“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
~Athlete Oath
Weekly Program Report: August 19, 2008
For the Genesee Region
Regional Softball/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Golf
This weekend is the Regional Softball event at Cobbs Hill followed by the volunteer appreciation dinner. We look forward to a great competition with more teams registered this year! If you have any questions prior to Saturday’s event, please call the office at 586-7400. Can’t wait to see you there!
Golfers are on the course this Sunday in the first of three events. We have a large athlete turnout again this year. All we need is beautiful weather for the weekend!
Good luck to everyone competing!
Upcoming events…registrations due!
We have many events just around the corner….registrations are rapidly approaching. Attached are the forms for Super Regional Bocce, Upstate Fall Classic, and Regional Equestrian. Please return your forms as soon as possible.
Regional Equestrian, Lehman Farms
Super Regional Bocce, Toccolana Club, Rome, NY
Upstate Fall Classic, Total Sports Experience
Numbers will be out this week. Please check your emails. Actual registrations will be due in the office the first week of September. If you have questions regarding state games, please contact Robin Mitchell at 585-586-7400 x107.
We are looking for volunteer EMTs to help with venue support for Fall Games October 3-5, 2008. There are flexible times available and many different opportunities to help out. If you have any questions regarding the possibility of volunteering please contact Dave Burgess at 315-697-2074.
Rochester Red Wings tickets
Tickets to the remaining 8 Red Wings home games have been donated to Special Olympics. The dates are August 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 and September 1. If you have groups interested, please contact the office at 585-58607400 x108.
Please be aware that we are using a NEW roster form! Please try to use this form going forward!
The fall season is almost upon us and coaches are required to submit Rosters to the Genesee Office by August 22nd. Attached is the “NEW” form that you need to fill out for your athletes in your training club. This form is a little different in that we are now asking for sport training information for the whole season, even if your athletes DO NOT compete at events in specific sports. Part of our accreditation with SOI involves sport training in addition to events competed in. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Julie Bell at the office at 585-586-7400 x108 or via email. There is also a page in the document enabling you to list all the coaches that are involved with your club for the Fall Season. Please complete that also, allowing us to help you update your coaches’ credentials. Thanks so much for all your support and assistance with this tack.
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2nd Annual Bocce Bash
September 6, 2008, Paetec Park, Rochester
To benefit Special Olympics NY-Genesee Region
*For event details contact Melissa Wiggins at 585-586-7400 x105 or mwiggins@nyso.org.
It’s Plunge time! (Really, it’s only 6 months away!)
The Rochester Polar Plunge will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2009.
We have attached the first flyer promoting the plunge! It’s never too early to sign up…start your fundraising today!
If you have any questions regarding the Plunge, please contact Melissa Wiggins at 585-586-7400 x105 or mwiggins@nyso.org
Shop for a Cause at Second Bloom in Fairport
Thursday, September 25th from 4-8pm, please join the Special Olympics staff and Second Bloom, a local upscale consignment shop, as we enjoy an evening with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and shopping. Second Bloom is generously donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds to Special Olympics. Honestly, does it get any better than that? If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Wiggins at mwiggins@nyso.org or by phoning 585-586-7400 x105.
Attached is a flyer for your viewing…or post for your friends and co-workers to see. We look forward to having you there.
How to become a Volunteer
If you wish to receive our monthly newsletter, please contact Julie Bell at jbell@nyso.org.
Did you know that we have various volunteer opportunities at almost every event we host? If interested, register to volunteer or get further information, feel free to contact Julie Bell at jbell@nyso.org or by phoning the office at 585-586-7400 x108.
Posted below is our upcoming Fall Schedule….mark your calendars, we need volunteers for each event. Please contact the office to sign up!
Special Olympics Genesee Region is now listed on http://www.volunteermatch.com/. Visit the site today; volunteering is just a click away!
Genesee | Saturday, August 23, 2008 | Event | Regional Softball Tournament | Cobbs Hill Park |
Genesee | Sunday, August 24, 2008 | Event | Regional Open Golf Skills Competition | Executive South |
Genesee | Monday, August 25, 2008 | Event | Regional Open Alternate Shot Golf Tournament | Winding Creek |
Genesee | Thursday, August 28, 2008 | Event | Regional 9 Hole Independent Play | Caledonia Country Club |
Genesee | Saturday, September 06, 2008 | Event | Equestrian Super Regional | Lehman Farms |
Genesee | Saturday, September 13, 2008 | Event | Super Regional Bocce | Toccolana Club, Rome |
Genesee | Saturday, September 20, 2008 | Event | Upstate Fall Classic | Total Sports Experience |
Genesee | Friday, September 26, 2008 | Event | Southside Invitational | Southside High School |
Genesee | Saturday, September 27, 2008 | Event | Regional Golf State Qualifier | Lima CC |
Genesee | Friday, October 03, 2008 | Event | State Fall Games (10/03- 10/05) | Rochester Area |
Genesee | Friday, November 21, 2008 | Event | Region North Junior Bowling Tournament | Clover Lanes |
Genesee | Saturday, November 22, 2008 | Event | Region North Senior Bowling Tournament | Clover Lanes |
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