Genesee Region Program Report

 

Special Olympics New York     Genesee Region Program Report  October 20, 2008   In This Report Upcoming Competitions Fundraising Opportunities Become a Volunteer Calander of Events   Quick Links Special Olympics New York   Protective Behaviors Online   Genesee Region Calander 2009       Hello and welcome to the new and improved Genesee Region Program Report. In this report you will find information regarding Special Olympics New York athletic competitions, volunteer opportunities and fundraising opportunities.   As always, you have the ability to forward this information to coworkers, friends and family. However, they can now join our mailing list with just a click of their mouse using the "Join Our Mailing List" link to the left.   You can also find information on upcoming Program Committee meetings and Coaches Training Conferences.   Use the "Featured Articles"and "Quick Links" tabs in the upper left-hand side to easily navigate the page and quickly find registration forms and other important documents and websites.   I hope you all enjoy this wonderful new resource.   As usual if you have any questions you should feel free to contact me using the information provided at the bottom of the page.   Thanks,   Josh Dority           Upcoming Competitions   Region North Junior and Senior Bowling Competition   The Region North Junior Bowling Competition will be held on Friday November 21st at Clover Lanes in Brighton. The day will broken down as follows:   Volunteers will arrive between 9:15-9:45am Athletes will arrive between 9:30-10:00am Opening Ceremonies at 10:00am Bowling from 10:15am-12:30pm Awards will be handed out as lanes finish   The Region North Senior Bowling Competition will be held on Saturday November 22nd and will also be held at Clover Lanes in Brighton. The day will be broken down as follows:   Session 1 Volunteers will arrive between 7:15-8:00am Athletes will arrive between 8:00-8:15am Opening Ceremonies 8:15-8:30am First Session Bowling 8:30-11:00am   Session 2 Volunteers will arrive between 10:45-11:00am Athletes will arrive between 11:00-11:15am Second Session Bowling 11:30am-2:00pm   Session 3 Volunteers will arrive between 1:45-2:00pm Athletes will arrive between 2:00-2:15pm Third Session Bowling 2:15-4:45pm    Clover Lanes is Located at:   2750 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14618   THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT IS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7TH.   ____________________   Ice Skating                                                                                  Ice Skating Skills, Speed and Figure Skating training for the winter season will be held at the Skating Institute of Rochester in Corn Hill beginning October 19th, 2008 and will continue on the following dates:   October: 19, 26 November: 2, 9, 16, 23 December: 7, 14, 21   Training Sessions will run from 4:30-5:30pm (Please arrive at 4:00 to leave enough time for athletes to put on their skates. Skates WILL be provided for athletes)   The Skating Institute of Rochester is located at:   1 Boys Club Pl. Rochester, NY 14608    ____________________                                       Local Gymnastics Competition   The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester, Inc. 2051 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd. Penfield, New York  14526 585-388-8686; FAX 585-388-0018    Special Olympics Gymnastics Meet    Sunday, December 7th , 2008 Athlete arrival 12:00-1:00pm Opening Ceremonies 12:45pm End Time 3:30pm     YOU MAY ENTER ALL FOUR EVENTS FOR FEMALES AND ALL SIX EVENTS FOR MALES.               FEMALES                                                                 MALES             Vault                                                                          Vault             Uneven Bars                                                               Parrellel Bars             Balance Beam                                                             Pommel Horse             Floor Exercise                                                             Floor Exercise                                                                                                 Highbar                                                                                                 Rings   ATHLETES UNDER THE AGE OF 8 MAY DEMONSTATE IN THE YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM- THEY CANNOT COMPETE. WHEN REGISTERING A YOUNG ATHLETE  PLEASE WRITE YAP AS THE LEVEL. YOUNG ATHLETES DO NOT NEED TO BE ENTERED IN SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES   SEND ALL REGISTRATION FORMS NO LATER THAN DEC. 1st  BY MAIL, FAX, or E-MAIL.     Future Events   Regional Poly Hockey Tournament- January 10, 2009   Skating Regional Competition- January 25, 2009   Regional Alpine Skiing Competition- February 1, 2009       Fundraising Opportunities   Polar Plunge                                                                           When It's ALL About Just Being Part of the Team!   Sunday February 8th, 2009 Charlotte Beach Ontario Beach Park, Rochester NY   Why Plunge?   IT'S A BLAST!   Come out and enjoy a fun day at the beach! Want to stand out?  Dress in similar colors, team uniforms or design a costume theme that will highlight your team! Large teams make for a fantastic media draw!   It's not too early to begin recruiting your teams!  The earlier you start, the more you recruit, the more you raise!     Will your team be this year's TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM?!    For More Information Contact: Melissa Wiggins Assoc. Director of Development Phone: 585.586.7400 Ext. 105 Email: mwiggins@nyso.org      ____________________       Law and Orders   Bring your family and friends and join us at your neighborhood   for a night of food and fun!    Local law enforcement officers from your community will be helping the Applebee's wait staff by waiting on you!  All donations support of the athletes of Special Olympics New York!    Wednesday, November 5, 2008   5:00pm - 8:30pm   YOUR APPLEBEE'S LOCATION    On behalf of the 46, 106 athletes of Special Olympics New York thank you for your support!     Other Programs         Join the youngest members of the Special Olympics New York family in our new Young Athletes Program.  Young Athletes is for children ages two to seven.  This fun, participation-based program teaches eye-hand coordination and motor skills through games and group activities.  For more information and for a list of locations around the region, please email Rob Mitchell at rmitchell@nyso.org.         Program Committee Updates    Next Genesee Region Program Committee Meeting:   Tuesday November 18th   235 North Ave Penn Yan, NY 14527   6:30pm   Dinner will be served.   Please confirm if you will be attending.     Conference Information   Winter Sports Conference 2008   Online Registration for our conference will be available here next week.    Date: Saturday December 6th   Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (Check-In 8:30am)   Location: SUNY Geneseo Newton Building 1 College Circle Geneseo, New York 14454      Session Information:   Session 1 Title: Around the Region Description: Details about upcoming events in the Genesee Region, new policies and development initiatives. Time: 9:00-10:00am   Session 2 Title: First Aid Training Description:  Red Cross First Aid Training for all coaches in attendance. The culmination of this 3 hour course will include a test. The aim is to have as many coaches First Aid certified as possible by the days conclusion.Time: Time: 10:00am-1:00pm   Session 3 Title: Lunch Time: 1:00-1:15pm   Session 4 Title: Training (Floor Hockey, Snowshoe) Description: General Session. This is mandatory for all new coaches wishing to become certified. Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm        Become a Volunteer    Did you know that we have various volunteer opportunities at every competition and event that we host?  If interested feel free to contact Josh Dority at jdority@nyso.org or call the office at 585-586-7400 x103.   Special Olympics Genesee Region is also now listed on www.VolunteerMatch.com.  Visit the site today; volunteering is just a click away! If you wish to receive our monthly volunteer newsletter, please contact Josh Dority at jdority@nyso.org.      Calendar of Events    Our calendar is now available online at:     http://www.specialolympicsny.org/tabs2calendar.php   Search for events in the Genesee Region or anywhere in New York State.           "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." ~Athlete Oath       Contact Information:   Josh Dority Program Specialist Special Olympics New York 585.586.7400 x103 jdority@nyso.org

 

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