In the last Brief I shared with you
thoughts from our National Games
coaches. This week I spent some time
interviewing Team New Mexico’s National
Games athletes to find out what they had
to say. I just wish as you read what
they told me - you were able to hear
their voices.
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SO Brief
“Let me win, but if I
cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” |
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Thoughts
from Randy - Blog
Team New Mexico returns
from 2010 National Games with medals in hand With pride and honor, each athlete arrived back in New Mexico bearing a National Games medal around their neck, along with huge smiles on their faces. On July 18 - 23, Team New Mexico joined 3,000 athletes from 48 states to compete in Athletics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Bocce, Bowling, Aquatics and Golf at the 2010 Special Olympics National Games hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 12th
annual Golf Classic featuring UNM
Coach Steve Alford raises over $65,000 That’s why he loved his role at SONM’s annual Golf Classic and Sports Auction presented by The Payroll Company and hosted by the Four Hills Country Club this past July. During this year’s tournament, Scates served as a guest driver at the Longest Drive promotional hole—helping golfers drive farther by offering up to four attempts to drive the ball for $20. It was Scates’ talent and personality that raised a total of $520. “I love being a part of the Golf Classic,” said Scates. “The golfers all know me and they come ready for me to hit for them.” Rio Grande Half Marathon Come join us for a day of racing on Sunday, August 15 at the Rio Grande Half Marathon. The race will take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center located on 1701 4th Street SW in Albuquerque. A portion of the proceeds for the Rio Grande Half Marathon will benefit Special Olympics New Mexico, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics New Mexico athletes may participate at no cost. If you would like to participate register online at www.active.com or stop by either of these locations: Sport Systems Athlete's Edge 6915 Montgomery 7120 Wyoming Blvd. ABQ, NM 87109 ABQ, NM 87109
Four Corners Invitational The Four Corners Invitational (FCI) is Special Olympics New Mexico's third largest state tournament. The FCI will be held on August 20-22 in Farmington at Ricketts Park, the Natatorium, McGee Park, River View Golf Course and the San Juan Country Club. The FCI will host SONM athletes to compete in areas of Aquatics, Golf, and Unified Softball. The Unified Sports initiative is designed foster understanding and acceptance between disabled and non-disabled athletes, while building friendships in the process. Over the Edge Overcome a challenge in your life so Special Olympics athletes can overcome the challenges in theirs. Go Over the Edge for Special Olympics New Mexico and you’ll be supporting over 2,600 Special Olympics athletes who train and compete in a variety of Olympic-type sports, year-round and statewide. The Over the Edge for Special Olympics New Mexico fund raiser is a 16-story rappel down the New Mexico Bank & Trust building (320 Gold SW) in downtown Albuquerque on Friday, Sept 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each individual will need to raise a minimum of $1,000 to participate. All proceeds will go to benefit SONM’s athletes and year-round statewide sports program. Visit www.overtheedgenm.com for more information.
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