| 2010 Summer State Games Info | | Apparently its never too early to start thinking about State Games. Here are some important dates to remember for the upcoming summer season as we prepare for Utica in June.
Demand Case Surveys Due to Office
April 5, 2010
Quotas Given to Coaches
April 16, 2010
State Games Planning Meeting
April 20, 2010
State Games Registrations Due
May 3, 2010
2010 Summer State Games
June 4-6, 2010
*Although we are all very busy during the summer season, it is helpful to try and look at the bigger picture as it pertains to your training club. Try switching from hand-written, faxed registrations (hard to read and often not in alphabetical order) to electronic versions downloaded from the website and emailed directly to the office.... This will speed up the process as you register for the Super Regional and eventually State Games as you will already have the information saved.
*Be sure that you get your rosters in as soon as possible and then use those rosters to monitor your medical/consent situation throughout the season.
*You should also be thinking about the coaches that you will bring to State Games. If there is missing information that is holding up the certification process, we will be able to correct the problems before all of the other regions join in the fun. | | Spread the Word to End the R-word | | Special Olympics New York's SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates. This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably. To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner. The New York pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found athttp://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php. | | 40th Anniversary Art Contest | | Celebrating 40 Years!
ANNIVERSARY ART CONTEST!
Open to all Special Olympics New York Athletes
Submit your logo design and it could be featured on the
2010 State Summer Games t-shirts sold at the merchandise
tent during the Games in June.
The winner will receive a personalized
Special Olympics New York jacket!
CONTEST RULES
1. SUBMIT ONE DRAWING
2. DRAWING MUST HAVE THICK LINES AND NO SHADOWS
SUBMIT DRAWINGS TO:
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK, INC.
504 BALLTOWN RD, BLDG 12C, SCHENECTADY NY 12304
TELEPHONE 518-388-0790 EXT. 102
OR E-MAIL ARTWORK TO:
HGRAY@NYSO.ORG IN JPG. OR PDF. FILE FORMAT
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS APRIL 30, 2010 | | Special Olympics Public Service Announcement | | Special Olympics has launched a brand new public service announcement as a part of the ongoing 'Be a Fan' campaign entitled "Skeleton" that encourages viewers to see the athlete first. The 30-second spot was created by international advertising agency, BBDO Worldwide, and features Mario Ogunbowale, a 21-year-old Special Olympics athlete hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The PSA depicts CG-animated skeletons playing basketball skillfully. As they do, their bodies build up layer by layer-i.e. their organs appear, followed by their nervous system, etc. In closing, the viewer sees that the star basketball player, now fully formed, is actually Ogunbowale, and a super appears: "see the athlete first". The PSA can be viewed at Special Olympics You Tube page here: http://www.youtube.com/SpecialOlympicsHQ. Ogunbowale was selected by Special Olympics to showcase his basketball skills in the global PSA after Special Olympics Wisconsin submitted his name for consideration after Mario's team received the gold medal at the Wisconsin State Special Olympic Games earlier in 2009. Ogunbowale plays on the Milwaukee Blazers Special Olympics basketball team and enthusiastically showcased his personality to his fans after their gold medal win. Ogunbowale started competing with Special Olympics at age 16 and currently competes in basketball, track and bowling. Special Olympics, through sport, has been working to change attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities and help society see their capabilities. Throughout the world, according to research, the public significantly underestimates the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities which creates social stigmas and severely limits opportunities for them to participate in society. Due to the great vision of founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympic movement has been working to dispel misunderstanding and build communities of acceptance and respect for all. | | Development Opportunities | | Special Olympics Spring Fling
Kick off the spring season with dancing, dessert, raffles and fun!
Saturday
May 8, 2010
Pieters Family Life Center
1025 Commons Way
Rochester 14623
7:00pm until 10:00pm
Cost is $10 per ticket.
For more information please contact:
Laurie Kennedy
585.586.7400x 10 | | Upcoming Event |  Regional Senior Bowling
Saturday
April 10, 2010
Athlete Registration Begins: 12:00pm
Clover Lanes
2750 Monroe Ave
Rochester 14618
The deadline to register for this event has passed.
Unified Volleyball 
Monday's
April 19th, 26th and May 3rd
Athlete/Volunteer Registration Begins: 6:00pm
Nazareth College
4245 East Ave
Rochester 14618
The deadline to register for this event is Monday April 5, 2010.
Super Regional Basketball  Saturday
April 24, 2010 Athlete Registration Begins: 8:00am St. John Fisher College
3690 East Ave
Rochester 14618
Nazareth College
4245 East Ave
Rochester 14618
The deadline to register for this event his Friday April 9, 2010. | | Future Events | |  Region Central Track and Field
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Region South Track and Field Saturday, May 1, 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. | | Training Club Meetings | Coaches
As part of our continued commitment to improving Program we have been conducting individual training club meetings. We will meet with clubs that plan to participate in the upcoming sports season. During the meeting the head coach/coaches will meet with one of our program team and we can 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).
- Equipment needs.
- 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). | | 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.
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| | "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
~Athlete Oath | | Joshua Dority Special Olympics New York 585.586.7400 x103 jdority@nyso.org |
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