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.