Be a Fan of Inspiration ...

"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."

Be a Fan of Inclusion ...

Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.

Be a Fan of Sport ...

Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.

2010 State Fall Games

Date:

October 1, 2010

Location:

Seneca Falls, NY

Details:

Special Olympics New York will be in Seneca Falls for State Fall Games. More than 900 athletes and coaches from across the state will attend the these Games which will be held October 1-2, 2010. [ click here for story ]

Athletic competition takes place Saturday, October 2nd in 7 Olympic-style sports:
Bocce:
SMS Hall, 95 Ovid St, Seneca Falls
Cross Country Running:
NYCC Campus, 2360 State Rte. 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Cycling:
NYCC Campus, 2360 State Rte. 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Equestrian:
Lehman Farms, 161 S. Wilmarth Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
Golf Team & Skills:
Seneca Falls Country Club, 2790 State Route 89, Seneca Falls
Soccer Team:
NYCC Campus, 2360 State Rte. 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Softball Team:
Waterloo High School, 96 Stark Street, Waterloo, NY, 13165

Volunteers are needed to fill key roles in support of the Fall Games competitions:

Staff the following sports venues: Bocce, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Softball Team, and Soccer Team.

Set up/break down sports venues, and distribute lunch, and water to athletes and coaches.

Support our Opening Ceremonies.

Be Fans in the Stands at Opening Ceremonies and at sports venues, cheering the athletes on to victory.

Volunteer assignments will be given out up to Sept 16th; after that date all walk in volunteers are welcome. For more information and to register, please register as a volunteer here or email Stacy Gioeli at sgioeli@nyso.org. Volunteers can be individuals or groups.

Spectacular pageantry & entertainment:
Opening Ceremonies - Law Enforcement Torch Run - Olympic Village - Closing Ceremonies

Would you like to become more involved and Sponsor an Athlete? Please join here and help us fundraise for State Games.. http://statefallgames.kintera.org/sponsoranathlete

Please Welcome Our Sponsors!
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Primary Contact:

Bryan Norris, 518-388-0791, bnorris@nyso.org

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