Special Olympics New York Long Island

Dear Coaches/Parents/Guardians,

In our ongoing efforts to ensure quality sports competition and to provide as many opportunities as possible, in 2010 Special Olympics New York, Long Island Region is offering two (2) Spring Games Competitions. Spring Games South will be held at Brentwood High School on May 2nd 2010, and Spring Games North will be held at Cold Spring Harbor High School on May 23rd 2010.

Special Olympics prides itself on offering our athletes TRUE competition. Keeping with that spirit, these two events will be intertwined. Spring Games South at Brentwood will be considered the Time Trials for State Games, and Spring Games North at Cold Spring Harbor will be the Qualifier. The athletes times and/or distances will carry over from one event to the other providing our athletes with TRUE scores for their event(s). This system follows the National Governing Body of Rules as well as the NCAA guidelines, putting us into the elite category of sports offered.

All athletes are encouraged to attend both events which will be filled equally with all the camaraderie, pageantry, and fun that you've come to expect from Spring Games. Each event will offer top notch competition, as well as a wonderful Olympic Village. Offering more competitions allows the athletes to develop physical fitness, demonstrate their courage, and experience the joy with their family and friends. Please do your best to get all your athletes/individuals to take part in these two spectacular events.

Please feel free to invite anyone you know who has interest in joining Special Olympics.

To register as a volunteer for Spring Games South or Spring Games North please click on the appropriate link below:

Spring Games South - Volunteer Registration

Spring Games North - Volunteer Registration

Roster Information - VERY IMPORTANT!!

Coaches,

Starting this Summer Season, NO Coach will be able to register for any competition unless you have turned in a Roster. Please do not take away a competitive experience from your athletes because you have not submitted the necessary paperwork. If you do not have an updated Roster form email me at creisig@nyso.org and I will send you one as an attachment.

Spread the Word to End the R-word

Special Olympics New York's SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates.

This campaign has been created to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of using the word "retarded" to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Although we have made great progress with educating our youth and communities on the impacts of such language, the change is too slow. Each use of the R-word as a synonym for a stupid action, a schoolyard taunt, or the punch line of a joke, slows our progress immeasurably.

To combat the usage of such derogatory language, Special Olympics New York is recognizing March as its awareness month for SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD, with March 3rd being the official statewide kick off. Throughout the month, youth and friends of our global movement will be hosting rallies and encouraging members of their communities to take the pledge to stop using the "R-word" in a deeming manner.

The New York pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php

World Games Volunteer Opportunities

Special Olympics is requesting nominations for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, 25 June - 4 July 2011.

The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.

Aquatics          Athletics         Badminton        Basketball         Bocce               Bowling

Cycling            Equestrian      Football            Golf                  Gymnastics       Judo

Kayaking         Powerlifting     Rollerskating     Sailing              Softball              Table Tennis

Handball          Tennis            Volleyball          Beach Volleyball

International and/or National Sport Federation Officials' Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials' assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of Greece and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.

Application forms can be downloaded at http://info.specialolympics.org/2011worldgamesofficials

The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.

Submit Completed Applications and Supplemental Documentation to Email address:

Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org

An auto response from this email address should confirm receipt of the application.

Special Olympics Public Service Announcment

Special Olympics has launched a brand new public service announcement as a part of the ongoing 'Be a Fan' campaign entitled "Skeleton" that encourages viewers to see the athlete first.

The 30-second spot was created by international advertising agency, BBDO Worldwide, and features Mario Ogunbowale, a 21-year-old Special Olympics athlete hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The PSA depicts CG-animated skeletons playing basketball skillfully. As they do, their bodies build up layer by layer-i.e. their organs appear, followed by their nervous system, etc. In closing, the viewer sees that the star basketball player, now fully formed, is actually Ogunbowale, and a super appears: "see the athlete first". The PSA can be viewed at Special Olympics You Tube page here: http://www.youtube.com/SpecialOlympicsHQ.

Ogunbowale was selected by Special Olympics to showcase his basketball skills in the global PSA after Special Olympics Wisconsin submitted his name for consideration after Mario's team received the gold medal at the Wisconsin State Special Olympic Games earlier in 2009. Ogunbowale plays on the Milwaukee Blazers Special Olympics basketball team and enthusiastically showcased his personality to his fans after their gold medal win. Ogunbowale started competing with Special Olympics at age 16 and currently competes in basketball, track and bowling. Special Olympics, through sport, has been working to change attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities and help society see their capabilities. Throughout the world, according to research, the public significantly underestimates the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities which creates social stigmas and severely limits opportunities for them to participate in society. Due to the great vision of founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympic movement has been working to dispel misunderstanding and build communities of acceptance and respect for all.

40th Anniversary Art Contest

Celebrating 40 Years!
ANNIVERSARY ART CONTEST!

Open to all Special Olympics New York Athletes
Submit your logo design and it could be featured on the
2010 State Summer Games t-shirts sold at the merchandise
tent during the Games in June.

The winner will receive a personalized
Special Olympics New York jacket!

CONTEST RULES
1. SUBMIT ONE DRAWING
2. DRAWING MUST HAVE THICK LINES AND NO SHADOWS

SUBMIT DRAWINGS TO:
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK, INC.
504 BALLTOWN RD, BLDG 12C, SCHENECTADY NY 12304
TELEPHONE 518-388-0790 EXT. 102
OR E-MAIL ARTWORK TO:
HGRAY@NYSO.ORG IN JPG. OR PDF. FILE FORMAT
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS APRIL 30, 2010

Upcoming Tournaments:

Under 21 Bowling

East Hampton Bowl

Sunday
April 11, 2010

Athlete Registration begins at 8:30

Competition begins at 9:00

East Hampton Bowl
71 Montauk Hwy.
Easthampton NY 11937

The deadline to register for this event is Friday March 26, 2010.

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New Hyde Park Basketball

New Hyde Park High Memorial Junior / Senior High School

Saturday
April 17, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 9:00am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

New Hyde Park High Memorial Junior / Senior High School
New Hyde Park NY 11040

The deadline to register for this event is Friday April 9, 2010.

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Over 21 Bowling
Plainview Lanes

Sunday
April 18, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:30am
Opening Ceremonies begins at: 9:00am

Plainview Lanes

500 Old Bethpage Road
Plainview NY 11803

The deadline to register for this event is Friday April 9, 2010.

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Aquatics Tournament

Suffolk Community College -

Grant Campus

Saturday
April 24, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:30am

Opening Ceremonies begins at 9:30am

Suffolk Community College

Directions:
From the east or west take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 53. Follow signs to Wicks Road. Go south ½ mile on Wicks Road to campus entrance on right-hand side.

The deadline to register for this event is Friday April 16, 2010.

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Spring Games South - (Time Trials)

Brentwood High School

Sunday

May 2, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:00am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

Brentwood High School

1 5th Ave.

Brentwood, NY 11717

Pre-Registration: April 19th - 23rd / Special Olympics Office

Hand in Rosters and Registration Forms (pick up bib, bracelets, lunch tixx, t-shirts)

*You will be able to pick up Spring Games North Information at this event*

Aquatics, Tennis & Powerlifting will also be offered

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Aquatics Tournament

Stony Brook University

Saturday

May 15, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:30am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

The deadline to register for this event is Friday May 7, 2010

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Spring Games North - (Qualifier)

Cold Spring Harbor High School

Sunday

May 23, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:00am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

Cold Spring Harbor High School

82 Turkey Lane

Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Registration Materials can be picked up at Spring Games South (Brentwood HS)

Tennis will also be offered

Summer State Games

Apparently its never too early to start thinking about State Games. Here are some important dates to remember for the upcoming summer season as we prepare for Utica in June.

Demand Case Surveys Due to Office
April 12, 2010

State Games Registrations Due
May 3, 2010

If your team/athletes are chosen to compete, there MUST be a coach represented at the State Games Planning Meeting on:

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
6pm - 7pm
Special Olympics Office

2010 Summer State Games
June 4-6, 2010

*Although we are all very busy during the summer season, it is helpful to try and look at the bigger picture as it pertains to your training club. Try switching from hand-written, faxed registrations (hard to read and often not in alphabetical order) to electronic versions..... This will speed up the process as you register for the Regional and eventually State Games as you will already have the information saved.

*Be sure that you get your rosters in as soon as possible and then use those rosters to monitor your medical/consent situation throughout the season.

*You should also be thinking about the coaches that you will bring to State Games. If there is missing information that is holding up the certification process, we will be able to correct the problems before all of the other regions join in the fun.

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
~Athlete Oath

Contact Information:

Casey Reisig

Special Olympics New York

631.254.1465 Ext.13

creisig@nyso.org

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Long Island Region Program Report

2010-02-26T11:20:00.001-08:00

Special Olympics New York

Long Island

Program Report

February 26, 2010

In This Report

Introduction

2010 State Games Recap

Hofstra Bball Clinic

Summer Coaches Conference

Spring Games Letter

Spread the Word to End the Word

World Games Volunteer Opportunities

Roster Information

Upcoming Tournaments

Polar Plunge Contest

Quick Links

Summer Coaches Conference Registration

Spring Games North - Volunteer Registration

Spring Games South - Volunteer Registration

Polar Plunge Registration

SONY Long Island Home Page

Special Olympics Resource Room

Sports Rules and Coaching Guides

Coaches Code of Conduct

Hello again friends.

Welcome to The Long Island Region Program Report.

Please refer to the article blocks below for more information regarding:

2010 Winter State Games Recap

Hofstra Basketball Clinic

2010 Summer Coaches Conference

Spring Games Letter

Spread the Word to End the R-Word Campaign

World Games- Officials Needed

Important Roster Information

Upcoming Tournaments

Polar Plunge Contest

FYI:

St Regis Knights of Columbus is holding a Bingo night on Friday, March 26th 2010 to support Long Island Special Olympics.
Bingo is played at the Bingo Hall at:

1644 Locust Avenue
Bohemia NY 11716
Doors open by 5:30 PM
Games start at 7:15 PM

Admission is $3 (3 face card)
Addition fees: 6 face - $14; 9 face $21
Jack pot games are $1 and $2 for each 3 face

The St Regis Knights of Columbus can keep this donation door open only with the participation of our coaches, parents, friends, sponsors and staff, so please do your best to help us out by having a fun night of playing Bingo.

Thanks,

Casey Reisig
Program Specialist
Special Olympics New York

2010 State Games Recap

View Winter Games Opening Ceremonies Photo's

View Winter Games Competition Pictures

View Video Clips From The Games

View Winter State Games Results

Hofstra Basketball Clinic

Hofstra University

February 28, 2010

11:30am - 12:15pm

Hofstra University's Women's Basketball team will be offering a Clinic before their game that starts at 2pm. The clinic will run for 45 minutes and our Athletes are once again welcome to stay for the game and possibly have the opportunity to sit on the bench during the Game.

Hofstra University has been extremely gracious with us so please do your best to make it. All of our Athletes are invited to the clinic and the game. Lets make it a big showing of support for Hofstra Women's Basketball for all that they have done for us.

If you interested in attending please contact me in the office at 631 254 1465 X 13 or through email at creisig@nyso.org

2010 Summer Coaches Conference

DATE:

March 6, 2010

TIME:

9:30am - 1:30pm

LOCATION:

Brentwood High School

(Sondling Library)

1 5th Ave
Brentwood NY, 11717

The Summer Season is our biggest season! It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that EVERYONE (Coaches, Parents, & Volunteers) attends the conference. This is the best way to get important information about the upcoming season and get your coaching re-certification or start your coaching certification. Important updates regarding new policies and procedures will be addressed as well. STAY INFORMED!

If you are a head coach, please encourage your coaches/volunteers & parents to attend

To register click here:

Spring Games 2010 Update

February 26, 2010

Dear Coaches/Parents/Guardians,

In our ongoing efforts to ensure quality sports competition and to provide as many opportunities as possible, in 2010 Special Olympics New York, Long Island Region is offering two (2) Spring Games Competitions. Spring Games South will be held at Brentwood High School on May 2nd 2010, and Spring Games North will be held at Cold Spring Harbor High School on May 23rd 2010.

Special Olympics prides itself on offering our athletes TRUE competition. Keeping with that spirit, these two events will be intertwined. Spring Games South at Brentwood will be considered the Time Trials for State Games, and Spring Games North at Cold Spring Harbor will be the Qualifier. The athletes times and/or distances will carry over from one event to the other providing our athletes with TRUE scores for their event(s). This system follows the National Governing Body of Rules as well as the NCAA guidelines, putting us into the elite category of sports offered.

All athletes are encouraged to attend both events which will be filled equally with all the camaraderie, pageantry, and fun that you've come to expect from Spring Games. Each event will offer top notch competition, as well as a wonderful Olympic Village. Offering more competitions allows the athletes to develop physical fitness, demonstrate their courage, and experience the joy with their family and friends. Please do your best to get all your athletes/individuals to take part in these two spectacular events.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite ALL coaches, volunteers, parents, and agency staff to our Summer Coaches Conference being held at Brentwood High School on March 6, 2010 from 9:00am - 2:30pm. Here all aspects of Special Olympics will be discussed, and this will also be a place for any questions you may have. This is also a good opportunity to re-join our organization if you haven't seen us in a while. If you are new to this event, we welcome you and are sure you will enjoy the experience.

Please feel free to invite anyone you know who has interest in joining Special Olympics.

Please click on the link below if you plan on attending the conference. If you have any questions, you may contact me at: 631-254-1465 ext. 15, or via email at: tflynn@nyso.org

To register for the Summer Coaches Conference
Click Here

To register as a volunteer for Spring Games South or Spring Games North please click on the appropriate link below:

Spring Games South - Volunteer Registration

Spring Games North - Volunteer Registration

Spread the Word to End the R-word

Special Olympics New York's SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD campaign developed from Project UNIFY and the efforts of our youth advocates.

The New York pledge and more information on events occurring throughout the state can be found at http://www.nyso.org/spreadtheword.php

World Games Volunteer Opportunities

Roster Information - VERY IMPORTANT!!

Coaches,

Upcoming Tournaments:

Westhampton Beach Basketball Tournament

Westhampton Beach High School

Sunday

March 7, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:15am
Opening Ceremonies begins at: 9:00am

Westhampton Beach High School
49 Lilac Road
Westhampton Beach NY 11978

The deadline to register for this event is Friday February 26, 2010.

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Under 21 Bowling

East Hampton Bowl

Sunday
April 11, 2010

Athlete Registration begins at 8:30

Competition begins at 9:00

East Hampton Bowl
71 Montauk Hwy.
Easthampton NY 11937

The deadline to register for this event is Friday March 26, 2010.

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New Hyde Park Basketball

New Hyde Park High Memorial Junior / Senior High School

Saturday
April 17, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 9:00am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

New Hyde Park High Memorial Junior / Senior High School
New Hyde Park NY 11040

The deadline to register for this event is Friday April 9, 2010.

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Over 21 Bowling
Plainview Lanes

Sunday
April 18, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:30am
Opening Ceremonies begins at: 9:00am

Plainview Lanes

500 Old Bethpage Road
Plainview NY 11803

The deadline to register for this event is Friday April 9, 2010.

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Aquatics Tournament

Suffolk Community College -

Grant Campus

Saturday
April 24, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:30am

Opening Ceremonies begins at 9:30am

Suffolk Community College

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Spring Games South - (Time Trials)

Brentwood High School

Sunday

May 2, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:00am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

Brentwood High School

1 5th Ave.

Brentwood, NY 11717

Pre-Registration: April 19th - 23rd / Special Olympics Office

Hand in Rosters and Registration Forms (pick up bib, bracelets, lunch tixx, t-shirts)

*You will be able to pick up Spring Games North Information at this event*

Aquatics, Tennis & Powerlifting will also be offered

******************************************************************************************************************

Aquatics Tournament

Stony Brook University

Saturday

May 15, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:30am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

The deadline to register for this event is Friday May 7, 2010

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Spring Games North - (Qualifier)

Cold Spring Harbor High School

Sunday

May 23, 2010

Athlete Registration Begins: 8:00am

Opening Ceremonies Begins: 9:30am

Cold Spring Harbor High School

82 Turkey Lane

Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Registration Materials can be picked up at Spring Games South (Brentwood HS)

Tennis will also be offered

Polar Plunge Contest:

TO WIN: Raise an additional $1,000 ONLINE between now and Thursday Feb 4th and you'll have a chance to "Guest DJ" with Donna Donna on WBAB!!

The lucky winner will be featured during WBAB's Perfect Lunch Hour with Donna Donna one afternoon the week of March 8th - 12th. You'll also be entered to win the 42" Flat Screen TV!
WBAB's Ted Lindner will be Freezin' For A Reason with us on March 13th. To see how Ted's getting psyched to Plunge, check out his "training video" at WBAB.com

Now it's time to get those dollars online.. and yourself ON AIR!

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Get some fantastic tips on how to raise some cool cash for your plunge team!

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Other Incentives:
$100      Sweatshirt
$250      Canvas Bag
$500      Polo Shirt
$750      Fleece Vest
$1500    Stadium Chair
$2500    Parka
$3500    MP3 Player
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"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
~Athlete Oath

Contact Information:

Casey Reisig

Special Olympics New York

631.254.1465 Ext.13

creisig@nyso.org

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