| Special Olympics New York | | Genesee Region
Program Report January 12, 2009 |
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| | | Dear Darcie, | | 
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday season and that you're all energized and looking forward to a fun-filled 2009. Many of you have received a copy of our 2009 wall calendar. For those of you that have not, we have some left in the office and would love to send one to anyone interested. They were nicely done and feature event dates and pictures of genesee region athletes for each of the 12 months.You can stop in and pick one up or contact me or Rob Mitchell if you would like one. Just a Reminder: Registration Forms for the Regional Alpine Competition and the Nordic and Snowshoe Competition are due NO LATER than this Friday, January 16th. (If you need a registration form, or are using an outdated form, please refer to the "Online File Folder" section of this report to download the updated forms). As usual if you have any questions you should feel free to contact me using the information provided at the bottom of the page. |
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| | | | Upcoming Competitions | |  Super Regional Floor Hockey Tournament If anyone knows of any potential volunteers in the Seneca Falls area, we could use some extra help for this event! Saturday January 17, 2009 New York Chiropractic College Seneca Falls 13148 Event Schedule: 9:00am Registration 9:45am Opening Ceremonies 10:00am Competition 4:00pm Awards Presentation The deadline to register for this event was Monday January 5, 2009 Super Regional Skating Competition The deadline to register for this event was Monday January 12, 2009 Regional Skating Competition Sunday Skating Institute of Rochester The deadline to register for this event was Monday January 12, 2009  Regional Alpine Competition
9:30am Opening Ceremonies The deadline to register for this event is Friday January 16, 2009  Regional Nordic and Snowshoe Competition
January 31, 2009 Bristol Mountain Ski Resort Event Schedule: 9:00am Registration 9:30am Opening Ceremonies | | Future Events | | Winter State Games- February 6-8, 2009 Region South Local Bowling- February 21, 2009 Region Central Basketball- February 26, 2009 | | Calendar of Events | | Our calendar of events is also available online: Just Click Here! And then search for events around the Genesee Region. | | Important Special Olympics Documents | | 
We have set up an online file folder system where we will save all important Special Olympics documents. The folder will include: Event Registration Forms Event Flyers Rosters Demand Case Surveys We will also periodically add other important forms and documents as they are needed. In order to access these files you need to find the quick link to the left and then enter the user name and password (Listed Below). You could also visit the website directly at www.onlinefilefolder.com. Or Click this link! User Name: Registrations (case sensitive) Password: genesee | | Conference and Coaches Training Information | | New Coaches Training Protective Behaviors If interested in attending this training please contact Rob Mitchell or Josh Dority. | | Training Club Meetings | Coaches
As part of our continued commitment to improving Program we will now be conducting individual training club meetings. We will only be meeting with clubs that participate in the upcoming sports season so if you are doing a winter sport we will be scheduling to meet with you over the next few weeks. During the meeting the head coach/coaches will meet with one of our program team and will complete the following: - Rosters for the forthcoming season.
- Registration deadlines.
- Medical and Consent Form needs.
- Training Club issues (things that we can do to improve your Special Olympics experience)
- Conference registration details.
If you wish to schedule a time for us to come and meet you please e-mail Rob Mitchell (rmitchell@nyso.org) | | Program Committee Updates | | The Program Committee last met on Wednesday November 19th. Items Discussed included: Outreach and expansion of the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Breakdown of upcoming events. December 6th Winter Coaches Conference. Regional thoughts and concerns. Demand case surveys for Winter State Games. | | Fundraising Opportunities | | 
Sunday February 8th, 2009 Charlotte Beach
Ontario Beach Park, Rochester NY
To sign up for this great event: Just Click Here! Then follow the easy to use registration tabs.
For more FREEZIN' information call or email Melissa Wiggins using the contact information below. Melissa Wiggins
Associate Director of Development
Special Olympics NY, Upstate Region
Phone: 585.586.7400 Ext. 105
Fax: 585.586.7065
Email:mwiggins@nyso.org | | Young Athletes | | 
Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility (age 8). This is a fun, participation-based program that teaches eye-hand coordination and motor skills through games and group activities. The Young Athletes program introduces children with intellectual disabilities and their families to the world of Special Olympics by pursuing the following goals: - Engage children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social development.
- Welcome family members of children with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics network of support.
- Raise awareness about the abilities of children with intellectual disabilities through inclusive peer participation, demonstrations and other events.
This is a versatile program that can work in various learning situations. The program is designed to be simple enough for families to use at home with their child. It is also appropriate for preschools, schools, playgroups and recreation programs to use with small groups of young children. The program includes several resources to get started including a Young Athletes Activities Guide, a Training DVD, Young Athletes Equipment Kit and and website for further resources, materials and information. For more information on how to get started or a list of locations already participating around the region please email Rob Mitchell at rmitchell@nyso.org.
| | Best Buddies Program | | A message from Jennifer Dreyer, Buffalo State University:  Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by helping to create one-to-one, lifelong friendships with their non-disabled peers.
At Best Buddies Buffalo State we get involved in the community. Each person will receive their own buddy (college student or person with disability) that they will attend meetings and activities with. We are looking for 20-25 people with disabilities who would be willing to participate. Transportation is not provided unless contacted 48 hours before each meeting. | | "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
~Athlete Oath
| | Josh Dority
Program Specialist Special Olympics New York 585.586.7400 x103 jdority@nyso.org |
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