Weekly Update 11/27/06

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US!

We are very excited and look forward to a wonderful 2007!

PROGRAM UPDATE

27 November, 2006

Welcome to November!

Only 27 shopping days 'til Christmas...can you even imagine?
Hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving and you're not too stuffed to read what's going on...

UPCOMING EVENTS:

DECEMBER 3, 2006 - Reg. Physical Fitness @ Mark Twain, Yonkers
This event has ten stations run simultaneously to gage our athletes level of fitness by scoring
them at these various stations. Currently, we are expecting approximately 150 to attend.

DECEMBER 9, 2006 - Winter Coaches Conference @ Dutchess ARC
This conference will include the General Session & Protective Behaviors for new coaches, as well
as sport-specific training in Floor Hockey and possibly Snow-Shoeing if interest is noted.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

****ALL COACHES that will be NOMINATING ATHLETES OR TEAMS for SONY WINTER GAMES MUST attend this conference ****

10:00 - 10:15 - Welcome, sign-in, introductions
10:15 - 11:45 - Protective Behavior & General Session
10:15 - 11:45 - Advanced Coaching - Coaches Responsibilities, Rules & Guidelines (SONY)
11:45 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - 3:30 - Sport Specific Training Schools (Floor Hockey/Snow Shoeing)

DECEMBER 10, 2006 - Unified Bowling @ White Plains Bowl

January 2007 - Tennis Training - Rockland County @ West Rock Tennis Bardonia, NY (weekly indoor one hour sessions 8-10 weeks). Contact Ted Mascola at fmascola@ccsd.edu or call (845) 624-3442.

JANUARY 13, 2007 - Floor Hockey Team & Skills @ Javits

DATE CHANGE:****AND TIME CHANGE****

MARCH 10, 2007 - REGIONAL AQUATICS - PACE University
Registration: 1pm Competition: 1:30pm

PAST EVENTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - Junior Games @ Anderson School
Junior Games is for potential athletes aged 3-8. Their were over 35 young athletes in attendance for this festive, first-time event. Thanks to the Anderson School for hosting the event. Special thanks to the Hudson Valley Renegades and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Their support allowed for the fun, festivities and smiles throughout the day. A wonderfully successful time was had by all.

NOVEMBER 18, 2006 - Reg. Adaptive Games @ JF Kennedy
This event hosted just shy of 50 athletes in a number of motor activities on a non-
competitive environment. A great time was had by all: athletes, coaches and volunteers alike.

PSSL - Pioneer Sports School League

The PSSL league started their Soccer competitions the first week in November. All seems to be going along according to plan.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:

December 2 - Regional Physical Fitness - Yonkers
December 9 - Winter Sports Coaches Conference - Dutchess ARC
December 10 - Regional Unified Bowling - White Plains

IN THE WORKS...

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)

ONGOING TRAINING

Rockland Floor Hockey League - Wednesday evenings.
If you need further information, please contact the office
at (845) 878-9722.


DEVELOPMENT

Special Olympics NY - Hudson Valley Region will be hosting a Fundraising Wardrobe Party at Chicos in White Plains!

10% of each purchase benefits the Hudson Valley Region.

Where: The Westchester in White Plains (125 Westchester Ave.)
Date: Sunday, December 3
Time: 12-4
Questions: Contact Chrissy Shields at cshields@nyso.org

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments.

Weekly Update 11/6/06

Welcome to November!
Only 49 shopping days 'til Christmas...bummer.
However, therein also lies good new...only 17 days 'til Turkey Day! Psyche!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - Junior Games @ Anderson School
Junior Games is for potential athletes aged 3-8.
The athletes will be offered a variety of games
and fun-illed activities that will challenge
their motor skills. They will also be introduced
to other athletes facing similar challenges.
Siblings in the same age range are invited to
attend.

NOVEMBER 18, 2006 -Reg. Adaptive Games @ JF Kennedy Catholic HS
This event is for our more severely challenged
athletes. It offers them a number of motor
activities stations geared toward showcasing
their abilities in a non-competitive
environment.

DECEMBER 3, 2006 - Reg. Physical Fitness @ Mark Twain, Yonkers
This event has ten stations run simultaneously
to gage our athletes level of fitness by scoring
them at these various stations. Currently, we
are expecting approximately 150 to attend.

DECEMBER 9, 2006 - Winter Coaches Conference @ Dutchess ARC
This conference will include the General Session
& Protective Behaviors for new coaches, as well
as sport-specific training in Floor Hockey and
possibly shoe-shoeing if interest is noted. The
next update will have further specifics and
time frames. There will also be advanced
coaches certification available (see next update
for further specifics.)

DECEMBER 10, 2006 - Unified Bowling @ White Plains Bowl

JANUARY 13, 2007 - Floor Hockey Team & Skills @ Javits

Please note registrations for ALL of the aforementioned events have gone out in the mail. IF you have not yet received one and would like to, please contact the office (845) 878-9722 immediately. Registration dates are looming rampant......get them in! Thanks!

PAST EVENTS

OCTOBER 14, 2006 - Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Competition held at White

Plains bowl. This local event saw just shy of 300 athletes compete and

have a wonderful day. A great time was had by all. Lauren's mom was

in attendance and was grateful to see that an event held in her

daughter's name could provide such an impact for so many.

OCTOBER 28, 2006 - Regional Volleyball Competition held at the Hommocks School in

Mamaroneck. This event say 12 teams and about 45 skills athletes do

their thing in a day long event. Special thanks must be given to Suzanne

Elson and Nora Mazzone for coordinating everything from lunches, to

building use, to format of play, to officials and volunteers. Your help was

instrumental in providing an outstanding day of competition for so many!

NOVEMBER 4, 2006 - Regional Bowling held at Tarsio's in New Windsor. This event had a turn

out of just shy of 125 athletes representing every former area in the

Region. I think that might just be a first for us in our stages of infancy.

The athletes and coaches alike were very patient in allowing us time to

get the event under way, but once they started bowling, amazing things

happened. Special mention needs be made of one athlete's

performance: Chris Holmberg of Orange/Ulster BOCES shot a two-

game series averaging 217 with an opening game of 238! Congrat's to

Chris and his coach!



PSSL - Pioneer Sports School League

The PSSL league schedules are out and the league is slated to start their season this week Thursday with White Plains hosting Sleepy Hollow in Soccer. The Soccer cycle will end just before the Christmas break. After the New Year, the teams will begin the Floor Hockey Cycle at the end of January.

Tentatively, yet another school will join the rotation in the Basketball cycle. I will keep you posted as to the progress with the new school, as schedule adjustments will have to be made.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:

November 11 - Junior Games - Hyde Park
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games - Somers
December 2 - Regional Physical Fitness - Yonkers
December 9 - Winter Sports Coaches Conference - Dutchess ARC
December 10 - Regional Unified Bowling - White Plains

IN THE WORKS...

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)

ONGOING TRAINING

Rockland Floor Hockey League - soon to start. Wednesday evenings.
If you need further information, please contact the office
at (845) 878-9722.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments.

Weekly Update 10/9/06

WEEKLY UPDATE

9 October, 2006

October is here and the weather couldn't be any better! We just returned from Fall Games, and didn't even have to open an umbrella!
Life is good in the Valley...
Please take a moment to see below for any updates and important upcoming dates.


UPCOMING EVENTS:

OCTOBER 14, 2006 - Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Competition

Held at White Plains bowl. This is the local Bowling Competition for the athletes from West-Putnam.

OCTOBER 28, 2006 - Regional Volleyball Competition

Held at the Hommocks School in Mamaroneck. Registrations are out there and are due in soon.

NOVEMBER 4, 2006 - Regional Bowling held at Tarsio's in New Windsor

Registrations are out there and due back very soon!

NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - Junior Games @ Anderson School
Junior Games is for potential athletes aged 3-8. The athletes will be offered a variety of games
and fun-filled activities that will challenge their motor skills. They will also be introduced
to other athletes facing similar challenges. Siblings in the same age range are invited to
attend.


PAST EVENTS

FALL CLASSIC - LONG ISLAND REGION

We had over 70 scheduled to attend this event, but due to the weather (it rained for like 4 days in a row), the event was canceled.

ROCKLAND SOCCER LEAGUE

Once again, Charlie Jones continues to offer the athletes of Rockland and Westchester continuous competition every Wednesday. Each week, between 65 and 90 athletes are offered competitive opportunities. This cycle will continue changing sports as the seasons change.

ROCKLAND GOLF SKILLS COMPETITION

Thanks to Charlie Jones, the athletes of Rockland county were offered dual skills competition in latter August. These events saw 20+ plus athletes each compete in Golf Skills.

GOLF REGIONAL

This event was hosted at Mohansic Golf Course and saw over 40 athletes from our home region and From The Long Island Region compete at various levels. This was inclusive of skills, 9-hole alternate shot and 9 hole individual play.

Special thanks to Max G. the pro at Mohansic for making the day possible. Special thanks, too, to Charlie & Sue Jones, as without their guidance and knowledge, this day just could not happen! Also, thanks need be given to the Yorktown Elks and the Girl Scout Troops that showed up volunteer. That, coupled with a few others that volunteered for the day, made this event highly successful.

The Yorktown Elks also provided a room at their lodge for the awards ceremony and dinner. They were kind enough to host a bar-b-que for all of the athletes, coaches and volunteers post-event.

DUTCHESS COUNTY LOCAL BOWLING

This event was held at Mardi Bob Lanes in Poughkeepsie. Thanks to Kathi N. for putting this competition together and for her continued efforts at bettering the competitive opportunities for the athletes of the Hudson Valley. This competition had 70 athletes in attendance.

PSSL - Pioneer Sports School League

The kick-off meeting for the PSSL League went very well, as always. Schedule requests were harvested and tentative start dates for each of the four sports were established. As well, the dinner-dance date was selected and will be hosted at Fox Lane.
First-run schedules will be done this week and sent out to each school. From there, the schedules will be finalized after each school looks over the agenda. Look for it in the mail!!!!


ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL BOWLING COMPETITION

This competition was hosted at Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh. Thanks to Cathie I. and Diane P. for their continued efforts in putting on quality events for the athletes. They accomplished this, once again, this past Thursday. They orchestrated a meaningful competitive opportunity for more than 55 athletes in Orange.

SONY FALL GAMES

Every county in our Region was represented at SO New York's Fall Games in one sport or another. Over 110 athletes and 30 coaches were in attendance at Binghamton for the festivities. Our athletes competed in Bocce, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, and Softball. The smiles and medals were evidence that all had a nice and very successful time at the Games.

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PICTURES

(NOTE: To view other pictures taken, please click on this link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/sonyhudsonvalley)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ATHLETES!

Orange County Soccer Team:

Soccer Team and Skills:

Cycling Team:

Northeast Softball Team:

Orange County Bocce Team:

Sullivan County Bocce Team:

Dutchess County Soccer Team:

Ulster County Softball Skills Athlete:

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CLOSING CEREMONIES:

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:

October 14 - Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Comp. - White Plains
October 28 - Regional Volleyball - Mamaroneck
November 4 - Regional Bowling Competition - New Windsor
November 11 - Junior Games - Hyde Park
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games - Somers
December 2 - Regional Physical Fitness - Yonkers
December 9 - Winter Sports Coaches Conference - Dutchess ARC
December 10 - Regional Unified Bowling - White Plains
IN THE WORKS...

The calendar is attached to this email. If for any reason you cannot open it, or need a hard copy, please let us know.

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know.

ONGOING TRAINING

Rockland Floor Hockey League - soon to start. Wednesday evenings.
If you need further information, please contact the office
at (845) 878-9722.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments.

Weekly Update 9/11/06

WEEKLY UPDATE

11 September, 2006

Who knew September would bring such perfect weather for our Regional Fall Games competition? What a great event we had this past weekend! Thanks to all those that attended as volunteers and as coaches! Now, on to the good stuff...

UPCOMING EVENTS:

SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 - Fall Classic - LONG ISLAND REGION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 - Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course
OCTOBER 3, 2006 - PSSL Kick-off Meeting - White Plains HS
NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - Junior Games @ Anderson School
Junior Games is for potential athletes aged 3-8.
The athletes will be offered a variety of games
and fun-filled activities that will challenge
their motor skills. They will also be introduced
to other athletes facing similar challenges.
Siblings in the same age range are invited to
attend.


PAST EVENTS

REGIONAL FALL GAMES
This past weekend FDR State Park played host to about 150 athletes from the region on cycling, bocce, soccer team & skills, and softball team & skills. The weather could not have been better if ordered! (Thanks God!) Balls were flying, bikes were rolling, athletes were smiling and medals were presented and received with enthusiasm. Who says you can't have it all, and in day, no less?
We also had about 50 volunteers show up for the day. I want to shout out special thanks to the Yorktown Elks for their continued volunteer support. Too, welcome back to Norm K., hello to Herman R., thanks to Bill N. and his sons. VERY special thanks to Vic B. who ran his buns off umpiring non-stop, all day! Too, special thanks to Carol M. whom made my day one day instead of two! You guys and gals were great... please know without you, we could not have made this day anywhere nearly as successful as we did!

PSSL - Pioneer Sports School League

As noted above, the PSSL kick-off meeting is scheduled for 10/3/06 at White Plains High School. Each school representative was sent a memo, via snail mail, listing the specifics. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a shout. We are tentatively looking to start, as always, in November. This will be discussed at the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there!


CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH END OF 2006:

September 30 - Regional Golf - Mohansic Golf Course - Yorktown
October 3 - PSSL Kick-off Meeting - White Plains
October 6-8 - SONY Fall Games - Binghamton
October 14 - Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Comp. - White Plains
October 28 - Regional Volleyball - Mamaroneck
November 4 - Regional Bowling Competition - New Windsor
November 11 - Junior Games - Hyde Park
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games - Somers
December 2 - Regional Physical Fitness - Yonkers
December 9 - Winter Sports Coaches Conference - Dutchess ARC
December 10 - Regional Unified Bowling - White Plains


IN THE WORKS...

The calendar is fairly accomplished with very few TBD dates. If you want the entire calendar, let us know and we will be happy to forward it to you if we haven't already. We also have completed the deadline schedule for the year. We will forward that, as well. Give us an email address, and we will send it out ASAP!



Local programs: If you would be so kind as to contact us with your dates of local competitions so we can add them to the calendar of competitions, we would greatly appreciate your doing so posthaste. Thanking you in advance for your help, cooperation and dedication!
PLEASE GET ON THIS!!!! I AM STILL WAITING!!!!
If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)




ONGOING TRAINING

GOLF PROGRAM - 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown
(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (845) 878-9722.

GOLF PROGRAM - 6:00 - 7:30pm on Thursday's @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course
(ROCKLAND COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (845) 878-9722.

CYCLING PROGRAM - is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest, please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments




DEVELOPMENT

JOIN US!
September 17th
At
CHICO'S
1083 Route 9
Fishkill, NY 12524

Chico's is hosting a Fashion Wardrobe Party fundraiser for Special Olympics New York-Hudson Valley Region on September 17th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Come join us and spruce up your fall wardrobe and help support Special Olympics athletes! 10% of your purchase will be donated to Special Olympics New York.

Macy's Shop for a Cause Day!
Support the Hudson Valley Region by purchasing a Macy's coupon booklet, which will save you 20% or 10% all day on Saturday, September 16 at your local Macy's or Filenes. You can also become eligible to win a $500 storewide shopping spree among other prizes. Coupon booklets are $5 each and all proceeds benefit the Hudson Valley Region. To purchase a coupon book, contact Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org.

Weekly Update 8/28/06

Okay, face it, summer’s over!
“Let the games begin!”
It is that time year again, already. Fall Games are just around the corner, so, are you ready? Are the First Aid kits replenished? Are the equipment bags restocked? Are you ready for some football?
Sorry, it’s a seasonal thing…


UPCOMING EVENTS:

HEADS UP>>> CYCLING TRAINING SCHOOL
We have a need for one….if you have ANY interested coaches, please call us immediately! (845) 878-9722. IF YOU DON’T CALL IMMEDIATELY, YOU’LL BE TOO LATE!

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 – Fall Classic – LONG ISLAND REGION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 – Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course
NOVEMBER 11, 2006 – Junior Games @ Anderson School
Junior Games is for potential athletes aged 3-8.
The athletes will be offered a variety of games
and fun-filled activities that will challenge
their motor skills. They will also be introduced
to other athletes facing similar challenges.
Siblings in the same age range are invited to attend.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:
August 26 – Fall Coaches Conference – St. Agatha’s – Rockland Co.
September 9 – Regional Fall Games – FDR State Park – Yorktown
(Cycling, Softball Team & Skills, Soccer Team & Skills & Bocce)
September 30 – Regional Golf – Mohansic Golf Course – Yorktown
October 6-8 - SONY Fall Games – Binghamton
October 14 – Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Comp. – White Plains
October 28 – Regional Volleyball – Mamaroneck
November 4 – Regional Bowling Competition – New Windsor
November 11 – Junior Games – Hyde Park
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games – Somers
December 2 – Regional Physical Fitness – Yonkers
December 9 – Winter Sports Coaches Conference – TBD
December 10 – Regional Unified Bowling – White Plains


DUE SOON>>>>>9/1/2006
Please note that NOMINATIONS for athletes and coaches for FALL GAMES will be due on September 1, 2006! If you need nomination forms, please call the office and we will send them to you. If you do not properly nominate your athletes, we cannot send them to the event!

PAST EVENTS

FALL COACHES CONFERENCE
This past weekend, St. Agatha’s in Rockland County hosted the Fall Coaches Conference. Thanks to Bill Furman and Charlie Jones, SO-HVR was able to certify a bunch of new coaches and recertify 21 veteran coaches in injury prevention and principles of coaching. The catered lunch was pretty good, too.
HVR also saw 11 coaches become certified in Bocce. It seems there is a growing need in our region for this sport as our population ages. The coaches are seeking new ways to engage the elder population in sports that will meet their needs.
As always, thank you to those coaches that gave up yet ANOTHER of their precious SATURDAY’S to better the lives of the athletes! You guys are the absolute BEST!

IN THE WORKS…

The calendar is fairly accomplished with a few TBD dates. If you want the entire calendar, let us know and we will be happy to forward it to you. We also have completed the deadline schedule for the year. We will forward that, as well. Give us an email address, and we will send it out ASAP!
Local programs: If you would be so kind as to contact us with your dates of local competitions so we can add them to the calendar of competitions, we would greatly appreciate your doing so posthaste. Thanking you in advance for your help, cooperation and dedication!
(I really need those bowling dates and the dates of any soccer competitions. Additionally, the Alpine Skiing dates and any other competitions that I did not mention would be really, really helpful at this juncture. I am writing Certificates of Insurance this week, so please get them to me ASAP!!!!)

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)



ONGOING TRAINING

GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown
(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (845) 878-9722.

GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00 – 7:30pm on Thursday’s @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course
(ROCKLAND COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (845) 878-9722.

CYCLING PROGRAM – is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest,
please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments




DEVELOPMENT

Macy's Shop for a Cause Day!
Support the Hudson Valley Region by purchasing a Macy's coupon booklet, which will save you 20% or 10% all day on Saturday, September 16 at your local Macy's or Filenes. You can also become eligible to win a $500 storewide shopping spree among other prizes. Coupon booklets are $5 each and all proceeds benefit the Hudson Valley Region. To purchase a coupon book, contact Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org.

Best Buy Carnival
Best Buy in Kingston will be holding a carnival on Sunday August 27 from 12:00 - 4:00 to benefit Special Olympics.
Games, prizes, face-painting and more will be available for the price of one ticket, and all proceeds will come to the Hudson Valley Region.
Best Buy is located at 1300 Ulster Avenue at the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston.
Questions? Contact Chrissy at cshields@nyso.org

Weekly Update 8/21/06

The summer is dwindling down to a close and we find ourselves scrambling to finish the schedule for upcoming year. Training clubs are in the swing of Fall Sports readying for Fall Games.
At least it’s not 90+ degrees, yet, but I’m guessing it will be, again, soon! So, stay cool, and in the interim, read on……

UPCOMING EVENTS:

HEADS UP>>> CYCLING TRAINING SCHOOL

We have a need for one….if you have ANY interested coaches, please call us immediately! (845) 878-9722. We are trying to set this up ASAP! The Cycling instructor comes in from out of town, hence, we need to set a date in advance that works for everyone. Call and we will make it happen soon!

AUGUST 26, 2006 – St. Agatha’s in Rockland County
All coaches planning on attending Fall Games must
have representation.

***New coaches need NOT Arrive until 10:30 unless you are the ONLY representative for your group that will be attending State Fall Games!

10:00- General Greeting (for previously certified coaches)
10:10- Fall Games Coaches
* New Rules/Soccer (impact)
* Recertification process
* State Games Coaches Responsibilities
10:30- General Session/Protective Behaviors (For new coaches)
- Advance Coaching: Injury Prevention & Coaching Overview
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-3:00 – Sport Specific Training Schools:
* Volleyball
* Bocce
* Soccer
* Softball
Please note that if you are NOT attending State Fall Games and have the Gen Session/Pro. Behaviors, you are welcome to arrive at 12:30 for just the sport specific part of the curriculum.

Please call ahead (845) 878-9722 or register via email as to what your interest is (i.e. Softball or Bocce, etc.) Thanks.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 – Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course


CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:

August 26 – Fall Coaches Conference – St. Agatha’s – Rockland Co.
September 9 – Regional Fall Games – FDR State Park – Yorktown
(Cycling, Softball Team & Skills, Soccer Team & Skills & Bocce)
September 30 – Regional Golf – Mohansic Golf Course – Yorktown
October 6-8 - SONY Fall Games – Binghamton
October 14 – Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Comp. – White Plains
October 28 – Regional Volleyball – Mamaroneck
November 4 – Regional Bowling Competition – New Windsor
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games – Somers
December 2 – Regional Physical Fitness – Yonkers
December 9 – Winter Sports Coaches Conference – TBD
December 10 – Regional Unified Bowling – White Plains


DUE SOON>>>>>9/1/2006

Please note that NOMINATIONS for athletes and coaches for FALL GAMES will be due on September 1, 2006! If you need nomination forms, please call the office and we will send them to you. If you do not properly nominate your athletes, we cannot send them to the event!

IN THE WORKS…

The calendar is fairly accomplished with a few TBD dates. If you want the entire calendar, let us know and we will be happy to forward it to you. We also have completed the deadline schedule for the year. We will forward that, as well. Give us an email address, and we will send it out ASAP!
Local programs: If you would be so kind as to contact us with your dates of local competitions so we can add them to the calendar of competitions, we would greatly appreciate your doing so posthaste. Thanking you in advance for your help, cooperation and dedication!
(I really need those bowling dates and the dates of any soccer competitions. Additionally, the Alpine Skiing dates and any other competitions that I did not mention would be really, really helpful at this juncture. I am writing Certificates of Insurance this week, so please get them to me ASAP!!!!)

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)



ONGOING TRAINING

GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown
(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (845) 878-9722.

GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00 – 7:30pm on Thursday’s @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course
(ROCKLAND COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (845) 878-9722.

CYCLING PROGRAM – is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest,
please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments




DEVELOPMENT

Macy's Shop for a Cause Day!
Support the Hudson Valley Region by purchasing a Macy's coupon booklet, which will save you 20% or 10% all day on Saturday, September 16 at your local Macy's or Filenes. You can also become eligible to win a $500 storewide shopping spree among other prizes. Coupon booklets are $5 each and all proceeds benefit the Hudson Valley Region. To purchase a coupon book, contact Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org.
 
Best Buy Carnival
Best Buy in Kingston will be holding a carnival on Sunday August 27 from 12:00 - 4:00 to benefit Special Olympics.
Games, prizes, face-painting and more will be available for the price of one ticket, and all proceeds will come to the Hudson Valley Region.
Best Buy is located at 1300 Ulster Avenue at the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston.
Questions? Contact Chrissy at cshields@nyso.org

Weekly Update 8/14/06

Please take a moment to see the long awaited update on the Fall Coaches conference. Directions will be available via fax. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in the next couple of weeks. Until then, take care….
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

AUGUST 26, 2006 – St. Agatha’s in Rockland County
All coaches planning on attending Fall Games must
have representation.

***New coaches need NOT Arrive until 10:30 unless you are the ONLY representative for your group that will be attending State Fall Games!

10:00- General Greeting (for previously certified coaches)
10:10- Fall Games Coaches
• New Rules/Soccer (impact)
• Recertification process
• State Games Coaches Responsibilities
10:30- General Session/Protective Behaviors (For new coaches)
- Advance Coaching: Injury Prevention & Coaching Overview
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-3:00 – Sport Specific Training Schools:
• Volleyball
• Bocce
• Soccer
• Softball
Please note that if you are NOT attending State Fall Games and have the Gen Session/Pro. Behaviors, you are welcome to arrive at 12:30 for just the sport specific part of the curriculum.

Please call ahead (845) 878-9722 or register via email as to what your interest is (i.e. Softball or Bocce, etc.) Thanks.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:

August 26 – Fall Coaches Conference – St. Agatha’s – Rockland Co.
September 9 – Regional Fall Games – FDR State Park – Yorktown
(Cycling, Softball Team & Skills, Soccer Team & Skills & Bocce)
September 30 – Regional Golf – Mohansic Golf Course – Yorktown
October 6-8 - SONY Fall Games – Binghamton
October 14 – Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Comp. – White Plains
October 28 – Regional Volleyball – Mamaroneck
November 4 – Regional Bowling Competition – New Windsor
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games – Somers
December 2 – Regional Physical Fitness – Yonkers
December 9 – Winter Sports Coaches Conference – TBD
December 10 – Regional Unified Bowling – White Plains


DUE SOON>>>>>9/1/2006

Please note that NOMINATIONS for athletes and coaches for FALL GAMES will be due on September 1, 2006! If you need nomination forms, please call the office and we will send them to you. If you do not properly nominate your athletes, we cannot send them to the event!

IN THE WORKS…

Again, we are still waiting on two dates to complete the spring calendar. Once those dates are confirmed, the remainder of the calendar will be published in its’ entirety. Thanks again for your patience.

Local programs: If you would be so kind as to contact us with your dates of local competitions so we can add them to the calendar of competitions, we would greatly appreciate your doing so posthaste. Thanking you in advance for your help, cooperation and dedication!
(I really need those bowling dates and the dates of any soccer competitions. Additionally, the Alpine Skiing dates and any other competitions that I did not mention would be really, really helpful at this juncture. I am writing Certificates of Insurance this week, so please get them to me ASAP!!!!)

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)



ONGOING TRAINING

GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown
(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the 9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this office at (945) 878-9722.

GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00 – 7:30pm on Thursday’s @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course
(ROCKLAND COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the 9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this office at (945) 878-9722.

CYCLING PROGRAM – is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest,
please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 – Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments

DEVELOPMENT

Best Buy in Kingston will be holding a carnival on Sunday August 27 from 12:00 - 4:00 to benefit Special Olympics. Games, prizes, face-painting and more will be available for the price of one ticket, and all proceeds will come to the Hudson Valley Region. Best Buy is located at 1300 Ulster Avenue at the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston. Questions? Contact Chrissy at cshields@nyso.org

Update

Jeez, could it be any hotter??? It’s going to be a hundred today and a hundred plus tomorrow…Mylanta!!!
I hope that you take caution with your training and use the time to your advantage. Go bowling! Stay cool! Wait ‘til next week and resume the outdoor activities!
With that said, the long awaited schedule of events will follow:
Have a great day!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGH 2007:

August 26 – Fall Coaches Conference – St. Agatha’s – Rockland Co.
September 9 – Regional Fall Games – FDR State Park – Yorktown
(Cycling, Softball Team & Skills, Soccer Team & Skills & Bocce)
September 30 – Regional Golf – Mohansic Golf Course – Yorktown
October 6-8 - SONY Fall Games – Binghamton
October 14 – Lauren Rizzetta Memorial Bowling Comp. – White Plains
October 28 – Regional Volleyball – Mamaroneck
November 4 – Regional Bowling Competition – New Windsor
November 18 - Regional Adaptive Games – Somers
December 2 – Regional Physical Fitness – Yonkers
December 9 – Winter Sports Coaches Conference – TBD
December 10 – Regional Unified Bowling – White Plains


DUE SOON>>>>>9/1/2006

Please note that NOMINATIONS for athletes and coaches for FALL GAMES will be due on September 1, 2006! If you need nomination forms, please call the office and we will send them to you. If you do not properly nominate your athletes, we cannot send them to the event!

IN THE WORKS…



Again, we are still waiting on two dates to complete the spring calendar. Once those dates are confirmed, the remainder of the calendar will be published in its’ entirety. Thanks again for your patience.



Local programs: If you would be so kind as to contact us with your dates of local competitions so we can add them to the calendar of competitions, we would greatly appreciate your doing so posthaste. Thanking you in advance for your help, cooperation and dedication!

(I really need those bowling dates and the dates of any soccer competitions.)



If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)







ONGOING TRAINING



GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown

(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)

This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the

9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this

office at (945) 878-9722.



GOLF PROGRAM – 6:00 – 7:30pm on Thursday’s @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course

(ROCKLAND COUNTY)

This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the

9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this

office at (945) 878-9722.



CYCLING PROGRAM – is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest,

please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.



UPCOMING EVENTS:



AUGUST 26, 2006 – St. Agatha’s in Rockland County: finite information

to follow

All coaches planning on attending Fall Games must

have representation.

The following training schools will be offered:

Bocce, Soccer, & Volleyball. (See schedule as VB is

offered in October in this Region.)

General Session & Protective Behaviors



SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.



SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 – Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course

Update

It is July! Finally! It's hot, humid, and still training for the upcoming Fall events goes on. The golf and cycling programs are in full swing. I've even seen the softball team rosters starting to compile.
There's just never enough time to get it all in…Life is good!

Please note:
(I will only be sending out another update in July with updates, if there are any, regarding the coaches conference slated for the latter part of August).


IN THE WORKS...

West Point has given us the date of the 2007 Spring Games: 5 May

We are currently waiting to publish our entire calendar until we set the remainder of our important dates. We are waiting on about three dates. It is very likely that our entire calendar will be set and put to print by 30 July. That calendar will include our entire program year through 30 July, 2007. Your patience with this process is greatly appreciated.

If you have any suggestions as to what we can add to our update, please feel free to let me know. Anything short of photos, are a welcome addition. (Pictures are just too cumbersome, due to the number of people we send this out to.)

ONGOING TRAINING

GOLF PROGRAM - 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown
(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (945) 878-9722.

GOLF PROGRAM - 6:00 - 7:30pm on Thursday's @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course
(ROCKLAND COUNTY)
This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this
office at (945) 878-9722.

CYCLING PROGRAM - is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest,
please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

AUGUST: Fall Sports Conference (for Coaches) TBA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 - Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 - Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course





Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments

WEEKLY UPDATE

Month of June, 2006


Oh MYLANTA, it's almost July! June has come and gone, and so now, have all the Spring Games, Metro, and the Summer Games! It is at this time of year that we move into the calendar mode and start putting together our upcoming program year. But first, let’s take a quick look at the past few weeks of competitions and what's happening over the summer...

PAST EVENTS

May 13, 2006 - Spring Games EAST - Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester Counties

HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL
Over 550 athletes competed at this event where the questionable weather held out for the day. 21 individuals comprised the field of the pentathlon event alone! All of the athletes were afforded the opportunity to compete in three events plus a relay.

An unprecedented thirty (30) teams took advantage of participating in the relays this year. Overall, this was one of our best events yet. Olympic Village was run by Mr. John Brower in ine fashion. Special thanks to John for his efforts!

As always, the Healthy Athletes program was in full swing supported by Dr's Seagriff (DDS) and Hoffman (podiatry). Thanks to Doc's, their colleagues, friends & staff.

June 3, 2006 - Metro Tournament - Manhattan
Hudson Valley Region made its' presence known at Metro sending in excess of 125 athletes & coaches to the event. Though the day was rather rainy, the athletes enjoyed an extensive Olympic Village and the indoor events.

June 15-18 - SONY Summer Games - Albany
When all was said and done, the Valley sent over 200 athletes and 50 coaches to the Summer Games. The athletes were given ample opportunity to showcase their abilities in the various sports offered, as was evidenced by the clanging of the medals they wore post competition. Two Valley B-Ball teams, Devereaux and Taconic DDSO, went head-to-head, playing for the gold, in the highlight game, preemptive to the closing ceremonies.

RECAP ...
May 6, 2006 - Spring Games WEST -Rockland, Orange, Ulster & Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT

Over 400 athletes showed up for the competition at West Point in track & field, aquatics and adaptive games. Additionally, over 650 USMA cadets volunteered for the day. Opening Ceremonies began with skydivers being launched out of a helicopter at 4500' and landing within 5 yards of one another. The Army band was there to provide music for the duration of the ceremony.

The competition was successful, overall, but can always be better! If you have any suggestions, please feel free to drop an email regarding your concerns or CONSTRUCTIVE criticisms/solutions. (Please note that t-shirts are NOT a part of competition and will not be entertained.)

ONGOING TRAINING

GOLF PROGRAM - 6:00pm on WED evenings @ Mohansic in Yorktown

(WESTCHESTER COUNTY)

This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the
9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this office at (945) 878-9722.

GOLF PROGRAM - 6:00 - 7:30pm on Thursday's @ Phillip J. Rotella Golf Course

(ROCKLAND COUNTY)

This program hosts athletes of both the skills levels and the 9 hole play level. If you have interest, please contact this office at (945) 878-9722.

CYCLING PROGRAM – is ongoing in southern Westchester. If you have interest, please contact this office at (845) 878-9722.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

AUGUST: Fall Sports Conference (for Coaches) TBA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

SEPTMBER 30, 2006 – Golf Regional @ Mohansic Golf Course


Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments

Update

Welcome to week one, of two, Spring Games! It’s sure to be a pleasant environment ‘round here….just don’t get too close.
If we can just get the sun to stay out and all goes according to plan, well, it just might be successful for the 1,000 plus athletes scheduled to attend over the course of the next 10+ days!
Here’s to hoping!


UPCOMING EVENTS

May 6, 2006 – Spring Games WEST – Rockland, Orange, Ulster &
Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT

West Point has MANDATED that point of entry for the day of the event be the Stony gate. All participants, family members, spectators, volunteers, etc. MUST enter through the Stony gate. Maps HAVE BEEN sent with parking/security passes showing basic entry into the facility via Stony. West Point staff has assured us signage will be posted on campus directing you folks down to the track.


May 13, 2006 – Spring Games EAST – Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester
Counties
HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL

As always, the Healthy Athletes program will be in full
swing supported by Dr’s Seagriff (DDS) and Hoffman
(podiatry). Please try to be supportive of these
physicians and their colleagues that give up their time
annually for the athletes.

June 3, 2006 – Metro Tournament – Manhattan
Registrations will be mailed to your respective agency
representative. If you would rather it be emailed to
you, let us know, that, too can be arranged! Should you
have interest in attending, please return the completed
registration posthaste.

June 15-18 – SONY Summer Games – Albany – NOMINATIONS DUE!
If you have not done so already, please get your
nominations in to this office immediately! If you need
nomination forms, contact us at (845) 878-9722. If you
are planning to send athletes to Summer Games, we
need to know NOW! Do not hesitate and let the
opportunity pass your athletes by!


CALENDAR ADDITIONS:

MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.



GENERAL INFORMATION

· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.


Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments

Update

WEEKLY UPDATE

Week of April 17, 2006

Time Trials was a just deluge of fun!
Thanks to all of the agencies (athletes, coaches, and parents) that came out in the less than stellar weather to partake in the events! Your efforts, patience and tolerance were appreciated! Special thanks to the volunteers that braved the day and made it as successful as it could be!


UPCOMING EVENTS

May 6, 2006 – Spring Games WEST – Rockland, Orange, Ulster &
Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT

The concession in the field house WILL be open and will have food available for purchase the day of the event. The list of prices is listed below as furnished by the academy.
Additionally, please email us with the number of parking/security passes you need. We will have them printed and mailed to you upon request. If it is easier, please phone in your request to us at (845) 878-9722.
Finally, please note West Point has MANDATED that point of entry for the day of the event has been changed to the Stoney gate. All participants, family members, spectators, volunteers, etc. MUST enter through the Stoney gate. Maps will be sent with parking/security passes showing basic entry into the facility via Stoney. West Point staff have assured us signage will be posted on campus directing you folks down to the track.

Concession Prices & Menu for 6 May event per USMA:
$3.00 Hotdogs
$2.00 Chips
$2.50 Cracker Jacks
$2.00 Skittles - Snickers - M&M Plain & Peanut
$3.00 Cotton Candy
$3.00 Dasani Water
$3.00 Powerade
$3.00 Coke - Diet Coke - Sprite
$2.00 Coffee / Hot Chocolate
$3.00 Hamburgers
$4.00 Chicken Sandwiches
$5.00 Sausage & Peppers

May 13, 2006 – Spring Games EAST – Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester
Counties
HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL

***REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE NOW CLOSED***

CALENDAR ADDITIONS:

MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION


WALK INFO…

29 April, 2006 – FDR PARK Miles for Medals Walk………

We invite you to come out to our Miles for Medals Walk on Saturday, April 29 at the FDR State Park in Yorktown. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M., with the walk beginning at 10:00. Help us make this first walk in Westchester a success by encouraging athletes, coaches, friends, family and co-workers to join us! All athletes will receive a Miles for Medals T-shirt on the day of the walk, as will any individual who raises $100. All funds go towards Special Olympics programs within the Hudson Valley Region. Please contact Chrissy Shields with any questions at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org. You can also go to www.milesformedalsfdr.kintera.org for more information.


GENERAL INFORMATION

· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.


Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments

Update

Hello all! We apologize for the delay in getting the update out to you this week. It has been slightly hectic here in preparation for the upcoming events. We are looking at a rainy forecast for Saturday, so come well prepared to participate in the rain! The event WILL GO ON!
Also, we delayed print of this update to include some info regarding the Spring Games at West Point and Time Trials. Please pay close attention to that information!

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 22, 2006 – Regional Time Trial EAST (ONLY) –Dutchess, Putnam &
Westchester Counties (ONLY)
Hosted by Putnam Valley H.S.
Rain is forecasted with a high of 55 degrees. Dress
accordingly. The event WILL NOT be canceled simply
because of rain! Please DO NOT call and ask!

May 6, 2006 – Spring Games WEST – Rockland, Orange, Ulster &
Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT
Update: The concession in the field house WILL be open and will have food available for purchase the day of the event. The list of prices is listed below as furnished by the academy.
Additionally, please email us with the number of parking/security passes you need. We will have them printed and mailed to you upon request. If it is easier, please phone in your request to us at (845) 878-9722.
Finally, please note West Point has MANDATED that point of entry for the day of the event has been changed to the Stoney gate. All participants, family members, spectators, volunteers, etc. MUST enter through the Stoney gate.

Concession Prices & Menu for 6 May event per USMA:
$3.00 Hotdogs
$2.00 Chips
$2.50 Cracker Jacks
$2.00 Skittles - Snickers - M&M Plain & Peanut
$3.00 Cotton Candy
$3.00 Dasani Water
$3.00 Powerade
$3.00 Coke - Diet Coke - Sprite
$2.00 Coffee / Hot Chocolate
$3.00 Hamburgers
$4.00 Chicken Sandwiches
$5.00 Sausage & Peppers

May 13, 2006 – Spring Games EAST – Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester
Counties
HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL

***REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE NOW CLOSED***

CALENDAR ADDITIONS:

MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION

April 23, 2006 - Wardrobe Party Fundraiser @ Chico’s
This store is located at 1083 Route 9, Fishkill, NY (845) 296-0904
Spruce up your spring wardrobe and help support Special Olympics Athletes! 10% of your purchase will be donated to Special Olympics NY- Hudson Valley Region.

WALK INFO…

29 April, 2006 – FDR PARK Miles for Medals Walk………
It's still not too late to register for our Miles for Medals Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 29 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. The walk is approximately 2 miles long and will start at 10:00 A.M. with registration beginning at 9:00. This is our first Miles for Medals in Westchester, and we invite everyone to come out and walk. All funds raised will go towards programs within the Hudson Valley Region. You can register by contacting Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org or go online at www.milesformedalsfdr.kintera.org.


GENERAL INFORMATION

· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.


Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments

Update

Welcome to the preparations for the busy season!
Thanks for the help at our most recent events and meetings. Additionally, please pay close attention to the upcoming events. We have some unique opportunities on the Island!



UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL 30, 2006 – Long Island – Gymnastics & Powerlifting are being
offered on the Nassau/Suffolk border. Any interested
coaches need contact our office IMMEDIATELY! (845)
878-9722. We need to know by Wednesday 4/12/06
if you have any interest in attending.

April 22, 2006 – Regional Time Trial EAST (ONLY) –Dutchess, Putnam &
Westchester Counties (ONLY)
Hosted by Putnam Valley H.S.

May 6, 2006 – Spring Games WEST – Rockland, Orange, Ulster &
Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT
Update: The concession in the field house WILL be open and will have food available for purchase the day of the event. We have not yet received a listing of prices. As soon as we receive said information, we will forward that, as well.

May 13, 2006 – Spring Games EAST – Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester
Counties
HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL

******IMPORTANT******
Registrations for the aforementioned events are currently PAST DUE! If you still have a registration or EDIT LIST in your possession, you had best call the office (845) 878-9722 IMMEDIATELY and speak with either Linda or Ellen.

CALENDAR ADDITIONS:

MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION

April 23, 2006 - Wardrobe Party Fundraiser @ Chico’s
This store is located at 1083 Route 9, Fishkill, NY (845) 296-0904
Spruce up your spring wardrobe and help support Special Olympics Athletes! 10% of your purchase will be donated to Special Olympics NY- Hudson Valley Region.

WALK INFO…

29 April, 2006 – FDR PARK Miles for Medals Walk………
It's still not too late to register for our Miles for Medals Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 29 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. The walk is approximately 2 miles long and will start at 10:00 A.M. with registration beginning at 9:00. This is our first Miles for Medals in Westchester, and we invite everyone to come out and walk. All funds raised will go towards programs within the Hudson Valley Region. You can register by contacting Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org or go online at www.milesformedalsfdr.kintera.org.


GENERAL INFORMATION

· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!

April is upon us, and I am quite sure it’s going to start to get cold and rain every day, as it was too nice in the end of March! Thanks goodness, we have scheduled most of our outdoor events in MAY!



UPCOMING EVENTS

April 22, 2006 – Regional Time Trial EAST (ONLY) –Dutchess, Putnam &
Westchester Counties (ONLY)
Hosted by Putnam Valley H.S.

May 6, 2006 – Spring Games WEST – Rockland, Orange, Ulster &
Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT

May 13, 2006 – Spring Games EAST – Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester
Counties
HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL



******IMPORTANT******

Registrations for the aforementioned events are currently PAST DUE! If you still have a registration or EDIT LIST in your possession, you had best call the office (845) 878-9722 IMMEDIATELY and speak with either Linda or Ellen.

It's still not too late to register for our Miles for Medals Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 29 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. The walk is approximately 2 miles long and will start at 10:00 A.M. with registration beginning at 9:00. This is our first Miles for Medals in Westchester, and we invite everyone to come out and walk. All funds raised will go towards programs within the Hudson Valley Region. You can register by contacting Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org or go online at www.milesformedalsfdr.kintera.org.


PAST EVENTS:

1 April, 2006 – Summer Sports Coaches Conference – Hosted at White
Plains High School, over 90 coaches were in attendance.
Twenty-eight coaches attended the general
session/protective behaviors. Thirty coaches attended
Track & Field training-certification, and 10 coaches
attended aquatics training-certification. A great deal of
information was disseminated, feedback and questions
were rampant, and overall, the day was a great success.
Special thanks to Mr. Johnson for his timely appearance
and teaching tips!

2 April, 2006 – Marist hosted Regional BB, AQ, PWL –
*9 Basketball teams
*60+ BB skills athletes
*30 + Swimmers
*24 Power lifters
These athletes showed up with their coaches on a sunny Sunday to display their athletic prowess in the aforementioned events. The highlight of the day was watching the gold medal game of division one BB team finish in OT. Congrat’s to all the athletes that participated!



CALENDAR ADDITIONS:


MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.


GENERAL INFORMATION

· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!

Update

It seems the weather has improved enough to see the beginnings of Spring. With any luck, it will hold and we will have some awesome sunny, warm days for the events upcoming.



UPCOMING EVENTS

April 1, 2006 – Summer Sports Coaches Conference

April 2, 2006 – Marist Aquatics, Basketball Skills & Team and
Powerlifting Competition – Registrations are PAST due!

April 22, 2006 – Regional Time Trial EAST (ONLY) – Putnam Valley H.S.

*****IMPORTANT*****

APRIL 1, 2006 – SUMMER SPORTS CONFERENCE: WHITE PLAINS H.S.
11:00am –1:30pm Registration Drop-Off/Info
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & General Session/Prot. Beh
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & Rule Changes/Adv. Coach
1:30pm- 5:00pm New Coach Sport Specific Training
in both Track & Field and/or Aquatics
*** Each coach that has an athlete that will be
participating in a Summer Sport (i.e. Spring Games)
MUST attend this conference to turn in your Spring
Games registration.
There are currently over 100 coaches who will be
attending. ****RSVP IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE
NOT DONE SO ALREADY!!!!!!!!


PAST EVENTS:

March 25, 2006 – Regional Aquatics Competition – 100+ athletes
competed in eleven different strokes and a relay.
Medals and ribbons were awarded to all that
participated. News 12 Westchester was present all
day at Pace U., our host, and spotlighted several of
our athletes and coaches on the 5:00pm news!


CALENDAR ADDITIONS:


MAY 6, 2006 - Regional Spring Games WEST – West Point will be
Host to athletes from Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and
Ulster in both Track & Field and Aquatics.

MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.


GENERAL INFORMATION



· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!

Update

Thanks for your patience regarding our weekly update. We apologize for not getting one out to you last week. We have been upgrading our computer system and it has been a slow and tedious process for us. Once again, our most sincere apologies for the delay.



UPCOMING EVENTS

March 25, 2006 – Regional Aquatics Competition at Pace University in
Pleasantville. Currently there are over 100 athletes
registered.

April 2, 2006 – Marist Aquatics, Basketball Skills & Team and
Powerlifting Competition – Registrations are due soon!

April 22, 2006 – Regional Time Trial EAST (ONLY) – Putnam Valley H.S.


*****IMPORTANT*****

APRIL 1, 2006 – SUMMER SPORTS CONFERENCE: WHITE PLAINS H.S.
11:00am –1:30pm Registration Drop-Off/Info
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & General Session/Prot. Beh
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & Rule Changes/Adv. Coach
1:30pm- 5:00pm New Coach Sport Specific Training
in both Track & Field and/or Aquatics
*** Each coach that has an athlete that will be
participating in a Summer Sport (i.e. Spring Games)
MUST attend this conference to turn in your Spring
Games registration.
There are currently over 100 coaches who will be
attending. ****RSVP IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE
NOT DONE SO ALREADY!!!!!!!!


PAST EVENTS:

March 11, 2006 – Junior Basketball Skills Competition was hosted in
Yorktown and attended by about thirty youngsters.
Some new to the program, some have been around
for a while. Both young athletes and parents alike
had a good time at the competition.

March 12, 2006 – Dutchess Aquatics Competition hosted approximately
50 swimmers on Sunday. The event went
swimmingly! A great time was had by all.


CALENDAR ADDITIONS:


MAY 6, 2006 - Regional Spring Games WEST – West Point will be
Host to athletes from Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and
Ulster in both Track & Field and Aquatics.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.


GENERAL INFORMATION



· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!

UPDATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 11, 2006 – Junior Basketball Skills Competition at BOCES in
Yorktown.

March 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition at the YMCA at Eastman Park
in Poughkeepsie.

March 25, 2006 – Regional Aquatics Competition at Pace University in
Pleasantville. Currently there are over 100 athletes
registered.


*****IMPORTANT*****

APRIL 1, 2006 – SUMMER SPORTS CONFERENCE: WHITE PLAINS H.S.
11:00am –1:30pm Registration Drop-Off/Info
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & General Session/Prot. Beh
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & Rule Changes/Adv. Coach
1:30pm- 5:00pm New Coach Sport Specific Training
in both Track & Field and/or Aquatics
*** Each coach that has an athlete that will be
participating in a Summer Sport (i.e. Spring Games)
MUST attend this conference to turn in your Spring
Games registration.
There are currently over 100 coaches who will be
attending.


PAST EVENTS:

March 4, 2006 - This past weekend saw 22 teams and 104 skills
athletes compete in the Local Basketball Competition.
It was a huge success as high fives were flying, new
friendships formed, and some fierce competition. A
special thanks to our dedicated officials. Additionally a
special thanks to Nancy Logan, Kristine Burton,
Charlie Jones, George & Katie Greczylo, Leslie Stien,
Erica Massimi, Marta Parker, Patricia Maurer at
J.F.K. and the Elks Lodge #2304. I would also like to
thank the 100+ volunteers who came out to show
their support for our athletes.

March 5, 2006 – There were 10 skiers who ascended to the mountain
top at Ski Butternut for the Regional Competition. Though the numbers were few the smiles were not and the excitement could be felt everywhere. Congrats to our skiers for braving the mountain, because you couldn’t get me up there.

CALENDAR ADDITIONS:


MAY 6, 2006 - Regional Spring Games: WEST – West Point will be
Host to athletes from Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and
Ulster in both Track & Field and Aquatics.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.


GENERAL INFORMATION



· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!

Update

UPCOMING EVENTS
1 March – Registrations will be mailed for upcoming Regional East
Mandatory Time Trials and Regional Spring Games West.

2 March – 19:30 meeting at USMA to solidify event coordination and
finite details of Regional Spring Games West.

4 March – Local Basketball Competition – Somers
Registrations thus far have in excess of 20 teams and 100
skills athletes slated to compete.

5 March – Butternut Regional Ski Competition – slated to begin at
noon.


APRIL 1, 2006 – SUMMER SPORTS CONFERENCE: WHITE PLAINS H.S.
11:00am –1:30pm Registration Drop-Off/Info
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & General Session/Prot. Beh
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & Rule Changes/Adv. Coach
1:30pm- 5:00pm New Coach Sport Specific Training
in both Track & Field and/or Aquatics
*** Each coach that has an athlete that will be
participating in a Summer Sport (i.e. Spring Games)
MUST attend this conference to turn in your Spring
Games registration.



PAST EVENTS:

25 February – This past Saturday, the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry
was host to 75 potential athletes aged 3 – 6 partaking in
the Junior games event. This non-competitive event is
designed to offer the parents a day of respite and
networking with peers, as well as offering their children
exposure to S.O. and others with the same or similar
circumstances. For more info, copy and paste the link
below and catch the article in the Journal News.

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060226/NEWS02/602260349/1018

CALENDAR ADDITIONS:


MARCH 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition @ Dutchess YMCA. This
competition is open to all athletes in the Hudson
Valley Region. Registrations were mailed.

MAY 6, 2006 - Regional Spring Games: WEST – West Point will be
Host to athletes from Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and
Ulster in both Track & Field and Aquatics.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.


GENERAL INFORMATION



· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!

Update

With Winter Games now in our very recent past, this week has numerous past events to cover and a few new upcoming events we need to mention…so without further adieu, let’s give it a whirl…
P.S. Happy Valentine’s Day!

UPCOMING EVENTS


February 15, 2006 – Pedal Off for the Bresnan Bike Tour. If anyone
is interested in riding in this year’s Bresnan
Bike Tour please contact Maria Madero for more
Information at 845-878-9722.

APRIL 1, 2006 – SUMMER SPORTS CONFERENCE: WHITE PLAINS H.S.
11:00am –1:30pm Registration Drop-Off/Info
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & General Session/Prot. Beh
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch & Rule Changes/Adv. Coach
1:30pm- 5:00pm New Coach Sport Specific Training
in both Track & Field and/or Aquatics
*** Each coach that has an athlete that will be
participating in a Summer Sport (i.e. Spring Games)
MUST attend this conference to turn in your Spring
Games registration.

CALENDAR ADDITIONS:

MARCH 5, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Competition @ Butternut. This
competition is open to all athletes in the Hudson
Valley Region.

MARCH 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition @ Dutchess YMCA. This
competition is open to all athletes in the Hudson
Valley Region. Registrations will be available
Within ONE WEEK!

MAY 6, 2006 - Regional Spring Games: WEST – West Point will be
Host to athletes from Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and
Ulster in both Track & Field and Aquatics.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.

PAST EVENTS

SONY Winter Games: Special Thanks to ALL of the Coaches of the Hudson Valley Region! All of your patience and tolerance was greatly appreciated. I cannot thank you enough for your flexibility in times that were more than trying. Too, please extend my thanks to your athletes for their patience and understanding, as well. Between the bus issues and the weather, it certainly was a test of wills.

The Hudson Valley athletes as a unit came home with their share of metal after showing their mettle in weathering the “storms” presented! Sorry no pictures….my computer seemingly disallows them at this time!
GENERAL INFORMATION



· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.

Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments!