DECEMBER 2016 SOVCNEWSLETTER

Celebrating nearly 30 years of the York County Bowling Invitational

Thanks to everyone who made the Invitational a success!!!

Meet our Softball Coach

My name is Rusty Coppage aka Coach Rocky.Originally from Valdosta, Georgia I moved to York/Red Lion in 2003 with my wife Jennifer (from EastYork-Suburban). I have been involved in YorkCounty Softball for many years and I have been the Head Coach for almost 8 years. Baseball andsoftball has been a sport that I have been a part of for almost 30 years, either playing, coaching,or watching. My experiences with York County Softball has been very rewarding ... 1have hadthe opportunity to meet many new people, develop many new friendships, and create lastingmemories. Special Olympics York County has become more than just an organization I canvolunteer with it has become an extended family for my wife and our two boys (Nicholas andLincoln).

Oath: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." L

Special Olympics - York County Athlete

Amy Barczak

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-- IMPORTANTlNFORMATI-ON-ON FLOOR FfO-CKEY--PRaGRAM-·~ -~- - _.-

Unfortunately, we must suspend the Special Olympics York County floor hockey program until afterthe holidays due to lack of volunteers. Approximately 5 - 7 volunteers must come forward before theend of December in order to continue the floor hockey program in 2017.

We appreciate the few volunteers who helped at practices. But we still need MORE VOLUNTEERSinorder to have the required 1:4 ratio. We have several new athletes excited to join us but we cannotfunction with so few volunteers. Please consider giving of yourself and your time for the athlete'ssake so they may enjoy the game of floor hockey. Volunteers are needed to help athletes put on andtake off their hockey gear, assist coaches with running drills and skill assessments plus play the fungame of floor hockey!

For assistance in getting started and completing the volunteer process please email Karen & BillPlappert wfpsr@comcast.net or go to http://www.specialolympicspa.org/to find out more.

Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics and it could not exist without them.

York County the athletes are counting on YOU to step up,

Coaches Tom & Deb Wolfgang

Carl Gardner Golf Benefit for Special Olympics PA York County

For twenty-five (25) years, York County Special Olympics Pennsylvania has benefitted from the generous supportof the Carl Gardner Golf Benefit for Special Olympics PA York County. This year's fundraising event took placeon September 15,2016 at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York.

Who was Carl Gardner? Carl was a family man who proudly celebrated over 25 years of marriage to Cindy, his partnerin life and faith. Carl supported his community, donating his time and energy to the Central PADrycleaners Associationannual golf outing, benefiting Special Olympics York County. Carl was proud of the golf outing, its success and theathletes who participated each year. He especially enjoyed golfing with Special Olympics Athlete Jonathan Martin. TheCarl Gardner Golf Benefit for Special Olympics PA York County continues today under the leadership of Cindy Gardner,Carl's wife, and her daughter in law, Krista Gardner, who is a member of the York County Special Olympics PennsylvaniaManagement Team and Manager of Fund Raising.

The 2017 Carl Gardner Golf Tournament is on May 16, 2017 at Heritage Hills Golf Resort

This year's 25th anniversary celebration included an award presentation to Cindy Gardner by Dr. Timothy P.Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics International and Matthew B. Aaron, President and CEO Special OlympicsPennsylvania. For twenty-five years, one-hundred percent of the proceeds from this event are donated toYork County Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Thank you to all who participated and volunteered to make thisevent a success!

Dr. Timothy Shriver presenting award to Cindy Gardner Cindy Gardner with Certificate of Appreciation Award Kevin Druck, Nat Martin, Jonathan Martin

Dwight Honecker, Jenny Laudeman, Dr.Timothy Shriver, Joseph Gerzewski, Cindy Gardner Dr. Joe Calhoun (WGAL Weatherman) Jenny Laudeman, Dr. Shriver

SPECIAL OLYMPICS - YORK COUNTY'S 5 X 5TRADITIONAL SOCCER TEAM

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Special Olympics Fall Festival held at Villanova University for the 28th consecutive year.From November 4th -6th about 1,200 coaches and athletes represented various

__ __ _ coulltLe~il} PennsxLvania. _York County SvS Soccer team captured a gold medal in Division III.

Front row left - right ----- Marshall Geesey, Joseph Gerzewski,Andrew Mott, and Michael Plappert

Back row -left - right - Coach Lyndsay Hoover, Ryan Leathery,Bryan Miller, Corey Markle and Colt Day

SPORTS SCHEDULESALPINE SKIING

JANUARY 5, 12, 19,26 FEB2, 9, 16,23MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.

VENUE - SKI ROUNDTOP

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Nov. 7,14,21,28December 5, 12, 19

Holiday show December 77th 6-8pmJanuary 2,9, 16,23,30February 6, 13,20,27

March 6th

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YORK COUNTYTRAINING SCHEDULE FOR 2017

TRACK & FIELDf\~ BALLYHOO ,.'~ SPORTS ACADEMY AT HHAC Thursday nights!

Time: 6:30 - 7:45pmFEB. 16 & 23

MAR. 2, 9, 16,23 & 30

APR. 6, 13 & 20

ALL PRACTICES HELD AT

BALLYHOO SPORTS ACADEMYat Heritaqe Hill At Ie ic C b

2870 E. Prospect Road, York, Pa. 77402ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A VALID MEDICAL ON FILE WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS YORK COUNTYTO

PARTICIPATE WITH THE TRACK & FIELD PROGRAM.

PROPER CLOTHING (SNEAKERS, SWEAT PANTS or SHORTS)IS MANDITORY FOR ALL ATHLETES, COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS.

NO HARD SOLE SHOES, JEAN SHORTS OR JEAN PANTS!IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACTSPECIAL OLYMPICS YORKCOUNTYAT846-1881.

FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENTWEATHER,CHECK THE CLOSING, DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS LISTED ON

WGAL, CHANNEL 8, or WGAL.COMALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A VALID MEDICAL ON FILE WITH SOYC AND ATTEND AT

LEAST 1/2 OF THE SCHEDULED TRAINING SESSIONS TO QUALIFY FOR MEDAL EVENTS ATSPRING GAMES.

SPRING GAMES: MAY 6thYORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Special Olympics - York CountyWon gold, silver, and bronze medals in the Special Olympics-Area M Volleyball Tournament - October 19,2016 in Maryland

- - ---SILVER MEDAL WINNERSBack Row from left to right - CoachHeather Bel/, Landon Roenigk, PaulBowman, Dan Schultheiss, Coach BarbSchultheissFront Row from left to right -Adrianna Vel/on, Robert Aulen, JayMessinger

GOLD MEDAL WINNERSBack Row from left to right - CoachMartin Albers, Coach Carol Seitz, CoachDodie BillingsMiddle Row from left to right - CoachLaura Albers, Tricia Ellis,Joel Stein, Bri-anna Sanders, Patrick Lee,Coach SandySteinFront Row from left to right - TriciaJarrett, TeresaAlbers, Victoria Seitz, TroyHoenstine

BRONZE MEDAL WINNERSBack Row left to right - Coach SharonPiermatteo, Levi Hess,Tony Piermatteo,Wyatt Bowman, Gary Gaver, Owen HessFront Row left to right - Delcie Boyd,Scott Johnson, William Markline, Coach8ev8oyd

UPCOMING EVENTS .

SPECIAL OLYMPICS - YORK COUNTYCOME & SEEOUR TREEAT

ROCKY RIDGE CHRISTMAS MAGICthroughout the month of December

***********************************************************28TH ANNUAL ROBERT H. GRIFFITH BASKETBALL CLASSIC

DECEMBER 28 - 29, 2016YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

COME OUT AND WATCH OUR ATHLETES DURING HALFTIME

***********************************************************SPORTS ATHLETE REGISTRATION

Wednesday, January 4,2017

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.York County School of Technology Cafeteria

Athletes, please don't arrive before 6:15 p.m.COACHES MEETING - 7:30 P.M.

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POLAR BEARSATURDAY,

PLUNGEFEB.4,2017

JOHN WRIGHT BUILDINGWRIGHTSVILLE, PA

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