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PROGRAM UPDATE
28 January, 2008
Baby its cold outside!
Welcome to the New Year and the “Freezin’ for a Reason” season in the Hudson Valley Region!
Here’s what’s goin’ on in our Valley…
UPCOMING EVENTS:
24 February: Unified Bowling –
The competition has been solidified for this date! We are back on and ready to go. Please return your registrations as instructed so we can contact partners if necessary. With any luck, the weather will be far more cooperative this time!
8-10 February – Winter Games Update -
8-10 February – Winter Games Update -
Everyone going should have received all their information via snail mail long ago. If not, call Ellen IMMEDIATELY! Bus info, med info, etc. was in the packet that went out two weeks ago, so call if went missing…that’s some pretty important stuff!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
2008
February
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
2008
February
13, 2008 * Last night of Rockland Floor Hockey League
8, 9, 10 2008 * SONY Winter Games – Rochester
24, 2008 * CONFIRMED – Unified Bowling Competition – White Plains
March
8, 9, 10 2008 * SONY Winter Games – Rochester
24, 2008 * CONFIRMED – Unified Bowling Competition – White Plains
March
1, 2008 * West-Put Basketball Team NORTH & ALL Skills – Somers & JFK HS
7, 2008* Rockland Basketball League begins
8, 2008 * West Put Basketball Team SOUTH – White Plains High School
****Please note---there will be no other AQAUTICS Regional event other than the MARIST event this year, so plan accordingly. Unfortunately, our other site for the Regional Aquatics event is seemingly unavailable. Every effort will be made to secure a secondary site for the 2009 calendar year.
TBD * Summer Coaches Conference
29, 2008 * Regional Basketball, Powerlifting, Aquatics Competition – Marist
April
7, 2008* Rockland Basketball League begins
8, 2008 * West Put Basketball Team SOUTH – White Plains High School
****Please note---there will be no other AQAUTICS Regional event other than the MARIST event this year, so plan accordingly. Unfortunately, our other site for the Regional Aquatics event is seemingly unavailable. Every effort will be made to secure a secondary site for the 2009 calendar year.
TBD * Summer Coaches Conference
29, 2008 * Regional Basketball, Powerlifting, Aquatics Competition – Marist
April
19, 2008 * Time Trials –Putnam Valley High School
27, 2008 * Rockland Basketball Skills Competition – St. Agatha’s
May
27, 2008 * Rockland Basketball Skills Competition – St. Agatha’s
May
10, 2008 * Regional Spring Games WEST – West Point USMA
17, 2008 * Regional Spring Games EAST – Mahopac High School
31, 2008 * Metro Tournament – Riverbank State Park (Manhattan)
June
17, 2008 * Regional Spring Games EAST – Mahopac High School
31, 2008 * Metro Tournament – Riverbank State Park (Manhattan)
June
12-15, 2008 * SONY Summer Games – Binghamton (tentative host site)
VOLUNTEERS: Those events in orange are the ones where we are in NEED of help! Please contact us at the office (845) 878-9722 if you are available to VOLUNTEER for any of the events that are in orange!
PAST EVENTS
26 January, 2008 – Floor Hockey Skills Competition – Yonkers
This event saw 69 registered athletes from different agencies registered to compete in the five different skills components. As always, the Yorktown Elks showed up, en masse, as our volunteer base. They, along with approximately 25 other outside volunteers put on a stellar competition for the HVR athletes. Special thanks to the Elks for, as always, being there. Too, to Mat Longo for arranging for the use of the facility for the competition! Thank you to all the volunteers for coming to promote a quality competition for our athletes.
VOLUNTEERS: Those events in orange are the ones where we are in NEED of help! Please contact us at the office (845) 878-9722 if you are available to VOLUNTEER for any of the events that are in orange!
PAST EVENTS
26 January, 2008 – Floor Hockey Skills Competition – Yonkers
This event saw 69 registered athletes from different agencies registered to compete in the five different skills components. As always, the Yorktown Elks showed up, en masse, as our volunteer base. They, along with approximately 25 other outside volunteers put on a stellar competition for the HVR athletes. Special thanks to the Elks for, as always, being there. Too, to Mat Longo for arranging for the use of the facility for the competition! Thank you to all the volunteers for coming to promote a quality competition for our athletes.
PIONEER SPORTS SCHOOL LEAGUE
Special thanks to Mat for his officiating…we’ve heard wonderful things from all the coaches regarding his efforts!
Thanks Mat!
IN THE WORKS…
Ulster County S.O. OPEN HOUSE: February 13, 2008
Contact: Bonnie Lanton (Head Coach) at: Basel04@aol.com The purpose of this Open House is to offer the athlete of Ulster County an overview of what programs are available to them, and the opportunities that await them. Additionally, Ms. Lanton is currently opening the doors to a track & field training opportunity to currently registered Ulster athletes and any new Ulster athletes wishing to participate. Again, for further information, please contact Bonnie at the email address listed above.
SKI PROGRAM:
Special thanks to Mat for his officiating…we’ve heard wonderful things from all the coaches regarding his efforts!
Thanks Mat!
IN THE WORKS…
Ulster County S.O. OPEN HOUSE: February 13, 2008
Contact: Bonnie Lanton (Head Coach) at: Basel04@aol.com The purpose of this Open House is to offer the athlete of Ulster County an overview of what programs are available to them, and the opportunities that await them. Additionally, Ms. Lanton is currently opening the doors to a track & field training opportunity to currently registered Ulster athletes and any new Ulster athletes wishing to participate. Again, for further information, please contact Bonnie at the email address listed above.
SKI PROGRAM:
The Alpine (downhill) Ski Program is currently seeking a new coordinator.
Should anyone have interest in this running this program, kindly contact Kathi Nolan at
knolan@dutchess-arc.org for further information.
ONGOING TRAINING
Rockland Floor Hockey League – BEGAN November 14th, 2007 –
Should anyone have interest in this running this program, kindly contact Kathi Nolan at
knolan@dutchess-arc.org for further information.
ONGOING TRAINING
Rockland Floor Hockey League – BEGAN November 14th, 2007 –
call if you have interest in joining the league. It is on-going on Wednesday
nights at St. Agatha’s. The league runs through 13 February, 2008.
On-going – Ulster County Floor Hockey Training
nights at St. Agatha’s. The league runs through 13 February, 2008.
On-going – Ulster County Floor Hockey Training
They started their Floor Hockey Training Club last night (Wed 11/7) - both Team and Skills. It will run every Wed (except holidays and school snow days) through February 2008. It's at the JFK Elementary School in Kingston. Arrive at 6:00pm to be ready to play promptly at 6:15. We work 'til 7:45pm, then break down the stuff, pack up and be gone by 8:00pm. Contact: via phone 845-758-3880; via email BaseL04@aol.com
On-going TENNIS TRAINING:
On-going TENNIS TRAINING:
Program will meet weekly (afternoons) in Bardonia (ROCKLAND) beginning in January 2008.
Contact: Ted Mascola @ 845-624-3442
fmascola@ccsd.edu for more info.
Contact: Ted Mascola @ 845-624-3442
fmascola@ccsd.edu for more info.
DEVELOPMENT
POLAR PLUNGE
UPDATE:
2/6/08 - The 2008 Polar Plunge (10th Anniversary) is now on myspace. Please look at the link below to view and please pass this link on to potential plungers. To date, we have raised $9,895! We still have 4 weeks till the plunge. Last year we raised over $45,000. With your help you can help us double it this year. Remember, all proceeds go to our 3,500 Athletes in the Hudson Valley. Please help us make their dreams a reality.
Also, remember we are having the "Ice Breaker" party at Mahoney's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, NY. Please join us. It will be a great time to be had by all!
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Celebrate 10 years of "freezin' for a reason!"
10th Anniversary Fishkill Polar Plunge
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Sharpe Reservation - Fishkill, NY
Registration begins at 9:00AM
Plunge at noon
Last year, 100 brave souls plunged into frigid waters to raise over $45,000 for the Hudson Valley Region! Help us break last year's record by breaking through the ice at our 10th Anniversary!
This year's Plunge will kick-off with an "Ice Breaker" party at Mahoney's Irish Pub and Restaurant on Friday, March 7. Kick-off the Plunge with food, drinks, giveaways and entertainment!
For more information, contact Teresa Gilli at 845-878-9722 or register at http://www.firstgiving.com/hvpolarplunge
Celebrate 10 years of "freezin' for a reason!"
10th Anniversary Fishkill Polar Plunge
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Sharpe Reservation - Fishkill, NY
Registration begins at 9:00AM
Plunge at noon
Last year, 100 brave souls plunged into frigid waters to raise over $45,000 for the Hudson Valley Region! Help us break last year's record by breaking through the ice at our 10th Anniversary!
This year's Plunge will kick-off with an "Ice Breaker" party at Mahoney's Irish Pub and Restaurant on Friday, March 7. Kick-off the Plunge with food, drinks, giveaways and entertainment!
For more information, contact Teresa Gilli at 845-878-9722 or register at http://www.firstgiving.com/hvpolarplunge
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JUNIOR GAMES
The Masters School
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
11:00AM — 11:30 AM / Registration
11:30 AM — 12:15 PM / Lunch
12:30 PM — 12:45 PM / Opening Ceremonies
12:45 PM — 1:45 PM / Junior Games
1:45 PM — 2:00 PM / Closing Ceremonies
Ages 3-8 / Siblings Welcome
PLEASE REGISTER BY
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2008
Please have participants dress comfortably for a day of fun activities indoor. Children assisted by wheelchair or walking devices are encouraged to attend. Registration takes place in the gymnasium. Families welcome at no cost.
Please contact: Tom Hay, Regional Director of
Special Olympics NY—Hudson Valley Region.
Telephone (845) 878-9722, Fax (845) 878-9375, E-mail: thay@nyso.org
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.)
Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments.
Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments.
