| Special Olympics New York | | Genesee Region
Program Report February 12, 2009 |
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| | | Dear Darcie, | | 
Another Winter Games is in the books and I hope that all of you in attendance enoyed yourselves. The Genesee Region was well represented with 134 athletes and 37 coaches participating in the 2009 Winter Games. The 134 athletes competed in Floor Hockey, Floor Hockey Skills, Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, and Snowshoe. Thank you again to all of our coaches that continue to do everything that they can to assure our athletes have an enjoyable, competative experience. As most of you know, this concludes our winter season and its time to start thinking about rosters for summer sports. Registration Forms for Local Bowling (Rossi Lanes), Local Aquatics (Webster Aquatics Center) and Regional Bowling (Clover Lanes) are now available. You can download them from our Online File Folder follwing the steps listed below in the online file folder section. If you are having trouble with the online file folder you can certainly contact me and I will send the document to your email. If you are in the area you can also stop by and pick up the registration form here in the office. 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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Local Bowling Tournament (South) Friday: February 20, 2009 Ramp Bowlers 3pm Saturday: February 21, 2009 Rossi Lanes 410 W. Washington Lane Elmira 14901 Event Schedule: 12:00pm Registration 1:00pm Opening Ceremonies 1:15pm Bowling Competition Awards The deadline to register for this event is Friday February 13, 2009 Local Basketball Competition (Central) Thursday February 26, 2009 Holcomb Center 1 College Circle Geneseo 14454 Regional Senior Bowling Tournament Saturday March 7, 2009 Clover Lanes 2750 Monroe Ave Rochester 14618 Event Schedule: 12:00pm Registration 12:30pm Opening Ceremonies 12:45pm Competition 3:00pm Awards The deadline to register for this event is Friday February 21, 2009 
Saturday March 14, 2009 Webster Aquatics Center 875 Ridge Road Webster 14580 Events Schedule: 8:30am Adapted Athlete Registration 9:30am Athlete Registration 10:00am-1:00pm Competition 1:00pm Awards The deadline to register for this event is Friday February 27, 2009 | | Future Competitions | | Event: Location: Date: Local Bowling (Central) Livingston Lanes March 26, 2009 Local Aquatics (Central) Holcomb Center April 4, 2009 Regional Junior Bowling Roseland Bowl April 6, 2009 Unified Volleyball (North) Nazareth College April 20, 2009 Regional Basketball Tourn. St. John Fisher/Nazareth April 25, 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 Roster Forms Demand Case Survey Forms 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 | | 2009 Summer Conference Saturday March 28, 2009 Canandaigua Middle School Keep an eye out for more details and our web-registration over the the next few weeks. We are looking for training ideas. If there is a training that you would like included in the upcoming conference please let us know. | | 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 upcoming 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) or Joshua Dority (jdority@nyso.org). | | Fundraising Opportunities | | 
The Polar Plunge was held this past Sunday at Charlotte Beach. The event was attended by a record 1300+ plungers and they raised over $200,000 for Special Olympics New York. Thank you to all of you that took the plunge, donated to the cause or volunteered your time working the event, your generosity is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year! 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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