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SO Brief
SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
January 29, 2014
In This Issue
Athlete Profile
Thoughts From Randy
USA Games Update
Poly Hockey
LETR News
2014 French Athletes of the Game
Athlete Profile
Name: Jocelyn Torivio
Team: Special Olympics Westside Wonders
Sports: Softball, Track and Field
Highlights: Jocelyn won a Gold Medal at the 2013 State Summer Games in Track and Field! 
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Thoughts From Randy
Letters
 
Last week I received a large brown envelope filled with letters.  The first was from an eighth grade teacher - the other 28 from her English Language Arts class.  They had completed a "Spread the Word to End the R-Word" campaign in their school, and through a variety of creative ways - raised $407.75 for Special Olympics.  I read each and every letter - some more than once - and at a time when we, the general public, are rarely given opportunities to hear what 8th graders have to say - I feel obligated to share their comments with you.  Enjoy.  

 
USA Games Team New Mexico athletes begin training! 
 
With the 2014 USA Games just about six months away, Team New Mexico is already training hard to prepare for their trip to New Jersey! 
 
"Our training went great," said Linda Charzuk, Head Bocce Coach for Team New Mexico. "The four teammates are compatible. They already have skills and a good understanding of the game. They are also very accepting of new strategies and are all willing to learn. This is one of the best teams I've worked with!"
 
New Mexico's USA Games Bowling team has already made progress working together as a team. 
 
"The trainings we've had in Albuquerque and Las Cruces have gone so well," stated Allie Stapleton, Head Bowling Coach for Team New Mexico. "I think the athletes are going to do awesome this summer! We are working on how to adapt to different kinds of bowling lanes and adjust in order to perform better. Since our first training, all of the teammates have created a bond. We will be ready for New Jersey!" 
 
Great things are expected from Team New Mexico this summer in New Jersey! 
  
Area Poly Hockey Competitions! 
 
The 2014 Area Poly Hockey Competitions are this weekend! Areas 1, 2, and 5 will take to the rinks, competing in one of SONM's most popular team sports. 

This is the first time this season that Poly Hockey teams will get to compete against each other before the statewide championship in Farmington on February 21-22! Athletes and coaches have been practicing hard and we expect good-spirited play from everyone! For more information about the Area and State Poly Hockey Championships, click HERE. 
 
    
Law Enforcement Torch Run News!                    

2014 Polar Plunge Photos! 

 With another successful Polar Plunge in Farmington in the books, we would like to thank all of the brave plungers and give you a chance to relive the fun with photos from the day! Click HERE to view more photos. 


Congratulations to our 2014 French Athletes of the Game!
 
Every year, in partnership with French Funerals and Mortuaries and Lobo Athletics, SONM has the opportunity to honor 27 Special Olympics athletes from different delegations at UNM Lobo games! 

In 2014 we  have recognized six different athletes at Lobo Men's and Women's Basketball games! We would like to congratulate the athletes who have been honored so far this year and also thank French Funerals and Mortuaries for their continued partnership! To view photos of this year's athletes being honored at the Lobo Games, click HERE. For information on how to get your delegation involved,  email Erin Gallegos at eringallegos@sonm.org. 
 Upcoming 2014 Events

EVENT                                    DATE                                   LOCATION
Poly Hockey Championships         Feb 21-23                                           Farmington 
Mayor's Indoor Track Meet               Mar 8                                                   Albuquerque Convention Center
Unified Bowling Tournament          Mar 22-23                                           Santa Ana Starlight Lanes
 
SONM Board of Directors
 
Executive Committee : CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn; VICE CHAIRMAN, Karen Hudson; VICE CHAIRMAN, Bob Scanlon; SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier; and TREASURER, Steve Pino

Board Members: Tom Padilla, Shaylene Stephens, Ryan Garcia, David Harnick, Sharen Hart,  Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stuart, Craig Amundson, Allen Smith, Consuelo Bolagh-Cowder, Dub Girand, and Mark Wiggins 
Contact Us
Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
 
Email: sonm@sonm.org