PS 37, 116, 117, 156, 164, 195, 251, and 268 gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 12, 2009 Districts 25, 26, 28, 29 Volleyball Tournament, PS 186 Athletes from PS 33, 135, 165, 169, 182, 186, and 268 gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 16, 2009 Districts 25, 26, 28, 29 Volleyball Tournament, Roy Wilkins Athletes from PS 144, 181, 209, 80, 135, and 161 gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 17, 2009 NYC DOE Volleyball Tournament, PS215Q Athletes from the NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 18, 2009 NYC DOE Volleyball Tournament, PS225Q Athletes from the NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 19, 2009 NYC DOE Unified Volleyball Tournament, PS254Q Athletes from the NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 20, 2009 APE Basketball Skills Tournament, PS109 Athletes from PS 197, 276, 222, 6, 91 and IS 68 and 211 gather to compete in a day of basketball skills fun! Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 23, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 25, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 26, 2009 NYC DOE Volleyball Tournament, PS104Q Athletes from the NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. March 28, 2009 Summer Coaches' Conference, Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Office Coaches and volunteers gather to have a  conference to train, certify, and recertify coaches.  This conference will be held at the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Office.  A general Special Olympics information session is held, along with a class teaching protective behaviors and sport-specific trainings.  The conference should last from about 9am - 2pm. March 31, 2009 NYC DOE Volleyball Tournament, PS104Q Athletes from the NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of volleyball fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. April TBD, 2009 APE Bowling Tournament Athletes from NYC DOE gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals.   April 5, 2009 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.            April 18, 2009 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 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. April 20, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes, Queens Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. April 23, 2009 General Information Session, Special Olympics NYC Region Office, Manhattan Volunteers interested in becoming coaches gather to learn general information about Special Olympics, history, mission, and the coaching certification process.  This is the first step in the requirement to become certified. April 24, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes, Queens Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. April 29, 2009 District 75 Citywide Bowling Tournament, Jib Lanes, Queens Athletes from District 75 schools across the city gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. May TBD, 2009 NYC Regional Volleyball and Powerlifting Competition,  Manhattan Featured at the event will be athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in two Special Olympics sports; powerlifting and volleyball (team and skills competitions).  Joining the athletes will be family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate sponsors. May 2, 2009 Victory Spring Games, Victory Field, Queens Featured at the event will be athletes from Queens-based training clubs competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in athletics.  Joining the athletes will be family members, game volunteers, and cheering spectators. May 11, 2009 District 75 Citywide Bowling Tournament, Jib Lanes, Queens Athletes from District 75 schools across the city gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. May 18, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes, Queens Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. May 20, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes, Queens Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. May 30, 2009 Metro Tournament, Location TBD Featured at the event will be athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze in athletics (track and field).  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.    June 8, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes, Queens Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. June 10, 2009 District 75 Bowling Tournament, Whitestone Lanes, Queens Athletes from P176X gather to compete in a day of bowling fun!  Athletes will compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. June 11-14, 2009 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.   August 8, 2009 Fall Coaches' Conference, Brooklyn Development Disabilities Services Office 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.   September 19, 2009 New York City Regional Softball Tournament, Cunningham 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.   October 2009 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.   November 14, 2009 Winter Coaches' Conference, Brooklyn Development Disabilities Services Office 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.   December 5, 2009 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 medals.     RESOURCES Coaches' Training Materials Protective Behaviors please visit www.specialolympics.org/protectivebehaviors CLICK HERE FOR FORMS

 

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