Coaches Conference and the Game: PHILADELPHIA 4, ISLANDERS 3

Yesterday's Coaches Conference was outstanding! Thanks to all who attended!

From there we headed to the Coliseum where Athletes Matt Pope, Daniel Fletcher and Timmy (Golf Athlete) with Coaches and Fathers Bob Pope, Warren Fletcher, and Coach Terry Uellendahl were there to meet and great the fans that entered the three entrance ways into the Arena. The Athletes and Coaches were just 12 rows from Center Ice enjoyed the game, plus we had 82 people in the stands that purchased tickets in support of the evening.

Prior to the National Anthem, the New York Islanders presented 5% of the ticket sales from the game with an on the ice check presentation in the amount of $21,000 dollar sponsorship for the Athletes of SONY LI Region. It was a nice evening for Special Olympics- NY LI Region, and we welcome the NY Islanders into our Corporate Sponsorship family. The Islanders are interested in continuing this night next season as well.

Click here for entire story of the game

LI Program Report

Aquatics Tournament:
On March 30th 2008 Great Neck North Middle School will be hosting our Aquatics Tournament.
This is an excellent venue so please come and enjoy the day by cheering on our Athletes!!
Lunch will be provided by Panera for all Athletes, Coaches, and Volunteers!
Panera has been a huge supporter of Special Olympics so please show your gratitude to them the next time
you go to lunch or need a delicious loaf of bread for lunch.

For more information please call or email Casey Reisig : creisig@nyso.org ( 631) – 254 – 1465 Ext. 13


Under 21 Bowling Tournament:
Special Olympics Bowling is back!! There will be an under 21 Tournament at Easthampton Bowl on April 6th 2008. Registration packets will be going out soon. If your team is interested in participating please contact the Long Island Office at 631-254-1465 Ext. 13 or email creisig@nyso.org


Spring Games:
Spring Games will be here before you know it so be sure to sign up to Volunteer as soon as possible. If you would like to get involved or know someone who does please call the office at 631- 254- 1465. All Volunteer positions are open so sign up now! Coach for the Day; help out in the Village Etc…

Keep an eye open for online registration coming soon to SONY and William Floyd’s Websites

There will be 2 Different HOD meetings in April.

The first will be April 13, 2008 at the North Bellmore Library

The second will be held on April 27, 2008 at the Patchogue Library.

Both HOD meetings will run from 1pm until 2pm. If anyone has any question about Spring Games please feel free to stop by.


Equestrian Volunteers Needed:
Special Olympics New York Long Island Region is about to begin it’s Equestrian training and we need Volunteers to help out at some training locations. If you are interested in helping out on Tuesday or Thursday nights or Saturday days please contact our office.

Please see attached Volunteer Form.
Rosters / Edit Lists

For those of you who have sent in your Rosters / Edit List already, we would like to thank you for helping us move forward. If you have not yet sent one in, please send it in ASAP. If you intend to compete in Spring Games you have to hand in your Roster as well as your registration packet.

Special Olympics Night with the New York Islanders

Saturday, March 29, 2008

will be
Special Olympics New York Night at
Nassau Coliseum with the
vs

New York Islanders playing the Philadelphia Flyers
Come on out and join in the fun

Tickets are $35 ($50 face value)

Contact the Long Island Region Office at 631-254-1465

to reserve your tickets. Availability is limited, so call soon!

The New York Islanders will be donating 5% of it's day of game ticket sale revenue to
Special Olympics New York

American Roadside Burger "Gold Medal Burger"

American Roadside Burger
has teamed up with
Special Olympics
and is now a proud sponsor of SONY LI.

Please visit their location at
80 East Main Street in Smithtown

Buy a

Gold Medal Burger
between
February 1st and December 31st
and
American Roadside Burger

http://www.americanroadsideburgers.com/

will donate $1.00
to support
the athletes of
Special Olympics New York
Long Island Region

Thank You Plungers

What a success this

Polar Plunge and Winter Festival

has been

and we have so many people to thank for it

First of all to everyone who braved the cold and rain to take

"The Plunge"

You Were Awesome!!

Such enthusiasm and so much fun!

Town of North Hempstead - you sure know how to put on a party!

Thank you Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and all the officials, staff and employees of the Town of North Hempstead for your tireless dedication to this fantastic event.

Panera Bread and Dale Paden- Thank you Thank you.

Everything you did to help make this event come alive and a bonus donation of $10,000 raised by the employees of their stores. WOW!

The Fraternal Order of Police

The Suffolk County Police Academy and the Nassau County Police Department- Bureau of Special Operations and Sheriffs Department

YOU ROCK!

Your dedication to our athletes every year is inspirational

and they love you for it.

Capital One Bank - thank you for your donation to the athletes of $25,000.



Bill Evans and WABC-TV for the "Pre Plunge Party." What a blast.

Eddy's Long Island RV Center - for their donation of the RV for our

"Command Central"

Thank you for all you did to help with this day.

Apple and Eve Juice

for everything you do for us not just today, but all year long.

The Hot Tub Factory, Mike and Norm for their donation of the Hot Tub/Spa for our Grand Prize Raffle and the two hot tubs on the promenade

for some very cold plungers to enjoy.

Geico - American Roadside Burger -Radio Disney -WPLJ Radio -

Xsport Fitness - Between the Buns

Kevin McDonald

Joe Branzetti, Sheila Doolan, Terry Uellendahl, Joe Amadeo,

Nancy and Bob Pope, Bob Milanese,Warren and Edna Fletcher,

Kay Griolitti, Gary O' Rouke, Glenn Manaker,

and all our Coaches and Parents that help us out throughout the year.

What would we do without you guys!

Thank you also to

the ROTC, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and

all the volunteers who came to help keep the event running smoothly

Our deepest gratitude and thanks to everyone!

We look forward to

seeing you again next year!

The Athletes of Special Olympics New York Long Island Region

Rebecca, Theresa, Anthony, Tim, Casey

and everyone at

Special Olympics New York

Winning Raffle Prizes

Ticket # Prize

750139 Paragon Full Service Salon Gift Pack

750150 Gift Certificate to FOUR Food Studio & Cocktail Salon

750114 Gif Certificate to Sullivan's Quay Restaurant

750052 Gift Certificate to Sal's Place Restaurant

750030 Gift Certificate to Best Western East End for 1 Night

750233 Gift Certificate to Dave & Busters of Farmingdale

750090 Gift Certificate to Sullivan's Quay Restaurant

750236 Gift Certificate to Ayhan's Shish Kebab Restaurant

750047 Gift of Jewelry

750095 Gift of Jewelry

750035 Gift of Jewelry

750102 Gift of Jewelry

750012 Gift of Jewelry

750184 Artist Etching

Congratulations to all the winners!

Please call the office to claim your prize 631-254-1465