Special Olympics New York Long Island: July 2008

Weekly Program Report:

For the Long Island Region

July 30, 2008

LuHi Sports Clinic and Coaches Training School:

^{Long Island}^{Special Olympics presents:}

LuHi
Sports Clinic
&
Coaches Training School

Lutheran High School - 131 Brookville Rd, Brookville, NY 11545

Long Island Special Olympics is proud to announce we will be offering a

Sports Clinic

Coaches Training School at Lutheran High School

This clinic will run only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 8 – August 21, 2008

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm	Coaches Training School
Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm	Basketball

Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm	Coaches Training School
Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm	Softball Clinic for all athletes

This is for Basketball & Softball only

** This is NOT a drop-off program

All coaches must remain with the athletes **

Come down and experience the joy of Special Olympics!

Get certified and enjoy this rare opportunity with our athletes

For more information please contact:

Casey Reisig 631-254-1465 x 13 or via email creisig@nyso.org

Fall Coaches Conference:

2008 Fall Classic:

SEASONAL SPORTS CONFERENCE Registration Form

Date: August 9, 2008

Suffolk Community College-Grant Campus,

Crooked Hill Rd.

Brentwood , NY 11717

Top of Form

Pleace check:

I am a certified Special Olympics Coach
I am a prospective Special Olympics Certified Coach

~Welcome~
9 am - 10 am

Track A
General Session/Orientation

ONLY FOR NEW COACHES
NOON - 1:00 pm

SIGN ME UP

Track A
Nutrition

FOR VETERAN COACHES
NOON - 1:00 pm

SIGN ME UP

LUNCH 11:30PM - NOON

Track B
SOCCER CERTIFICATION

1:00 - 3pm

SIGN ME UP

Track B
GOLF CERTIFICATION

1:00 - 3pm

SIGN ME UP

Bottom of Form

VOLUNTEERS / SOFTBALL UMPIRES 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

Harbor Links Golf Invitational:

Date: Monday August 25, 2008

Location: Harbor Links Executive Golf Course

Port Washington, NY

Time: 3pm Warm-Up

4 pm Tee Off

Registration Deadline: August 15, 2008

Please see attached Registration Form

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 28^th 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:

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

Jones Inlet Marine:

July 31st thru August 3rd

$36,000 in prize money (based on 40 boat participation) - this promises to be an event you'll definitely want to add to your tournament calendar.

Official tournament prizes will be awarded for the five heaviest tuna with
$16,000 to the heaviest tuna overall.

Three optional Calcuttas!

Fish two of three available fishing days in a unique new format that provides all participants 36 hours of fishing!

Donations made to Special Olympics

Fun in the Sun:

Fun in the Sun – Sunday, September 7, 2008

If you would like to spend the morning on a Yacht and Sail the Sound of Long Island~

Please call to reserve your spot:

Rebecca Keller – rkeller@nyso.org

631-254-1465 ext. 11

Eaton’s Neck Coast Guard Station

12 Lighthouse Road

Northport, NY

All participants should be to Eaton’s Point no later than 9:00AM

The day’s activities will include boating and a picnic lunch.

Bring your sunscreen!

Directions to Eaton’s Neck Coast Guard Station

Long Island Expressway to Exit 51, Deer Park Ave (Rte. 231) North.

Deer Park Ave. will merge into Jericho Turnpike (Route 25). Get over to the left lane, immediately. Make a left at the light (Blockbuster Video is a landmark) onto Elwood Road. Take Elwood all the way, you will cross 25A, to Reservoir Ave. Follow Reservoir Ave to Church Street. Take Church Street to Ocean Avenue, continue till you can go no further. You will see the Northport Stacks. Make a left on Eaton’s Neck Road. Bear left at fork – do not go to the LIPA Boat Slip. (Continue straight, road name changes)

Continue going straight (approx. 3.8 miles) until you see the Coast Guard Station, at the Eaton’s Neck sign on your right. Make a right past the sign that says, “Do Not Enter, Private Road”. Follow the road to the end, go to the left, down the hill to the parking area on your right. Yes, you can go down this road. The “Do Not Enter” signs don’t apply to you!

Special Olympics Fundraiser:

^3rd Annual Softball Tournament

Benefiting “The New York Special Olympics”

Raffle and auction drawings after Tournament Conclusion

at Saint Regis Council

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, 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

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

WEEKLY PROGRAM REPORT July 30, 2008

^3rd Annual Softball Tournament

Benefiting “The New York Special Olympics”

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

Raffle and auction drawings after Tournament Conclusion

Refreshments available at field

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