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| Special Olympics New York Long Island Region | | | | |  Greetings!
The Winter Season has begun. We are now ready to start training in Floor Hockey, Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing and Snowshoeing. We will be holding a Coaches Conference in late November at Stony Brook University with certifications in Snowshoeing and CPR and First Aide. The exact day has not been set but look for it in the next Update. If you are interested in coaching or participating in any of these Sports please contact the office at 631 254 1465 Ext. 13. |
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| Bocce Tournament  Mill Dam Park will be hosting the first Long Island Bocce Tournament on October 26th at Mill Dam Park in Huntington. There will be two Training Clubs participation at the event.
Special Olympics Long Island Region had 3 Gold Medalists in Bocce at the Fall State Games. Please come down to support our Athletes and give them a well deserved congratulations. | | 3X3 Basketball Tournament  There will be a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at West Islip Town Hall West on Nov. 4th 2008. This tournament is the culmination of weeks of play between several Long Island Agencies. Please come down on the day of the competition and cheer on all of our Athletes in our first ever Long Island 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. November 4th is Election Day and the Tournament begins at 11am.
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| | Softball Clinic Hofstra University's Softball has offered their time to run a Softball Clinic for ANY Special Olympics Athlete interested in attending, weather you have played Softball in the past or not. If you are interested in attending please contact the office at 631 254 1465 Ext. 15. | | Floor Hockey Tournament  Once again Lawrence High School will be hosting Long Islands Floor Hockey Tournament. This event has always been outstanding so please come and enjoy the competition. If you are interested in attending please call the office at 631 254 1465 Ext. 13. Come on down and BE A FAN!
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GET YOUR TEAM INVOLVED The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics in the state. Its purpose is to simply raise funds to enhance Special Olympics mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. What is a Polar Plunge? Participants collect pledges from friends and family, all for the opportunity to jump into icy waters in the middle of winter. All proceeds collected by "plungers" benefit Special Olympics New York athletes. ·Prizes are awarded in several categories such as best costume ·Heated changing tents also allow plungers to warm up and change, while warm concessions and fun souvenirs are offered throughout the day ·Incentives are awarded to individuals who reach certain sponsorship goals ·Awards and Prizes are given to Top Teams and Fundraisers. How Do I Get Involved? ·Gather your friends, family and coworkers and start your team ·Go online and make your own personal PLUNGE PAGE, it only takes a few clicks of the mouse! ·Set a goal ·Let everyone know that you are taking the PLUNGE to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics New York - through e-mail, word of mouth, etc. For more information on how you can be a PLUNGER call Anthony Mercogliano/Rebecca Keller 631-254-1465 or amercogliano@nyso.org; rkeller@nyso.org |
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Anyone interested in volunteering for Special Olympics should contact our office at 631 254 1465 Ext. 13 or creisig@nyso.org Casey Reisig
Special Olympics New York Long Island Region |
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