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Sidelines SUMMER 2013 Special Olympics Delaware, 619 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19716 Tel 302.831.4653 Email [email protected] www.sode.org AWARDS NOMINATIONS Special Olympics Delaware awards are open to athletes, families, coaches organizations and volunteers who have made a significant contribution to Special Olympics Delaware. Award nominations will be accepted until the deadline of August 1. Award winners will be honored at the annual Night of Heroes gala in the fall. Submit your nomination today! (See form inside.) Special Olympics Flame of Hope 2013 Outstanding Athlete, Tommy Fields, and Torchrunner of the Year, Sgt. Karen Messner, at the Summer Games Opening Ceremony held in the Bob Carpenter Center burns brightly at the 43rd Summer Games FALL SPORTS INFO 1) Sign up for Fall Sports! Contact your Area Director to sign up to parcipate in SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, BOCCE and VOLLEYBALL! **Note: All Special Olympics Delaware athletes of all ability levels will now have the opportunity to parcipate in 20 different sports in each new Area program. We encourage every SODE athlete, coach, team volunteer and Unified Partner to submit a Sports Interest Form as soon as possible. The Sports Interest Form is available for download on our website at www.sode.org by clicking on the “Area Resources” buon. Return to SODE via FAX, email, or mail. 2) Already signed up? Athletes who have signed up for Fall Sports will be contacted by a Sports Director by mid to late July. At that me, athletes will receive informaon on the upcoming training and compeon season. (If you have not heard anything by August 1, please contact your Area Director.) For addional quesons on how to get involved with Special Olympics, please email Brenda Zullo at [email protected] or call (302) 831-3479. A rainy Friday and overcast Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 700 athletes and 85 Unified Partners who competed at the 2013 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games presented by DuPont. Many thanks go to all our family members and athletes, as well as to the countless individuals who gave their assistance in helping us prepare for the venue changes. Our deepest thanks also go to everyone involved with the Summer Games committee, as well as members of the Delaware Air National Guard, many of whom worked tirelessly around the clock and brought friends or family members to work with them throughout the weekend. It is because of this awe-inspiring dedication and devotion to Special Olympics Delaware that we are exceptionally grateful for what everyone does to assure the success of Summer Games for our athletes. Check out our photo galleries for the 2013 Summer Games at www.sode.org! Apply to be a part of Team Delaware for the Special Olympics USA Naonal Games June 14-21, 2014 New Jersey Special Olympics Delaware will be assembling a delegaon of athletes of all ability levels to compete at the 2014 Special Olympics Naonal Games. We encourage athletes (age 16+) to submit an applicaon ASAP. Details on the applicaon process will be posted on our website at www.sode.org. Please see p. 11 for more informaon on applying to be a part of Team Delaware!
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SidelinesSUMMER 2013
Special Olympics Delaware, 619 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19716 Tel 302.831.4653 Email [email protected] www.sode.org
AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Special Olympics Delaware awards are open to athletes,
families, coaches organizations and volunteers who have made
a significant contribution to Special Olympics Delaware.
Award nominations will be accepted until the deadline of August 1. Award winners will
be honored at the annual Night of Heroes gala in the fall.
Submit your nomination today! (See form inside.)
Special Olympics Flame of Hope
2013 Outstanding Athlete, Tommy Fields, and Torchrunner of the Year, Sgt. Karen Messner, at the Summer Games Opening Ceremony held in the Bob Carpenter Center
burns brightly at the 43rd Summer Games
FALL SPORTS INFO1) Sign up for Fall Sports! Contact your Area Director to sign up to participate in SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, BOCCE and VOLLEYBALL! **Note: All Special Olympics Delaware athletes of all ability levels will now have the opportunity to participate in 20 different sports in each new Area program. We encourage every SODE athlete, coach, team volunteer and Unified Partner to submit a Sports Interest Form as soon as possible. The Sports Interest Form is
available for download on our website at www.sode.org by clicking on the “Area Resources” button. Return to SODE via FAX, email, or mail.
2) Already signed up? Athletes who have signed up for Fall Sports will be contacted by a Sports Director by mid to late July. At that time, athletes will receive information on the upcoming training and competition season. (If you have not heard anything by August 1, please contact your Area Director.) For additional questions on how to get involved with Special Olympics, please email Brenda Zullo at [email protected] or call (302) 831-3479.
A rainy Friday and overcast Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 700 athletes and 85 Unified Partners who competed at the 2013 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games presented by DuPont.
Many thanks go to all our family members and athletes, as well as to the countless individuals who gave their assistance in helping us prepare for the venue changes. Our deepest thanks also go to everyone involved with the Summer Games committee, as well as members of the Delaware Air National Guard, many of whom worked tirelessly around the clock and brought friends or family members to work with them throughout the weekend. It is because of this awe-inspiring dedication and devotion to Special Olympics Delaware that we are exceptionally grateful for what everyone does to assure the success of Summer Games for our athletes. Check out our photo galleries for the 2013 Summer Games at www.sode.org!
Apply to be a part of Team Delaware for the Special Olympics USA
National GamesJune 14-21, 2014
New JerseySpecial Olympics Delaware will be
assembling a delegation of athletes of all ability levels to compete at the 2014 Special Olympics
National Games. We encourage athletes (age 16+) to submit an application ASAP. Details on the
application process will be posted on our website at www.sode.org.
Please see p. 11 for more information on applying to be a part of
Team Delaware!
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE: ONE TEAM, ONE VISION.2
Main Office:619 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19716-1901Phone: 302.831.4653
Fax: 302.831.3483
Email: [email protected]: www.sode.org
www.plungede.org
Ann GrunertExecutive Director
STAFF
Jon Buzby Director of Media Relations
Gary CimagliaSenior Director of Sports
Ruth CoughlanDirector of Communications
Kylie MelvinCoord., Youth & School Initiatives
Lisa SmithDiector of Special Events
Cheryl TalmoOffice Manager302-831-3223
Mark WiseDirector of Sports Training and
Volunteer Management302-831-4669
Sue Zebley Database Manager/Receptionist
Brenda ZulloDirector of Athlete Development
EQUESTRIANThe Special Olympics Equestrian Event has been scheduled for Saturday September 21, 2013.
All participants in the Carousel Park Therapeutic Riding Program, as well as the The Center for Therapeutic Riding (C-Line) are eligible to train for and complete in the SODE Equestrian Event. Special Olympics athletes must have a current medical form on file prior to training, which prepares all participants for the events that they will compete in on September 21. Participants will be grouped with other riders at the same ability level.
For more information, contact: Carousel Park Equestrian Center, Wilmington www.carouselparkequestrian.com | Phone: 302-995-7670 or email: [email protected] -or- Center for Therapeutic & Educational Riding in Townsend www.thecenterfortherapeuticriding.com | 302-376-9594 or email: [email protected]
fore!Golf clinics set to begin
SODE athletes may attend golf clinics and play in outings on the Montchanin Golf Course at the DuPont Country Club throughout the summer and early fall before competing at the annual Chapter Golf Tournament at the beautiful Brandywine Country Club.
Tee times begin at 5:30 on the following Sundays (you must have a tee time):
Sun., June 23
Sun., July 7
Sun., July 21
Sun., August 4
Sun., August 18
Sun.,September 8
Sun., September 22
The State Tournament will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at the Brandywine Country Club.
WORLD’S LARGEST TRUCK CONVOY ROLLS IN THIS FALL!Saturday, October 5, 2013
Special Olympics athletes will have the opportunity to ride in one of our participating trucks serving as a shotgun passenger and official “horn-honker” - WOW!
(All athletes must register to ride prior to the event. Athletes also must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) For more information on how to be involved, contact Lisa Smith at 302-831-3482 or [email protected].
RECRUIT A TRUCKER TO PARTICIPATE!The World’s Largest Truck Convoy, a Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics initiative, is a one-day celebration that helps raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. All trucks entering the convoy must be of 10-GVW or larger. Please visit our website for a copy of the registration form.
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Wilmington Wizardsarea director: dave cloudEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-416-0041
The following community programs will be aligned with the Wilmington Area program, unless individual members opt to join a different area. Adam’s Angels Autism Delaware Brandywine Eagles Brandywine Social Club Golden Sabres Mary Campbell Center & Youth Northstars VIP
Athletes may also be aligned with the Wilmington Area program based on where they live (by zip code):19707, 19710, *19720, 19732, 19735, 19736, 19703,19801, 19802, 19803, 19804, 19805,19806, 19807, 19808, 19809, 19810, (*19720 North of Rt. 273)
AREA PROGRAM: Wilmington
CYCLING SIGNUPS!The New Castle Co. cycling program will begin training on July 10th at Fox Point State Park which has a limited access paved bike path. Practices will be held on: Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm and Saturday mornings from 8:00am -10:00am.
Interested athletes may contact Dave Cloud via email at sode.wilmington@gmailcom or phone 302-416-0041. If an athlete does not have a bike, we may be able to work with a couple of vendors to help secure one at a good price. The state Cycling Competition will be held on Saturday, September 14 at Dover Air Force Base.
Wilmington Area Leadership Team
Dave Cloud [email protected] Liaison Matt Montgomery [email protected] Liaison Tommy Fields [email protected] Liaison David McElrath [email protected] Liaison Brian Truitt [email protected] Liaison Paula Talarowski [email protected] Liaison Phil Saxon [email protected]
Athlete Leadership Coordinator Cyndi White [email protected] Liaison
Social Manager Karleen O'Brien [email protected] Manager Fred Bevans [email protected]
Registration Manager John Olley [email protected] Home Liaison Linda Cardall [email protected]
Judy Little [email protected]
Volleyball Lisa McCarley [email protected] (4 person) Bob Arthur [email protected]
Soccer Pierre Theron [email protected] Football John Pribish [email protected]
Masters Sports
Cycling Wes Davis [email protected]
Long Distance Running Karen Messner [email protected]
Winter Sports (Alpine, Snowshoe, Cross Country)
Bowling Henry Tomczyk [email protected] Skating
Basketball
Aquatics Michelle Goldstein [email protected]
Bocce (2 person) Bob Arthur [email protected] Skating
Softball Scott Tamblyn [email protected]
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“FITNESS FRIDAYS” AT THE HACHosted by the Hockessin Athletic Club (HAC), Fitness Fridays are a fun way to get moving, explore exercise equipment use, and get healthy - all with the help of certified personal trainers and HAC volunteers.
This is a FREE program for SODE athletes 13 and older. Special Olympics athletes must have a current physical on file with SODE to participate. (Parents and guardians are asked to please remain on-site while their athletes are working out.) All participants may register with Mark Wise by July 10, 2013. Please email [email protected] or call 302-831-4669.
If you are interested in serving in an Area Leadership role
that is vacant, please contact your Area Director.
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YAP = Young Athletes Program; MATP = Motor Activities Training Program
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Area Update: Starting July 1, Special Olympics Delaware officially makes its transition to 5 Area programs. Many volunteer coaching positions are still open within the new Areas. Please consider giving
your time to help our athletes by stepping forward to lead a sport. Family members and friends, as well as students of all ages, are also needed as Team Volunteers or as Unified Partners.
Please contact your Area Director today. Thank you!
Sussex Area Leadership Team
Kris Jarecki [email protected] Breeding [email protected]
Athlete Liaison Tessa SkinnerAthlete Liaison Suzie Schiable
Athlete Leadership Coordinator
Family Liaison Karen Shaud [email protected] Manager Lisa Thorp [email protected]
Volunteer Manager Marie McIntosh [email protected] Manager Len Lesham [email protected]
Registration Manager Candice Skinner [email protected] Home Liaison
Volleyball
Bocce (4 person)
Soccer Jim Watson [email protected] Football
Masters Sports
Cycling
Golf
Long Distance Running
Equestrian
Winter Sports (Alpine, Snowshoe, Cross Country)
Bowling Nancy Berg [email protected]
Figure Skating
Basketball Jim Watson [email protected]
Aquatics Lisa Thorp [email protected]
Bocce (2 person)
Roller Skating
Softball
Powerlifting
Tennis
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Sussex RipTidearea director: kris jareckiEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-245-6945
asst. area director: carol BreediNGEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-542-6465
The following community programs will be aligned with the MOT Area program, unless individual members have opted to join a different area. Autism Delaware Chimes South DSC Dolphins Georgetown Center Landsharks Majestic Stars Mighty Marlins Sting Rays Sussex DeTerminators Sussex Surge
Athletes may also be aligned with the Sussex Area program based on where they live (by zip code):19930, 19931, 19933, 19939, 19940, 1994119944, 19945, 19947, *19950, 19951, *19952,19954, 19956, 19958, 19960, *19963, 19966, 19967, 19968, 19970, 19971, 19973, 19975
(*19950, 19952, 19963 in Sussex County)
AREA PROGRAM: Sussex Area
YAP = Young Athletes Program; MATP = Motor Activities Training Program
introduction to Cycling Come out and join us for cycling fun!
DATE: Tuesday, July 9 TIME: 6:30 - 8:00pm WHERE: Beacon Middle School (Rt 24), Lewes, Delaware Interested cyclists can bring their bike and/or helmet, and water. Event supported by: Sussex Cyclists and the City of Lewes Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
As of 6/25/13
If you are interested in serving in an Area Leadership role
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area director: t im kiserEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-593-0052
The following community programs will be aligned with the Newark Area program, unless individual members have opted to join a different area. Autism Delaware Benedictine Glasgow Gold Newark Lightning The Ducks Thunderbears
Athletes may also be aligned with the Newark Area program based on where they live (by zip code):19701, 19702, 19703, 19706, 19711, 19713, 1971619717, *19720(*19720 South of Rt. 273)
AREA PROGRAM: Newark Area
Newark Area Leadership TeamTim Kiser [email protected]
Athlete Liaison Gene Giuliani Jr. [email protected] Liaison Laura Kelly [email protected]
Athlete Leadership Coordinator Pat Kelly [email protected] Liaison Pam Rhea [email protected] Manager Connie Callahan [email protected]
Volunteer Manager Sherri Close [email protected] Manager Rose Dagg [email protected] Home Liaison
Volleyball Lynne Sheats [email protected] (4 person) Steff Dickson [email protected]
Soccer Theresa Moore [email protected] Football
Masters Sports
Cycling
Golf Bob Kearns [email protected] Distance Running
Equestrian
Winter Sports (Alpine, Snowshoe, Cross Country)
Kevin Chong [email protected]
Bowling Bonnie Smith [email protected] Skating Heidi Mizell [email protected]
Basketball
Aquatics Erin Lawler [email protected] Dwayne Olivieri [email protected]
Bocce (2 person) Steff Dickson [email protected] Skating
Softball
Powerlifting Sara Jastrebski [email protected]
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If you are interested in serving in an Area Leadership role
that is vacant, please contact your Area Director.
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YAP = Young Athletes Program; MATP = Motor Activities Training Program
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! The date for the 2013 Families Day at the Beach is Saturday, September 14. (Registration opens at 9 a.m. The fishing tournament begins at 10:00AM and lunch is served at 12 noon.) This event is held at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and is an opportunity for families to gather and enjoy a day together in a relaxed atmosphere ... that is until the annual fishing tournament begins! After the final fish is caught and the trophies awarded, families enjoy a barbecue and then can take a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (fee required to ride ferry). For more information contact Brenda Zullo at 302-740-1045 or [email protected].
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area director: dave maNWillerEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-233-8018
The following community programs will be aligned with the Kent Area program, unless individual mem-bers have opted to join a different area. Autism Delaware Capitol Dream Catchers Kent Crusaders Milford Mustangs
Athletes may also be aligned with the Kent Area program based on where they live (by zip code):19901, 19902, 19904, 19934, 19942, 19943,19946, *19950, *19952, 19953, 19954, 19962,*19963, 19964, 19979, 19980
(*19950, 19952, 19963 in Kent County)
AREA PROGRAM: Kent Area
Kent Area Leadership Team
Dave Manwiller [email protected] Liaison Andy MerovitzAthlete Liaison Robbie Larsen [email protected]
Athlete Leadership Coordinator Bill Yonker [email protected] Liaison Lindsey Eichner [email protected] Manager Mary Ann Evans [email protected]
Volunteer Manager Joe Wood [email protected] Manager Merry Jones [email protected] Home Liaison
Volleyball John Blanchfield [email protected] (4 person)
Soccer Ryan Bradford [email protected] Football Jasper Little [email protected]
Masters Sports
Cycling
Golf Bill Yonker [email protected] Distance Running
Equestrian
Winter Sports (Alpine, Snowshoe, Cross Country)
Bowling Calvin Mackey [email protected]
Figure Skating
Basketball Mike Muhammed [email protected]
Aquatics
Athletics
Bocce (2 person)
Roller Skating
Softball
Powerlifting Calvin Mackey [email protected] Steve Knox [email protected]
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If you are interested in serving in an Area Leadership role that is vacant, please contact your Area Director.
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YAP = Young Athletes Program; MATP = Motor Activities Training Program
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! The date for the 2013 Families Day at the Beach is Saturday, September 14. (Registration opens at 9 a.m. The fishing tournament begins at 10:00AM and lunch is served at 12 noon.) This event is held at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and is an opportunity for families to gather and enjoy a day together in a relaxed atmosphere ... that is until the annual fishing tournament begins! After the final fish is caught and the trophies awarded, families enjoy a barbecue and then can take a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (fee required to ride ferry). For more information contact Brenda Zullo at 302-740-1045 or [email protected].
If you are interested in serving in an Area Leadership role
that is vacant, please contact your Area Director.M.O.T. Tigersarea director: BoNNie WaGNerEmail: [email protected] Phone: 302-740-9108
The following community programs will be aligned with the MOT Area program, unless individual members have opted to join a different area. Autism Delaware Delaware Destroyers Grizzly Bears Middletown Tornadoes Smyrna Venturers Smyrna Wildcats
Athletes may also be aligned with the MOT Area program based on where they live (by zip code):19709, 19731, 19730, 19734, 19977, 19938, 19955
AREA PROGRAM: MOT Area
MOT Area Leadership Team
Bonnie Wagner [email protected] Liaison Glen Scrafford [email protected]
Athlete Liaison Mentor Wanda Scrafford [email protected] Liaison Kim Bates [email protected] Manager Ursula Graves [email protected]
Volunteer Manager Rebecca & Ron Hallett [email protected] Manager Susan Scott [email protected] Manager Jean Beck [email protected] Home Liaison
Volleyball Kathy Denny [email protected] (4 person) Pat Bomba [email protected]
Soccer Chris Popp [email protected] Football Alex Poholsky [email protected]
Masters Sports
Cycling
Golf
Long Distance Running
Equestrian
Winter Sports (Alpine, Snowshoe, Cross Country)
Bowling Ed & Shirley Redmond [email protected] Matt Mahoney [email protected]
Figure Skating
Basketball Brian Reph [email protected]
Aquatics Rob Marsh [email protected]
Bocce (2 person) Pat Bomba [email protected] Skating
Softball Theresa Constantini [email protected]
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Shift in Healthy Athletes coming in 2014This June marked the 13th consecutive Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games that offered at least two components of the Healthy Athletes Program. During those 13 years, components were also offered at some point during each of the organization’s other major events.
In February 2014, SODE plans to host the organization’s first stand-alone Medfest, which will include the four major components — Special Smiles, Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Fit Feet — along with fun and educational activities and sessions for athletes, caregivers and other family members.
The exact date and location is yet to be determined, but we are looking at a Sunday afternoon in late February when it’s still too chilly to want to be outside and families are often looking for “things to do!” The plan is to conduct this inaugural Medfest in New Castle County and then in 2015 schedule one in Kent/Sussex County, and then alternate upstate and downstate moving forward.
The reason for the change is twofold. First, when polling several parents they all agreed it is very difficult to squeeze Healthy Athletes into an already busy competition schedule when it’s offered at existing events. The majority felt a stand-alone event would be better received and attended. Secondly, it enables us to expand the number of medical personnel we reach in each discipline by offering Healthy Athletes on a better day (Sunday) and during a better time of year (winter). In addition, by expanding downstate we will reach a new audience of medical personnel who will have the benefit of learning that our athletes are no different than their patients when it comes to nervousness, etc., when visiting a doctor.
Our hope is that by making this change, Healthy Athletes can reach significantly many more people than the roughly 200 athletes it did during previous Summer Games, and typically less than 100 when offered at other competitions such as Fall Festival and the State Basketball Tournament.
But this change is more than just a numbers game – it’s an opportunity to expand what Healthy Athletes offers, providing valuable information, and in some cases, hands-on experience, for a healthier lifestyle for not just the athletes, but their caregivers and family members.
And it’s going to be done in a fun — music and dancing! — and festive atmosphere. It’s an exciting change! And we look forward to our families supporting and embracing it.
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Healthy Athletes®Special Olympics
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes is a program that offers you a chance to have your health checked for FREE through Special Olympics programs. You get to have your eyes, ears and teeth examined and learn about nutrition and stretching.
A Special Olympics Healthy Athlete:
Eats a balanced meal and avoids “junk food”
Brushes his/her teeth times 2-3 each day
Exercises on most days
Drinks lots of water to stay cool
Warms up before and cools down after participating in sports
Listens to coaches and has an “I CAN!” attitude to stay strong and fit!
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Summer workout hints:
Summer is here and with it the heat and humidity that never seems to go away. Just like many often get the winter blahs, it’s just as easy to get the summer blahs and come up with excuse after excuse not to exercise.
We also tend to eat more during the summer as picnics, baseball games and other outdoor activities provide an endless supply of your favorite, and often fattening summertime foods. Whether it is hotdogs, burgers or watermelon, think about the last time you were at a picnic,
you probably ate more than you would during a normal dinner at home.
So how do you avoid that “winter weight gain” during the summer months?
1. Eat right. You’ve heard it before, but it’s true. If you watch what you eat you’re more likely to not gain weight. When you walk through the buffet line at your next picnic, take one helping of the meat being served, two or three normal-sized sides and one dessert. And then throw your plate away!
2. Drink right. Drinking water is the best liquid for your body, but the reality is not everyone likes water, or at least a lot of it. Sports drinks often contain a lot of sugar as do sweetened iced teas or lem-onades. So be sure to avoid them and if you aren’t going to drink water, try sugar-free drinks of some sort. Many contain other questionable ingredients (aspartame) but they won’t give you the calories those other sugary drinks do. And be sure to limit your alcohol intake. Heat, sun and alcohol are not a good mix to begin with, let alone for your waistline.
3. Work out. The last thing you probably feel like doing after dinner is heading outside into the heat. But it is the best time to be outside because even if the sun is still out, it’s not as strong as it is during the day. You don’t have to run a 5K to get a decent workout in. Take a short (or long) walk or bike ride. Shoot hoops in the driveway or play a game of whiffle ball or kickball. Make any of these a family activity and before you know it, you’ll be spending quality time together and having fun … all while exercising.
4. Limit the ice cream. Whether you are at the beach or in your neighborhood, there’s nothing better than a cold ice cream cone on a hot sum-mer night. But treating yourself to ice cream too often can be costly – to your wallet and your waistline. Try to make the trip to the local ice cream shop or waving down of the ice cream truck a once-a-week tradition. That way it’s something you can still look forward to and enjoy, but something you’ll keep under control.
These helpful hints might not make you lose weight during the summer months, but they’ll certainly help you keep from gaining a lot of it.
EAT THIS ... NOT THAT
Memorial Day and Fourth of July might be over, but my guess is your opportunities to attend picnics are not. The next time you are trying to decide what to eat at the family barbecue, keep these tips in mind: (Source: “Eat This Not That,” by David Zinczenko with Matt Gouding)
1. Calorie- and fat-wise, hotdogs are better than hamburgers. A hotdog has 320 calories and 18 grams of fat versus a hamburger’s 462 calories and 21.5 grams of fat (and that’s before making it a cheeseburger).
2. Choose baked beans before potato salad. One-half cup of canned baked beans is 120 calories and 1 gram of fat. The same size serving of homemade potato salad packs 190 calories and 12 grams of fat.
3. And finally, if you leave room for dessert, an ice pop contains no fat and just 50 calories compared to a generic chocolate ice cream bar that has 280 calories and 20 grams of fat (with premium bars like Dove packing even more calories and fat).
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2014 Special Olympics USA National GamesApply to be a part of Team Delaware!
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” WHAT IS THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS NATIONAL GAMES?Every four years Special Olympics conducts a National Summer Games in the United States that includes athletes from all 52 US Programs. New Jersey is proud to have been selected as host of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, the Games of Welcome and Acceptance.
The USA Games will take place in and around Princeton and the Greater Mercer County area. The Games will also feature athletes competing in 14 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and an estimated 70,000 family, friends and spectators.
COUNTDOWN TO 2014!The one-year countdown has officially begun for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games! One year from now, more than 3,500 Special Olympics athletes from throughout the United States will travel to New Jersey to compete before tens of thousands of spectators and volunteers.
The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games will showcase athletes competing in 14 official and 2 demonstration sports during the week of June 14 – 21. Competitions will be offered in both Traditional and Unified play, bringing together the community to support and play side-by-side with our athletes, in what expects to be the most inclusive Games in Special Olympics History. This is an opportunity of a lifetime - be a fan of sports and competition! Apply to be a part of Team Delaware!
WHAT SPORTS WILL BE PLAYED?Athletes may apply for the following sports: ▶ Track & Field (Males & Females) ▶ Golf (Unified male team) ▶ Aquatics (Females only) ▶ Powerlifting (Males only) ▶ Bocce (Males & Females) ▶ Bowling (Unified Male & Unified Female Team) ▶ Tennis (Males & Females) ▶ Team Basketball (Females 16yrs. and older) ▶ Flag Football (Unified male 22yrs. and older) ▶ Baseball (Males 18-29 yrs. old)Each sport has 1 coach spot available with the exceptions of Team Basketball, Flag Football and Baseball, which have 2 spots. A tryout may be required for Team Basketball, Flag Football and Baseball.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE 2014 NATIONAL GAMES?Special Olympics Delaware is encouraging current athletes of ALL abilities to apply (especially in Track & Field and Aquatics.) If you haven’t had the chance to be a part of National Games before, now is a great time to apply for Team Delaware! Athletes (age 16+ yrs. old) from all three counties may apply.
If you are interest in applying to be part of Team Delaware and participate in this prestigious event, please call (302) 831-4653 to have an application sent to you OR visit our website at www.sode.org and click on the 2014 National Games button to download an application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2013. *Athletes who are selected will be notified by mid-September.
For more information on the 2014 Special Olympics USA National Games, visithttp://www.2014specialolympics.org/
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Bill TalarowskiPRESIDENT’S AWARD
Camp BarnesOUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION
SPONSORED BY
These distinguished awards will be presented in Fall 2013 at our Annual Night of Heroes event. Please visit our website and click on “Night of Heroes” for more information.
Submit the completed Awards Nomination Form to SODE no later than August 1. Forms may be mailed to our address, sent via email or by FAX.
We salute our 2012 Award Winners ...
Tommy FieldsOUTSTANDING ATHLETE
Lauren Conley
OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEER
The Kelly FamilyOUTSTANDING FAMILY
Merry Jones
OUTSTANDING VOL
UNTEER
Gail Mummert
OUTSTANDING COACH
Melvin and Claudia BrownHALL OF FAME
OUTSTANDING CORPORATION
Mike CoreyOUTSTANDING MEDIA
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Nominations for 2013 Special Olympics Awards now being accepted
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Non-profit Org.US POSTAGE
PAIDWilmington, DEPermit No. 704
THANK YOU TO OUR YEAR-ROUND SPONSORS:
2013-2014 SODE Calendar of Events
Tues.-Thurs., July 16-18 Camp Barnes (July Summer Camp) Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE
Sat. - Mon., August 10-12 Camp Barnes (August Summer Camp) Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE
Sat., September 14 Families Day at the Beach Cape Henlopen State Park
Sat., September 14 State Cycling Competition Dover Air Force Base
Mon., September 23 Summer Camp Golf Classic Bidermann Golf Course, Greenville
Tues., October 1 State Golf Tournament Brandywine Country Club
Sat., October 5 Truck Convoy Delaware State Fairgrounds
Fri. - Sat., November 1-2 Fall Festival - sponsored by Chase University of Delaware, Newark
Sat., November 2 Pigskin Pass University of Delaware/Towson Univ.
Fri., December 6 Reindeer Run Downtown Newark
Fri., Jan. 31 - Sun., Feb. 2 Polar Bear Plunge Festival Weekend Rehoboth Beach, DE
Sat., February 1 5K Run/Walk to the Plunge Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
Sun., February 2 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Rehoboth Beach
(TBD) - Basketball, Bowling and Soccer dates to be determined
University of DelawareNewark, DE 19716-1901Phone: 302-831-4653FAX: 302-831-3483
www.sode.orgwww.plunge.orgTwitter: @SODelawareFacebook: Special Olympics Delaware
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2013 AwArds NomiNAtioNs
Special Olympics Delaware Awards are open to athletes, families, coaches, organizations and
volunteers who have made a significant contribution to Special Olympics.
These distinguished awards will be presented in the fall of 2013 at ourannual Night of Heroes awards ceremony.
Nominations may be submitted on or before August 1, 2013. send to: Special Olympics Delaware Awards Committee; University of Delaware; Newark, DE 19716-1901
Email to: [email protected] -or- FAX to: 302-831-3483
Outstanding FamilyThe family that has demonstrated true dedication to the program.
Outstanding special Olympics athleteFor the Special Olympics athlete whose life exemplifies true skill, courage, sharing and joy.
Outstanding uniFied spOrts partnerFor the Unified Partner who demonstrates sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication to their Special Olympics program.
Outstanding VOlunteerThe best example of voluntary action to improve the quality of Special Olympics’ Program.
Outstanding yOuth VOlunteerThe best example of volunteerism and community service demonstrated by a student involved in Special Olympics.
Outstanding cOachThis individual must have demonstrated sportsmanship to the athletes and have shown the best example of quality sports training of their Special Olympics athlete.
Outstanding cOrpOratiOn Or BusinessThe best example of year-round voluntary effort or support which has improved the quality of the Special Olympics Program.
Outstanding agency Or nOn-prOFit OrganizatiOnThe best example of year-round voluntary effort or support which has improved the quality of the Special Olympics’ program.
Outstanding media/phOtOgraphy The best example of media coverage (Newspaper, Radio, TV, Photography).
(Please complete nomination form on reverse side)
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Special Olympics Delaware Awards
NomiNatioN Form
Please attach a written narrative to this form explaining why this person, persons, organization or company
deserve this recognition.
Person you are nominating:
Name of nominee: ________________________________________________________
I nominate the above for Outstanding _____________________________
Nominee’s address: _______________________________________________________________________
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City: ________________________________ State ____________ ZIP _____________________
Telephone: (day) ____________________________ (evening) _______________________________
Nominee’s Email: ______________________________________
submitted by:
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
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City: _______ _________________________ State ____________ ZIP _____________________
Telephone: (day) _____________________________ (evening) ________________________________
Your Email: ______________________________________
Send to: Special Olympics Delaware Awards Committee University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716-1901
Email to: [email protected] -or- FAX to: 302-831-3483
All nominations must be postmarked by August 1, 2013. Nominations received after this date may not be considered.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
First Name Last Name
Email Address Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
Address
City State Zip Code
Home Phone Mobile Phone
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Are you registering as a (check one): □ Special Olympics athlete □ Unified PartnerChoose the sports that you are interested in for each season: FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS□ Volleyball □ Equestrian □ Bowling □ Aquatics □ Tennis □ Flag Football □ Cycling □ Alpine Skiing □ Bocce □ Track & Field□ Bocce □ Long Distance Running/Walking □ Nordic Skiing □ Powerlifting □ Roller Skating□ Soccer □ Master Sports (Croquet, Horseshoes) □ Snowshoeing □ Softball □ Figure Skating □ BasketballChoose an Area Program: (check one) □ SODE Wilmington□ SODE Newark□ SODE MOT (Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Smyrna)□ SODE Kent County□ SODE Sussex County
If you are completing this form for an athlete, please fill out the following information:
First Name Last Name
Email Address Phone
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Please check one: Your relationship to participant□ Parent/Guardian □ Other family member □ Staff/Caregiver □ Other
VOLUNTEER Special Olympics is a volunteer-driven organization and your help is greatly appreciated. Coaches teach athletes a specific sport (training provided.) Team Volunteers help with non-sport activities (i.e., chaperoning, help with paperwork, phone calls.) Unified Partners train and compete together with Special Olympics athletes. Officials are referees of judges for certain sports. Please select in which areas you would be interested in volunteering:Role □ Coach □ Team Volunteer□ Official□ Unified Partner
Sport □ Master Sports (Croquet & Horseshoes)□ Volleyball □ Flag Football □ Alping Skiing □ Roller Skating□ Cycling □ Bowling □ Nordic Skiing □ Aquatics □ Soccer □ Track & Field □ Snowshoeing □ Powerlifting□ Equestrian □ Golf □ Figure Skating □ Softball□ Bocce □ Long Distance Running/Walking □ Basketball □ Tennis
ATTENTION - SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS PARTICIPANTS Please fill out all information below and: 1) Check all the sports that you are interested in for each of the sports seasons. 2) Indicate in which area program you wish to participate in. 3) Complete the remainder of the form and submit to: Special Olympics Delaware, 619 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19716
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Special Olympics Delaware MOT Area(Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Smyrna)
Autism DelawareDelaware DestroyersGrizzly BearsMiddletown TornadoesSmyrna VenturersSmyrna Wildcats
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Special Olympics Delaware Area Map
Athletes, coaches, Unified Partners and volunteers from these programs will train and compete under the name of the new Area structure.
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KENT
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Special Olympics Delaware Newark AreaAdvoServAutism DelawareBenedictineGlasgow GoldNewark LightningThe DucksThunderbears
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Special Olympics DelawareSussex County Area
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Majestic StarsMighty MarlinsSting RaysSussex DeTerminatorsSussex Surge
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Special Olympics DelawareKent County AreaAutism DelawareCapitol Dream CatchersKent CrusadersMilford Mustangs
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A person can select an area based on: 1) where their current program is located -OR-2) their home zip code
