Local Program Reminder September 8, 2017

Looking For New Global Messengers

If you know of anyone who is a good fit or has shown interest in becoming a Global Messenger; please have them fill out the this application and return to [email protected]. We will hold a new Global Messenger training in November along with our annual Athlete Input Council.

Health and Fitness Corner

Healthy Athletes Screenings and Education at our 2017 SOCT Leadership and Health Summit!

Athletes are invited to join us for Fit Feet and Special Smiles screenings. Both disciplines will provide health screening and education. These screenings will be available to a limited number of athletes during two sessions: morning and afternoon. Along with screenings, breakout sessions will be offered to families, parents and caregivers that will focus on navigating healthcare and follow up care for athletes. Look out for sign ups.

Note: we have a very limited number of sneakers and sizes we will be distributing at Fit Feet screening. First come, first serve!

Join Us!

For our FIRST EVER Halloween themed Universal Walk on Sun, Oct 29th at Mitchell College. Enjoy softball throw, soccer drills, tennis and relay races. For more info and to RSVP click here. Note this event is only to Unified Sports Fitness Club members.

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Special Events Corner

Dates for the 2018 Penguin Plunges have been released and registration is open! Visit www.soct.org and click on Penguin Plunge to get started with your team. SOCT Local Programs that participate in a Special Olympics Penguin Plunge are eligible to receive 50% of all funds raised. Get your fundraising started now! Click here for the local program guidelines.


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The 11 th Annual Susan Saint James Poker Tournament will be held on Sun,

Sept. 17^th at Foxwoods Casino! The tournament will start at 1:00 PM and be played until there is a winner! There is a $100 entry fee to participate.

Special Olympics Connecticut is happy to announce an exciting opportunity for Local Program's:

SOCT Local Programs Exclusive Offer:

Use up to $400 from local account to fund registration fees
50% of registration fees will be refunded back to your local program
Great way to thank your volunteers!

$100 Entry Fee Includes:

$2,000 in playing chips
Post event reception including food and drink
Chance to win prizes including overnight stay at Foxwoods!

For more information: Contact Jeff Veneziano at [email protected]

Golf Tournaments: (Special Events)

Enterprise Golf Tournament at Lyman Orchards - September 14th

Click here for additional information.

SOCT Golf Tournament at Lake of Isles - Sept. 18^th - www.soctgolf.com or https://goo.gl/NN7dJ2

LAZ Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament - Sept. 25^th: Registration Information to Come

LETR Truck Pull
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 from 9 am to 1 pm at McDermott Auto Group 655 Main St. East Haven, CT. Click here for more information.

2017 LETR Events
Date	Event	Site	Address	Times
Sept 9	LETR Softball Tournament	Recreation Park	979 Main St. Willimantic	8:30a-3p
Sept 9	Salsa Social	Puerto Vallarta	2385 Berlin Tpke, Newington	1p-6p
Sept 14	Cornhole Tournament & Cabaret	Stony Creek Brewery	5 Indian Neck Ave, Branford	5p-9p
Sept 15	Cop-On-Top	West Side Marketplace	887 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill	10a-3p
Sept 28	Tip-A-Cop	The Black Sheep	247 Main St. Niantic	6p-10p
Oct 4	Tip-A-Cop	189 Sports Café	189 Federal Rd. Brookfield	5p-9p
Oct 13	Jail n' Bail	Fairfield University	Fairfield	9a-3p
Oct 14	Haunted Torch Walk	Nevers Park	150 Nevers Rd. South Windsor	6p-9p
Oct 15	New Canaan 5K	Waveny Park	New Canaan	9a-1p
Oct 19	Tip-A-Cop	Red Robin	Danbury Fair Mall	5p-9p
Oct 21	Truck Pull - TR Council	McDermott Chevrolet	655 Main St, East Haven	9a-4p

Sports and Local Program Corner

Fall Coaches Handbook

The Coaches Handbook is now up on the website, on the Homepage when you click on Fall Sports. You clan also click here for a copy.

SOCT Leadership & Health Summit & Coaches Training School

Offers energized keynote presentations, informative breakout sessions and athlete screenings in multiple disciplines. This day will provide our statewide organization an opportunity to learn, teach, and support one another while having fun! We will address the needs of our Local Coordinators, Local Program Committees, Coaches, Parents/Guardians as well as our adult Athletes who are making decisions regarding their own health and wellness choices. A day of work deserves some play in the evening and we hope you will all join us for a fun-filled dinner experience. Overnight accommodations will be available for those who wish to stay. This summit offers a full day of information gathering on Saturday and a multi-sport coaches training on Sunday at Bunnell High School. If you are staying overnight please register as soon as possible.

Click here for more information and to register.

Extra, Extra

We Want to Hear from YOU!

Special Olympics will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018! To commemorate this milestone year and demonstrate the power of Special Olympics, we invite YOU - athletes, Unified Sports® partners, parents and family members, coaches and volunteers to share personal experiences and reflections about Special Olympics with us!

Send memories, stories and photos you'd like to share to [email protected] . You may consider answering on of the questions here . Be sure to include your name, local program and a photo. (Or, send us a video!)

Local Programs and Fundraising

When planning a fundraiser for your Local Program please complete the Local Program - Fundraising Project Approval form by clicking on the link: http://www.soct.org/forms/project-fundraiser-approval/. All fundraisers conducted by a Local Program must be approved by Reva Zaleski-SOCT Office to ensure that your fundraiser/event is covered by SOCT Insurance.