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Thoughts from Randy - Blog
Through the Eyes of Another
Special Olympics is all about creating new possibilities for any
person who walks onto our playing fields. We spend a lot of time
trying to articulate what those opportunities bring to the lives of
our Special Olympics athletes. Today however, I want to share with
you words I received in a card from Marla Wood, a friend of our
organization who raised money to support our athletes by going Over
the Edge.
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Upcoming Events
Applebee's Tip a Cop (Las Cruces - Oct. 22)
On Thursday,
October 22, get the right kind of ticket from an officer as the Law
Enforcement Torch Run continues its Applebee's Tip-a-Cop promotion
in Las Cruces. The event goes from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bring the family out for dinner and meet members of the NM Torch
Run, as well as local SONM athletes. Contact Jacqueline Pacheco at
(505) 856-0342 for more information.
North Regional Bowling Competition (Bernalillo - Nov.7)
On Saturday, November 7, hundreds of SONM bowlers will gather at the
Santa Ana Star Casino in Bernalillo for the 2009 SONM North Regional
Bowling Competition presented by UPS. Competition begins at
8:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit
www.sonm.org or call (505)
856-0342. Additional sponsorships provided by Amerigroup, Creamland,
Ryder, Southwest Dairy Farmers, and Delta Dental.
Holiday
Classic (Las Cruces - Nov. 20 & 21)
On November 20 -
21, SONM heads to Las Cruces for the 2009 Holiday Classic
presented by UPS where hundreds of SONM athletes will compete in the
south regional bowling and state basketball competition.
Competitions will take place at Sun Lanes Bowling Alley and the New
Mexico State University Activities Center. For more
information visit www.sonm.org or
call (505) 856-0342.
Posole Ole Fun Walk (Albuquerque - Dec. 5)
On Saturday, December 5 join hundreds of SONM fans for the 2009
Posole Ole Fun Walk presented by the Albuquerque International
Balloon Museum. Register yourself or be part of team to help
raise funds and awareness for SONM's athletes and sports program.
For more information visit
www.sonm.org or call (505) 856-0342. Additional
sponsorships provided by Rio Vista Realty, Inc., Ameriplex Mortgage,
and El Pinto Restaurant.
Education Station - Coaching Tips
How to teach
a great release in bowling
In
bowling, a great release is key to scoring big. The
following are 10 tips
to help any SONM bowler stay
focused or locked in to the task at hand, which is knocking down
pins to achieve higher scores.
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Pick up your ball.
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Get your mind
ready to bowl.
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Get your body
ready to bowl.
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Eye your targets.
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Push out the ball.
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Let the ball swing
back naturally (should not be forced).
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Let the ball swing
forward and take your step toward the target.
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Release the ball
(no launching the bowling ball in the air and on to the
lane).
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Throw the ball
onto the lane.
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Evaluate your
bowling performance.
For more information
on bowling tips for coaches contact SONM Coaches Education
Director Steve Harris at
steveharris@sonm.org.
Athlete
Spotlight
Athlete name: Sam
Zimmerly
Age: 8 years old
Team: Special Olympics Los Alamos
Sports: Track and Field, Aquatics, Bowling
Highlights: Earned the Bronze medal in Track and Field at the
2009 State Summer Games in Albuquerque. Awarded two Silver
medals in Aquatics at the 2009 Four Corners Invitational in
Farmington.
Editor's Notes:
Corrections
On the Oct. 6th Issue of the SO Brief, we mistakenly published the
wrong name for SONM's new Torch Run Liason and Special Events
Director. Please contact Jacqueline Pacheco (not Campo)
for special events and LETR-related questions.
Wish List
Special Olympics New Mexico is in need of a number of operational
items. If you or anyone you know might be able and willing to
donate, please contact us at (505) 856-0342.
*Frequent Flyer Coupons, Airline Tickets and Vouchers for athlete
travel
*Vacant Warehouse for athlete training center
*Beverage Cambros for competitions and special events
Education station
Each week, SONM will offer quick tips to help local programs in
their respective areas. Topics will range from coaches
education and sports program to finance, fund raising and
communications. If you have a request for the next "quick tip" topic
please email Oscar Solis at
oscarsolis@sonm.org.
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