Area 17 Special Olympics

1 Volume 1 / Issue 9 February 2016 area 17 Special Olympics Lynde L. Pavich, area Director Special Olympics Illinois area 17/Sangamon 900 Christopher Lane, Suite 7 Springfield, IL 62712 Phone: 217- 544 - 3023 Fax: 217-544 - 3545 Email: Our Oath: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt YMCA Job Posting: The Springfield YMCA is looking for a part time employee to assist with coordinating the Y bowling program and being the assistant to the director during the week. Duties include assisting with personnel, risk management and facility scheduling.

2 The schedule for Saturdays is set for bowling from 9 am 12 pm but the schedule during the week can be flexible. They are looking for someone with a heart for Special olympic that may have some professional experience in the workplace and would be interested in a part time job. If interested, please contact: Jill Steiner Director of Personnel & Facility Services 217-544-9846 x Upcoming Events February 13 Unified Basketball Porta March 11 State Basketball Teams & Skills Normal April 10 Power Lifting McKendree College April 23 Soccer Team & Individual Skills Chatham April 24 Gymnastics May 7 Spring Games Chatham Note from Lynde.

3 Starting in May, area 17 will be in need of a new Special Olympics area Director for Chatham to take over all Chatham Special Olympics Teams. Mary Ellen has been a great asset to the team and after volunteering for the past 14 years she has decided to retire. I know we will still see Mary Ellen at all the events but she will be missed in her role as the of Chatham area Special Olympics . If you are interested in knowing more about the position please contact Lynde at or by phone at 217-544-3023. Links to pictures from basketball skills: Thank you to Mary Ellen from Chatham s team for taking and sharing these!

4 Please see the results on the next four pages! Hope Jacksonville PORTA Auburn Chatham Congratulations to the area 17 Basketball Skills and Basketball Team Gold medal winners who will be competing at State Basketball on March 11-13 Auburn William Derhake, Shane Richards, Chrissy Wright Chatham Jazman Caufield, Devin Edminson, Lucas Enlow, Kellen McCormick, Jodi Norwood, Rielly Renken, Katie Trask, Ethan Turner- Chatham Chargers-White Hope Kieran Morris, Rinaldo Tarelli Pathway Jamaal Anderson.

5 Robbie Kerr, Jodi McGee, Steve Sparrow- Jacksonville Cougars and Jacksonville Wolverines PORTA Milo Caceres, Aaron Floyd, Marisa Helmerichs, Kurdist Howard, Ben Riley, Katelyn Ruppel, Jillian Shipp, Neko Daley, Steven Wilson Sport offering in area 17: When, Where and who to contact! Springfield YMCA Offerings SNAP Swim- Adapted Classes SNAP (Age 3-18) $15 Downtown SNAP is a specialized swim lesson program targeting individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other Special needs Participation must be approved by the Associate Aquatic Director or Lesson Coordinator.

6 SNAP lessons run in conjunction with the Y program calendar. This program is supported through grants making it affordable to all participants. Tue: 6:20-6:50 (SNAPP2) Thu: 6:20-6:50 (SNAPP4) Sat: 9:00-9:30a (SNAP0900A6) 11:15-11:45a (SNAP1115A6) 11:50a-12:20p (SNAP1150A6) 12:25-12:55p (SNAP1225P6) 1:00-1:30p (SNAP0100P6) 1:35-2:05p (SNAP0135P6) SNAP Competitive (Age 6-18) $30 Tue & Thu: 6:55-7:40p (SNAPCOMP Tara Crowley. 544-9846 x 139, Saturday Strikers Bowling League Our Saturday Strikers League is offered at Strike N Spare Lanes.)

7 This group continues to send members to the Special Olympics , returning with many medals and great memories. Ramps and guides are provided. Participants may bowl at no charge. The Y offers transportation through the SMTD Access Bus Program. The rental for this chartered transportation is funded by the Y Strong Kids Initiative and gifts to the program. For more information, contact our bowling coordinator at 217-544-9846 Springfield Park District Offerings Powerlifting Monday s 6p-7p at Anytime Fitness located at 3041 S Dirksen Pkwy-available spots Soccer- Saturday s 9a-10.

8 30p at Lincoln Park (next to the Nelson Center) Starts on Feb 20th Aquatics- Sunday s 4p-6p at Eisenhower (please note this is not a lesson all athletes must already know how to swim) available spots Please contact Annette Reese at 217-585-2941 or by email at **If you would like your agencies information about upcoming sports offerings listed in our newsletter please send the information to me at Take your sweetheart out for a good time and a good cause!! AR PLUNGE & CHAD S RUN