Saturday, February 28, 2009

Long Island Special Olympics Weekly Update

 

Ben

Special Olympics New York

Long Island Region

 

Weekly Update

 February 11, 2009

 

 

In this Issue

:: Polar Plunge

:: Summer Coaches Conference

:: 21 & Over Bowling Tournament

:: Dix Hills Figure Skating

:: West Hampton Beach Basketball Tournament

:: Under 21 Bowling Tournament

:: Fordham

:: Spring Games

 

NEW  !!

Registration Forms and other important documents are now

available online 

 

computer 

 

Special Olympics New York Long Island Region has a new online folder with all seasonal registration and coaching material. This folder also holds copies of blank Medical and Consent forms and holds information for Parents. It will serve as an online resource for ALL coaches and parents throughout the year.  

Please go to: 

 http://onlinefilefolder.com

  The username is: caseyreisig

The password is: NYSO819

it is case sensitive so be sure to capitalize NYSO

Long Island Polar Plunge 

 We are plunging with our coaches, friends & family
to raise money for all of the athletes of
Special Olympics New York Long Island Region
 
Please make a donation online or send cash/check to:
Special Olympics New York - Long Island Region
819 Grand Blvd., Ste. 3
Deer Park, NY 11729

You too can be  

"Freezin' for a Reason" on
February 28, 2009
North Hempstead Beach Park
(Formerly Bar Beach)
 

Show your support
www.specialolympicsny.org
 
Click on the Long Island Polar Plunge link (bottom right)
Click on "Register Here" then "Join a Team"
Select the "Long Island Polar Bear Athletes"
Fill out the Registration Form & Start Fundraising
or

  http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=288375 

 

Summer Coaches Conference 2009

 

The Summer 2009 Coaches Conference will be held on:

March 14, 2009

at:

Church of the Advent - Winthrop Hall
555 Advent Street
Westbury NY 11590

 

The Coaches Conference
 will consist of:

 

10:00 - 11:00 

 Program / Development  Update

 

11:15 - 12:00

Track A:
Open Forum:  Coaches Philosophy
(for Veteran Coaches)

Taught by: 

Andrew Moore - Dowling College Basketball Coach
Charles Marquardt - Molloy College Basketball

 

Track B:
General Sessions
(For New Coaches)

Taught by:

Heidi Klewicki

AHRC Recreation Coordinator & Special Olympics Coach

 

 

12:30 - 1:30

Track A:

Advanced Coaches Training
(For Veteran Coaches)

Taught by: 

Allan Kilfoyle - Molloy College Track & Field Coach

 

Track B:

Track & Field Certification
(for New Coaches)
Taught by:

Pavla O'Rourke - Special Olympics Coach

 


To sign up for conferece click here: 

 

www.http//SONYLI.kintera.org/CoachesConference             

 

 

 

21 & Over 

Bowling Tournament

AMC Plainview Lanes 

 There will be a 21 & Over  Bowling   Tournament at AMC Plainview Lanes 

April 26, 2009.

 

Coaches please send in your Rosters and Registrations forms ASAP.

 

 Get them at: 

 username:  caseyreisig

password:  NYSO819 

 

 

Dix Hills Ice Rink  

to host Figure Skating 

I am happy to announce that the Town of Huntington has agreed to allow SONY LI to use the Dix Hills Ice Rink for our Figure Skating Training Club.  

 

Practice Times:

Wednesday's

 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

&

9:00 pm - 10:00pm

(training will begin ASAP) 

 

 I know it is too late to begin training for State Games this year but we are very excited for the opportunitis this will offer our Skaters now and for years to come.


If you are interested in attending the Dix Hills Figure Skating Training Club please contact me in the office.  

 

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity!!

 

This article was printed in The Town of Huntington's website:

 http://town.huntington.ny.us/newsdetails.cfm?ID=1417

West Hampton Beach

Basketball Tournament 

(Founded by: Joelle Dorskind)

 

    


On March 8, 2009 

 

Westhampton Beach

 High School will be hosting the 2nd annual 

 Basketball Tournament. 

 

 Coaches please send in your rosters and registration forms ASAP

 

Get them at:

 http://onlinefilefolder.com  

 username: caseyreisig

password: NYSO819

 

 

Last years tournament was fantastic and this year it will be even bigger and better! I hope to see you all there. 

 

 

If you or someone you know is interested in Volunteering at this event

please click here:

 

 http://LongIsland.kintera.org/WesthamptonBasketball


 

 

Under 21

Bowling Tournament

Easthampton Bowling Alley


The Under 21 Easthampton bowling tournament will be held on:

March 29, 2009

Coaches please send in your Rosters and Registration forms ASAP.  

Get them at:

 http://onlinefilefolder.com 

 username:  caseyreisig

password:  NYSO819

 

Fordham University

Basketball & Aquatics Tournament 

April 18th, 2009

Coaches please get your Rosters & Registration Forms ready

Get them at:

 

 username: caseyreisig

password: NYSO819

 

 

If you are interested in any other NYSO event, click here:
    
http://nyso.org/tabs2calendar.php         
    

 

Spring Games

This year these games include:

Aquatics 

Easthampton High School 

May 3, 2009 

Spring Games is right around the corner and we need to start planning.

Make sure all your athletes Medical & Consent Forms are up to date.

 

 Coaches please get your Rosters & Registration Forms ready

 

Get them at:

 username: caseyreisig

password: NYSO819

 

 

If you or someone you know is interested in 

Volunteering at Spring Games 

please click here:

 

http://LISpringGames.kintera.org/VolunteerRegistrationForm   

 

Please feel free to contact me in the office if you have any questions at all

631-254-1465 ext. 13

 

 

Safe Unsubscribe

This email was sent to dhenders@nyso.org by creisig@nyso.org.

Special Olympics New York | Long Island Region | 819 Grand Blvd. | Suite 3 | Deer Park | NY | 11729