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Long Island Special Olympics 

Weekly Update

April 17, 2009 

 

In This Issue

Letter from the President

Upcoming Program Events

Upcoming Development Events

 

 

SONY Long Island Homepage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geico

 

 

Coaches, Parents, and Volunteers:

 

Special Olypmics 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

username: caseyreisig

password: NYSO819

it is case sensitive so be sure to capitalize NYSO

 

 

 

 

  Date:               April 7, 2009
 
To:                   Athletes, Families, Volunteers, and Friends
 
From:              Neal J. Johnson, President & CEO
 
Subject:          2009 Summer Games
____________________________________________________________________
 
Since my last communication, our organization continues to face economic challenges. In that letter I mentioned that our organization has had to budget expenses to match a very conservative fundraising outlook.  To continue to ensure that we meet our financial needs, we have had to reduce our organizational expenses by more than $1,000,000, including reductions in our operational expenses, personnel costs, and unfortunately, we now have to change the shape of Summer Games.  This proved to be very difficult, knowing we were going to disappoint a lot of people. 
 
This year's Summer Games 2009 will see a reduction in the total number of athletes by 35% and only one day of competition.  With a smaller time frame for competition, making this reduction evenly across every sport brings a number of events to a level where quality competition will not exist.  To preserve a portion of our larger events, we moved the allocations from some of the low participation sporting events.  We also needed to keep in mind that with one day of competition, our larger events would not be able to sustain full participation while maintaining quality competition.  With that said here is what events will make up the 2009 Summer Games:
 
Aquatics - 100% participation*                             
Athletics - 85% participation*                                
Basketball Skills - 100% participation*                
Basketball Team - 80% participation*
Bowling - 0% participation*
Gymnastics - 0% participation*
Powerlifting - 100% participation*                        
Tennis - 100% participation*                                 
Volleyball Skills - 0% participation*
Volleyball Team - 0% participation*
 
*based on 2008 Summer Games Participation
 
 
 
I appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented times.  It was with no great ease that these decisions were reached.  The reductions to Summer Games were made very carefully and strategically.  In spite of our economic environment, we look forward to the great competitions we will see all around the state this spring.  It is essential for us all to do what we can to continue moving forward with our mission.  I would ask each of you to explore ways in which you can help support our athletes.  Thank you for all you do.
 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Program Events

  • AquaticsFordham Basketball and Aquatics
    • April 18, 2009
    • Fordham University

·                            SCCC Aquatics Invitational 

o                           April 25, 2009

o                           Suffolk County Community College

o                           9am -1:30pm

·                            Over 21 Bowling Competition

o                           April 26, 2009

o                           AMC Plainview Lanes

o                           9am - 2:00pm

·                            Spring Games (Aquatics / Athletics / Tennis)

o                           May 3, 2009

o                           East Hampton High School

o                           9am - 4pm

·                            New Hyde Park Basketball Tournament

o                           May 9, 2009

o                           New Hyde Park High School

o                           11:30pm - 3pm

·                            Stony Brook Aquatics Tournament

o                           May 16, 2009

o                           Stony Brook University

o                           11am - 3pm

·                            Dix Hills Ice Rink Practice Begins in May

o                           All registered Athletes will recieve calls ASAP

o                           Practice Times Wednesday 3:45 - 4:45 & 9pm - 10pm

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Development Events

 

Fluke 

  • 4th Annual Special Olympics Softball Tournament Fundraiser
    • Sunday July 19, 2009
    • Sponsored by Saint Regis Knights of Colunbus Council #4651, Ronkonkoma
    • Cherokee School Fields, Ronkonkoma
    • Please contact D.J. Mike 631 961 9902

·                            Striped Bass and Fluke Rodeo

o                           12 Noon Thursday  June 18, 2009 - 12 Noon Monday June 22, 2009

o                           Awards Ceremony Outback Steakhouse Thursday June 25, 2009 7:30pm at Saint Regis Kinghts of Columbus, Pond Road & Rosevale Ave, Ronkonkoma

o                           To register please contact Anthony Mercogliano at amercogliano@nyso.org  

 

 

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Casey Reisig at 631 254 1465 Ext. 13 or creisig@nyso.org

 

 

 

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Monday, April 13, 2009

FW: Long Island Special Olympics Weekly Update

 

 


From: Casey Reisig [mailto:creisig@nyso.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 5:01 PM
To: Darcie Henderson
Subject: 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

:: Fordham

:: Fun Run / Walk

:: 2009 SONY LI Aquatics

:: 21 & Over Bowling Tournament

:: Spring Games

:: New Hyde Park Basketball Tournament

:: Stony Brook Aquatics Tournament

:: Dix Hills Figure Skating

:: 4th Annual Special Olympics Softball Tournament Fundraiser

:: Striped Bass and Fluke Rodeo

 

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

 

Date:            April 7, 2009

 

To:               Athletes, Families, Volunteers, and Friends

 

From:           Neal J. Johnson, President & CEO

 

Subject:        2009 Summer Games

____________________________________________________________________

 

Since my last communication, our organization continues to face economic challenges. In that letter I mentioned that our organization has had to budget expenses to match a very conservative fundraising outlook.  To continue to ensure that we meet our financial needs, we have had to reduce our organizational expenses by more than $1,000,000, including reductions in our operational expenses, personnel costs, and unfortunately, we now have to change the shape of Summer Games.  This proved to be very difficult, knowing we were going to disappoint a lot of people. 

 

This year's Summer Games 2009 will see a reduction in the total number of athletes by 35% and only one day of competition.  With a smaller time frame for competition, making this reduction evenly across every sport brings a number of events to a level where quality competition will not exist.  To preserve a portion of our larger events, we moved the allocations from some of the low participation sporting events.  We also needed to keep in mind that with one day of competition, our larger events would not be able to sustain full participation while maintaining quality competition.  With that said here is what events will make up the 2009 Summer Games:

 

Aquatics - 100% participation*                         

Athletics - 85% participation*                           

Basketball Skills - 100% participation*              

Basketball Team - 80% participation*

Bowling - 0% participation*

Gymnastics - 0% participation*

Powerlifting - 100% participation*                    

Tennis - 100% participation*                           

Volleyball Skills - 0% participation*

Volleyball Team - 0% participation*

 

*based on 2008 Summer Games Participation

 

 

 

I appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented times.  It was with no great ease that these decisions were reached.  The reductions to Summer Games were made very carefully and strategically.  In spite of our economic environment, we look forward to the great competitions we will see all around the state this spring.  It is essential for us all to do what we can to continue moving forward with our mission.  I would ask each of you to explore ways in which you can help support our athletes.  Thank you for all you do.

 
 

 

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
    

     
    

 

 

Fun Run / Walk 

Westhampton Beach 

 Village Green

 

 

April 25, 2009

9am- 1pm

$15.00 Entry Fee

 

The Westhampton Beach Fun Run / Walk will begin at the Village Green, go down Dune Road, and back to the Village Green.

 

There will be Raffles, Food and more.........

 

 

To register for this event please click here:

 

 

http://longislandspecialolympics.kintera.org/whbrun
   

 

 

April 25 is also the day of the Westhampton Beach Side Walk Sale so bring some extra cash to support the community.



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

 

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

 

 


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

 

 

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 

 

  

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   

 

 

 

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

 

New Hyde Park

Basketball Tournament

 

 

 

New Hyde Park High School Will be hosting a

 Long Island Special Olympics Basketball Tournament on:

 

May 9, 2009

12pm - 3pm

 

ALL Registration Forms are due by May 1st. If you have no done so already you MUST hand in your Roster along with Registration Forms in order to participate 

 

All Regitration and Roster forms can be found online here:

  

 username: caseyreisig

password: NYSO819

 

 

Stony Brook

 Aquatics Tournament

 

 

May 16, 2009

 

Stony Brook University will be hosting an Aquatics Tournament for Special Olympics Long Island Region from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

 

Please make sure that all rides are arranged to be there by 1:30. There is another competition taking place there that day at 2pm.

 

Please have all your Registrations and Rosters into the office by May 8th, 2009.

 

  

All Regitration and Roster forms can be found online here:

  

 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

 

 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

 

Fluke

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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