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!
