| Parents, Coaches and Volunteers, 2009 is quickly coming to an end, we have only 2 competions left, and some would say we saved the best for last. If you or anyone you know are interested in volunteering at these exciting competitions please contact the Special Olympics Long Island office at: creisig@nyso.org | 2009 Floor Hockey Tournament Come down to Lawrence High School and cheer on Long Islands very own Babylon Bobcats, Long Island Lions, Commack Sharks, and ACDS Thunderbolts as they battle is out for the gold. This Tournament is the only regional hockey competition on Long Island, so make sure you don't miss your opportunity to catch the action right in your own backyard. | 2009 Winter Coaches Conference To register online please click on the link below: Register Now! This years Winter Coaches Conference will include: - Speaker
- Abby Cuoco -
- Employment Opportunities for the Intellectually Disabled
- Injury Prevention
- General Sessions for prospective coaches
- Snowshoeing Training for veteran coaches (Recertification)
- Training Club Website Development
As of 2009 Long Island is unable to send athletes to Winter State Games for Snowshoeing because we have no Training Clubs. It is our goal as a Region to send as many athletes to State Games as possible but we cannot do it with out you. If you are interested in helping us extend this opportunity to our athletes please sign up for the 2009 Winter Coaches Conference Snowshoeing training course. To register online please click on the link below: | Stony Brook University 2:00pm - 4:00pm Stony Brook University Men's Baksetball Team has graciously offered to host a basketball clinic for the basketball athletes of the Long Island Region. Come join in on the fun. If you are interested in participating please contact Rosa Vespia, Volunteer Coordinator at: roves141@yahoo.com | Introducing the SONY Fan Club The Special Olympics New York FAN CLUB is all about celebrating and supporting the Special Olympics mission with family and friends! Special Olympics New York is celebrating its 40th year of competition. The FAN CLUB is a perfect opportunity to start celebrating this milestone anniversary. Celebrate the First 40 Years to Ensure the Next 40. Our vision is a world where every person, regardless of their ability or disability, is accepted, welcomed and valued - where each individual can contribute to the strength and goodness of his or her family, community, and country. If you are a fan of sports that create unity, athletes who inspire, and connections that foster acceptance, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics. So make it official! Gather your family & friends and join the Special Olympics New York FAN CLUB. Together we'll recruit even more FANS, raise awareness and funds for our athletes. BE A FAN OF RESPECT, ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION. >> Join The Fan Club Now << | Training Rosters Needed! COACHES: Please submit your completed Winter Rosters to Casey Reisig at creisig@nyso.org or fax to our office (631) 254-1469. Any training club that plans on training or competing in the upcoming season must have a form on file. Contact Casey with any questions. Thanks! | Upcoming 2010 Events Peter Aquilone Floor Hockey Tournament February 5-7, 2010 Syracuse Hofstra Basketball Clinic Summer Coaches Conference Westhampton Beach Basketball Tournament Westhampton Beach High School North Hempstead Beach Park Under 21 Bowling Tournament Suffolk Community College Brentwood High School (Track & Field, Tennis, Powerlifting, and Aquatics will be offered) Cold Spring Harbor High School (Track & Field and Tennis will be offered) | Online File Folder We have set up an online file folder system where we will save all important Special Olympics documents. *This is not an online registration system. It is simply a place to store saved files. When you locate the registration form that you need, you can print the form and complete it... or save the form on your computer so that you can type the information. It still needs to be emailed, faxed or mailed to the long island office. *If you are having trouble viewing these documents, you may need to adjust the settings on your computer to allow it to download information from the website. The folder will include: - Event Registration Forms
- Training Roster Forms
- Demand Case Survey Forms
- Medical & Consent Form
We will also periodically add other important forms and documents as they are needed. In order to access these files you need to find the quick link to the left and then enter the user name and password (Listed Below). You could also visit the website directly at: www.onlinefilefolder.com Or Click this Link User Name: caseyreisig (case sensitive) Password: NYSO819 | |