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SO Brief
SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
January 25, 2012
In This Issue
Athlete Profile
Applebees Tip A Cop
YAP Awarded Grant
Poly Hockey Opens
French Athlete of the Game
Athlete Profile
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Name: Sarah Wilson
Age: 25
Team: Albuquerque Gymnastics
Sports:   Poly Hockey, Bocce, Aquatics, Bowling
Awards:  Sarah won a Bronze medal in both the 2011 North Regional Bowling Tournament and the 2011 State Summer Games in Bocce
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Applebees Tip-A-Cop
Looking for dinner plans tomorrow night? Fill your belly at Applebee's and you'll automatically be doing your part to support our Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics!

On Thursday, January 26 dozens of New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run officers, Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and families will unite for the return of the popular Applebees Tip-A-Cop fund raiser. Throughout out the night, LETR officers will lace up the aprons to serve meals to Applebee's patrons while raising awareness about Special Olympics. The event will occur from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at each location.

Head over to all seven Applebees location in Albuquerque as well as the RIo Rancho location.  Enjoy great food and entertainment by your local Law Enforcement Officers and be sure to Tip Your Cop.  For more information call the Special Olympics New Mexico office at (505) 856-0342.

 

SONM's Young Athletes Program receives grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
January 25, 2012
By Erin Gallegos
 
On Wednesday January 18, Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) was awarded a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to support its Young Athletes Program.
 
SONM's Young Athletes Program teaches fundamental sports skills to children ages two to seven with developmental disabilities. The program also creates partnerships between developmental preschool programs and fourth and fifth grade APS classes. The APS students act as mentors and coaches to the preschool athletes.
 
"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico's generous support of our Young Athletes Program helps us expand the program in our state and advocate healthy practices for young New Mexicans with disabilities," said Young Athletes Program Director Victoria Gonzales."
 
PH Poly Hockey Season is Open
Wondering what is causing all that racket? Yep, you guessed it: SONM's Poly Hockey season officially opened on January 2, 2012.

We are excited to once again see the many athletes participate in the fastest growing SONM sport.

Area Games will be held throughout the state starting January 28 to February 4 (visit us online to find local dates and locations), while our State Poly Hockey Championships will be held February 24-25 in Farmington.

So mark your calendars and we hope to see you there! 
Congrats to our Jan. 18th & 25th French Athletes of the Game!

Jan. 18th- Men's Basketball Game   

Devin Montoya, Special Olympics Rio Grande  

 

Jan. 21 - Women's Basketball Game 

Eric Serna, Special Olympics Curly Key Riders

 

About the French Athlete of the Game  Since 2007, French Mortuary and Special Olympics New Mexico, in collaboration with Lobo Athletics, have partnered to showcase and honor the achievements and capabilities of our SONM athletes by recognizing them individually at Lobo sports competitions.  This year, 26 Special Olympics athletes will be honored during the course of the Lobo Volleyball, Soccer and Basketball Seasons.  

 

To view pictures from the French Athlete of the Game please click HERE.  

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2012 Calendar of Events

Indoor Track Invitational                                February 18                                       Albuquerque

Poly Hockey Championships                         February 24-25                                   Farmington

State Summer Games                                   May 18-20                                           Albuquerque

Four Corners Invitational                               August 17-19                                      Farmington

State Equestrian Competition                        September 14-15                                  Clovis

North Regional Bowling                                October 27-28                                      Bernalillo

Holiday Classic                                             November 16-18                                   Las Cruces
SONM Board of Directors
 
Executive Committee
 
CHAIRMAN, Tom Padilla 
 
VICE CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn 
 
VICE CHAIRMAN, David Harnick 
 
SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier 
 
TREASURER, Nick Loftis 
 
Board Members: Shaylene Stephens, Nestor Romero, Suzanne Fields, Bruce Beebe, Bob Scanlon, Jim Reist, Sharen Hart, Blake Brown, Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stewart, and Craig Admunson.
      
Contact Us
Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
 
Email: sonm@sonm.org