Wednesday, April 26, 2006

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