Wednesday, March 25, 2009

FW: Long Island Special Olympics Weekly Update

 

Ben

Special Olympics New York

Long Island Region

                                                                                                                                        

Weekly Update

 March 18,

2009

 

 

In this Issue

:: Letter from the President

:: 2009 SONY LI Aquatics

:: Spring Dance

:: 21 & Over Bowling Tournament

:: Spring Games

:: 4th Annual Special Olympics Softball Tournament Fundraiser

:: Under 21 Bowling Tournament

:: Fordham

:: Dix Hills Figure Skating

:: Striped Bass and Fluke Rodeo

 

Dear Athletes, Families, Volunteers, and Friends:
 
We have had an amazing start to 2009. On January 15th, Special Olympics New York served as host of the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run as it made its way from Athens, Greece to Poland, South Africa, and China on its way to Idaho.  Over 350 members of Law Enforcement participated with World Games Athletes in a ceremonial Torch Run from City Hall in Manhattan past the World Trade Center and Police Memorials on its way to a moving ceremony at the Winter Garden Atrium at the World Financial Center.
 
On Saturday, February 7th, more than 900 athletes and coaches came together in Rochester to celebrate and compete in Special Olympics New York's 2009 State Winter Games.  Athletes demonstrated their outstanding abilities in several competitive sports, including Nordic and Alpine Skiing, Snowshoeing, Floor Hockey, and Floor Hockey Skills. On Sunday, our "Winter Weekend" concluded with the 9th Annual Rochester Polar Plunge.  More than 1,500 enthusiastic Special Olympics New York supporters jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario and raised just over $200,000 in support of our athletes.  Another 1,000 Plungers jumped in at events held in Fishkill and on Long Island, for our athletes.
 
Later in February, our ten World Games athletes did New York proud, winning several medals in Boise, Idaho and gaining new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.  Just this past week, we participated in the Fourth Annual Hill Day in Washington where New York athlete Kassie Glover of Syracuse stole the hearts of our federal legislators from New York, encouraging them to do all they can to support us.
 
We again, are incredibly grateful for your amazing dedication, spirit, and support in making these and our other successes a reality.
 
Outside the realm of our control, we continue to face the most challenging economic period that most of us have ever witnessed. We completed our 2009 plan in the dawning of the uncertainty this past summer/early fall.  Once it appeared that the situation wasn't getting better, we made the difficult choices to reduce our expenses, and only invest in core mission activities and budget expenses to match the very conservative development outlook.
 
There is no blame for the difficult economic environment in which we live. These times don't fit the standard mold.  ALL of us, however, must invest in moving forward with our mission. I hope that each of you can appreciate the need to plan conservatively and that you do whatever you can to help us to generate the funds needed to sustain our programs.  Now, more than ever, we need your help by identifying potential sponsors, joining in our local and statewide initiatives, and even simply making a direct donation. 
 
Despite all the doom and gloom, we are still 365 days a year, still free to our athletes and their families, and 47,654 strong with 3,500 competitions statewide.  We are Special Olympics NEW YORK!
 
With Warmest Regards,

  
Neal J. Johnson
President & CEO

 

 

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

2009 SONY LI Aquatics Invitational

 

 

 

April 25, 2009
Suffolk Community College 
 Grant Campus


 
Registration Forms are due
April 17, 2009
 
To:
 
SONY LI
819 Grand Blvd, Suite 3
Deer Park, NY 11729 Phone: 631-254-1465
Fax: 631-254-1469
Email:
creisig@nyso.org
 
 Attention:
Casey Reisig
Program Specialist

 
All training clubs MUST register in advance.
 
 Each coach is required to submit a FULL team Roster when you register
(Roster Form is separate)
 
 
Completed Athlete & Coaches registration forms, including alternates- Athletes may enter 2 individual events. 
 
All coaches are required to have their in their possession AT ALL TIMES updated Medical and Consent forms for each Athlete.  These forms will be checked, so please have them ready!!!

 

 Get them at:

 username: caseyreisig

password: NYSO819


 

 

 

Christ the King Special Sports Presents A Spring Dance!

Where: Christ the King

2 Indian Head Road

Commack, NY 11725

Family Center - Lower Level

 

Time 1:00pm-4:00pm 

 

Food and Refreshments Served!

 

Featuring DJ Vic

 

RSVP by March 25th

Linda Amadeo @ 631-462-6110

Ginny Veraszto @ 631-543-3657

Cathy Hofman @ 631-361-9320

or

email Joe Amadeo @ amadeo@optonline.net

 

 

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 

 

 

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   

 

 4th Annual Special Olympics Softball Tournament Fundraiser
Benefiting

"The New York Special Olympics"
 
Sponsored By Saint Regis Knights of Columbus Council #4651, Ronkonkoma
 
Sunday, July 19, 2009
       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
 
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 D.J.Mike
631-961-9902

Under 21

Bowling Tournament

Easthampton Bowling Alley


The Under 21 Easthampton bowling tournament will be held on:

March 29, 2009

 

9am - 2pm

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         
    

 

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

 

Striped Bass and Fluke Rodeo
 
Sponsored by the St. Regis Knights of Columbus Council #4651, Ronkonkoma


Dinner for Awards Ceremony Donated by Outback Steakhouse -

 325 Main St., Holbrook


Starts: 12 Noon - Thursday June 18, 2009
Ends: 12 Noon - Monday June 22, 2009

 

This is a Striped Bass and Fluke only Fishing Tournament.
Entrance fee is $50.00 per person and must be paid prior to the Tournament start time at any participating agent. Each participant may enter only one (1) Striped Bass and/or one (1) Fluke per calendar day.


Fishing is permitted in both the bay and ocean from Jones Beach Inlet to Moriches Inlet. Participant may fish from private boats, party boats, charter boats, any boat rentals, piers, docks and beach.


Participants fishing on private boats are eligible to enter any or all of the following "Calcutta Pools". Each Calcutta Pool is a "winner take all pool", awarded to the heaviest fish in that category. Only one (1) winner will be awarded in each Calcutta Pool. A separate completed form must be filled out that includes the names of up to four (4) additional members of your boat crew. (All crew members must be entered into the Tournament). The Calcutta Pools are:

  • Striped Bass $50 Calcutta
  • Striped Bass $100
  • Calcutta Fluke $50 Calcutta


Individual participants may only win 1 prize in each fish species category. Private boat "Calcutta's" are awarded separately and are not subject to this rule. Individual prizes can be higher or lower depending on the actual number of Tournament participants. At the judge's discretion, winners may be required to pass a polygraph test. Estimated prizes are based on a minimum of 200 entries.

Estimated prizes are:

 Striped Bass 

1.      $12,00

2.      $750

3.      $300

Fluke

1.      $1200

2.      $750

3.      $300

An Awards Ceremony/"Outback Steakhouse" Dinner (including beer, wine and soda) will be held on Thursday June 25th, 2009, 7:30 PM at St Regis Knights of Columbus, Pond Rd & Rosevale Ave, Ronkonkoma.

 BASS

 

 

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

631-254-1465 ext. 13

 

 

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