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Join Our List
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Volunteer Positions Available
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The NYC Region is looking to fill the following
VOLUNTEER positions:
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Helps with the planning and execution of three seasonal Coaches' Conferences.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Recruiting attendees
Setting agenda
Selecting educational pieces and speakers
Conferences are held on Saturdays three times a year (November, March, and August).
TRAINING DIRECTOR
Helps
conduct one-hour Special Olympics General Information Sessions for new
volunteers. Will teach new volunteers about Special Olympics and
the certification process.
Will be trained on the
material. General Sessions are biweekly or on an as-needed basis
and can be flexible according to your schedule.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Contact interested parties via phone or mailings to recruit for conferences, meetings, and to distribute general information.
Provide administrative support to organize general data.
We are looking for help on an as-needed basis and as much time as you can offer.
If you are interested or know anyone who would be, please contact David Durandisse at ddurandisse@nyso.org or simply reply to this email. Thanks!
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Criteria for Advancement
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Criteria for Advancement
The Criteria for Advancement in accordance with SO General Rules (and Regional Policy) are as follows:
* Travel Ability - can both athletes and coaches alike tolerate and benefit from the experience
* Demand Survey - training club interest and availability
If the number of eligible athletes exceeds the quota, we must then implement a systematic criteria for advancement:
"Advancement
begins with the distribution of a quota for a limited number of
allocations to each accredited program. The program is then
charged with the responsibility to select athletes in accordance with
formalized Criteria for Advancement as defined by the Special Olympics
General Rules, Article 7, section 7.08(e) and the Sports Rules Article
1, Section (k). To be considered eligible, athletes must have
participated at the previous level of competition prior to advancing to
the next higher level." (for example, a local bowling tournament)
"Priority
is given to all first place finishers from all divisions of the
specific sport/event in consideration. We are required to do the same
with second, then third place finishers and so on until we have filled
our allocation."
Please
be encouraged to read and learn more about Special Olympics.
Additional educational material and the General Rules can be found at: www.specialolympics.org
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Medical and Consent Policy Overview
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Eligible
individuals register for Special Olympics training by completing the
Medical Release and Consent form. Forms are available from the
Regional Office.
A valid form must be completed in full.
The athlete's full name, not a nickname, must be identified.
Always be sure to list the Primary Training Club and Agency.
Medical forms are valid for up to three (3) years.
Training Club Head Coaches must review, update, and maintain the Medical and Consent records. A copy must be sent to the Regional Office and a copy must be maintained by the Training Club Head Coach.
Medical and Consent forms must travel with the athletes to alltrainings and competitions. Athletes without Medical and Consent forms will not be permitted to train or compete.
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THE FIRST STEP
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GENERAL SESSION
Thursday April 29th, 2010
6:30 PM
Special Olympics NYC Office
211 East 43rd Street Suite 802
"What is Special Olympics?"...
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Future Dates for State Games
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Summer 2010, June 4-5 Utica
Summer 2011 June 9-12 Utica
Fall Games 2010 Oct 1-3 Seneca Falls
Winter Games 2011 Feb 4-6 Syracuse
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REMINDERS
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Training Rosters Needed!
COACHES: Please submit your completed summer rosters to David Durandisse at ddurandisse@nyso.org
or fax to our office (212) 661-4658. Any training club that plans on
training or competing in the upcoming season must have a form on file.
Contact David with any questions.
Thanks!
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Upcoming Events in the NYC Region
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May 1, 2010
Victory Spring Games, Victory Field, Queens, NY
Athletes from the Queens-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 8, 2010
Farrell Spring Games, Farrell High School, Staten Island, NY
Athletes from the Staten Island-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 8, 2010
Wingate Spring Games, Brooklyn, NY
Athletes from the Brooklyn-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 15, 2010
Riverside Park Spring Games, Riverside Park, Manhattan
Athletes from the Riverside Park Training Club compete in athletics.
May 22, 2010
Mount Saint Michael Spring Games, Bronx, NY
Athletes from Bronx-based training clubs compete in athletics.
May 23, 2010
Metro Tournament, Queens College
Featured
at the event will be athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze in
athletics (track and field), volleyball and powerlifting. Joining
the athletes will be professional sports stars, local dignitaries,
family members, game volunteers, cheering spectators and corporate
sponsors. The entire event will be conducted in a tradition of
Olympic-style pageantry, ceremonies and participation. The Special
Olympics athletes will welcome and share with all who attend the
excitement of sports competition and the sheer joy of the human spirit.
Volunteering and sponsorship opportunities exist.
June 4-5, 2010
State Summer Games, Utica, NY
July 17, 2010
16th annual Jo Ann Young Memorial Swim Meet, Staten Island,NY
This
is a unified meet with swim club members from Staten Island along with
competitors from Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Dutchess and host
Staten Island Special Olympics. Also competitors from On Your Mark
participate.
September 25, 2010
New York City Regional Fall Invitational, Cunningham Park, Queens
Special
Olympics softball teams from the five boroughs and Long Island will
compete in softball team and skills and bocce throughout the day.
November 13, 2010
New York City Regional Bowling Tournament and Bowlathon, AMF 34th Avenue Lanes, Queens, NY
Athletes
from the five boroughs of NYC participate in bowling
fun! Athletes, volunteers, and coaches participating in
fundraising.
January 15, 2011
Peter Aquilone Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan
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Health Tip
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Being a healthy athlete optimizes training performance. Here are some health and overall wellness tips bought to you by:
Anna-Christina Bevelaqua
PGY-2 Resident
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
New York Presbyterian Hospital Cornell/Columbia
Eating Healthy
-Drink plenty of water- aim to drink an 8 ounce glass of water 8 times a day (almost 2 liters daily)
-carry a water bottle with you while you run errands, go to school or
work
-choose water instead of soda, juices, or other sweetened beverages
-squeeze a little lemon or lime into you water to vary the taste
-Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Have a piece of fruit or a vegetable with every meal.
-Healthy snack idea: celery sticks with peanut butter or low fat cream cheese
-Make your own on the go snack mix with whole grain cereals, dried fruits (raisons, cranberries) and nuts
-Healthy snack idea -sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
-Healthy snack idea- low fat yogurt with granola and fresh fruit
Weight-
Body mass index formula
(Weight (lbs)/ height^2 (in^2)) x 703 or (weight (kg)/ height ^2 (m^2)
Adults: BMI 25-30 overweight, BMI>30 obese
Children based on growth charts -http://www.pressomatic.com/ccce/upload/BMIchartkids_000.pdf
-kids
and teens should get at least 60 minutes of activity a day. This
should include bone strengthening (running, jumping) and muscle
strengthening activities (push-ups, lunges)
-try
taking a walk together as a family after lunch or dinner. Walking
is excellent exercises and it gives families a time to catch up.
-make physical activity part of your family's daily routine
-go to public parks, tennis courts, basketball courts
-try a new activity of sport
-start small and gradually add new activities to your routine
-limit sedentary activities (time spent in front of the TV or computer)
For more information on being a being a healthy athlete, please contact
Sandra Toussaint-Burgher at Stburgher@nyso.og.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Need Volunteers for Victory Spring Games on May 1st 2010!!! (Track & Feild)
Victory Fields @ Forest Park
Woodhaven & Myrtle Avenue
GYMNASTICS
Volunteer help is needed for our Gymnastics event
Sokol New York
420 E 71st Street
New York, NY 10021
Sunday, May 2nd / 3-5p.m.
no gymnastics experience required (simply running scores to judges)
or you can call (212) 661-3963 ext. 210
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WELCOME
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We are pleased to announce Todd Bazzini as our new Program Specialist for our New York City Region.
Todd comes to us from ClubFit where he has ten years experience as Assistant Director of Tennis Programming.
You may reach Todd Bazzini at (212) 661-3963 ext. 210 or by email at
Tbazzini@nyso.org.
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Thank you for your continued support with Special Olympics. Without you, this wouldn't be possible.
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