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Hotline:
407-263-8043
Fax:
407-637-2370
Mail To:
Special Olympics
Seminole County
PO Box 520742
Longwood, FL 32752-0742
Donated Office Space:
Brauser Business Center
1275 Bennett Drive
Suite 118
Longwood, FL 32750
Special Olympics Florida:
www.SpecialOlympicsFlorida.org
352-243-9536
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Community Connections | |
We are striving to provide comprehensive resources that service the Special Needs population.
If you are a member of a relating organization or know of one that you would like promoted, please send an email to:
[email protected]
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Nathaniel's Toy Shop
Have a child with special needs and have a financial need this Christmas? Sign up with Nathaniel's Hope to shop for free toys in the workshop on December 14-16.
Click Here for sign up.
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The Sunshine Dance Club
at
Riverside Park
1600 Lockwood Boulevard
Oviedo, FL 32765
(near Mitchell Hammock Road)
Come dance the night away!
For more information, please contact:
Anne Marie Sargent
407-902-9424
[email protected]
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Altamonte Springs
Special Needs Recreation
offers a wide variety of social and recreation programs for the special needs community in Central Florida, ages 13 and up. Programs include monthly dances, field trips, camps, dance training programs and more!
Download their quarterly newsletter or learn more about programs offered by visiting:
www.ASRecreation.org
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Community Resources | |
AUTISM
BLIND SERVICES
CAMPS
DISABILITY SERVICES
DOWN SYNDROME
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
INDEPENDENT LIVING
RECREATION
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UPCOMING DATES |
Dec 5 Summer Sports Coaches Meeting
Dec 5 Basketball County Games Planning
Dec 6 Management Team Meeting
Dec 6 Special Events Team Meeting
Dec 10 Summer Sports Online Registration Opens
Dec 12 Athlete Input Council Holiday Party
Dec 15 Basketball County Games
Dec 19 Bowling Night with Agile Thought
Dec 21 Summer Sports Online Registration Closes
For an ongoing list of volunteer opportunities, click here.
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2012-2013 EVENTS/DEADLINES
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Start Dates, Competition Dates, and more!
Volunteer Opportunities Available Online
Please click here to view ongoing Volunteer Opportunities.
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BASKETBALL SEASON
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County Games on December 15, 2012
Come one, come all, to cheer on our teams as they compete in their first competition of the season. County Games will be held at Palm Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, December 15, 2012.
Volunteers are welcome to sign up online by clicking here.
10-15 Volunteers are needed.
or contact Debra Pettigrew at
COMPETITION DATES
County Games: Saturday, December 15, 2012
Area Games: Saturday, January 12, 2013
State Games: Fri-Sat, February 8-9, 2013 QUESTIONS
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"SUMMER SPORTS" SPORTS
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Bocce, Cycling, Track, Tennis, Soccer and Volleyball Summer Sports season is just around the corner and we hope you will be joining us! Coaches and Assistants are needed. For more information, visit our website, click SPORTS and then select the sport of your choice.
Coaches Meeting:
Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 2 at 6:30pm
Athlete Online Registration:
Monday-Friday, Dec.10-21
In-Person Registration:
Wednesday, January 2 at 7pm
First Practice:
Saturday, January 5, 2013
COACHES MEETINGS & REGISTRATION LOCATION
Meetings held at: Brauser Business Center
1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood Fl 32750
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FALL CLASSIC SPORTS
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Softball, Bowling, Powerlifting and Gymnastics
Congratulations to all the Athletes who participated at the State Fall Classic (Nov. 15th and 16th) at
ESPN's Wide World of Sports.
We are Proud of You!
ABIGAIL ADAMS
ESTHER BENITEZ
TAMMY BURNETT
JAMES CALDWELL
ONYX CANO
CHRIS FRIEDMANN
SEAIRA HARMER
JUSTIN HOFFMAN
ERIC JOHNSON
AARON HUDSON
NEALESH MANAPRAGADA
DANIEL MUISE
ANNAMARIE NIEVES
JULIA OLDHAM
MATTHEW SAUL
PAMELA SCRIBNER
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EQUESTRIAN | | |
Sat. Nov 3, 2012 West Volusia Saddle Club
"Speed" Horseshow
What an Amazing Day at the West Volusia Saddle Club Horse show this weekend!
Head Coach Elise and Assistant Coach Karen prepared volunteers and Special Olympic Athletes for another exciting show this past Sunday. This is the fifth year Circle H Special Olympic riders have competed in this event.
The athletes that competed are: Cody Brown, Greg Ortt, Skyler Keim-Jones, and Tyler Lam. All athletes competed in both Pole Bending and Barrels competition. The volunteers that participated were: Clara Brown, Sara Hozian, Sarah Hansen, Sarah Bush, and Rosie Pingel.
We would like to give a Special Thanks to ALL of the Athletes and Volunteers who participated in this event and to all the wonderful sponsors who support and make these events possible for Special Olympics. We look forward to seeing you at future shows, and please come out to Support our Special Olympics Equestrian events.
For all the results click here!
Happy Trails! |
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YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM |
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AWESOME THINGS ARE "YAPPENING"!
This year's Volunteer Appreciation Banquet was held November 13 and we are excited to report that the J Douglas YMCA was awarded Sponsor of the Year 2012 for their facility donation. Having a state of the art facility in which to practice has been instrumental in the success of our program. Thank you J Douglas YMCA!!
County YAP Coordinator and Facility Head Coach, Barbara Costanzo, was honored with The Shining Star Award for 2012 and YAP Facility Head Coach, Doreen Scribner, was awarded Family of the Year along with her husband, Neil and daughter, Pamela.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Our season comes to a close on Saturday, December 8 with our Culminating Event. Mark your calendars and join us at noon to see the athletes showcase the skills they have mastered. Don't forget to bring your cameras.
Season 6 is set to begin in January 2013. Registration information will be posted after the holidays.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!!!
Contact Barbara Costanzo
407-718-3259
[email protected]
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2012 VOLUNTEER BANQUET | | |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Click Here for All the Pics!
On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, our Annual Volunteer Banquet was held to thank and honor our volunteers, sponsors and supporters for their commitment to Special Olympics Seminole County. The evening was held at the HBA in Maitland, catered by All Occasion Catering and emceed by WESH Channel 2 News, Jim Payne and athlete, Meggan Van Loon.
COACH OF THE YEAR : DEBBIE KNITZ
NOMINEES: Amy Cottrill, Barbara Costanzo, Bob Schlier, Bryan Bradburn, David Pudles, Debbie Knitz, Elise Hulme, Maja Kieffer, Mark Quick, Mark Taylor, Robert Norris, Tom Wise, Tracy Sones, Vernon Priest
FAMILY OF THE YEAR: SCRIBNERS & BROWN/WILSON
NOMINEES: Brown/Wilson Family, Norris Family, Pudles Family, Scribner Family, Jones family
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR:LAKE HOWELL JR CIVITANS NOMINEES: Lake Howell Jr Civitans Club, Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club
SPONSOR OF THE YEAR: YMCA LAKE MARY
NOMINEES: Alin Family Medicine, Casselberry AMF, J. Douglas YMCA Lake Mary , Mayfair Country Club , Palm Springs Baptist Church, RP Funding
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: ANDREA BELL NOMINEES: Andrea Bell, Cathy Tagliareni, David Pudles, David Shelton, Debbie Taylor, Debra Pettigrew, Heather Guillet, JackieBarry, Karina Elisa Rodriguez, Kevin Lajeunesse, Lia Whitmore, Marie and NinEl-khoury, Sandy Ward, Sarah Hansen, Winston Jones
SHINING STAR AWARD: Barbara Costanzo and Pudles Family
HALL OF FAME: Susan Hudson
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CHRISTMAS BOWLING NIGHT
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FREE NIGHT OF BOWLING WITH AGILE THOUGHT
The employees at Agile Thought would like to invite our athletes to a FREE night of bowling, pizza, drinks and Holiday FUN on Wednesday, December 19 at AMF Casselberry Lanes from 7pm-9pm.
RSVPs will be handled on a first come first serve basis. We hope you can join them for a great night of FUN!
Please RSVP by December 8th to Marie Badders at 407-782-0525 or [email protected] |
| "SCENTSY" - GET YOURS TODAY AND HELP SOSC! | |
Now until Dec. 31, 2012, when you buy any SCENTSY product, a 25% (gross sales) will go back to SOSC.
Choose from wide selection of quality products!
Visit scentsbycindyrevis.scentsy.us to order this or any burner through the Special Olympics party and Cindy will donate 25% of the gross back to Special Olympics Seminole County. |
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PUBLIX TORCH CAMPAIGN | |
We need your help!
Publix is Special Olympics Florida's #1 Sponsor! Every year they donate thousands of dollars to our program. Please help us continue to receive this support by selling paper "torches" at select Publix stores.
We are asking families and volunteers to look at their schedule and sign up for 2-hr shifts to help sell torches in January. Please consider signing up for a shift in a store in any Seminole County city by clicking here.
Torch Sale Dates: January 3-23, 2013
Saturdays: Jan 5, 12, 19 from 12pm-4pm
Sundays: Jan 6, 13, 20 from 12pm-4pm
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POLAR PLUNGE 2013 | | |
Carpe Freezum.....Freeze the Day
FEBRUARY 2, 2013
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SEMINOLE COUNTY is plunging as a team this year to raise funds for our programs. A large portion of the money raised under our team name will return to our county. Our page is up! Our costume committee is brainstorming ideas! Now all we need is you!
Click Here for all the Info!
Get your page up and join our team.
If you have any questions, contact Barbara Costanzo at [email protected] |
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MEET THE TEAM ... NEW MEMBERS NEEDED |
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A Peek Behind the Scenes
Did you know that Special Olympics Seminole County is run by the support of volunteers who donate countless hours to ourathletes? Our team of committed volunteers donate their time and talents throughout the year in order to offer more than 15 sports at no cost to athletes. We would like to introduce a coregroup of hard working volunteers and invite you to join the team.
Click Here to meet the team and find out more on how you can help! |
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MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING |
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First Thursday of Every Month
Whether you are a parent, guardian, educator or volunteer you can help us make a difference! If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact us.
The Next Meeting is:
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:30pm
SOSC Donated Office Space in the Brauser Business Center
1275 Bennett Drive, Suite 118, Longwood, FL 32750
For more info: Marie El-khoury at 407-782-0525 or
[email protected]
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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS |
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ATHLETE INPUT COUNCIL MEETING |
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Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
At Randy and Melissa Everatt's
Be Looking for a Separate Announcement!
Brett J. Hope S Aaron H. Mike B. Chris F Kristin C. Pam S. John K. Meegan V. Regina B. Charbel E. Maria D Joanne W. Kay E. Richard M. Christopher M and Scott P
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Congratulations to all the AIC Members!
We had 100% participation at the
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.
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GLOBAL MESSENGERS | |
Athletes Spreading the Message
The role of the Global Messenger is to help promote the good news of Special Olympics. Global Messengers are expected to go out in the community to speak about the joy of participating in Special Olympics. We are very fortunate, and most proud to have two Global Messengers for Seminole County: Chris Friedman and Richard Mendola. We encourage the community to "listen to our athletes". If you are interested in having Chris or Richard speak to your company or organization, please contact: Kevin Lajeunesse, 407-257-7730/ [email protected] |
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CHASE ANTHONY
Chase is very excited to be the Ahlete of the Month. He has been actively involved in Special Olympics for years. He started bowling in Pennsylvania, which he excelled at, and ended up winning many trophies which he proudly displays in his room for all to see. Chase recently moved to Florida and was very happy to see that there were Special Olympics programs available here as well. He immediately joined the bowling program.He has also competed in swimming and is currently in the basketball program. He looks forward to seeing all of the friends he has made every week, and continues learning new skills that he can use and be proud of. He is sure to be part of the Special Olympics for years to come.
Bowling and Basketball
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JUSTIN KING
Bowling and Basketball
Justin loves everything about Special Olympics. He participated in Special Olympics as a young child at Stenstrom Elementary, and then not again until he was 22! When he was about eight, he participated in Track and Field in the walking competition. He was so excited that he ran the whole way.
As a young man, his first sport was bowling. Then he participated in swimming, and now he is in basketball. He has participated in all of these sports this year, so it has been a busy and engaging time for us. He especially enjoys the camaraderie to be found by making friends and getting to know the other athletes and the coaches.
This has been especially good for Justin, as people with autism sometimes struggle to make social connections. On Saturdays, Justin pops right up, eager to get going. He has Challenger baseball first thing, followed by Special Olympics basketball, and then ends the day with Special Olympics bowling. Justin is healthy and vibrant and loves to make other people laugh; he is truly a blessing to me and to others.
I am proud of him for being selected as Athlete of the Month as he works very hard at improving his skills, and we look forward to participating in other sports as well. Special Olympics has a special place in our hearts as they form the framework around which our lives revolve, and neither Justin nor I can imagine life without this special organization.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH | | |
Bryan Bradburn
It was definitely an experience that I won't forget! While at Boardwalk Bowl I heard that a bowler from the Miami area was extremely nervous. It just so happened that he was bowling on the same lanes that our bowler (Onyx) was on. I approached the bowler and attempted to calm him down as much as I could. I even coached him during the event.
Afterwards, his coach approached me and thanked me for my help. When the awards were issued I was very happy that he had come in second place. I immediately congratulated him and then returned back to the group I was with. Shortly afterwards I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was the bowler from Miami. He wanted to thank me and asked if I would mind having my picture taken with him. It was one of those unexpected moments in life that just about brought me to tears. I wasn't expecting anything because I was doing something that I enjoy and was happy that I could help. In fact, even his coach asked for a picture and thanked me for helping his athlete. Most coaches would tell you to stay away from their athletes but this coach realized that I was genuinely concerned and wanted to help even if his athlete was bowling against mine. As it turns out Onyx took the gold for his division which also was a bonus for me and SOSC.
I can't wait for the next event (even if it's not bowling) and I look forward to working with SOSC in the future. I also want to thank everyone else that worked so hard and selfishly sacrificed their time in order to make this Fall Classic a success.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOVEMBER ATHLETES | | |
Rosalie A * Sachahnn B * Qumber B
Daniel B * Scott C
Rebekah D *James G
Jacob G * James J * John K
Christopher L * Isaiah M
Elyse M * Jorge S
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | |
Special Olympics Seminole County relies greatly on assistance from Sponsors. Sponsor and donor support is always needed, not only to provide financial help, but to offer safe and productive training facilities to our athletes. Without the generous donations of many individuals and organizations, our athletes would not have the facilities, equipment, volunteers or funds to train and compete on a year-round basis for FREE. We all appreciate everyone's support!
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How to contribute to Seminole County
SOSC is funded primarily through individual and corporate contributions, grants, sponsorships, and yearly fundraisers. This financial assistance covers many essential expenses including equipment, uniforms, transportation, meals, lodging, volunteer training, and more. Any contribution or assistance you can provide to help SOSC meet these financial goals is greatly appreciated! If you would like to make a donation by mail, please send your contribution to the following address:
Special Olympics Seminole County
PO Box 520742, Longwood, FL 32750-0742
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The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them the opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes, and the community.
On behalf of Special Olympics Seminole County, we appreciate all the Volunteers, Coaches, Sponsors and Donors who have contributed their time, talents and treasures to help make our program a success! |
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