Wednesday, August 27, 2008

WEEKLY PROGRAM REPORT August 27, 2008

Weekly Program Report:

 

For the Long Island Region

 

August 27, 2008

Coaching Requirements:

Coaches,

Fall season has begun and we have some paper work to do. I need all Registration Packets for the following events:

 

Date

Event

Location

Type of Event

September 13, 2008

Fall Classic

Cantiague Park - Hicksville

Program

September 28, 2008

Softball Tournament

East Meadow Baseball Complex

Program

October 3 - 5, 2008

Fall State Games

Rochester

Program

 

In order to register for an event I have to have an UPDATED roster. I need new rosters from ALL coaches for this season or your Registration Packet will NOT be submitted.

 

I also need a State Demand Case Survey from ALL coaches or your team will NOT be considered for State Games.

 

Please fill out these attached forms ASAP.  We need State Demand Cases and Rosters for State Games by Sept. 7th.

 

LuHi Sports Clinic and Coaches Training School:

 

 

LuHi
Sports Clinic
&
Coaches Training School


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Tonight is the last night of LuHi Sports Clinic. Please do your best to show for the final summer night 6-8pm at Lutheran High School. Do your best come down, have fun, and thank all of our volunteers who have made this such a great Clinic.

 

Special Olympics New York Long Island Region would like to Thank:

 

Steve Davis

Christina Bono

Jeff Silverman

Joe Amadeo

Rosalia Lupo

Warren Fletcher

&

Heidi Klewicki

 

for all of their hard work and for taking the time to make this Sport Clinic happen.

Please come down and let these coaches know how much we appreciate all they do.

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

2008 FALL CLASSIC

 

DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2008

PLACE: Cantiague Park, Hicksville

TIME: Events will be held 8:00am to 4:00pm

 

 

There are many different volunteering opportunities available. For more information, please call

Special Olympics New York, Long Island.

 (631) 254-1465 Ext 15

 

Attn:

 

Marian Fourman

Volunteer Coordinator

Altoclef1@gmail.com

 

2008 Adapted Games:

The Fall Adapted Games are for those athletes who require special adaptations in events either due to their physical or developmental functional level.  These games are based strictly on functional ability.  Events are designed to focus on athletes' capabilities. These athletes, based on their special individual needs at present, are not able to participate in other Special Olympic events. Adapted Games events include:

 

BOWLING:  Athletes will roll a plastic ball at plastic pins.  Ramps will be available when needed, however, you must mark "Ramp needed" on entry form.

 

FRISBEE THROW:  Athletes throw a variety of Frisbees into an elevated hoop.  They compete at different distances from the hoop, depending on their ability.  Athletes compete against other athletes with similar skill levels.

 

TENNIS BALL THROW:  Athletes throw tennis balls through an elevated hoop.  They will compete at different distances from the hoop depending on their ability.  Athletes will compete against other athletes with similar skill levels.

 

BEAN BAG DROP:  Athletes throw/drop a bean bag on a designated target from pre-set distances.  Larger target for less skilled athletes, smaller target for higher skilled athletes.

 

SUCCESSBALL:  Athletes throw a variety of balls into an oversized net on the floor.  They compete at different distances from the net, depending on their ability.  Athletes compete against other athletes with similar skill levels.

 

SOCCER:  Athletes will kick a ball at a target from designated distances.

 

10 METER WALK:  Athletes will compete in a timed, 10 Meter Walk.

 

25 METER WALK:  Athletes will compete in a timed, 25 Meter Walk.

 

10 METER STANDARD WHEELCHAIR RACE:   Athletes will compete in a timed, 10 Meter, self-propelled wheelchair race.

 

10 METER MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR RACE:  Athletes will compete in a timed, 10 Meter, motorized wheelchair race.

 

If you are interested in competing or volunteering for this event

 

 Please contact the Office at 631 254 1465 Ext. 13

 

September 28th Softball Tournament:

Registration

 

Special Olympics New York- Long Island Region will be hosting the Long Island Region Softball Tournament at East Meadow Little League Complex on Sunday, September 28, 2008.  All athletes and coaches must pre-register for this event.  The registration deadline is Friday September 14, 2008.

 

Events Offered 

 

Softball Team

 

Softball Skills

 

Please see attached Registration Forms

 

BOCCE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOCCE:

 

Bocce Training Program

 

Lori-Jean Farrell, TR Coordinator / Free Lightning Head Coach and Seth Ruskin, ABS / Free Lightning Training Coach are beginning an:

East Patchogue FREE Lightning Bocce Training Program.

 

This weekly program will be held

Saturday mornings (rain date of Sunday)

At: Sipp IRA

887 Sipp Ave. between Woodside and Hospital Rd.

 

We will be working with the Athletes to develop physical fitness and participate in sharing of skills and friendship.

 This training program is designed to teach the sport of Bocce and prepare the Athletes for Regional, State and World Special Olympics Games.

 

The first practice will be:

Saturday, August 16, 2008

From: 10:00am to 12:00 Nn

 

Athletes will be required:

To have a current Medical / Consent on file

Wear comfortable clothing (not jeans) and sneakers

Be accompanied by Residential staff

 

Please RSVP to Lori-Jean Farrell by email or

Phone (631) 273-3700 ext. 3420

 

**FYI Med / Consents are good for 3 years for ALL SO sports

 

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 2K Fun Run / Walk:

 

RACE DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 2K Fun Run / Walk, a nonprofit event, is held in cooperation with a number of community organizations. The proceeds are used to make a substantial contribution to Special Olympics New York Long Island Region. We need your support!

The 31st Great Cow Harbor 10K Run will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008. This event is being organized as the biggest Cow Harbor Race yet. Join the over 5,000 participants, who will run through the village streets of Northport, New York.

The Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run is one of the most prestigious foot races in the country and nationally ranked. Runner's World has named the Cow Harbor Race as one of the top 100 races in the USA. New England Runner places The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run in its Top 100 Races of 2001, stating "Big race atmosphere in a small town on the Island; it's a winner! Who says those "rolling" courses can't be fun?"

The recently instituted 2K Fun Run / Walk has been a huge success. This event attracts families and participants of all ages. Over 1000 entrants are expected.

The Cow Harbor Race features chip timing. Finishing times are available faster than ever before. For those not familiar with this method of timing, all participants will wear an ankle bracelet with a timing chip attached. As you cross the finish line your time will be automatically recorded and placed into the finish database. Finish times will be displayed at a designated location in the Northport Village Park.

 

Special Olympics NY Long Island Region is forming a FUN WALK TEAM and we need you to join in TODAY! Please contact Rebecca Keller –rkeller@nyso.org, 631-254-1465 ext11.

Cancellation: The Race will be held rain or shine. The only reasons for cancellation are hurricane, thunderstorms or unsafe course conditions. Please watch News 12 Long Island for any cancellation notice.

Keep in touch with the Cow Harbor Race website for any future developments and announcements concerning the race.

www.cowharborrace.com

 

 

Special Olympics Fundraiser:

3rd Annual Softball Tournament

Benefiting “The New York Special Olympics”

 

Sponsored By the Saint Regis Knights of Columbus Council #4651, Ronkonkoma

 

Saturday, August 30, 2008

       9:00 AM Start

 

Limited to the first 16 teams donating to this fundraiser a minimum of $200 up to 10 Players & $20 each additional player over 10. Open to all.

- Single elimination tournament with 1-hour game time limit

 

Cherokee School Fields, Ronkonkoma

Rain date August 31st, 2008

 

Each player will receive a tee shirt commemorating this event.

 

Giant Raffle – Chinese Auction – 50/50

Chances $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

 

Raffle and auction drawings after Tournament Conclusion

at Saint Regis Council

4

Refreshments available at field

Positively no beer allowed on school grounds

 

Special Game – Special Olympics Athletes Softball Game

 

Teams interested – contact Stan Burghardt

631-580-1018    stosh826@yahoo.com

 

 

                              Updated 2008 Calendar of Events:

Date

Event

Location

Type of Event

January 12, 2008

Peter Aquilone Floor Hockey Tournament

Jacob Javits Center, NYC

Program

January 27, 2008

Sectional Ski Event

West Mountain - Glen Falls, NY

Program

February 8-10, 2008

Winter State Games

Rochester

Program

February 9, 2008

LI Figure Skating Tournament

Syosset Skating Rink

Program

March 8, 2008

Polar Plunge

Bar Beach, Port Washington

Development

March 9, 2008

Basketball Tournament

West Hampton High School

Program

March 26, 2008

Bachelor Auction

Crest Hollow Country Club

Development

March 29, 2008

Summer Pre - Season Coaches Conference

William Floyd High School

Program

March 30, 2008

Aquatics Tournament

Great Neck North Middle School

Program

April 6, 2008

Bowling Tournament

East Hampton Bowling Alley

Program

April 19, 2008

Sectional Basketball & Aquatics Tournament

Fordham University - Bronx

Program

May 4, 2008

Spring Games

William Floyd High School

Program

May 31, 2008

Metro Tournament

Riverbank State Park, NYC

Program

June 1, 2008

Equestrian Show

Thomas Farms (Horseability)

Program

June 7, 2008

SO Night with the NY Dragons Arena Football Team

Nassau Coliseum

 

June 8, 2008

Basketball Tournament

Great Neck North High School

Program

June 8, 2008

Athletic Combine with the NY Dragons and Peak Performance

Mitchell Field

 

June 12-15, 2008

Summer State Games

Binghamton

Program

July 14, 2008

Tour for Champions Golf Outing

The Hamlet Golf and Country Club

Development

August 9, 2008

Fall Pre - Season Coaches Conference

Suffolk County Community College - Brentwood Campus

Program

August 14, 2008

Gold Coast Invitational Golf Outing

Tam O'Shanter - Brookville

Development

August 25, 2008

LI Golf Tournament

Harbor Links Golf Course - Port Washington

Program

September, 2008

Day in the Sun

Eatons Neck

Development

September 13, 2008

Fall Classic

Cantiague Park - Hicksville

Program

September 20, 2008

Great Cow Harbor 10K Race

Northport

Development

September 28, 2008

Softball Tournament

East Meadow Baseball Complex

Program

October 3 - 5, 2008

Fall State Games

Rochester

Program

October 12, 2008

Fall Adapted Games

TBD

Program

Oct. / Nov. 2008

Winter Pre - Season Coaches Conference

TBD

Program

December 7, 2008

Floor Hockey Tournament

Lawrence High School

Program