Special Olympics New York - Genesee Region: FW: Genesee Region Program Report

December 5, 2009

SUNY Geneseo, Newton Hall
1 College Circle
Geneseo 14454

Session I: Around The Region 9:15am
Session II: General Session 9:30am
Session III: Coaches Re-certification 9:30am
Session IV: Lunch 11:00am
Session V: *Sport-Specific Trainings 12:00pm

*We will be offering re-certification in the following sports:
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowshoe
Floor Hockey

You can register online for this event by clicking here!

Important information regarding event registrations
Effective January 2010, we will no longer use the Online File Folder to provide event flyers and registration forms for our events.

All necessary forms can now be downloaded directly from the online calendar on our website. Visit the calendar at: www.nyso.org/genesee/calendar.

Simply click on the event you are interested in and all of the necessary forms will be listed under "event details."

As usual, if you have any questions feel free to contact me using the information provided at the bottom of this report.

I hope everyone has an enjoyable thanksgiving weekend!

Thanks,

Josh Dority

Program Specialist
Special Olympics New York

Upcoming Events

Local Gymnastics SO Gymnastics Logo

Sunday
December 6, 2009
12:00pm Athlete Registration

Gymnastics Training Center
2051 Fairport Nine Mile Pt. Rd.
Penfield 14526

Coaches, you now have the ability to download registration forms directly from our website. Visit our online calendar at: www.nyso.org/genesee/calendar

Simply click on the event and all of the necessary forms will be listed under "event details."

The deadline to register for this event is Tuesday, December 1st.

Future Events

Super Regional Floor Hockey
Saturday, January 9, 2010

Regional Poly Hockey
Saturday, January 23, 2010

Regional Nordic and Snowshoe
Saturday, January 30, 2010

Calendar of Events

Our full calendar of events is available online:

Just Click Here!

And get dates, flyers and registration forms for events around the Genesee Region.

Fundraising Initiatives

Rochester Polar Plunge band

Sunday
February 14, 2010

Lake Ontario Beach Park
Charlotte Beach

Come join thousands of people throughout New York State to raise funds and awareness as they take the Plunge for Special Olympics and its athletes. Raise a minimum of $60 by asking friends and family to support your Polar Plunge team and receive an official Plunge sweatshirt! This is a unique, fun-filled experience you'll never forget!

To Get Started!!!

Set up your very own Personal Plunge Team! Log on to www.polarplunge.net for information
and registration link! With a few clicks of the mouse you will be able to personalize your page with a photo and story, invite friends to join your team, and email all of your contacts!

For more information please contact:

Amy Schedlbauer
Phone: 585.586.7400 x 105
Email: aschedlbauer@nyso.org

Hotel Clarence So Critter Sponsor an Athlete Cocktail Party at Hotel Clarence

Thursday
December 3, 2009

Hotel Clarence
Seneca Falls

Appetizers
Cash Bar
Silent Auction

To ensure your reservation and raffle entry,
please purchase your ticket by November 19, 2009

"Clarence Earns His Wings" Ticket $35.0
"Di Vine Halo" Ticket $50.00

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

For more information please contact:

Brenda Krusenstjerna
Phone: 585.586.7400 x 109
Email: bkrusenstjerna@nyso.org

Holiday Wreath E-Fundraiser Christmas Wreat

Special Olympics New York has partnered exclusively with Three Rivers Wreath Company this holiday season to offer this wonderful opportunity to all!

This 22" double-sided: fresh balsam wreath will fill your home with the delightful fragrance of fresh balsam for the holidays.

Design clusters of pine cones and red holly berries along with a 6-loop red velvet bow adorn this handcrafted, holiday wreath perfect as a housewarming gift or for that shed door you keep forgetting to decorate!

Special Olympics New York receives $5.00 for every wreath sold!

Price: $39.95
Free Shipping

How to Order:

Write down this special promo code: NYSO

Online:

During the checkout process, simply enter the promo code NYSO when asked and continue checking out. To visit the website click here!

By Phone:

Call toll-free 888-934-5999 or 603-934-1995 and give the promo code NYSO to the operator when asked.

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. During the meeting the head coach/coaches will meet with one of our program team and will discuss the following:

Rosters for the upcoming season.
Registration requirements and deadlines.
Medical and Consent Form needs.
Training Club issues (things that we can do to improve your Special Olympics experience).
Conference registration details.
Sports rules changes.

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).

Important Special Olympics Documents

We will no longer be using this feature effective January 2010.

We have set up an online file folder system where we will save all important Special Olympics documents.

*This is not an online registration system. It is simply a place to store saved files. When you locate the registration form that you need, you can print the form and complete it... or save the form on your computer so that you can type the information. It still needs to be emailed, faxed or mailed to the genesee office.

*If you are having trouble viewing these documents, you may need to adjust the settings on your computer to allow it to download information from the website.

The folder will include:

Event Registration Forms

Event Flyers

Roster Forms

Demand Case Survey Forms

Global Messanger Applications

Cyr Athlete Award Nominations

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

Young Athletes

SONY LI 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.