February 4, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Team Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers. Currently,
there are 13 teams registered for this competition.
February 10-12, 2006 – State Winter Games – Syracuse
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.
NEW (2006) 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 TWO WEEKS!
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. Site visit is
slated for this Friday.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.
PAST EVENTS
The Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition this past weekend at the Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers was a big success. There were 80+ athletes in all that came from as far as Staten Island to show their pride and accomplishments.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· I am STILL seeking suggestions for topics for our Summer Coaches Conference. This conference will occur in mid to very late March! Should you have any topic(s) that you would like to have addressed, please feel free to email me with your concept(s) and a brief supporting statement. Thanks. Ellen
· 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!
Monday, January 30, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers. Over 80
Skills athletes have registered to compete in this
event.
February 4, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Team Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers. Currently,
there are 13 teams registered for this competition.
February 10-12, 2006 – State Winter Games – Syracuse - We are
in the process of finalizing transportation
scheduling for our contingent of 118 for this
event. There are 90+ athletes attending from
all seven counties.
NEW (2006) 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 TWO WEEKS!
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
· I am STILL seeking suggestions for topics for our Summer Coaches Conference. This conference will occur in mid to very late March! Should you have any topic(s) that you would like to have addressed, please feel free to email me with your concept(s) and a brief supporting statement. Thanks. Ellen
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”. NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers. Over 80
Skills athletes have registered to compete in this
event.
February 4, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Team Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers. Currently,
there are 13 teams registered for this competition.
February 10-12, 2006 – State Winter Games – Syracuse - We are
in the process of finalizing transportation
scheduling for our contingent of 118 for this
event. There are 90+ athletes attending from
all seven counties.
NEW (2006) 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 TWO WEEKS!
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
· I am STILL seeking suggestions for topics for our Summer Coaches Conference. This conference will occur in mid to very late March! Should you have any topic(s) that you would like to have addressed, please feel free to email me with your concept(s) and a brief supporting statement. Thanks. Ellen
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”. NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Update
In and around the region….
January 18 – Devereaux is playing DC United at halftime at Marist
College. If anyone is interested in attending, please
contact Kathy Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com for free tickets!
Game time is 7:30 pm.
January 19 – Dutchess is looking for any interested individuals for
Coaches Basketball Training School. It will be held at the
Anderson School starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact Kathi
Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com .
January 21, 2006 – Winter Coaches Conference – hosted at the
Anderson School, in Dutchess County beginning at
10:00 am.
All coaches that coach a winter sport are expected
to attend. This is inclusive of Floor Hockey, Ice
Skating, Alpine Skiing, and All other Winter Sports.
This conference will include the following:
· Upcoming competition schedule and format
· Upcoming sports rules and changes
· Upcoming training schedule
· Upcoming registration packets & deadlines
· General session & protective behaviors
· Floor Hockey sport specific certification
· Advanced coaches training: Dealing with Behavioral Problems
· Any program concerns
Please contact the office (845) 878-9722 with
your RSVP IMMEDIATELY.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
February 4, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Team Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
NEW (2006) 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.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· I am currently seeking suggestions for topics for our Summer Coaches Conference. Should you have any topic(s) that you would like to have addressed, please feel free to email me with your concept(s) and a brief supporting statement. Thanks. Ellen
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”. NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
January 18 – Devereaux is playing DC United at halftime at Marist
College. If anyone is interested in attending, please
contact Kathy Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com for free tickets!
Game time is 7:30 pm.
January 19 – Dutchess is looking for any interested individuals for
Coaches Basketball Training School. It will be held at the
Anderson School starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact Kathi
Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com .
January 21, 2006 – Winter Coaches Conference – hosted at the
Anderson School, in Dutchess County beginning at
10:00 am.
All coaches that coach a winter sport are expected
to attend. This is inclusive of Floor Hockey, Ice
Skating, Alpine Skiing, and All other Winter Sports.
This conference will include the following:
· Upcoming competition schedule and format
· Upcoming sports rules and changes
· Upcoming training schedule
· Upcoming registration packets & deadlines
· General session & protective behaviors
· Floor Hockey sport specific certification
· Advanced coaches training: Dealing with Behavioral Problems
· Any program concerns
Please contact the office (845) 878-9722 with
your RSVP IMMEDIATELY.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
February 4, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Team Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
NEW (2006) 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.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· I am currently seeking suggestions for topics for our Summer Coaches Conference. Should you have any topic(s) that you would like to have addressed, please feel free to email me with your concept(s) and a brief supporting statement. Thanks. Ellen
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”. NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 19 – Dutchess is looking for any interested individuals for
Coaches Basketball Training School. It will be held at the Anderson School starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact Kathi
Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com .
January 14, 2006 – Peter Aquilone Floor Hockey Tournament (Javits)
***Please note there will be some changes to this
event! IT WILL NO LONGER BE PLAYED ON
ASPHALT IN THE ANNEX AT JAVITS! The
registration deadline is Tuesday, December 20th, so
please let us know immediately of your interest. As
an added bonus the NHL will be providing Jerseys
for five of the Gold Medal winning teams.
Additionally, there will be some NHL giveaways at
Olympic Village as well as some NHL players and
alumni at the event. Please be sure to inform us if
you are attending! Skills and Teams are Welcome
to attend!
January 21, 2006 – Winter Coaches Conference – hosted in Dutchess
All coaches that coach a winter sport are expected
to attend. This is inclusive of Floor Hockey, Ice
Skating, Alpine Skiing, and All other Winter Sports.
This conference will include the following:
· Upcoming competition schedule and format
· Upcoming sports rules and changes
· Upcoming training schedule
· Registration deadlines
· General session & protective behaviors
· Floor Hockey sport specific certification
· Advanced coaches training: Dealing with Behavioral Problems
· Any program concerns
Please contact the office (845) 878-9722 with
your RSVP by 13 Jan. 2006.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
NEW (2006) CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
MARCH 5, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Competition @ Butternut
MARCH 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition @ Dutchess YMCA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park
GENERAL INFORMATION
RULE CHANGE: Soccer Update (2006) - From SONY:
The Hudson Valley Region will adopt these changes for the 2006 Fall sports season.
Effective January 1, 2006; Special Olympics New York will replace 5 a side Soccer with (7 v 7) - 7 a side Soccer at all events. This rule is consistent with the official Special Olympics rules. You can access the rules at www.specialolympicsny.org/c-fallrules.html
The roster size for our soccer teams will remain 10 players. In addition to the number of players on the field, there are only 2 other rules that are in direct conflict with the current 5 a side Soccer:
o The size of the 7 v 7field can be (50 – 70) meters in length and (35 – 50) meters in width.
The 7 v 7 rules allow an athlete to either kick or throw the ball in from the sideline.
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”. NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
January 19 – Dutchess is looking for any interested individuals for
Coaches Basketball Training School. It will be held at the Anderson School starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact Kathi
Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com .
January 14, 2006 – Peter Aquilone Floor Hockey Tournament (Javits)
***Please note there will be some changes to this
event! IT WILL NO LONGER BE PLAYED ON
ASPHALT IN THE ANNEX AT JAVITS! The
registration deadline is Tuesday, December 20th, so
please let us know immediately of your interest. As
an added bonus the NHL will be providing Jerseys
for five of the Gold Medal winning teams.
Additionally, there will be some NHL giveaways at
Olympic Village as well as some NHL players and
alumni at the event. Please be sure to inform us if
you are attending! Skills and Teams are Welcome
to attend!
January 21, 2006 – Winter Coaches Conference – hosted in Dutchess
All coaches that coach a winter sport are expected
to attend. This is inclusive of Floor Hockey, Ice
Skating, Alpine Skiing, and All other Winter Sports.
This conference will include the following:
· Upcoming competition schedule and format
· Upcoming sports rules and changes
· Upcoming training schedule
· Registration deadlines
· General session & protective behaviors
· Floor Hockey sport specific certification
· Advanced coaches training: Dealing with Behavioral Problems
· Any program concerns
Please contact the office (845) 878-9722 with
your RSVP by 13 Jan. 2006.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
NEW (2006) CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
MARCH 5, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Competition @ Butternut
MARCH 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition @ Dutchess YMCA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park
GENERAL INFORMATION
RULE CHANGE: Soccer Update (2006) - From SONY:
The Hudson Valley Region will adopt these changes for the 2006 Fall sports season.
Effective January 1, 2006; Special Olympics New York will replace 5 a side Soccer with (7 v 7) - 7 a side Soccer at all events. This rule is consistent with the official Special Olympics rules. You can access the rules at www.specialolympicsny.org/c-fallrules.html
The roster size for our soccer teams will remain 10 players. In addition to the number of players on the field, there are only 2 other rules that are in direct conflict with the current 5 a side Soccer:
o The size of the 7 v 7field can be (50 – 70) meters in length and (35 – 50) meters in width.
The 7 v 7 rules allow an athlete to either kick or throw the ball in from the sideline.
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”. NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 7, 2006 - Winter Games Nominations are DUE. We have a limited number of slots so please get yournominations in.
January 19 – Dutchess is looking for any interested individuals for
Coaches Basketball Training School. It will be held at the Anderson School starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact Kathi
Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com .
January 14, 2006 – Peter Aquilone Floor Hockey Tournament (Javits)
***Please note there will be some changes to this
event! IT WILL NO LONGER BE PLAYED ON
ASPHALT IN THE ANNEX AT JAVITS! The
registration deadline is Tuesday, December 20th, so
please let us know immediately of your interest. As
an added bonus the NHL will be providing Jerseys
for five of the Gold Medal winning teams.
Additionally, there will be some NHL giveaways at
Olympic Village as well as some NHL players and
alumni at the event. Please be sure to inform us if
you are attending! Skills and Teams are Welcome
to attend!
January 21, 2006 – Winter Coaches Conference – hosted in Dutchess
All coaches that coach a winter sport are expected
to attend. This is inclusive of Floor Hockey, Ice
Skating, Alpine Skiing, and All other Winter Sports.
This conference will include the following:
· Upcoming competition schedule and format
· Upcoming sports rules and changes
· Upcoming training schedule
· Registration deadlines
· General session & protective behaviors
· Floor Hockey sport specific certification
· Advanced coaches training: Dealing with Behavioral Problems
· Any program concerns
Please contact the office (845) 878-9722 with
your RSVP by 13 Jan. 2006.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
NEW (2006) CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
JANUARY 6, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Program @ Catamount
This program will run for six consecutive weeks
every Wednesday from 6pm – 9pm. There is a cost
attached for lift tickets, rentals and lessons, should
they be necessary. This cost will be offset by this
office. Please call the office for further
information. (845) 878-9722
MARCH 5, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Competition @ Butternut
MARCH 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition @ Dutchess YMCA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park
GENERAL INFORMATION
RULE CHANGE: Soccer Update (2006) - From SONY:
The Hudson Valley Region will adopt these changes for the 2006 Fall sports season.
Effective January 1, 2006; Special Olympics New York will replace 5 a side Soccer with (7 v 7) - 7 a side Soccer at all events. This rule is consistent with the official Special Olympics rules. You can access the rules at www.specialolympicsny.org/c-fallrules.html
The roster size for our soccer teams will remain 10 players. In addition to the number of players on the field, there are only 2 other rules that are in direct conflict with the current 5 a side Soccer:
· The size of the 7 v 7field can be (50 – 70) meters in length and (35 – 50) meters in width.
The 7 v 7 rules allow an athlete to either kick or throw the ball in from the sideline.
If anyone is in need of Floor Hockey sticks or pucks for your training program please let me know immediately. I will be putting in an order on Wednesday January 4th.
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”.
NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
January 7, 2006 - Winter Games Nominations are DUE. We have a limited number of slots so please get yournominations in.
January 19 – Dutchess is looking for any interested individuals for
Coaches Basketball Training School. It will be held at the Anderson School starting at 6:00 pm. Please contact Kathi
Nolan at Dcspoly@aol.com .
January 14, 2006 – Peter Aquilone Floor Hockey Tournament (Javits)
***Please note there will be some changes to this
event! IT WILL NO LONGER BE PLAYED ON
ASPHALT IN THE ANNEX AT JAVITS! The
registration deadline is Tuesday, December 20th, so
please let us know immediately of your interest. As
an added bonus the NHL will be providing Jerseys
for five of the Gold Medal winning teams.
Additionally, there will be some NHL giveaways at
Olympic Village as well as some NHL players and
alumni at the event. Please be sure to inform us if
you are attending! Skills and Teams are Welcome
to attend!
January 21, 2006 – Winter Coaches Conference – hosted in Dutchess
All coaches that coach a winter sport are expected
to attend. This is inclusive of Floor Hockey, Ice
Skating, Alpine Skiing, and All other Winter Sports.
This conference will include the following:
· Upcoming competition schedule and format
· Upcoming sports rules and changes
· Upcoming training schedule
· Registration deadlines
· General session & protective behaviors
· Floor Hockey sport specific certification
· Advanced coaches training: Dealing with Behavioral Problems
· Any program concerns
Please contact the office (845) 878-9722 with
your RSVP by 13 Jan. 2006.
January 28, 2006 – Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition at the
Mark Twain Sports Complex in Yonkers.
NEW (2006) CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
JANUARY 6, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Program @ Catamount
This program will run for six consecutive weeks
every Wednesday from 6pm – 9pm. There is a cost
attached for lift tickets, rentals and lessons, should
they be necessary. This cost will be offset by this
office. Please call the office for further
information. (845) 878-9722
MARCH 5, 2006 – Alpine Skiing Competition @ Butternut
MARCH 12, 2006 – Aquatics Competition @ Dutchess YMCA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park
GENERAL INFORMATION
RULE CHANGE: Soccer Update (2006) - From SONY:
The Hudson Valley Region will adopt these changes for the 2006 Fall sports season.
Effective January 1, 2006; Special Olympics New York will replace 5 a side Soccer with (7 v 7) - 7 a side Soccer at all events. This rule is consistent with the official Special Olympics rules. You can access the rules at www.specialolympicsny.org/c-fallrules.html
The roster size for our soccer teams will remain 10 players. In addition to the number of players on the field, there are only 2 other rules that are in direct conflict with the current 5 a side Soccer:
· The size of the 7 v 7field can be (50 – 70) meters in length and (35 – 50) meters in width.
The 7 v 7 rules allow an athlete to either kick or throw the ball in from the sideline.
If anyone is in need of Floor Hockey sticks or pucks for your training program please let me know immediately. I will be putting in an order on Wednesday January 4th.
· Rockland County will be hosting a fundraiser on January 29th, 2006 at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack. The play being presented will be “Moon over Buffalo”.
NEW INFORMATION:
I would like to give you all the first opportunity to contribute to a benefit for the Winter Special Olympics tennis program. The tickets are only $ 20.00 per person. The proceeds will help fund our local Special Olympic tennis program covering, among other expenses, indoor court rental fees, awards, t-shirts, etc. The tennis program has become very popular, with at least 20 athletes from the Clarkstown area participating.Tickets are limited (the theatre seats only 100 people! ) Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Please make checks out to:'Special Olympics New York Hudson Valley Region' ($ 20.00 per ticket)please put 'Tennis- Elmwood Benefit' in the memo section of your check.Checks can be sent to the address below.Ted MascolaSpecial Ed- SPIRIT ProgramClarkstown HS South31 Demarest Mill RoadWest Nyack, NY 10994If you are unable to make the performance you can also help by making a straight donation. Please feel free to pass the word around to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
· 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.
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