2011-2012 SONJ Sports Info Handbook by Special Olympics New Jersey

Dear Local Training Program Coordinators/Coaches/Family Members:

Welcome to the Special Olympics New Jersey 2011-2012 Program Year. The upcoming year looks exciting yet challenging for the over 22,000 Special Olympics athletes who compete year-round in Special Olympics New Jersey throughout the Garden State. The Sports Information Handbook has been published to specifically assist local training program coordinators and coaches who train Special Olympics athletes. Please take the time to read this guide, as it will serve as your primary resource for your programs throughout the year.

On behalf of the Special Olympics New Jersey Board of Directors, I thank you for your commitment to Special Olympics and your efforts to provide sports training and competition opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities. Thank you and good luck! Sincerely,

Fred Graziano Chairman, Board of Directors

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY SPORTS COMPLEX/ 3 PRINCESS ROAD/ LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ/08648 609-896-8000/ FAX 609-896-8040/ WWW.SONJ.ORG Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Authorized and Accredited for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

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CHAPTER OFFICE

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY SP

3 Princess Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-8000 Fax: 609-896-8040

E-mail: sportsinfo@sonj.o

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY SPORTS COMPLEX Website: http://www.sonj 3 Princess Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

SPECIAL OLYMPICS, IN INTERNATIONAL609-896-8000 1133 19th. Street, N.W Fax: 609-896-8040 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW DC JERSEY SP HEADQUARTERS Washington, 20036-3 CHAPTER OFFICE

3 Princess Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 202-628-3630 Fax: 202-824-0200 Special Olympics New Jersey is supported by the 609-896-8000 Fax: 609-896-8040 Website: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs andhttp://www.specialoly the SPECIAL OLYMPICS, INC. New Jersey Office of Recreation. E-mail: sportsinfo@sonj.o 1133 19th. Street, N.W. Website: http://www.sonj Washington, DC 20036-3604 E-mail: sportsinfo@sonj.org Website: http://www.sonj.org

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY SPORTS COMPLEX 3 Princess Road 202-628-3630 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Fax: 202-824-0200

SPECIAL OLYMPICS, IN INTERNATIONAL 1133 19th. Street, N.W 609-896-8000 Website: http://www.specialolympics.org Washington, DC 20036-3 HEADQUARTERS Fax: 609-896-8040 202-628-3630 Fax: 202-824-0200

E-mail: sportsinfo@sonj.org Website: http://www.sonj.org

Website: http://www.specialoly

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Special Olympics General Information/The Special Olympics International Organization .......................... 1-4 The Special Olympics New Jersey Organization......................................................................................... 2 SONJ Area Management............................................................................................................................. 3 Participation In Special Olympics ................................................................................................................ 4 Eligibility....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Participant Accident Medical Policy ............................................................................................................. 5-9 Accident & Insurance Forms & Certificates

SECTION 2 - COMPETITION

Competition Offerings .................................................................................................................................. 10-11 Registration & Participation for Sectional and Chapter Events ................................................................... 12-14 Sports Rules ............................................................................................................................................... 14-15 The U.S. National Governing Bodies By Sport ............................................................................................ 16-17 Commercial Messages ................................................................................................................................ 18 Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer / Coach Registration Policy ......................................................... 19 Levels of Competition .................................................................................................................................. 19-20 Criteria for Athletes Advancing to Higher Level Competitions ..................................................................... 21-22 Unified Sportsď&#x203A;&#x161; ............................................................................................................................................ 22-24

SECTION 3 - TRAINING Volunteer Coach/Sports Management/Athlete Sport Training ..................................................................... 25 Volunteer Coach Job Description ................................................................................................................ 26 Coaches Certification Requirements ........................................................................................................... 27-28 Courses Offered by SONJ ........................................................................................................................... 29-32 Athlete Strength Training & Conditioning..................................................................................................... 33

SECTION 4 - FALL SPORTS* Fall Sports Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 34 Individual Fall Sports Information ................................................................................................................ 35-43 Fall Sports Festival Fact Sheet.................................................................................................................... 44

SECTION 5 - WINTER SPORTS* Winter Sports Schedule ............................................................................................................................... 45-46 Individual Winter Sports Information............................................................................................................ 47-53 Winter Games Fact Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 54

SECTION 6 - SPRING SPORTS* Spring Sports Schedule ............................................................................................................................... 55 Individual Spring Sports Information............................................................................................................ 56-60 Spring Sports Festival Fact Sheet ............................................................................................................... 61

SECTION 7 - SUMMER SPORTS* Summer Sports Schedule............................................................................................................................ 62-64 Individual Summer Sports Information ........................................................................................................ 65-80 Summer Games Fact Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 81 *Event locations and dates are subject to change. Please check the Competition Calendar on the SONJ Website: www.sonj.org for the latest information, or call the Sports Competition Dept. at the Chapter Office: 609-896-8000.

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THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

SPECIAL OLYMPICS, INC. is a worldwide program of sports training and athletic competition open to individuals with intellectual disabilities regardless of their abilities. The International Olympic Committee has granted its official recognition to Special Olympics, Inc. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing 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. Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with special mental and physical limitations. Special Olympics believes that consistent training is indispensable to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth. Special Olympics believes that through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities are benefited physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; families are strengthened, and the community at large, both through participation and observation, is united in understanding with intellectual disabilities in an environment of equality, respect and acceptance. The General Rules of Special Olympics constitute the charter for more than 180 Special Olympics programs accredited by SOI throughout the world as well as all 51 U.S. Chapters. The General Rules define the nature of both the cooperative relationships and mandatory requirements operating within the Special Olympics movement.

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THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY ORGANIZATION SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY is a statewide, sports training and athletic competition program which provides yearround opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports. In New Jersey, athletes participate in: Aquatics Basketball Bocce Bowling Cycling Equestrian Flag Football Floor Hockey Golf Gymnastics Motor Activities Training Program

Powerlifting Sailing Skating (Figure/Speed) Skiing (Alpine/Cross-Country) Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Snowshoeing Snowboarding

Special Olympics New Jersey is headed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors employs a small, full-time staff to conduct the program on a day-to-day basis. It is the responsibility of the staff to implement the program in accordance with Board policies and the guidelines set forth by Special Olympics, Inc. New Jersey Chapter and Sectional level events are conducted by volunteers who serve on event organizing committees and Sport Management Teams. The State of New Jersey has been divided into Areas for conducting training programs and qualifying competitions. An "Area" is managed by a volunteer Area Director and Area Committee. (See listing on page 1:3.) Local Training Programs are made up of developmental centers, schools, other agencies serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, or independent groups. The local level is the most important level as this is where the athletes receive their training and initial participation in Special Olympics. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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Special Olympics New Jersey Area Management Carmen Bannon, Director of Areas & Outreach PO Box 88, Leeds Point, NJ 08701 609-404-4788 Fax: call first cb@sonj.org

AREA 3 - MORRIS, SUSSEX & WARREN Betty Lunn 201 Tulsa Trail Hopatcong, NJ 07843 973-668-7955 director-area03@sonj.org

AREA 2 - PASSAIC Rich Deska PO Box 747 Ringwood, NJ 07456-0747 973-616-7136 director-area02@sonj.org

AREA 4 - HUNTERDON Joyce Kirchin 214 Cokesbury Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-236-7807 director-area04@sonj.org

AREA 12 - BERGEN Artie Mortensen 61 Niagara Street Dumont, NJ 07628 551-574-3314 director-area12@sonj.org AREA 9 - ESSEX Frank Petrucci 5 Long Acres Road Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-227-2354 director-area09@sonj.org

AREA 10 - SOMERSET Chris & Larry Hanko 47 Virginia Street South River, NJ 08882 732-390-1113 director-area10@sonj.org

AREA 1 - HUDSON Anita Nedswick 1-33 33rd Street Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-797-3957 director-area01@sonj.org

AREA 11 - MERCER Joanne Monaco c/o Eden Institute, 2 Werwick Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-558-9279 director-area11@sonj.org

AREA 5 - MIDDLESEX & UNION Steve Smith 24 Tanglewood Drive Mountainside, NJ 07092 908-233-4802 director-area05@sonj.org

AREA 13 - BURLINGTON Kate Maloney Allen 2102 Rabbit Run Road Marlton, NJ 08053 856-571-5598 director-area13@sonj.org

AREA 6 - MONMOUTH & OCEAN Jeri Hickey 213 Newport Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-367-1533 director-area06@sonj.org

AREA 7 - CAMDEN, GLOUCESTER & SALEM Marianne Aponte 15 Stanford Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-952-6977 director-area07@sonj.org

AREA 8 - ATLANTIC, CAPE MAY & CUMBERLAND Sue Kinsell P O Box 1317 Pleasantville, NJ 08232 609-645-8814 director-area08@sonj.org

Special Olympics New Jersey 3 Princess Road / Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-8000 Fax: 609-896-8040 info@sonj.org

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PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS

To participate in Special Olympics, an athlete must submit an APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS. The form is available from your Area Director or from the Special Olympics New Jersey Office. It is recommended that individuals with Down syndrome submit an additional medical form, AAI (see Note below). When an application is complete, keep the Local Program copy for your records and submit the Area and original copy to your Area Medical Coordinator. The Area Medical Coordinator will file the Area copy and forward the original to the Chapter Office for our records. HELPFUL HINT: Make a copy of the original application. It will copy better than the LTP copy. IMPORTANT: Coaches should keep all Applications for Participation in a safe place. During training sessions, competitions and any Special Olympics-related events, coaches should have their athletes' APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THEIR POSSESSION, for reference and in the case of an emergency. A NOTE TO COACHES AND FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME: There is evidence from medical research that up to 20% of individuals with Down syndrome may have a misalignment of cervical vertebrae C-1 and C-2 in the neck. This condition exposes individuals with Down syndrome to the possibility of injury if they participate in activities that hyperextend or radically flex the neck or upper spine. This condition is known as Atlantoaxial Instability (previously called Atlantoaxial Subluxation). SONJ allows athletes with Down syndrome to continue to participate in most sports training and competition. However, such individuals are temporarily restricted from participating in activities which, by their nature, result in hyperextension, radical flexion or direct pressure on the neck or upper spine, until these individuals have been examined (including x-ray views of full extension and flexion of the neck) by a physician. The doctor should complete and sign form AAI. (Note that the signatures of two physicians are required if the test results are positive.) These sports include: alpine skiing; butterfly stroke; diving; diving starts; (swimming); equestrian; gymnastics; high jump; pentathlon; soccer; any exercise placing undue stress on the head and neck muscles.

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ELIGIBILITY

Persons age eight and above who are considered to have intellectual disabilities as determined by their localities. Persons who have closely related developmental disabilities such as those who have functional limitations, both in general learning and in adaptive skills such as recreation, work, independent living, self-direction, or self-care. NOTE: People with functional limitations based solely on a physical, behavioral, emotional, specific learning disability, or sensory disability are not eligible.

PARTICIPANT ACCIDENT MEDICAL POLICY DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE: This policy responds when INJURIES resulting from an accident occur during a COVERED EVENT or during COVERED TRAVEL. This is an accident medical policy, not a sickness or illness medical policy. For example, it may cover the expenses caused by a broken leg, but not those caused by appendicitis. An accident must occur in order for coverage to apply. INSURER: Mutual Of Omaha

Policy # : T5MP-P50866

The accidental medical insurance policy is excess of any other valid and collectible insurance or medical plan applicable to the injured participant a) participating in activities sponsored and supervised by Special Olympics; or b) traveling to, during or after such activities as a member of a group in transportation furnished or arranged by Special Olympics. Covered Event is defined as any scheduled activity authorized, organized, and supervised by Special Olympics. With respect to competition activities, this includes pre-competition activities and practice sessions. Sec1:5

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Covered Event also includes activities authorized by Special Olympics that are Directly Supervised by Registered Class A Volunteers, but only when participation is part of the Special Olympics athlete's overall sports training for Special Olympics, or for the purpose of qualifying for Special Olympics competition. Directly Supervised is defined as supervised in person by a Registered Class A Volunteer. Registered Class A Volunteer is defined as an individual currently registered and appointed in accordance with the Official Special Olympics General Rules (July 1997 edition, and amended from time to time). Covered Travel is defined as travel that is traveling to, during or after such activities as a member of a group in transportation furnished or arranged by Special Olympics Insured Persons is defined as United States Special Olympics athletes, unified partners, managers, coaches, officials, chaperones, supervisors, fundraising participants, and other volunteers whose names are on file with Special Olympics, while participating in a Covered Event PARTICIPANT ACCIDENT COVERAGE & LIMITS: Excess Accident Medical/Dental Limit*.............. $5,000 *Dental includes sound and natural teeth and repair and replacement of exisiting artifical dental work. Accidental Death Limit:...................................... $5,000 Dismemberment: Both hands or feet:...................................... $5,000 Both eyes..................................................... $5,000 Speech and hearing (both ears).................. $5,000 One hand, one foot...................................... $2,500

Thumb and index finger of the same hand.........$1,250

Only one of the amounts above (the largest applicable) will be paid. NOTE: Please see the policy wording for a listing of all coverage exclusions

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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

AXIS 8000(08/10)

PRODUCER

12/18/2010 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND, OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc. 142 North Main Street Roanoke, Indiana 46783

INSURED

Special Olympics, Inc., All Special Olympics Accredited U.S. Programs 1133 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20036

INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE

INS. A: Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company INS. B: INS. C:

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY 3 PRINCESS ROAD LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648

CERT NUMBER: 1000930478

COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOT WITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INS LTR

POLICY TYPE

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFFECTIVE

POLICY EXPIRATION

PHPK663720

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12:01 a.m.

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12:01 a.m.

AUTO

PHPK663720

LIMITS General Aggregate Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Personal and Advertising Injury Each Occurrence Damage to Premises Rented to You (Any One Premises) Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person)

5,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Excluded

Non-Owned/Hired Auto Liability

1,000,000

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The Hired Auto Physical Damage limit contains a $1,000 collision deductible and a $100 other than collision deductible (for commercially rented vehicles only). Nonowned and Hired Auto (NOHA) liability is excess of any valid and collectible insurance. Coverage for property you rent or occupy, property loaned to you and property in the care, custody, or control of the Insured, $100,000 limit subject to a $2,500 deductible per loss, excluding watercraft, aircraft, and autos.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

CANCELLATION

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY 3 PRINCESS ROAD LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

2012 Certificate will be available in mid-December 2011

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FIRST REPORT OF ACCIDENT / INCIDENT

U.S. Program/Area: ____________________________ Date of Incident: _____________

Injured Person/Party Information Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Age: ______ Name: _____________________________________________________________________ (Last)

(First)

(Street)

(City)

(MI)

Address: ___________________________________________________________________ (State)

(Zip)

Type of Injury/ Accident: Bodily Injury Property Damage Automobile Other: _______________

Home Phone: (______)_______-________ Work Phone: (______)________-____________ Gender: Male Female Social Security Number: ______-____-________

Injured Party: Athlete Volunteer Coach Employee Spectator Unified Partner Property Owner Other: _______

Description of Accident (If automobile accident occurred, please attach a copy of the police report). Describe how the accident occurred (Attach a separate sheet if necessary): _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Sport ___________________________________________________________ Alpine Skiing Power Lifting Body Part Injured: Site / event where accident occurred: _____________________________ Aquatics Relay Game Accident Occurred During: Training/Practice Competition Traveling to or from SO event Other: __________________ Type of Injury: Severe cut w/ bleeding Less serious bruise or cut Break/fracture Concussion Paralysis Fatality Other: _______________

Contact/Care Provider Information

guardian).

Disposition: Released to parent Refusal of care Refer to doctor Refer to hospital or clinic Medical attention EMS transport Patient requested EMS transport Released to personal vehicle Police Ambulance Report only Other:

Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bocce Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Ski Cycling Equestrian Figure Skating Floor Hockey Golf Gymnastics Kickball

Roller Skating Sailing Snowboarding Snowshoe Soccer Softball Speed Skating Swimming Table Tennis Team Handball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Other: ________

Head Neck Torso Back Hand (L / R) Finger (L / R) Elbow (L / R) Shoulder (L / R) Leg (L / R) Knee (L / R) Thigh (L / R) Shin (L / R) Toe (L / R) Other: _____________

If an athlete or underage volunteer was injured, please identify the care provider and/or responsible party (e.g. parent, legal

Relationship to the injured person: _________________________ Employer Name: _____________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________ Employer Address: ___________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Work Phone: (______)________-___________ Home Phone: (______)_______-________ Does the injured person have medical insurance? Yes No If yes, insurance is provided by: Injured Person Care Provider/Responsible Party Please provide name of Company and Policy Number: __________________________________________________

Witness Information (Please provide names and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident) Witness #1 Name: _________________________________________________ Witness #2 Name: _________________________________________________

Special Olympics Official / Representative (other than claimant)

Name: __________________________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________ Send completed form to: If injury was serious or a fatality:

Daytime Phone: (______)_______-________ Daytime Phone: (______)_______-________

Daytime Phone: (______)_______-________

American Specialty Insurance Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, Roanoke, IN 46783; Fax: (260) 673-1291 IMMEDIATELY notify American Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. AMER: 189207 – SpecOlym Inc. Rep. Form 03-04 Telephone: (800) 566-7941 (24 hours a day / 7 days a week)

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

(This form is only utilized when a facility/organization requires a certificate of insurance) 1.

Date:

U.S. Program/Area:

Person Completing this Form:

U.S. Program/Area Address:

U.S. Program/Area Phone No.:

Name of Event:

Fax:

E-mail:

Date(s) of Event:

Site or Location of Event:

Is this Event a Fundraising Activity?

YES

If the event is a Fundraising Activity, please provide answers to the following:

Will the event last more than 7 consecutive days?

YES

Will more than 5,000 spectators/participants be in attendance of the event?

YES

Are participants required to sign a Release of Liability Waiver?

YES

Please attach any pertinent information regarding fundraising activities (brochure, advertisement, specific details) Note: If the event involves any of the following, please contact Jina Doyle at jdoyle@amerspec.com or 260-673-1127 immediately, as the policy either specifically EXCLUDES coverage for these events or requires the U.S. Program to meet certain underwriting requirements. Coverage is not provided for the following activities unless approved in advance by the Insurer.

Alcohol Rock Climbing Walls Aircraft (other than a Plane Pull) Animals (other than Equestrian practices/competitions) Firearms Fundraising Events lasting more than 7 consecutive days Inflatable Devices

Over The Edge events Mechanical Rides Golf Ball Drops Fireworks Rodeos Fundraising Events with more than 5,000 people (including spectators and participants) in attendance

Is the Event Exclusively for Special Olympics Athletes?

YES

Is the Event Sponsored by a Special Olympics Program?

YES

10.

Is the Event Conducted by a Special Olympics Program?

YES

11.

Is Alcohol Being Served at the Event?

YES

If so, please provide additional details (such as alcohol is included in the ticket price, cash bar, donated): 12. 13.

Certificate Holder (entity requiring certificate): Does the Certificate Holder require Additional Insured status*?

If so, please outline the requested Additional Insured wording:

If so, please outline the Additional Insuredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the event (such as sponsor, location of event, etc.):

14.

Certificate Holder Contact Person:

15.

Certificate Holder Address:

16.

YES

Certificate Holder Phone No.:

Fax:

E-mail:

*ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS SHOULD BE PROVIDED ONLY IF IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. 17.

Are you required to enter into an agreement/contract/permit with another party relative to the above-refenced event that contains assumption of liablity, indemnification, or hold harmless language? Original certificate should be sent to:

Send this completed form to:

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YES

If so, please send a copy of the contract with the Certificate Request Form. _

3__RSG@SONJ.ORG

___Certificate Holder

___Person completing this form

___ Email _________________________

___ Fax __________________________

Richard Gelfond Special Olympics New Jersey 3 Princess Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

EMAIL: rsg@sonj.org Telephone: 609-896-8000, ext. 241 Fax: 609-896-8040

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COMPETITION OFFERINGS

OFFICIAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS

Special Olympics, Inc. has approved twenty-four Olympic sports for participation by individuals with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics New Jersey offers twenty-four (including Motor Activities) of the twenty-five as Chapter-level competitions.Special Olympics New Jersey conducts four major events annually:

FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL WINTER GAMES

SPRING SPORTS FESTIVAL SUMMER GAMES

Sectional and Area competitions are conducted for qualification for advancement. (See pages 28-59 for specific advancement criteria in each sport.) Sports competitions are conducted according to the Official Special Olympics Summer Sports/Winter Sports Rules (revised 2009) and the respective National Governing Body Rules. Special Olympics, Inc. recognizes all Individual Skills Contests and various modified events (3-on-3 Basketball, Tee Ball, 10M Ski Race, etc.) as official events. Rules for these events are found in the Special Olympics Rules books. These events are conducted on the Local, Area and/or Sectional competition level.

MOTOR ACTIVITIES TRAINING PROGRAM

Special Olympics, Inc. was founded on the belief that sports training and competition is invaluable to all individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) has been developed to provide sports training opportunities for individuals with low motor ability. The events offered are not necessarily activities which will lead an athlete to compete in an Official Sport, but more closely resemble steps toward achieving a particular motor skill. This program involves training in motor activities only. No competitions will be conducted. Coaches, volunteers, physical therapists, therapeutic recreation specialists and others will assist athletes in completing their specific goals. Guidelines which govern the activities ensure safety and progression toward a performance goal. Only athletes unable to train at a higher level of the program should be recommended for MATP. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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YOUNG ATHLETE PROGRAM

The Young Athlete Program has been created in consultation with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to meet the physical and developmental needs of children, ages 21/2 to 7 in the areas of physical activity and play, with an mphasis on sports skills. The design of this program provides flexibility for the parent/sibling, paraprofessional, teacher, or volunteer to conduct activities. The Young Athlete Program can be used in a preschool/school, playgroup or one-on-one situation. Inclusive activities are encouraged to help promote social development.

GET INTO OUR GAME

Get Into Our Game is a school- and community-based sports skill-training program that offers individuals with and without disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports in an inclusive or self-contained environment. Get Into Our Game provides teachers/coaches with the information, equipment and resources to begin a Special Olympics sports skills training program for individuals with and without disabilities in their schools and community recreation programs. Ideas for training activities and sample Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals are included in the free kit provided to get the program started.

ATHLETE UNIVERSITY

Athlete University is an opportunity for athletes to benefit physically, mentally and socially as a result of being educated in a variety of areas that directly relate to their lives. Athletes will attend a series of four conferences throughout the year on a wide range of relevant topics. To be eligible, the nominee should: be an active Special Olympics New Jersey athlete; be 18 years of age or older; be able to communicate effectively; demonstrate proper behaviors; and be able to provide their own transportation and commit to four sessions of the Athlete University. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion from Special Olympics New Jersey. Sec2:11

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REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION FOR SECTIONAL AND CHAPTER EVENTS

In order to compete on the Sectional or Chapter levels, an athlete must be a part of a registered Local Training Program. Only registered Local Training Programs will receive Quota Request Forms. Specific criteria which must be achieved for athletes to advance to Chapter competition is defined on pages 34-79 of this guide. Please familiarize yourself with this information. Additionally, a coach must understand what his/her role is in ensuring that athletes, once qualified, are registered, properly notified, prepared physically and emotionally for participation.

PRE-REGISTRATION (Quota for Sectional)

A coach must submit a Quota Request Form prior to each Sectional/Qualifier event indicating the number of eligible athletes whom they wish to be considered for those sports. Quotas will be given out to Local Training Programs for the sports in which Sectionals/Qualifiers are conducted.

REGISTRATION

Registration materials (entry forms, housing forms, etc.) are distributed to each Local Training Program with their official quota. These forms are self-explanatory and must be completed and submitted to Area Directors for review. Area Directors verify forms and submit to the Games Registration Committee for final pre-registration.

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION

For Sectional events, coaches will receive specific information in the event registration packet. For each Chapter event, a Coaches Handbook is distributed to every registered coach and chaperone. Specific event information is included in these handbooks.

NO PARTICIPATION FEES

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for these items is raised through various fund raising events, with which you may be asked to help.

EVENT CHECK-IN

Upon arrival at an event, the Head Coach of each Local Training Program must report and confirm attendance at registration. Coaches Registration Packets are prepared for and distributed to all coaches/chaperones attending a Chapter event. The Head Coach is ultimately responsible for all aspects of his/her athletes participation at an event. This includes prompt arrival, proper diet, preparedness for competition, participation in special events, appropriate sleeping arrangements, etc.

HOUSING (Chapter Events Only) It is a policy of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics New Jersey that one coach/chaperone attending an overnight event must chaperone no more than four athletes of the same gender. Under specific circumstances, permission may be granted which allows for other than this one to four ratio. Head Coaches are required to recruit their own chaperones. Sources of chaperones include parents, teachers, assistant coaches, recreation professionals and employees of facilities whose athletes are attending the event. The Head Coach and Local Training Program Coordinator assume full responsibility for recruiting and selecting qualified individuals to serve in the chaperone role. IMPORTANT: Winter and Summer Games athletes and coaches will be housed at the Games site. Athletes are expected to stay in the housing rooms assigned to them, and if officially registered for the event may not stay off-site with family and friends. The rationale for this is that Special Olympics believes that the socialization gained is a valuable part of the Special Olympics experience. Failure to comply with guidelines requiring an athlete to be housed with their registered local training program or team, may result in that athlete's disqualification.

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FOOD

For all day and overnight Chapter events, Special Olympics New Jersey will notify registered coaches about which meals will be served. Menus are determined by nutritionists and food service personnel and attempt to provide for the varied needs of Special Olympic athletes. In some instances, meals may be donated and may not meet the expectation of a coach or athlete. A Local Training Program must determine if their athletes have special food requirements which need to be met. For example, a team traveling a long distance may chose to pack lunches for the ride or bring money to stop along the route. Coaches may also need to bring food for athletes with specific dietary concerns. At Sectional events, lunch will not be provided. Coaches may bring their own snacks and beverages for their athletes. Water will be available on site.

In addition to formal meals, some events offer concessions for snacks and beverages. Coaches should be aware of every athlete's eating habits and inform any volunteers working with those athletes. Consideration should be given to an athlete's competition schedule when selecting amounts and types of food. Water is available at all venues for all events. It is the coach's responsibility that each athlete gets the proper liquids, water and nutritional snacks to their athletes throughout the event.

SPORTS RULES

All Special Olympics competitions follow the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules, which have been adapted from official rules of the U.S. National Governing Body (New Jersey competition) or International Federation (World Games competition) of each sport offered by Special Olympics then approved by the Special Olympics, Inc. Sports Rules committee. The rules are set forth in the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules Book (Winter and Summer). A listing of the U.S. National Governing Bodies by sports can be found on pages 16 and 17. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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DIVISIONING

All Special Olympics competition is conducted to provide each athlete with an equal opportunity to finish first in a given event. This is ensured by ability divisioning, a feature which makes Special Olympics unique among sporting organizations. Through this divisioning process, athletes are placed in divisions of 3-8 athletes/teams based on previous performance, gender and age. Special Olympics, Inc. has suggested that all divisions be created where the variance between the highest and lowest scores within that division not differ by more than 10%. This 10% statement is not a rule, but should be used as a guideline for establishing equitable divisions when the number of athletes competing is appropriate. League play and classification rounds are used to establish equal competition in Team Sports.

AGE GROUPS

The Special Olympics age groups used for competition are: INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

TEAM SPORTS

Group Age

Group

Age

Youth 8-11 Junior 12-15 Senior 16-21 Masters 22-29 Senior Masters 30 & over Open Any Age

Junior Senior Masters Open

15 & under 16-21 22 & over Any Age

Ages are determined by the athlete's age on the opening date of the Games or competition. It important to recognize that age groups can be combined or athletes can be moved to other age categories to ensure equal competition for all participants.

PROHIBITED SPORTS

Prohibited sports and events are activities which the Special Olympics Sports Medicine Committee has determined do not meet the minimum health and safety standards of Special Olympics, Inc. Prohibited sports shall not be a part of any Special Olympics competition, training program, clinic, etc. The following sports and events shall be prohibited from Special Olympics: Boxing, Wrestling, Trampoline, Shooting, Judo, Karate (martial Sec2:15

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AQUATICS (Swimming) USA Swimming One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 TEL: 719-866-4578 FAX: 719-866-4669 www.usa-swimming.org BASKETBALL USA Basketball 5465 Mark Dabling Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3842 TEL: 719-590-4800 FAX: 719-590-4811 www.usabasketball.com BOCCE Special Olympics, Inc. 1325 G Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 TEL: 202-628-3630 FAX: 202-824-0200 www.specialolympics.org BOWLING United States Bowling Congress (USBC) 5301 South 76th Street Greendale, WI 53129-0500 TEL: 800-514-2695 FAX: 414-421-1650 www.bowl.com CYCLING USA Cycling, Inc. (USAC) One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 TEL: 719-866-4581 FAX: 719-866-4596 www.usacycling.org

GOLF United States Golf Assoc. (USGA) P.O. Box 708 Liberty Corner Road Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708

TEL: 908-234-2300 FAX: 908-234-9687 www.usga.org

GYMNASTICS USA Gymnastics Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 291 South Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 TEL: 317-237-5050 FAX: 317-237-5069 www.usa-gymnastics.org FLOOR HOCKEY Special Olympics, Inc. 1325 G Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 TEL: 202-628-3630 FAX: 202-824-0200 www.specialolympics.org POWERLIFTING United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) 1968 West 6000 South Roy, UT 84067 TEL: 801-776-2300 FAX: 801-776-4600 www.uspf.com SAILING U.S. Sailing Association P.O. Box 1260 15 Maritime Drive Portsmouth, RI 02871-0907 TEL: 401-683-0800 FAX: 401-683-0840 www.ussailing.org

EQUESTRIAN USA Equestrian 4047 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511-8483 TEL: 859-258-2472 FAX: 859-231-6662 www.equestrian.org Sports Information Handbook 11-12

It should be noted that rules of the United States National Governing Bodies will be used for year-round competition in New Jersey. International Sports Rules will govern all International Sports Competitions.

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THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES BY SPORT continued SKATING (Figure) U.S. Figure Skating Assoc. (USFSA) 20 First Street Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3697 TEL: 719-635-5200 FAX: 719-635-9548 www.usfsa.org SKATING (Speed) U.S. Speedskating P O Box 450639 Westlake, OH 44145 TEL: 440-899-0128 FAX: 440-899-0109 www.usspeedskating.org

SKIING (Alpine/Cross Country/Snowboarding) U.S. Ski Association (USSA) P.O. Box 100 1500 Kearns Boulevard Park City, UT 84060-0100 TEL: 435-649-9090 FAX: 435-649-3613 www.ussa.org SOCCER (Football) U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) 1801-1811 South Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 TEL: 312-808-1300 FAX: 312-808-9566 www.ussoccer.com

TENNIS U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) 70 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604-3602 TEL: 914-696-7000 FAX: 914-696-7176 www.usta.com TRACK & FIELD USA Track & Field Association One RCA Dome, Suite 140 Indianapolis, IN 46225 TEL: 317-261-0500 FAX: 317-261-0513 www.usatf.org VOLLEYBALL USA Volleyball 715 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80910-2368 TEL: 719-228-6800 FAX: 719-228-6899 www.usavolleyball.org SNOWSHOEING US Snowshoe Association (USSSA) 678 County Rt. 25 Corinth, NY 12822 TEL: 518-654-7648

www.snowshoeracing.com

SOFTBALL Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) 2801 N.E. 50th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7203 TEL: 405-424-5266 FAX: 405-424-3855 www.asasoftball.com Sec2:17

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COMMERCIAL MESSAGES

Because we do not charge for Special Olympics participation, we must seek donations to cover many of the costs associated with events. Much of this money comes from businesses and corporations. In return for their sponsorship, corporations or businesses may be given advertising at the event. Advertising may be in the form of signs, banners or T-shirts for volunteers. Special Olympics cannot allow any form of advertising or commercial message on the competition uniform of the athlete. This is a rule of the International Olympic Committee, Special Olympics, Inc. and Special Olympics New Jersey. The following rules shall be followed at all Special Olympics competitions:

v Volunteers may wear jackets, T-shirts, caps and other apparel bearing small and attractively designed identifications of corporate and organizational sponsors at sports venues.

v Athletes not in competition and not at sports venues (e.g.,

at training sessions, practices, trips or away from competition sites) may wear apparel bearing small and attractively designed identifications of corporate or organizational sponsors.

v Athletes may carry and use non-apparel, non-sports equipment items, such as tote bags, bearing small and attractively designed identifications of corporate or organizational sponsors.

v Opening and Closing Ceremonies are deemed to have the

same status as sports venues during the Games. Hence, team or delegation members and officials shall not wear warm-up suits, jackets, caps, etc. which bear corporate or organizational identifications which might be considered as advertising.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEER/COACH REGISTRATION POLICY

All volunteers must register and be approved by Special Olympics New Jersey. This policy is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of Special Olympics athletes and volunteers, and applies to both new and existing volunteers at every level of the organization (Local Training Program, Area and Chapter). Each coach applicant must complete a Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer Class A Registration Form which requests background information along with areas of volunteer interest. The forms must be returned to the Chapter office. For additional information or Volunteer Registration Forms, contact the Volunteer Manager at the Chapter office. All Class A volunteers must complete the Protective Behavior Course on line at www. sonj.org, located under the Coaches tab.

LEVELS OF COMPETITION

Athletes advance to higher levels of competition as described below through criteria established by the previous level of competition in accordance with Special Olympics policies and procedures. World Games (formerly called International Games) are offered every two years on an alternating Winter Games and Summer Games basis. The next World Summer Games will be in 2015, 2019, etc., and World Winter Games in, 2013, 2017, etc. The United States Chapters (states) are represented as TEAM USA. National Games are offered every four years. Each chapter of the US will be sending a delegation. The next National Games will be 2014 in New Jersey. Chapter events showcase the skills and accomplishments of the Special Olympics athletes, and, therefore, athletes must be well-trained. Chapter Competition is conducted according to the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules Books (revised: Winter 2011, Summer 2011) and the National Governing Body Sports Sec2:19

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LEVELS OF COMPETITION continued

Sectional events will be conducted as qualifiers in order to meet the criteria for athletes to advance to Chapter level competition. Competition is conducted in compliance with Official Special Olympics Rules (revised: Winter 2011, Summer 2011). Area events are where the majority of athletes will compete throughout the year. Area events are to be conducted according to Official Special Olympics Rules and Board policies. Competition must be conducted according to the Special Olympics Sports Rules (revised: Winter 2011, Summer 2011) and the National Governing Bodies. Invitational events may be conducted to include two or more Local Training Programs or Areas. These events do not qualify athletes for advancement in their sport, but simply serve as another competition opportunity.

WORLD GAMES NATIONAL GAMES CHAPTER GAMES SECTIONAL COMPETITION AREA COMPETITION LOCAL TRAINING PROGRAM

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CRITERIA FOR ATHLETES ADVANCING TO HIGHER LEVEL COMPETITIONS 1. To advance to a higher level of competition in a particular year, an athlete should have participated for a minimum of eight weeks in an organized training program in the sport or sports in which he or she is entered for higher level competition. 2. To advance to a higher level of competition, an athlete should have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the lower level of competition in the same sport or sports. 3. Athletes should be chosen for higher level competition from among 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winners from all divisions by event. Athletes selected may also enter other events in which they have not placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the next lower level competition within that sport.

National/Chapter programs may establish additional criteria for advancement to higher level competition based on behavior, medical or judicial considerations. These criteria would be applied to athletes on an individual basis. Additional criteria should not conflict with any part of the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules (revised: Winter 2011, Summer 2011).

4. When conditions exist which preclude all 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winners from advancing to higher level competition (e.g., a Chapter has 100 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the 100 meter dash and a quota of five athletes for the 100 meter dash at the next World Games), athletes shall be selected as follows: a. First priority: athletes shall be 1st place winners in at least the event at the next lower level of competition. If the number of 1st place winners exceeds the quota, athletes shall be chosen by random selection from among all division winners. b. Second priority: athletes who were 2nd place finishers in the event shall be chosen next by random selection, then 3rd place finishers.

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c. A team having no competition at a specific level shall be declared a winner. The team shall not receive a place award; however, the team shall be eligible to advance to the next higher level of competition. 5. If a Special Olympics organization, because of the size or nature of its competition program, finds that these criteria are inappropriate, it can request authority to deviate from them. Such a request should be submitted, along with proposed substitute selection criteria, to the President of Special Olympics, Inc. at least ninety days before the Games or competition for which these different selection criteria will be used. (Refer to page 11 (Pre-registration quota) and each individual sport (pages 28-59) for specific criteria for advancement.)

UNIFIED SPORTS速 RULES

The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules shall govern all Unified Sports速 competitions. Please check the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for the most up-to-date information. Points of emphasis for Unified Sports速 include: 1. Roster - The overall team roster shall contain proportionate numbers of athletes with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics athletes) and teammates without intellectual disabilities (partners). 2. Divisions - Unified Sports速 teams shall be divided by age and ability according to established Special Olympics divisioning procedures found in the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules. 3. Line-up - During competition, the line-up must comply with the following representation of Special Olympics athletes and partners. Failure to adhere to the required team composition during competition results in a forfeit. Some examples include: Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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Sport

# of # of Athletes Partners

Softball (without designated hitter)......... 5..................5 Softball (with designated hitter).............. 6..................6 Bowling (team)....................................... 2..................2 Bocce (Unified Doubles)......................... 2..................2 Distance Running................................... 1..................1 Tennis Doubles....................................... 1..................1 Team rosters shall be exchanged before the competition. Rosters shall indicate athletes with intellectual disabilities with an indicator such as an asterisk (*). 4. Awards - Unified Sports® teams participating in Special Olympics events will receive Unified Sports® awards in accordance with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules. All players receive awards. 5. Coach - Each Unified Sports® team shall have a NON PLAYING coach responsible for the line-up and conduct of the team during competition. 6. Sponsors and Uniforms - Corporations may not advertise on the competition uniform. However, corporate sponsors may provide banners, public service announcements, noncompetition apparel, and equipment (tote bags, jackets, etc.) so that they have identification with the team.

SELECTION OF TEAM MEMBERS

The Key to the successful development of Unified Sports® team is the PROPER SELECTION of team members (athletes and partners). Here are the primary considerations: 1. Ability Grouping - Unified Sports® teams work best when all team members have similar sports skills. Partners with abilities that are far superior to other teammates will either control competition or accommodate others by not competing to their potential. In both situations, the goals of interaction and team work are diminished and a true competitive experience is not achieved. Sec2:23

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2. Age Grouping - All team members should be closely matched in age within three to five years for participants 21 and under and within ten to fifteen years for athletes 22 and over. 3. Readiness - All teammates should possess the requisite skills to compete in the sport. Not every athlete is ready to participate in Special Olympics Unified Sports®. Participation in team sports requires an understanding of teamwork, team strategy, and rules as well as the requisite skills to compete successfully in that sport. Special Olympics offers a variety of choices other than Unified Sports® that provide functional sports skills training and offer meaningful competition experiences. 4. Team Concept - All teammates should have similar status. Partners should not be thought of nor given the role of “coach”. All athletes should be considered teammates who work together to achieve the goals of the team. With the goal of equal status among teammates, it is also not advisable to enlist parents or staff members as teammates. These individuals are seen as authority figures by all teammates. Additionally, coaches are discouraged from including any individual who competed in the sport on an organized school, college, advanced, or select level club team within the past five years. These individuals might better function as coaches.

TEAM COMPOSITION

Most Unified Sports® teams are formed in one of the three primary ways listed below: 1. Identifying a group of appropriate level Special Olympics athletes and asking their families, friends, and acquaintances in the community to play as partners. 2. Involving school programs that are headed by a teacher or coach who proceeds to recruit students within the school to play with Special Olympics athletes. 3. Joining community-based recreational/corporate leagues that draw from an existing base of players and match them with Special Olympics athletes to form Unified Sports® teams. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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TRAINING VOLUNTEER COACH TRAINING

Special Olympics is a year-round sports training and athletic competition program. Coaches play a unique and indispensable role in preparing athletes to compete in their selected sport. Coaches convey to Special Olympics athletes the sports skills, team strategies and competitive spirit that define the true athlete. Sound training of coaches and athletes alike is the basis for the success of Special Olympics programs.

VOLUNTEER SPORTS MANAGEMENT

To broaden the quality and scope of the training opportunities, Special Olympics New Jersey has formed Sport Management Teams for each sport offered. A Sport Management Team is comprised of volunteers consisting of sport professionals, teachers, sport officials and Special Olympics coaches. These teams develop plans for the management of training and competition for their respective sports.

ATHLETE SPORT TRAINING

Special Olympics New Jersey requires an athlete to take part in a formal eight week training program prior to any competitive event. Local and Area programs are also encouraged to offer year-round training, as technical sports such as figure skating, powerlifting, gymnastics, etc. may require ongoing sport specific training. Sports training is designed to improve the athlete's physical fitness and sports skills. Training programs are developed and directed by an athlete's coach after an individual assessment of that athlete's skills. Through a Local Training Program an athlete learns the importance of proper warm up, cool down and fitness training. Additionally, an athlete improves sports skills by progressing toward measurable goals at his or her own pace. Special Olympics, Inc. publishes Sports Skills Program Guides providing conditioning and fundamental sport skill instruction. Call the Training Department to obtain an order form for Sports Skills Program Guides. Sec3:25

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BILL OF RIGHTS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES ATHLETE BILL OF RIGHTS RIGHT TO:

...participate in Special Olympics

...participate with other athletes of commensurate ability ...have qualified coaching ...share in the decision-making of their sport participation ...participate in safe and healthy environments ...proper participation for participation in sports ...an equal opportunity to succeed in sports ...be treated with dignity ...have fun in sports.

VOLUNTEER COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

The Special Olympics Coach is responsible for providing athletes with comprehensive sports training and preparation for Local, Area, Sectional and Chapter level competition. 1. To select, assess and train Special Olympics athletes. Athlete Selection: The Special Olympics Coach will recruit athletes and ensure that all required medical and registration materials are properly completed and submitted by established deadlines. Assessment: The Special Olympics Coach will assess each athlete to determine the individual and/or team skill level for training and competition in selected sports. Training: The Special Olympics Coach will develop individualized training programs for each athlete. The program will include fundamental skill instruction, conditioning, mental preparation and instruction on competition rules. The Training Program should be a minimum of eight weeks in duration. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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2. To know, understand and abide by the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules. 3. To know and understand the sport being coached. 4. To execute the following legal duties of a coach: • • • • • • • • •

Provide a safe environment Properly plan the activity Evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity Match athletes of equal ability Provide adequate and proper equipment Warn of inherent risks in the sport Supervise the activity closely Know emergency procedures and first aid Keep adequate records

5. Make participation in sport fun!

COACH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Special Olympics New Jersey conducts Coaches Education Training Schools annually. These training sessions are conducted by highly qualified sports officials, coaches and event managers and provide practical information for being successful. Both Volunteer Coach and Head Coach Certifications are available. Following is a description of the Coach Education System Certification Program followed by agendas for the General Orientation, Sport Specific Training School, and the Principles of Coaching Course. To become a Certified Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer Coach, the following must be completed: v Protective Behavior v General Orientation - 90 minute courset Available Online v Volunteer Coach Sport-Specific Training School 6-hour course or Advanced Sport-Specific Training School v Practicum - with athletes (10 hours) after completion of the sport-specific coaches training school v Complete and submit an Application for Special Olympics Sports Training Certification Form to Training Director Sec3:27

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Upon completion, coaches will receive a Special Olympics New Jersey Certification and National Certification as a volunteer coach. To become a Certified Special Olympics New Jersey Head Coach the following must be completed: v General Orientation (not required if coach completed volunteer coach requirements)t Available Online v Sport-Specific Coaches Training School (not required if coach has completed volunteer coach requirements) v Principles of Coaching Course - 6-hour course v Practicum - with athletes (10 hours) after completion of Principles of Coaching course v Complete and submit Application for Special Olympics Sport Training Certification Form to Training Director Upon completion, coaches will receive a Special Olympics New Jersey Head Coach Certification for Principles of Coaching. All volunteers who train Special Olympics athletes are encouraged to attend Special Olympics New Jersey Sport-Specific Training Schools as well as the Principles of Coaching Course. Sessions are offered year-round in locations throughout the state. Call the Training Director for information. It is recommended that coaches attend other locally recognized coaching courses to obtain the latest information. Many high school and college associations as well as National Governing Bodies and official associations offer sport-specific coaching clinics. Coaches training is an invaluable part of Special Olympics. Completing the volunteer coach certification may qualify a volunteer to coach, but doesn't guarantee they demonstrate every skill required to be a successful coach. This is achieved through experience and continued study of the sport and coaching.

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COURSES OFFERED BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY GENERAL ORIENTATION

The General Orientation is a 90-minute slide presentation and video that serves as an introduction to Special Olympics New Jersey. The session introduces the basic information about the Special Olympics New Jersey program and is required for coach certification. General Orientations are offered throughout the year at various sites around the Garden State. Contact the Training Director for details and registration information. Available Online Go to SONJ Website: www.sonj.org, click on Coaches, go to Coach Registration and look for General Orientation under Courses. GENERAL ORIENTATION (1-1/2 hours) AGENDA WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION (5 minutes)

SECTION I (15 minutes) - History & Overview of Special Olympics A. Mission of Special Olympics B. Philosophy of Special Olympics C. History and Growth of the Program SECTION II (15 minutes) - The Special Olympics Organization A. How Special is Organized B. The Role of the Special Olympics Volunteer C. Program Goals D. Outreach Initiatives SECTION III (20 minutes) - Who Participates A. Information about Intellectual disabilities B. Eligibility for Special Olympics C. Benefits for Participation in Special Olympics Sports D. How Special Olympics Enhances Normalization and Involvement in the Community SECTION IV (20 minutes) - Sports Training and Competition A. Special Olympics Sports B. Athlete Training C. Sports Opportunities for all Ability Levels D. Sports Rules E. Equalizing Competition F. Competition Opportunities G. Calendar of Chapter, Area, and Local Events H. Special Olympics Leading to participation in School and Community Sports SECTION V (15 minutes) -Film/Video/Slide Presentation, Discussion SECTION VI - Closing Remarks

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COURSES OFFERED BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY SPORT-SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER COACH AGENDA

(6 hours) CLASSROOM SESSION (1 hour) Introduction v Special Olympics SPORTS v The Special Olympics SPORT coach v Resources v Ability grouping v Rules v Preparing a training session v Structuring a training session v The eight-week training plan v

INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION (2 hours) Key technical skills for beginner players v Skill work or team formation and positions v INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION (1/2 hour) Basic care and prevention of injuries v Clothing at practice - mental and physical v preparation Coaching at Competitions - strategies v Overview of session with athletes v FIELD SESSION (with Special Olympics Athletes) (1-1/2 hours) Working on skills and drills with athletes and coaches v

SPORT-SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER COACH TRAINING These are courses offered a minimum of once per year in each sport that Special Olympics New Jersey offers. These courses are conducted to certify volunteer coaches on a seasonal basis with additional courses as needed. They are held in gymnasiums, at tracks or other sport facilities throughout the Garden State. Sports-specific training schools offer general instruction on fundamental skills of the sport plus information on conditioning, injury prevention and rules. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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PRINCIPLES OF COACHING PRINCIPLES OF COACHING COURSE AGENDA (6 hours)

MODULE 1 (2 hours) v Introduction v Section I - Coaching in Special Olympics Understand Philosophy v Section II - Coaching Administration MODULE 2 (2 hours) v Section III - Coaching and Sport Psychology v Section IV - Sports Instructional Planning Coaches MODULE 3 (2 hours) v Section V - Injury Prevention and Safety v Section VI - Developing Physical Readiness for Competition

WRAP-UP AND EVALUATION This course is a 6-hour classroom course addressing the fundamental principles of coaching Special Olympics athletes. It is a general "coaching" course which covers introduction to the basic principles of Special Olympics coaching, philosophy, administration, sport psychology, planning, safety, and injury prevention, fitness and conditioning. It is important to note that while examples from Special Olympics sports will be used, this course is not "sport-specific" by its design.

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ADVANCED VOLUNTEER COACH SPORTS-SPECIFIC TRAINING

This is a 6-hour course designed for coaches with at least one year of Special Olympics coaching experience. The majority of the course is run on-field/on-court and features in-depth sport skill development, advanced training principles and competition strategies. The course includes a hands-on training session with Special Olympics athletes. In order to receive the Advanced Coach Certification, coaches must complete the following: a Sport-specific Advanced Coach Course, a General Session, and a ten-hour practicum with Special Olympics Athletes following the completion of the course. Coaches are encouraged to earn their Volunteer Coach Certification prior to enrolling in an Advanced Coach Sport-Specific Training School. ADVANCED COACH SPORT-SPECIFIC AGENDA (6 hours)

CLASSROOM SESSION v Welcome and Introduction

v v v v v v

Partnerships with College, High School and Club Programs Home Training and Family Involvement Expanding your Coaching Resources Safety Issues (sport-specific injury prevention) Importance of Uniforms NGB Rules Update

INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION v Athlete Assessment

v Advance Sport-Specific Skill Instruction vProgression of Developing Skill with Increasing Difficultyof Activity Pressure of New Skill (performing the skill) Pressure of Space (performing the skill in a smaller space) Pressure of Time (performing the skill with time restriction) Pressure of Opponent (performing the skill in race/game situations) v Focusing on Isolation/Improvement of Weaknesses v Open Discussion of Training Special Olympic Athletes

INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION v Utilizing Athletes Abilities

v Situational Sport-Specific Race/Game Strategies v Game Day Coaching vs. Practice Coaching v Motivation (rewarding performance) v Open Discussion of Issues Relating to Competition

v Warming Up (pre-game/race routine) v Working on Skills and Drills with Athletes v Scrimmage/Mock Competition

FIELD SESSION (with Special Olympics Athletes) v Organization of a Training Session

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ATHLETE STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING

WAWA EXERCISE AND WELLNESS CENTER The Wawa Exercise and Wellness Center is part of the Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex in Lawrenceville. The wellness center is a workout facility open to all SONJ athletes and coaches that provides access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment free-of-charge! Registration is necessary and the facility is open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm. – 8:00 pm. Sat. 10:00 am. – 2:00 pm. or by appointment during regular office hours. Athletes learn how to use the equipment properly and become familiar with gym etiquette. For more information, contact the SONJ Training Department at 609-896-8000.

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2011 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE* SPORT

CYCLING

QUOTA COMPETITION REGISTRATION REQUEST DUE DATE OFFERED FORM DUE DATE 500M Time Trial 1K Time Trial 5K Time Trial 10K Road Race

September 7

SOUTH September 16

Unified Cycling 10K Road Race

LTP Form by September 7

EQUESTRIAN

Level II Competition Alternate Shot Play GOLF

NORTH September 16

September 7

Level IV Competition Individual Stroke Play

NORTH Plainfield West Nine, Edison October 1

CENTRAL September 16

CENTRAL Cranbury Golf Club, Cranbury September 25

SOUTH September 16

SOUTH White Oaks Country Club, Newfield September 25

September 2

Coach Meeting September 6

Team

Coach Meeting September 6

September 2

Team

Coaches Meeting September 6

September 2

FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL Educational Testing Service, Princeton October 22

Horse Park of NJ, Allentown October 22

NORTH September 16

VOLLEYBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL

NORTH Middlesex County College, Edison October 2 SOUTH Arc of Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Twp October 1

September 16

Team - 5v5 SOCCER

SECTIONAL COMPETITION/ LEAGUE DATES

All Levels Mountain View Golf Course, West Trenton October 20

The Lawrenceville LEAGUE School, Sarnoff Corporation, Lawrenceville West Windsor Twp. October 22 & 23 GCIT, Sewell September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 The Lawrenceville LEAGUE School, SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville Lawrenceville October 23 September 11, 18, 24 October 2, 16 LEAGUE SONJ Sports SONJ Sports Complex, Complex, Lawrenceville Lawrenceville September 11, 18, 25 October 22 & 23 October 2, 9, 16

*Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

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CYCLING EVENTS OFFERED: 500M Time Trial, 1K Time Trial, 5K Time Trial 10K Road Race, Unified 10K Road Race PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events. To qualify for Sectional competition, an athlete must participate in an eight week training program. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in Sectional competition in order to advance to the Fall Sports Festival. The results from the Sectionals will be used to division for the Chapter competition. ACTIVATION: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for those athletes who qualify to advance to the Fall Sports Festival. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: September 7 Sectional Registration Due: September 16 Activation List Due: At Sectional Competition SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes/coaches must provide their own bicycle and ANSI certified helmet. All bicycles must be in good working order and safe for competition. Cycling shirts and shorts are recommended. No jeans, shoes or casual shirts will be allowed. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition. Please bring your own snacks and beverage.

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CYCLING COMPETITION DATES*

COMPETITION DATES* MPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

NORTH (Areas 1-6, 9-12)

SECTIONAL

DATE: LOCATION:

REGISTRATION TIME: COMPETITION TIME:

SOUTH (Areas 7, 8, 13) DATE: LOCATION:

CHAPTER CHAPTER

REGISTRATION TIME: COMPETITION TIME:

FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL DATE: LOCATION:

REGISTRATION TIME: COMPETITION TIME:

Sunday, October 2, 2011 Middlesex County Community College, Edison 8:30 am 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

Saturday, October 1, 2011 Arc of Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township 9:00 am 9:30 am - 12 pm

Saturday, October 22, 2011 Educational Testing Service, Princeton 8:30 am 9:30 am- 12:00 pm

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EQUESTRIAN EVENTS OFFERED: Athletes may enter up to three classes: one equitation, one obstacle, and one games. (Games classes are not considered to be part of Special Olympics competition. Special Olympics awards will not be presented for these classes.)

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: All Local Training Programs must be registered with SONJ and have an LTP Registration Form submitted by September 7, 2011 in order to be eligible to compete in any Special Olympics classes. Programs that do not meet the September 8th deadline may still compete in HRH classes, but will not be eligible for Special Olympics judging and awards. SONJ will cover the entry fees associated with Special Olympics classes only. Entry into solely HRH classes and the associated fees are the responsibility of the individual athlete or LTP and will not be reimbursed by Special Olympics New Jersey. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: LTP Registration Form Due: Pre-Entry Registration Due: Post-Entry Registration Due:

September 7 September 30 October 7

General Guidelines: Lunch is provided for athletes and coaches based on a 4:1 ratio. Appropriate equestrian attire is required. For further information, please contact: Kara Stark McGrew 147 Wintermute Road Newton, NJ 07860 973-579-9537 (show manager)

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EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION DATES*

COMPETITION DATES*

MPETITION DATES* *Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

ALL AREAS DATE:

October 22, 2011

LOCATION: Competition will take place as part of the Horseback Riding for the Handicapped-NJ Show, at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown REGISTRATION TIME:

8:00 am

COMPETITION TIME:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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G O L F

EVENTS OFFERED: Level 2 - Alternate Shot Team Play Level 4 - Individual Stroke Play PARTICIPATION: To qualify for Level 2 Sectional competition an athlete must participate in an 8-week training program and have three rounds of 9-hole alternate-shot play. The golf partner must be the same person at both the Sectional and Fall Sports Festival competitions. For Level 4 in order to qualify for the Sectional and Chapter events an athlete must be able to average a 60 or under in four rounds of 9 hole golf. Athletes must participate in Sectional competition COMPETITION FORMAT - Level 2: The form of play will be Foursome Rule 29 under the Rules of Golf (Alternate Shot). The players (athlete & golf partner) play alternately from the teeing grounds and then alternate strokes until the ball is holed. Example: If the athlete plays from the tee on the odd numbered holes, then the golf partner would play from the tee on the even numbered holes. Only one ball is in play on a hole. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in Sectional competition in order to advance to the Fall Sports Festival. The results from the sectionals will be used to division for the Chapter competition. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: September 7 Sectional Registration Due: September 16 Fall Sports Festival Activation List Due: At Sectional Competition

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G O L F

SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes/Golf partners must provide their own set of golf clubs. Partners must be knowledgeable players of the game. Partners cannot be beginner golfers. No jeans or casual shirts will be allowed. Soft spikes only. No carts will be used; athlete and coach must be able to walk the course.

Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition. Please bring your own snacks.

COMPETITION DATES*

MPETITION DATES* *Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org North Sectional 1-3, 5, 9, 10, 12

October 1, 2011 Plainfield West Nine, Edison Registration Time: 45 minutes prior to Tee time Competition Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Central Sectional 4, 6, 11

Sept. 25, 2011 Cranbury Golf Club, Cranbury Registration Time: 45 minutes prior to Tee time Competition Time: 12:00pm - 3:00 pm

South Sectional

7, 8, 13 Sept. 25, 2011 White Oaks Country Club, Newfield Registration Time: 45 minutes prior to Tee time Competition Time: 12:30pm - 3:30 pm

FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL:

All Levels October 20, 2011 Mountain View Golf Course, West Trenton Registration Time: 45 minutes prior to Tee time Competition Time: 9:00am - 3:00 pm

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S O C C E R EVENTS OFFERED: 5v5 Team Competition PARTICIPATION: 5v5 Team Soccer Competition

CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Team Competition: Teams are required to compete in league play in order to advance to the Fall Sports Festival. ACTIVATION: Team Competition: Athletes must participate in the mandatory number of games to be eligible for the Fall Sports Festival (see League Rules for details). REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Coach Meeting Date: September 6 League Registration Due: September 2 LEAGUE PLAY: All athletes who are registered on a team must have a valid Medical Form on file. Teams must be uniformed properly with numbered shirts, shorts, cleats or sneakers. Shin guards are required. Lunch will not be served at League dates. Teams must bring their own water.

COMPETITION DATES*

MPETITION DATES* *Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

LEAGUE PLAY - North/Central and South September 6

Coaches Mtg at SONJ Sports Complex

September 10,17, 24 League Games Sarnoff Corporation, W. Windsor Twp. and GCIT, Sewell October 1, 8, 15 League Games Sarnoff Corporation, W. Windsor Twp. and GCIT, Sewell TIME: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm North/Central 10:00 am - 1:00 pm South Teams receive schedule weekly FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL DATE: October 22 & 23, 2011 The Lawrenceville School REGISTRATION: 9 am COMPETITION: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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V O L L E Y B A L L EVENTS OFFERED:

Team Competition

PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in team competition. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Team Competition: Teams are required to compete in league play in order to advance to the Fall Sports â&#x20AC;&#x2030;Festival. ACTIVATION: Team Competition: Athletes must participate in the mandatory number of games to be eligible for the Fall Sports Festival (see League Rules for details). REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Coach Meeting Date: September 6 League Registration Due: September 2 LEAGUE PLAY: All athletes who are registered on a team must have a valid Medical Form on file. Teams must be uniformed properly with numbered shirt, shorts, socks, and sneakers. Knee pads are optional. Lunch will not be served at League dates. Teams must bring their own water.

COMPETITION DATES*

MPETITION DATES* *Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org LEAGUE PLAY - All Areas September 6

Coaches Mtg at SONJ Sports Complex

September 10,17, 24 League Games SONJ Sports Complex October 1, 8, 15

League Games

SONJ Sports Complex

TIME: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Teams receive schedule weekly

FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL DATE: October 23, 2011 The Lawrenceville School REGISTRATION TIME: 9:00 am COMPETITION: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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EVENTS OFFERED: 5 v 5 Team Competition PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in team competition CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Team Competition: Teams are required to compete in league play to advance to the Fall Sports Festival.

ACTIVATION:

Team Competition: Athletes must participate in the mandatory number of games to be eligible for the Fall Sports Festival (see League Rules for details).

REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Coach Meeting Date: September 6 League Registration Due: September 2 LEAGUE PLAY: All athletes who are registered on a

team must have a valid Medical Form on file. Teams must be uniformed properly with numbered shirts, shorts, cleats or sneakers. Mouthguards are required. Lunch will not be served at League dates. Teams must bring their own water. COMPETITION DATES* subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

LEAGUE PLAY - All Areas September 6

Mandatory Coaches Mtg SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville September 10, 17, 24 League Games SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville October 1, 8, 15 League Games SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville TIME: 10:00 pm - 3:00 pm Teams receive schedule weekly

FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL

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2011 Fall Sports Festival Program FACT SHEET DATES*:

EVENTS*:

LOCATION*:

October 20* Golf (All Levels) Mountain View Golf Club, West Trenton October 22 Equestrian Horse Park of NJ, Allentown October 22** Cycling Educational Testing Service, Princeton October 22 & 23 Soccer (5v5), Volleyball, Flag Football The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville *Rain date - October 22 **Rain date - October 23 MEALS: Provided for all registered athletes and coaches/chaperones based on a 4:1 ratio. Thursday, October 20 - Lunch at Mountain View Golf Club Saturday, October 22 - Lunch at Educational Testing Service Sunday, October 23 - Lunch at Lawrenceville School RULES: Official Special Olympics Summer Sports Rules***

(Revised 2011); Cycling (USAC); Golf (USGA); Soccer (USSF); Volleyball (USA Volleyball)

PARTICIPATION: Cycling - athletes may compete in two events Equestrian - athletes may compete in three classes Flag Football - athletes compete in a team competition Golf - athlete may compete in Level II Alternate Shot Team Play OR - athlete may compete in Level IV Individual Stroke Play Soccer - athletes compete in a 5v5 team tournament Volleyball - athletes compete in a team tournament *Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org ***Sports Rules available from the "Coaches Home Page" on our Website: www.sonj.org

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Special Olympics New Jersey 2012 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE* SPORT ALPINE SKIING

QUOTA SECTIONAL REQUEST FORM DUE REGISTRATION COMPETITION/ DUE DATE LEAGUE DATES DATE

COMPETITION OFFERED NOVICE Downhill Slalom Giant Slalom

November 2

December 7

Time Trials, Feb 7

December 7

Time Trials, Feb 7

WINTER GAMES Mountain Creek, Vernon Feb. 6-8

INTERMEDIATE Downhill Slalom Giant Slalom ADVANCED Downhill Slalom Giant Slalom

CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING

FLOOR HOCKEY

FIGURE SKATING

50M, 100M, 500M 1K 3x500M Relay Unified 4x1K Relay

November 2

Coach Meeting October 11

Team

SINGLES Levels I, II, III, IV, V

November 2

October 21

Mountain Creek, Vernon Feb. 6-8

LEAGUE Nov 5, Nov 12 Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17

December 7

PAIR SKATING Levels I, II

Stockton College, Galloway Jan 7-8

Skylands Arena, Stockholm Feb. 6-8

ICE DANCING Levels I, II, III (a, b, c) Unified Pairs Skating INTERPRETIVE Only offered at Chapter Level

SPEED SKATING

25M Straightaway, 100M, 300M, 500M, 800M

November 2

December 7

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Special Olympics New Jersey 2012 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE* QUOTA REGISTRATION SECTIONAL COMPETITION/ WINTER COMPETITION REQUEST DUE DATE GAMES LEAGUE OFFERED FORM DATES DUE DATE

SPORT SNOWBOARDING

NOVICE Giant Slalom November 2 Slalom Super G

Time Trials Feb. 7

December 7

Mountain Creek, Vernon Feb. 6-8

INTERMEDIATE Giant Slalom Slalom Super G

SNOWSHOEING

100M 200M 400M

November 2

December 7

Time Trials Feb. 7

Mountain Creek, Vernon Feb. 6-8

*Subject to change - please check Competition Calender at www.sonj.org

WINTER SPORTS TIMELINE Training - Culminating Event FLOOR HOCKEY: September 6 - January 8 SKIING/SKATING: December 13 - February 8

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ALPINE SKIING EVENTS OFFERED: Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom LEVELS OFFERED: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events. To qualify for Winter Games, athletes must participate in an eight-week training program with on-snow training days. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Local Training Programs will receive a quota for the Winter Games. MINIMAL CRITERIA FOR ALPINE SKIING: In consideration of the health and safety of the athletes who will be participating in skiing competition, a minimal criteria has been established. In order for an athlete to be considered for novice level competition, the athlete must be able to: change direction, fall and get up unassisted, and attempt to stop on his/her own. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: November 2 Winter Games Registration Due: December 7 TIME TRIALS: General Guidelines: Athletes must participate in the scheduled Time Trials. Athletes/coaches must provide their own lunches. Rental equipment is available. WINTER GAMES DATE:

February 6-8, 2012

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING EVENTS OFFERED:

50M, 100M, 500M, 1K 3x500M Relay (Winter Games only) Unified 4x1K Relay (Winter Games only)

PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events and a relay. To qualify for Winter Games, athletes must participate in an eight week training program with on-snow training days. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Local Training Programs will receive a quota for the Winter Games. MINIMAL CRITERIA FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: In consideration of the health and safety of the athletes who will be participating in skiing competition, minimal criteria has been established. In order for an athlete to participate in Cross-Country Skiing, the athlete must be able to fall and get up unassisted. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: November 2 Winter Games Registration Due: December 7 TIME TRIALS General Guidelines: Athletes must participate in the scheduled Time Trials. Athletes/coaches must provide their own equipment and lunches. WINTER GAMES DATE:

February 6-8, 2012

LOCATION: Mountain Creek, Vernon

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F I G U R E S K AT I N G EVENTS OFFERED: Singles Competition: Singles Level I-V Pair Skating: Pair Levels I-II Ice Dancing: Ice Dancing Levels I a, b, c; Levels II, III Unified Pair Skating Interpretive PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in three events. Interpretive skating will only take place at the Chapter level at Winter Games. CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: Local Training Programs will receive a quota for the Winter Games. Athletes must be training in a registered eight-week program. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: November 2 Winter Games Registration Due: December 7

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

WINTER GAMES DATE:

February 6-8, 2012

LOCATION: Skylands Arena, Stockholm

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FLOOR HOCKEY EVENTS OFFERED: Team Competition PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in team competition. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Team Competition: Teams are required to compete in league play in order to advance to the State Floor Hockey Tournament. ACTIVATION: Team Competition: Athletes must participate in the mandatory number of games to be eligible for State Floor Hockey Tournament (see League Rules for details). REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Coach Meeting Date: League Registration Due:

October 11 October 21

LEAGUE PLAY: All athletes who are registered on a team must have a valid Medical Form on file. Teams must be uniformed properly (numbered shirt, shorts, socks, sneakers and helmet is required). Lunch will not be served on League dates. Teams must bring their own water.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

LEAGUE PLAY - ALL AREAS DATES: October 11, 2011 Coaches Meeting, SONJ Sports Complex November 5, 12,19, December 3,10,17 LOCATION: Stuart Country Day School, Princeton TIME: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm STATE FINALS DATE: January 7-8, 2011 LOCATION: Stockton College, Galloway, NJ Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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S P E E D S K AT I N G

EVENTS OFFERED:

25M Straightaway 100M Race 300M Race 500M Race 800M Race

PARTICIPATION:

Athletes may compete in two events.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: Local Training Programs will receive a quota for the Winter Games. Athletes must be training in a registered eight week program. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: November 2 Winter Games Registration Due: December 7

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

PRELIMINARIES Preliminary competition will take place the morning of February 8th with finals scheduled for the afternoon of February 8th WINTER GAMES DATE:

February 6-8, 2012

LOCATION:

Skylands Arena, Stockholm

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SNOWBOARDING

EVENTS OFFERED: Giant Slalom, Slalom, Super G LEVELS OFFERED:Novice, Intermediate PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events. Athletes must participate in an eight week training program with on-snow training days. CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: In consideration of the health and safety of the athletes who will be participating in snowboarding competition, a minimal criteria has been established. In order for an athlete to be considered for novicelevel competition, the athlete must be able to: change direction, fall and get up unassisted, and attempt to stop on his/her own. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: November 2 Winter Games Registration Due: December 7 WINTER GAMES DATE:

February 6-8, 2012

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SNOWSHOEING EVENTS OFFERED: PARTICIPATION:

100M Race 200M Race 400M Race Athletes may compete in two events. Athletes must participate in an eight week training program with on-snow training days.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: In consideration of the health and safety of the athletes who will be participating in snowboarding competition, a minimal criteria has been established. In order for an athlete to be considered for novice level competition, the athlete must be able to: change direction, fall and get up unassisted, and attempt to stop on his/her own. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: November 2 Winter Games Registration Due: December 7 LOCATION: Mountain Creek, February, 6-8, 2012

WINTER GAMES DATE:

February 6-8, 2012

LOCATION: Mountain Creek, Vernon

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2012 Winter Games Program FACT SHEET

January 7

Floor Hockey State Finals Stockton State College, Galloway

January 8

Floor Hockey State Finals Stockton State College, Galloway

February 6

Skiers/Skaters Check-in, Opening Ceremonies Mountain Creek, Vernon

February 7 Alpine Skiing Competition & Awards Mountain Creek, Vernon Cross-Country Skiing Competition & Awards Mountain Creek Figure Skating Competition Skylands Arena, Stockholm Speed Skating Competition Skylands Arena, Stockholm Snowboarding Competition & Awards Mountain Creek, Vernon Snowshoeing Competition & Awards Mountain Creek, Vernon February 8 Alpine Skiing Competition & Awards Mountain Creek, Vernon Cross-Country Skiing Competition & Awards Mountain Creek Snowboarding Competition & Awards Mountain Creek, Vernon Snowshoeing Competition & Awards Mountain Creek, Vernon RULES: Official Special Olympics Winter Sports Rules** (Revised 2011); Alpine/Cross Country Skiing (USSA); Figure Skating (USFSA); Speed Skating (US Speed Skating); Floor Hockey (SOI)

PARTICIPATION: Alpine - athletes may compete in two events Cross-Country - athletes may compete in two events and a relay Figure Skating - athletes may compete in singles and pairs Floor Hockey - athletes compete in team competition Speed Skating - athletes may compete in two events Snowboading - athletes may compete in two events Snowshoeing - athletes may compete in two events MEALS: Athletes and coaches/chaperones based on a 4:1 ratio. *Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org ***Sports Rules available from the "Coaches Home Page" on our Website: www.sonj.org

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Special Olympics New Jersey 2012 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE* SPORT BASKETBALL

QUOTA COMPETITION REQUEST REGISTRATION FORM OFFERED DUE DATE DUE DATE Team

COACH MEETING

SECTIONAL COMPETITION/

LEAGUE DATES

LEAGUE Dates:

December 30

December 10 at SONJ Sports Complex

Jan. 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 March 4, 11 North Wayne Hills HS Central SONJ/Notre Dame South Riverwinds

SPRING SPORTS FESTIVAL March 31, April 1 Wildwoods Convention Center and other locations in the Wildwoods

Sectionals: March 17-18 North - FDU/ College of St. Elizbth South - Riverwinds Central March 10-11 Lawrenceville School SONJ Sports Complex BOWLING

SINGLES Competition

January 4

Traditional & Unified TEAM Competition only at Spring Sports Festival

3M Crawl/Creep MOTOR 5M Scooter ACTIVITIES TRAINING Board Race PROGRAM 10M Independent Walk

SINGLES: Area Competition Dates TEAMS: March 12

January 4

NORTH February 25 Wallington February 26 T-Bowl (Ramps)

TEAM Bowling March 31 Curtis Lanes, Ewing

CENTRAL March 3 Strathmore Lanes, SINGLES Matawan Bowling April 1 SOUTH 30 Strikes March 10 Stratford Laurel Lanes, Maple Shade All competions will be held at individual training sites.

10M Walk w/Assistive Device 5M Wheelchair Race Bean Bag Throw

SPRING SPORTS TIME LINE Basketball & Bowling November 16 - April 1

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BASKETBALL EVENTS OFFERED: Team Competition PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in Individual Skills or Team Competition CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Individual Skills Contest: Coaches must submit local scores from Area competition for divisioning at the Sectional level. Team Competition: Teams are required to compete in league play in order to advance to the Sectional Tournament. 1st and 2nd place finishers at the Sectional Tournament will advance to the Spring Sports Festival. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Coach Meeting Dates: December 10 at the SONJ Sports Complex League Registration: December 30 Basketball Skills Quotas Due: January 4 SECTIONAL COMPETITION/ LEAGUE PLAY: League Play: All athletes who are registered on a team must have a valid Medical Form on file. Teams must be uniformed properly (numbered shirt, shorts, socks, sneakers). Athletes participating on a team are not eligible to compete in the skills competition. Athletes on a basketball team may only compete in bowling at the Area competion. Lunch will not be served at League dates. Teams must bring their own water.

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BASKETBALL COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

LEAGUE PLAY - ALL AREASE PLAY - ALL AR North January 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 4, 11 Central January 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 4, 11 South January 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 4, 11 LOCATION: North

Wayne Hills H S Central Notre Dame H S SONJ Sports Complex South Riverwinds NORTH / CENTRAL / SOUTH SECTIONAL

Central March 10-11 North and South March 17-18

LOCATION: North - FDU, Madison Campus College of Saint Elizabeth Central - SONJ Sports Complex The Lawrenceville School Notre Dame High School South - Riverwinds Bankbridge Schools SPRING SPORTS FESTIVAL DATE: Sat.- Sun., March 31, April 1 LOCATION: Wildwoods Convention Center and other locations in the Wildwoods COMPETITION: 9:00 am-6:00 pm Sec6:57

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BOWLING EVENTS OFFERED: Singles Competition (Area & Sectional level) Team Competition (Spring Sports Festival only)

PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in 2 events.

CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Singles: Athletes must bowl 15 games prior to Area competition to establish their average for divisioning. The 15 game average should consist of athlete's scores closest to Area registration due date. Athletes must place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in Area competition to be eligible for Sectional competition. In Sectional competition, athletes must place 1st, 2nd or 3rd to advance to the Spring Sports Festival.

ACTIVATION: Athletes must participate in Sectional competition in order to advance to the SSF. Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for those athletes who qualify to advance.

REGISTRATION TIMELINES:

Spring Quota Request Form Due: January 4 Sectional Registration Due: Area Competition Date SSF Team Registration Form Due: March 12 SSF Activation List Due: Date of Sectional Competition

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BOWLING SECTIONAL COMPETITION:

General Guidelines: Bowling ball & shoes are available for athletes at the Bowling House. It is recommended that athletes bring their own bowling ball and shoes. wBowling shirts & slacks are recommended for competition. There should be no advertisement on the athlete's uniform (see page 15 of this handbook). No regular shoes, casual shirts, or hats are allowed. Jeans are permitted. Athletes on a basketball team may only compete in bowling at the Area-level competition. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition nor at the Spring Sports Festival.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

NORTH SECTIONAL - AREAS 1, 2, 3, 9, 12

DATE: Sat, Feb 25 & Sun, Feb 26, 2012 Ramps only LOCATION: Wallington Lanes, Wallington/T-Bowl, Wayne REGISTRATION TIMES: 8:15 am (8-21 yrs.-Juniors & All Wheelchairs/Ramps) 1:00 pm (22+ yrs.-Seniors) COMPETITION TIMES: 9:15 am-12:30 pm (8-21 yrs.-Juniors) 1:30 pm-5:00 pm (22+ yrs.-Seniors)

CENTRAL SECTIONAL - AREAS 4, 5, 6, 10

DATE: Sat., March 3, 2012 LOCATION: Strathmore Lanes, Matawan REGISTRATION TIMES: 8:15 am (8-21 yrs.-Juniors & All Wheelchairs/Ramps) 1:00 pm (22+ yrs.-Seniors) COMPETITION TIMES: 9:15 am-12:30 pm (8-21 yrs.-Juniors) 1:30 pm-5:00 pm (22+ yrs.-Seniors)

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SOUTH SECTIONAL - AREAS 7, 8, 11, 13 DATE: Saturday, March 10, 2012 LOCATION: Laurel Lanes, Maple Shade REGISTRATION TIMES: 8:15 am (8-21 yrs.-Juniors & All Wheelchair Ramps) 12:30 pm (22+ yrs.-Seniors) COMPETITION TIMES: 9 am-12 pm (8-21 yrs.-Juniors) 1:00 pm-4:30 pm (22+ yrs.-Seniors)

SPRING SPORTS FESTIVAL CHAPTER COMPETITION TEAM BOWLING - Saturday, March 31, 2012 Curtis Lanes, Ewing

Traditional REGISTRATION TIMES: 8:15 am COMPETITION TIMES: 9:15 am - 12:30 pm Unified REGISTRATION TIMES: 1:00 pm COMPETITION TIMES: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

SINGLES, W/C+Ramps - Sunday, April 1, 2011 30 Srikes, Stratford Jr. SINGLES: Registration: 8:15 am Competition: 9:15 am-12:30pm All Wheelchairs/Ramps: Registration: 9:00 am Competition: 9:30 am-12:30 pm Seniors Female SINGLES Registration: 1:00 pm (22+yrs) Competition: 1:30 am-5:00 pm Male SINGLES Registration: 1:00 pm (22+yrs) Competition: 1:30 am-5:00 pm Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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2012 Spring Sports Festival Program FACT SHEET Sat.-Sun., March 31 - April 1, 2012 Team Basketball Wildwoods Convention Cntr & other locations in the Wildwoods Sat., Mar. 31, 2012 Team Bowling Curtis Lanes, Ewing Traditional & Unified Curtis Lanes, Ewing Sun., April 1, 2012

Bowling Singles All Juniors All Seniors All Wheelchairs & Ramps

30 Strikes, Stratford 30 Strikes, Stratford 30 Strikes, Stratford 30 Strikes, Stratford

MEALS: Provided at Basketball venues only for all registered athletes and coaches/chaperones based on a 4:1 ratio. RULES: Official Special Olympics Summer Sports Rule Book** (Revised 2011); Basketball (USA Basketball); Bowling (ABC/WIBC) PARTICIPATION: Basketball - athletes compete in team competition Athletes on a basketball team may only compete in bowling at the Area competition. Bowling - athletes may compete in singles and team competition

*Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org ***Sports Rules available from the "Coaches Home Page" on our Website: www.sonj.org

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Special Olympics New Jersey (continued on 2012 SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULE* next page) SPORT AQUATICS

QUOTA FORM COMPETITION DUE REGISTRATION DUE DATE DATE OFFERED Feb. 24

FREESTYLE 25M, 50M, 100M, 200M

SECTIONAL REGISTRATION April 3 SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION TBD by area

BACKSTROKE 25M, 50M, 100M BREASTSTROKE 25M, 50M, 100M BUTTERFLY 25M, 50M, 100M

SECTIONAL COMPETITION/ LEAGUE DATES

SUMMER GAMES

NORTH Seton Hall University, South Orange April 29

The College of New Jersey, Ewing June 8-10

CENTRAL The Peddie School, Hightstown April 29 SOUTH GCIT, Sewell April 29

INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY 100M, 200M RELAYS 4x25M Freestyle 4x50M Freestyle 4x25M Medley 4x50M Medley BOCCE

SECTIONAL Feb. 24 Doubles REGISTRATION Competition April 3 Unified 4-person SUMMER GAMES Team Competition REGISTRATION TBD by area

NORTH NJDC, Totowa April 21 CENTRAL SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville April 28

The College of New Jersey, Ewing June 8-10

SOUTH SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville April 28

MEN'S EVENTS GYMNASTICS Floor Exercise ARTISTIC Pommel Horse, Rings, Vaulting, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar, All Around WOMEN'S EVENTS Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, All Around

Feb. 24

SECTIONAL REGISTRATION April 3 SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION TBD by area

ALL AREAS EnVisions Gym Eastampton May 6

TBD June 8-10

LEVELS Level I - Compulsory Level II - Compulsory Level III - Compulsory Level IV - Compulsory

*Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

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SPORT

COMPETITION OFFERED

GYMNASTICS RHYTHMIC

EVENTS Hoop, Ball, Ribbon, Rope, All Around Floor Exercise Level I only

QUOTA SECTIONAL FORM DUE REGISTRATION COMPETITION/ SUMMER DUE DATE LEAGUE DATES GAMES DATE February 24

SOFTBALL

February 24

Bench Press Deadlift Squat Combined

SECTIONAL REGISTRATION April 3

Health Quest, Flemington April 21

SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION TBD by area

Unified Team Traditional Team

Coach Meeting March 13

LEAGUE REGISTRATION March 30 SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION TBD by area

TENNIS

ALL AREAS EnVisions Gym Eastampton May 6

SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION TBD by area

LEVELS Level I - Compulsory Level II - Compulsory Level III - Compulsory & Optional

POWERLIFTING

SECTIONAL REGISTRATION April 3

Individual Skills Contest (Sectional Competition only) Singles Doubles Unified Doubles

February 24

Mercer County Park, Mercerville April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19

SECTIONAL REGISTRATION April 3 SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION TBD by area

NORTH Fairfield Raquet Club, Fairfield April 28 SOUTH Riverwinds Golf & Tennis Ctr., W. Deptford TBD

TBD June 8-10

The College of New Jersey, Ewing June 8-10

*Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

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Special Olympics New Jersey 2012 SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULE* QUOTA SECTIONAL REQUEST COMPETITION/ FORM DUE REGISTRATION LEAGUE DUE DATE DATE DATES

COMPETITION SPORT OFFERED

TRACK & FIELD

25M, 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M 3000M, 5K Road Race

February 24

SUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION Area Meet Date

Area Meets

SUMMER GAMES

The College of New Jersey, Ewing June 8-10

25M, 50M Assisted Walk, 25M, 50M, 100M, 400M & 800M Walks 25M, 100M, 200M, 400M Wheelchair Race 30M Wheelchair Slalom 25M Motorized Wheelchair Obstacle 50M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom 30M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom Standing Long Jump Shop Put (M/W) High Jump Running Long Jump Softball Throw Pentathlon Tennis Ball Throw Hurdles Turbo Javelin Throw RELAYS 4x100M, 4x400M Unified 4x100M Unified 4x400M

*Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

SUMMER SPORTS TIMELINE

Training - Culminating Event February 7 - June 10

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A Q U A T I C S EVENTS OFFERED: FREESTYLE 25M, 50M, 100M, 200M BREASTSTROKE 25M, 50M, 100M BACKSTROKE 25M, 50M, 100M BUTTERFLY 25M, 50M, 100M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY 100M, 200M Summer Games Only: RELAYS 4x25M Freestyle, 4x50M Freestyle, 4x25M Medley, 4x50M Medley PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events plus two relays. To qualify for Sectional level competition, an athlete must participate in an eight week training program. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in Area competition to qualify for Sectional competition. Athletes must participate in Secional competition in order to advance to Summer Games. ACTIVATION: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional competition for those athletes who qualify to advance. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: February 24 Sectional Registration Due: April 3 Summer Games Activation List Due: North, South and Central: April 29 Sec7:65

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A Q U A T I C S SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in Area competition to qualify for Sectional level competition. Sectional level athletes must compete in the Sectional competition that their Area is assigned to attend. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition. Athletes must provide their own swim wear, bathing cap and goggles. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

NORTH - AREAS 1,2,3,9,12 DATE: Sunday, April 29 LOCATION: Seton Hall Univ., S. Orange REGISTRATION TIME: 8:30 am (all ages) COMPETITION TIME: 9:00 am-2:00 pm CENTRAL - AREAS 4, 5, 10, 11 DATE: Sunday, April 29 LOCATION: The Peddie School, Hightstown REGISTRATION TIME: 8:30 am (all ages) COMPETITION TIME: 9:00 am-2:00 pm SOUTH - 6, 7, 8, 13 DATE: Sunday, April 29 LOCATION: GCIT, Sewell REGISTRATION TIME: 8:30 am (all ages) SUMMER GAMES DATE:

June 8 - 10, 2012

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B O C C E

EVENTS OFFERED: Doubles (Sectionals and Summer Games) Unified 4-Person Team (Summer Games only) PARTICIPATION: To qualify for Sectional competition, an athlete must participate in an eight-week training program. At Summer Games, athletes may only complete in doubles competition OR on a Unified 4-person team - NOT BOTH. COACHES may NOT participate as Unified Partners. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must compete in doubles competition at Sectionals in order to qualify for Summer Games. ACTIVATION: Team Competition: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for those athletes who qualify to advance to the Summer Games. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: February 24 Sectional Registration Due: April 3 Summer Games Activation List Due: North - April 21 Central - April 28 South - April 28 SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in the Sectional Competition their Area is assigned to. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition.

Athletes must be properly uniformed; no jeans or casual shirts will be allowed. Team members should have matching collared shirts with dress shorts or cotton pants and sneakers. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.

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B O C C E

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

NORTH - AREAS 1, 2, 3, 9, 12 DATE: April 21 LOCATION: N.J.D.C., Totowa REGISTRATION TIME: 8:30 am COMPETITION TIME: 9:00 am CENTRAL - AREAS 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 DATE: April 28 LOCATION: SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville REGISTRATION TIME: 3:30 pm COMPETITION TIME: 4:00 pm SOUTH - AREAS 7, 8, 13 DATE: April 28 LOCATION: SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville REGISTRATION TIME: 9:30 am COMPETITION TIME: 10:00 am

SUMMER GAMES DATE:

June 8 - 10, 2012

LOCATION: The College of New Jersey, Ewing

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GYMNASTICSA RT I S T I C EVENTS OFFERED: MEN'S LEVELS Floor Exercise Level A - Pommel Horse Level I - Rings Level II - Vaulting Level III - Parallel Bars Level IV - Horizontal Bars All Around

Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory & Optional

WOMEN'S LEVELS Vaulting Level A - Compulsory Uneven Bars Level I - Compulsory Balance Beam Level II - Compulsory Floor Exercise Level III - Compulsory All Around Level IV - Compulsory & Optional PARTICIPATION: Coaches will determine in what level of competition to place their athletes. The athletes must be able to safely perform all of the skills in that level. In All Around competition, athletes must compete at the same level in all events. Optional routines may be performed only by Level IV gymnasts in all events after they perform their compulsory routines. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in a Sectional competition in order to advance to Summer Games. The results of the Sectionals will be used to division for the Chapter competition. Athletes must compete at the same level in Sectional competition that they would in the Summer Games. ACTIVATION: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional competition for those athletes who qualify to advance to the Summer Games. Sec7:69

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GYMNASTICSA RT I S T I C REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: February 24 Sectional Registration Due: April 3 Summer Games Activation List Due: May 6 SECTIONAL COMPETITION General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in the Sectional competition that their Area is assigned to. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition. Athletes must provide their own gymnastics attire: men - shorts, T-shirt or tank top or men's tank step-in, white socks (gymnastics stretch pants optional); women - leotard, have bare legs, and have bare feet (beam shoes optional). Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

SECTIONAL DATE:

May 6

LOCATION: EnVisions Gym, Eastampton

SUMMER GAMES DATE:

June 8 - 10, 2012

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EVENTS OFFERED: WOMEN'S LEVELS Floor Exercise (Level I Only) Level I - Compulsory Hoop Level II - Compulsory Ball Level III - Compulsory & Ribbon Optional All Around Rope PARTICIPATION: Athletes must compete on the same level in all chosen individual events. Athletes may specialize by competing in one or more events at their chosen level. Gymnasts who do all four events at a level are considered All Around. A gymnast in Level III may do one optional routine in any event as well as her compulsory in a chosen event. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in a Sectional competition in order to advance to Summer Games. The results of the Sectionals will be used to division for the Chapter competition. Athletes must compete at the same level in Sectional competition that they would in the Summer Games. ACTIVATION: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for those athletes who qualify to advance to the Summer Games.

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SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in the Sectional competition that their Area is assigned to attend. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition. If one Sectional has less than 12 athletes registered then the two Sectionals will be combined into one event. Athletes must provide their own gymnastics apparatus. Rhythmic gymnasts should wear a leotard or unitard and have bare feet or wear gymnastic slippers. Gymnasts must provide their own music cassette tape. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

SECTIONAL DATE:

May 6

LOCATION: EnVisions Gym, Eastampton

SUMMER GAMES DATE:

June 8 - 10, 2012

LOCATION: TBD

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POWERLIFTING

EVENTS OFFERED: Benchpress Deadlift Squat Combination (Benchpress and Deadlift) Combination (Benchpress, Deadlift and Squat)

PARTICIPATION: Athletes must be 16 years old or older to participate in Powerlifting competition. Athletes may participate in benchpress, deadlift and squat. To qualify for Sectional level competition, an athlete must participate in an eight-week training program. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in Sectional competition in order to advance to the Summer Games. ACTIVATION: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for those athletes who qualify to advance to the Summer Games. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: February 24 Sectional Registration Due: April 3 Summer Games Activation List Due: April 21

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SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in the Sectional competition that their Area is assigned to attend. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition. Athletes should provide their own belt (specifications in Rule Book). No jeans or casual shirts will be allowed. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition. Athletes must bring their own drinks and snacks.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

SECTIONAL - ALL AREAS DATE:

Sat., April 21

LOCATION:

HealthQuest, Flemington

REGISTRATION TIME:

9:00 a.m.

COMPETITION TIME:

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SUMMER GAMES DATE:

June 8 - 10, 2012

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S O F T B A L L EVENTS OFFERED: Team Competition Unified Competition PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in Team competition or Unified competition. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Teams are required to compete in league play in order to advance to the Summer Games. ACTIVATION: Athletes must participate in the mandatory number of games to be eligible for Summer Games. See League Rules for details. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Coach Meeting Date: March 13 League Registration Due: March 30 LEAGUE PLAY: All athletes who are registered on a team must have participated in league play. Teams must be uniformed properly (numbered shirt, softball pants or shorts, athletic socks, rubber cleats or sneakers, batting helmet is required). Lunch will not be served at League dates. Teams must provide their own water. COMPETITION DATES* *Subject to change check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

LEAGUE COMPETITION - ALL AREAS

DATES: April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19

LOCATION: Mercer County Park, Mercerville

TIME:

10:30 pm - 4:30 pm

SUMMER GAMES

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EVENTS OFFERED: Individual Skills Contest, Singles, Doubles, Unified Doubles PARTICIPATION: Athletes may participate in both singles and doubles. Individual Skills will only take place at the Sectional level. Individual Skill athletes may participate in doubles competition. To qualify for Sectional level competition, an athlete must participate in an eight-week training program. CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT: Athletes must participate in Sectional competition in order to advance to the Summer Games. The results from the Sectionals will be used to division for the Chapter competition. ACTIVATION: Coaches are responsible for submitting the activation list at the Sectional event for those athletes who qualify to advance to the Summer Games. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: February 24 Sectional Registration Due: April 3 Summer Games Activation List Due: North: April 28 South: TBD SECTIONAL COMPETITION: General Guidelines: Athletes must compete in the Sectional competition that their Area is assigned to attend. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition. Individual Skills contest will only be conducted at the Sectional level. Competition will only occur if there are 15 athletes registered for the event. It is necessary to have 15 athletes to establish fair and equal divisions. Athletes must provide their own racquets. Athletes must be properly uniformed. No jeans or casual shirts will be allowed. Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition. Sports Information Handbook 11-12

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COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

NORTH - AREAS 1 - 5, 9, 10, 12 DATE: LOCATION: REGISTRATION TIME: COMPETITION TIME:

Saturday, April 28 Fairfield Racquet Club, Fairfield 8:30 am 9:00 am-1:00 pm

SOUTH - AREAS 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 DATE: LOCATION:

TBD Riverwinds Golf & Tennis Center, West Deptford REGISTRATION TIME: TBD COMPETITION TIME: TBD

SUMMER GAMES DATE:

June 8 - 10, 2012

LOCATION: The College of New Jersey, Ewing

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TRACK & FIELD

EVENTS OFFERED: 25M Dash 50M Dash 100M Dash 200M Dash 400M Dash 800M Run 1500M Run 3000M Run 4x100M Relay 4x400M Relay Unified 4x100M Relay Unified 4x400M Relay 25M Walk 50M Walk 100M Walk 400M Walk 800M Walk 25M Assisted Walk 50M Assisted Walk 25M Wheelchair Race 25M Wheelchair Race 100M Wheelchair Race 200M Wheelchair Race 400M Wheelchair Race 30M Wheelchair Slalom 25M Motorized Wheelchair Obstacle 30M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom 50M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom 4x25M Wheelchair Shuttle Relay Wheelchair Shot Put: (M)110M Hurdles (F)100M Hurdles

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TRACK & FIELD

Standing Long Jump Men's Shot Put Women's Shot Put High Jump Running Long Jump Softball Throw* Pentathlon Tennis Ball Throw Turbo Javelin Throw**

*Athletes that can successfully throw more than 25 meters must participate in the Turbo Javelin Throw **New Event

PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in two events plus two relays. CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: Athletes must participate in Area competition to qualify for the Summer Games. Athletes should be chosen for higher level competition from among the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winners from all divisions. Areas may establish additional criteria for advancement to higher level competition based on behavior, overnight stay or medical considerations. Coaches may use additional criteria (i.e., behavior, overnight stay, medical) to evaluate the athlete for higher level competition. ACTIVATION: Areas will receive quota slots after the completion of the Area Track and Field meet. Areas will distribute quotas based on the criteria for advancement established by the Area. Sec7:79

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TRACK & FIELD

Area Directors / Head Delegates will set registration deadlines based on the Area Track and Field meet date. REGISTRATION TIMELINES: Quota Request Form Due: February 24 Summer Games Registration Due: Area Directors / Head Delegates will set registration deadlines based on the date of each Area's Track & Field Meet.

COMPETITION DATES*

*Subject to change - check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org

SECTIONAL LEVEL: INDIVIDUAL AREA TRACK MEETS SUMMER GAMES DATE: June 8 - 10, 2012 LOCATION: The College of New Jersey, Ewing

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2012 Summer Games Program FACT SHEET DATES:

June 8 - 10, 2012

LOCATION:

The College of New Jersey, Ewing

MEALS: Registered athletes and coaches/chaperones based on a 4:1 ratio. RULES: Official Special Olympics Summer Sports Rules** (Revised 2012); Aquatics (USA Swimming); Bocce (SOI); Gymnastics (USA Gymnastics); Powerlifting (US Powerlifting Federation); Softball (American Softball Assoc.); Tennis (USA Tennis Assoc.); Track & Field (USA Track & Field Assoc.); PARTICIPATION: Aquatics - athletes may compete in two events plus one relay Bocce - athletes may compete in doubles or Unified team competition Gymnastics - athletes may compete in artistic or rhythmic Powerlifting - athletes may compete in three events Softball - athletes may compete in Traditional or Unified team competition Tennis - athletes may compete in singles and doubles Track & Field - athletes may compete in two events plus two relays **Sports Rules available from the "Coaches Home Page" on our Website: www.sonj.org *Subject to change - please check Competition Calendar at www.sonj.org ***Sports Rules available from the "Coaches Home Page" on our Website: www.sonj.org

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Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex 3 Princess Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-8000 609-896-8040 (fax) www.sonj.org Facebook.com/SONewJersey * Twitter.com/SONewJersey