| Hudson Valley Region Program Update |
1 February, 2010
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| 2010 NATIONAL GAMES - OMAHA/LINCOLN, NEBRASKA One athlete from the Hudson Valley Region was selected to represent New York State at this event in July, 2010. Jhonatan Valencia, one of the region's pentathlete's from the Sound Shore Stars program, has been involved with SO for well over a decade, having participated in the PSSL with Mamaroneck Public Schools, then graduating into the Stars program. A second HVR athlete, Anthony Ingraham, from the Dutchess program, was selected as an alternate to attend, also as a pentathlete. Please join us in congratulating these two fine young men and athletes. SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2011 WORLD GAMES ATHENS, GREECE - OFFICIALS Special Olympics is requesting nominations for volunteer sport officials for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, 25 June - 4 July 2011. The following sport competitions will be conducted for 7,000 athletes around the world.
Aquatics Athletics Badminton Basketball Bocce Bowling
Cycling Equestrian Football Golf Gymnastics Judo
Kayaking Powerlifting Rollerskating Sailing Softball Table Tennis
Handball Tennis Volleyball Beach Volleyball
International and/or National Sport Federation Officials Certification, if issued by the sport, and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants for officials assignments at the 2011 World Summer Games. The majority of the competition technical officials will be recruited, trained and selected from the host country. However, expenses associated with airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals will be provided for only a limited number of selected officials from Programs outside of Greece and Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors.
Application forms can be downloaded at http://info.specialolympics.org/2011worldgamesofficials I have included the direct hyperlink for you. The application form must be received no later than April 1, 2010. The processing of application forms will begin immediately, thereafter.
Submit Completed Applications and Supplemental Documentation To:
Email address:Worldgamesofficials@specialolympics.org
An auto response from this email address should confirm receipt of the application |
| | General, perhaps important info... Certificates of Insurance have been requested and filed for 2010 for everyone that asked. Please check that your facilities received them. Powerlifting competition on 2 May, 2010 - Long Island at Brentwood High School. This will part of the Spring Games offered. Hold the date! Call Ellen for more info at the office (845)765-2497 Please take the time to check the dates in the calendar. Some dates have changes, other have been confirmed. ALL the dates in the calendar are now confirmed. Thanks for your patience. | | Greetings! This is my first shot at the new format of our Program Update. We hope that you find it as informative as was in the past. The new look and design should be easy to navigate with the links and all. If something does not work for you, please let me know so I can remedy it immediately. Thank for your patience and tolerance while I learned how to put this together. Any questions or concerns, email me at epikula@nyso.org |
| | Updated Calendar of Events 2010 HVR Calendar Of Events January '10
23 - Regional Floor Hockey Skills Competition - Yonkers
28- Local Floor Hockey Skills Competition - Mt. Pleasant
30 - Regional Floor Hockey Team Competition -Yonkers
February '10 5-7 - SONY Winter Games - Rochester
13 - Adaptive Games - Nanuet
27 - Regional Sports Summer Coach Conference - White Plains
March '10
6 - LOCAL West/Put Basketball Teams & Skills NORTH Competition - Somers
20 - Regional Aquatics Competition - White Plains
20 - LOCAL West/Put Basketball Teams SOUTH Competition - Pace U
28- Regional Aquatics, Basketball Team & Skills, Powerlifting - Marist April '10
10 - Regional Jr's Basketball Skills Competition - Bedford
17 - Time Trials EAST - Putnam Valley
24 - Spring Games WEST - West Point - Limited Volunteer Opportunities
May '10
15 - Spring Games EAST -Brewster HS CONFIRMED
June '10
4-6 - Rhode Island Summer Games - Pentathletes ONLY
4-6 - SONY Summer Games - Utica | | PSSL Updates & Information OFFICIALS: Please call to confirm that you HAVE them if you have them assigned. All of you have been great with getting game changes and updates to me, and I in turn, to the office. Thanks so much for that...but please, try to call and confirm the Friday before. It really is very helpful. Also, if you have ANY questions, concerns, preferences, anything, don't hesitate to call or fire off an email. We're here to help and make it easier for you. Hockey's almost over, then on to the favorite basketball, cycle! I will be out and about during the next few weeks, so I hope to get to see all of you. Until then, take care. | | Upcoming Events SONY Winter Games 5-7  February, 2010 HVR is taking 37 athletes and 13 coaches and nurses to Winter Games in Syracuse this coming weekend. Athletes from three counties will be competing in: Floor Hockey Team, Nordic Skiing 1 & 2, and Snowshoe. This is a non-competitive event for our more challenged athletes. This event encompasses many MATP (motor activity) events for the athletes that attend. This event will be held at St. Agatha's Gym in Nanuet. The event begins at 10AM. Summer Coach's Conference 27 February, 2010 This conference is still in the planning stages, but here's what we have to offer so far: For new coaches; (Pick one sport) Athletics (Track & Field) Training School Aquatics (Swimming) Training School Basketball Training School Keynote speaker: Dr. Sol Morra, MD -Summer Sports Rules (primarily athletics, more if there is time!) This conference will begin at 10AM and end by 3:30PM. Lunch will be provided. First 25 people to sign up will get an SO article of clothing. Electronic registration will (hopefully) be available soon. For now, email me Ellen Pikula or call us at (845)765-2497 to register. | | On-going Training & Competition
Basketball League Play will begin soon at St. Agatha gym, 135 Convent Rd., Nanuet. League play takes place every WEsnesday at 6pm. If you have a team interested in playing weekly, you are invited to join. Please contact Charles Jones at (845) 847-6197 or call us at the office (845) 947-6197.
Westchester Golf League starts next JUNE...call us in May for more info!!! On-going BASKETBALL in Ulster Co. contact Bonnie@ (845) 758-3880 Training takes place Wednesday evenings at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School. On-going TENNIS in Rockland Co. Program meets weekly (Afternoons) in Bardonia (Rockland) beginning January 2010. Contact Ted Mascola @ (845) 624-3442 or fmascola@ccsd.edu for more information. | | Volunteer Corner In late November, the Region opted to host a dinner honoring/recognizing the accomplishments of our volunteers, (volunteer) coaches, and even some of the athletes. HVR even established a Hall of Fame and had its' inaugural induction at this recently past dinner. Below is the short list of honorees. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Charles Jones Volunteer of the Year Community Service Award - FOP Stephen P Driscoll Lodge #704 Spirit of Special Olympics Award Outstanding Volunteer Coaches |
| | Past Events Regional Floor Hockey Team This past weekend saw fifteen teams and over 25 volunteers from the Knights of Columbus and other volunteer groups put on a great Hockey competition. Thanks to Mat for getting the facility. Thanks to Charlie, Nancy, Sue, Paul, Valerie, Chris, Dave, and Gene for coming over from Rockland to run and officiate the event. You guys are the BEST! This event saw teams from Westchester, Rockland, and Ulster compete in four divisions. A great time was had by all. Regional Floor Hockey Skills This past week and last weekend saw about 80 athletes compete in two separate Floor Hockey Skills events. These events were held to host all of these competitors. We'd like to thank both Mat Longo and Donna Asher for securing facilities to ensure the best competition venues. Also, we like to thank the volunteer groups from the K of C and another group of volunteers from a Mt. Vernon parish. The Xperience Tennis Competition This competition took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. Four of the region's tennis players were invited to attend this prestigious tournament. Thanks to Dina and Ted for giving up their time to coach these guys. Tom, Joey, John, and Nori all played a ton of elite tennis against players from around the country. All of them came home with medals. They were also afforded the opportunity of a tennis clinic with the UVA men's & women's tennis teams. An outstanding Xperience was had by all! This event saw 80+ paired athletes and partners compete in bowling. Unified medals were presented to all at the conclusion of the competition. Thanks to Vito at JV Lanes for accommodating our athletes. As always, both athletes and partners raved about the great time they had at this event! Regional Physical Fitness This even saw over 100 athletes from Westchester and Dutchess counties compete in up to ten events. Special thanks to several volunteer groups that made this event successful. Too, thanks to Mat L. for getting the facility and hosting the event. Winter Sport Coach Conference Thanks to Kevin Riley for hosting the event and getting the caterer. This conference saw over 35 coaches attend. New coaches were presented the materials to become certified S.O. coaches in Floor Hockey and Snow Shoeing. Special thanks to Charlie J. for certifying our newest clinicians in Floor Hockey. Also, recertification was done in two different areas. In excess of 15 coaches attended these advanced sessions in Winter Sports Rules and Team Assessments. This even was held at Colonial Lanes Orange County. Special thanks to Jonathan, the owner, whom always gives up excellent service and a quality experience for our athletes. Over 130 athletes registered and competed in this event. A great time was had by all. Regional Feedback Meetings We offered and held three meetings in Dutchess, Westchester and Rockland counties as the end of the Fall season to assess our seasonal effectiveness. Attendance at these meetings was limited, at best. These meetings are offered as an outlet for YOU, the coach, athlete, volunteer, advocate, whomever, to voice any and all concerns you may have regarding the programs we offer. Please feel free to come out to the next one(s) offered in your area. Let us know what your thoughts are. Regional Volleyball Competitions These events saw over 175 athletes compete in both team and a separate skills competition. Thanks to the Hommocks school and Suzzane E. for hosting and running the tournament. As always, the volunteers and officials were great! Thanks. The athletes had a wonderful time and all received either medals or ribbons for their athletic performance on the court. Teams from Dutchess and Westchester were present. Thanks, too, to Donna A. for running and hosting the skills competition for those 3+ athletes. All of your hard work is greatly appreciated. | | Development Information & Upcoming Events 2010 Fishkill Polar Plunge Ice Breaker Party
Friday, February 19, 2010
5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Mahoneys 35 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601
2010 Fishkill Polar Plunge Saturday, February 20, 2010
9 a.m. Registration - Plunge at Noon
2010 Miles For Medals Walk April 25, 2010
FDR Park
9 a.m. Registration - Walk starts at 11 a.m.
2010 Bresnan Bike Tour Pedal-Off Party
Thursday, February 9, 2010 at the Westchester ARC
2010 Bresnan Bike Tour
June 11th-June 13th
For more information on each event email Pam Dwyer at ppdwyer@nyso.org or call Tom Hay at 845-765-2497 . |
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