2013 Sectionals & Summer Games Registration Handbook - Special ...

2013
SECTIONALS &
SUMMER GAMES
REGISTRATION
HANDBOOK

2013 SUMMER SPORTS
LTP REGISTRATION GUIDE
Table of Contents
LTP Coordinator Instructions.............................................. 2
Sectional - Dates and Registration Deadlines................... 3
Sports Specific Information and Directions:
Aquatics................................................................................... 5 - 7
Bocce....................................................................................... 8 - 10
Gymnastics, Artistic................................................................. 11 - 12
Gymnastics, Rhythmic ............................................................ 13 - 14
Powerlifting.............................................................................. 15 - 16
Softball..................................................................................... 17 - 18
Tennis...................................................................................... 19 - 20
Summer Games "Facts-At-A-Glance"................................. 21
REGISTRATION FORMS:
Local Training Program Head Coach Listing........................... Form A
The appropriate number of the following are needed:
Individual Athlete Entry Form D's............................................ 1 per athlete
Unified Partner Release Forms............................................... 1 per partner
Aquatics Team Relay, Bocce Doubles, Bocce Unified Team,
Tennis Doubles........................................................................ Form E's
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March, 2013
Dear Local Training Program Coordinator,
Special Olympics New Jersey is proud to announce that the 2013 Summer Games will once again
be conducted at The College of New Jersey on June 7 - 9, 2013.
This handbook contains information and forms necessary for Sectional/League Competitions
conducted for all Summer Sports with the exception of Track & Field.
• Track & Field entry form D's will be distributed to you by your Area Director before the Area
Meet. Please return them to your Area Director.
• Slots for Summer Games Track & Field will be given to you after your Area Track and Field
Meet. Area Directors will distribute information to you at that time.
Please complete the enclosed materials in order to register your athletes for Sectional competition.
Retain a copy of each for your records.
• INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE ENTRY FORMS - Every athlete attending the Games must have
an entry form submitted: Form D's or Unified Partner Forms. All parts must be complete.
A valid medical must be stapled to each entry form.
Softball Teams must complete a League Roster Form (will be provided separately).
Track & Field entry forms will be distributed via your Area Track & Field Meet.
• Athletes may only compete in ONE SPORT at the Sectional or League level.
• Athletes must compete in Sectional/League competition in order to advance to Chapter
competition.
• Registration deadlines for the sports your athletes will be participating in will be enforced.
Please make note of these dates.
At the Sectional competition you will be asked to activate those athletes who competed and/or qualified
to move on to Summer Games. An Activation Form will be provided at each competition.
Once you activate your athletes to move on to Summer Games, you will be sent housing forms and
other paperwork, which must be sent to your Head Delegate.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Mejia at Special Olympics New Jersey,
609-896-8000 x 282 or sm@sonj.org.
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Special Olympics New Jersey
2013 SUMMER SPORTS SEASON
Schedule of Events By Date and Registration Deadlines
REGISTRATION ACTIVATION
EVENT DATE SPORTS COMPETITION DUE (DAY OF EVENT)
April & May Softball League April 5
April 20 Powerlifting Sectional April 9 April 20
April 20 North BOCCE Sectional April 9 April 20
April 27 South BOCCE Sectional April 9 April 27
April 27 Central BOCCE Sectional April 9 April 27
April 20 South TENNIS Sectional April 9 April 20
April 27 North Tennis Sectional April 9 April 27
April 28 Central AQUATICS Sectional April 9 April 28
April 21 North Aquatics Sectional April 9 April 21
April 28 South Aquatics Sectional April 9 April 28
May 5 Rhythmic Gymnastics Sectional April 9 May 5
May 5 Artistic Gymnastics Sectional April 9 May 5
June 7 - 9
2013 Summer Games
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Special Olympics New Jersey
2013 SUMMER SPORTS SEASON
GENERAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Print with black ball-point to ensure legibility.
B. An athlete may compete in only one sport at the Sectional Level
and Summer Games.
C. Retain a copy of each form for your records.
D. Athletes must compete in Sectional/League competition in order
to advance to Chapter competition.
E. A mixed team of male and female members will compete as a
male team.
FORM A
FORM B
FORM C
SPECIFIC FORM INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOCAL TRAINING PROGRAM HEAD COACH LISTING
Local Training Program must identify one head coach per sport in which
athletes are in attendance. Please photocopy as necessary.
COACH/CHAPERONE REGISTRATION FORM
Each coach/chaperone must be listed - will be distributed with Housing
Materials at a later date.
ESCORT/TRANSPORTATION FORM
Will be distributed at a later date
FORM D's INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE ENTRY FORM
Every athlete attending the Games must have an entry form submitted.
All parts must be complete. A valid medical must be stapled to each entry
form. Softball Teams must complete the League Roster Form. Track &
Field entry forms will be distributed via your Area Track & Field Meet.
FORM E's AQUATICS RELAYS/BOCCE TEAM & DOUBLES/TENNIS DOUBLES
Please complete if your LTP is competing in Aquatics relays, Bocce or
Unified Bocce or Doubles competition in Tennis.
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AQUATICS SECTIONAL 2013 Fact Sheet
NORTH SECTIONAL
(Areas 1, 2, 3, 9, 12)
Sun., April 21
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
SOUTH SECTIONAL
(Areas 6, 7, 8, 13)
Sun., April 28
GCIT
Sewell, NJ
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Competition: 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
CENTRAL SECTIONAL
(Areas 4, 5, 10, 11)
Sun., April 28
The Peddie School
Hightstown, NJ 08520
u Local Training Programs must compete in the Sectional competition to which their Area is assigned u
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All registration materials are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 9
PLEASE MAIL TO:
Summer Sports Registration
Special Olympics New Jersey
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
u u
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials u u
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS OFFERED (at Sectionals & Summer Games)
25M Freestyle 50M Freestyle 100M Freestyle 200M Freestyle
25M Backstroke 50M Backstroke 100M Backstroke 100M Individual Medley
25M Breaststroke 50M Breaststroke 100M Breaststroke 200M Individual Medley
25M Butterfly 50M Butterfly 100M Butterfly
RELAYS OFFERRED (at Summer Games only)
4x25M Freestyle Relay 4x50M Medley Relay
4x50M Freestyle Relay 4x25M Medley Relay
*Please see substitution policy.
PARTICIPATION: To qualify for Sectional level competition, an athlete must participate in Area competition.
Athletes may compete in two individual events at Sectionals. At Summer Games athletes may compete in
two individual events plus two relays.
Summer Games Team Relays: Preliminary competition will take place at Summer Games.
GENERAL GUIDELINES: Athletes must provide their own swim wear, bathing cap, towels, and goggles.
Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.
DATE ACTIVATION FORMS DUE FOR SUMMER GAMES: April 21 - North, April 28 - South,
April 28 - Central (Day of Event)
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AQUATICS SECTIONAL
Directions
NORTH SECTIONAL:
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, Walsh Gym/Recreation Center
South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ
FROM PARKWAY NORTH OR SOUTH
Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 145. Take I-280 West to Exit 10, West Orange/South Orange.
Proceed to the first traffic light and turn left onto Northfield Ave.
Go three lights and turn left onto Gregory Ave. (Gregory Ave. becomes Wyoming Ave.)
At the end of Wyoming Ave., turn left onto South Orange Avenue.
Drive through the Village of South Orange; the campus is approximately 1½ miles on the right.
After stopping at the gatehouse, proceed .2 miles to the Walsh Gym/Rec. Center on the left.
FROM EASTERN NEW JERSEY
Take I-280 to Exit 9, Mt. Pleasant Avenue/West Orange/Montclair. Stay on Brenman Drive to the end.
Make a right onto Northfield Avenue. Go two lights and turn left onto Gregory Ave.
Continue straight to the end of Gregory Ave. (Gregory Ave. becomes Wyoming Ave.)
At the end of Wyoming Ave, turn left onto South Orange Ave.
Drive through the Village of South Orange; the campus is approximately 1½ miles on the right.
After stopping at the gatehouse, proceed .2 miles to the Walsh Gym/Rec. Center on the left.
CENTRAL SECTIONAL:
THE PEDDIE SCHOOL, Athletic Center
Hightstown, NJ 08520
New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 8. After the toll, take Route 33 West.
Follow Route 33 West, at the second light turn left onto Main Street.
Go through one light, make the first left (Hightstown Diner is on the left).
At stop sign, turn right onto Main Street. The Peddie School will be on your left.
Follow signs for Route 571. Turn left onto Etra Road.
POOL will be on your right.
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AQUATICS SECTIONAL
Directions (cont.)
SOUTH SECTIONAL:
GCIT
FROM ROUTE 55
Exit at Route 47 Delsea Drive North – Westville Exit 56B. At the light, turn left onto Bankbridge
Road. At the next light, turn left onto Tanyard Road. The entrance for GCIT is on the left at the
bottom of the hill.
FROM THE DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Take Interstate 295 north. Take Exit 21 onto Delaware Street and continue through Woodbury
for about 1.7 miles. As Delaware Street becomes Cooper Street, continue for .5 miles. Turn right
at traffic light onto Evergreen Avenue. Travel one block and turn left at next light onto E. Barber
Ave. Proceed about 3.2 miles. The entrance for GCIT is on the left at the bottom of the hill.
FROM THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE
Take the N.J. Turnpike south to Exit 3. After toll, follow signs for Route 168 south. Continue for
about one mile to traffic light and turn right on Route 544 & Route 41 south, Clements Bridge
Road. Continue for about 1.7 miles to Deptford Center Rd. and make a right. Travel about
0.8 miles and merge onto Rt. 55 South. Travel about 2.4 miles and exit at 56B
Woodbury/Westville.
After you exit, make a left at the 1st light, Bankbridge Rd. Make a left at the next light, Tayard
Rd. The entrance for GCIT is on the left at the bottom of the hill.
FROM ATLANTIC CITY
Take the Atlantic City Expressway North. Take exit 44 towards Rt-168/Sicklerville/Blackwood.
Stay to the right for Rt-168/Blackwood. Sicklerville Rd will turn into Woodbury-Turners
ville Rd as you cross Rt-168. Travel for about 1.5 miles. Make a left onto Barnsboro-Blackwood
Rd. and bear to the right. Continue for about 1.2 miles. At the stop sign, make a right onto Egg
Harbor Rd. Go straight through the light as you are now on Rt-47/Delsea Dr. for about 1.2 miles.
Make a left onto Bankbridge Rd. Make a left at the next light, Tanyard Rd. The entrance for
GCIT is on the left at the bottom of the hill.
FROM THE COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE
Take Route 322 east to light at Route 45. Turn left onto Route 45 north and travel for about 2.0
miles. Turn right onto Heritage Rd and go about 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Main St. Make
a slight left onto Center St and go for about 1.7 miles. Now make a left onto Tanyard Rd. GCIT
is about 1.3 miles ahead on the right, past Gloucester County College.
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BOCCE SECTIONALS 2013 Fact Sheet
North Sectional
(Areas 1, 2, 3, 9, 12)
Saturday, April 20
N. J. D. C.
Totowa, NJ
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
CENTRAL Sectional
(Areas 4, 5, 6, 10, 11,)
Saturday. April 27
SONJ Sports Complex
Lawrenceville, NJ
Registration: 3:30 p.m..
South Sectional
(Areas 7, 8, 13)
Saturday, April 27
SONJ Sports Complex
Lawrenceville, NJ
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Local Training Programs must compete in the Sectional competition to which their Area is assigned
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All registration materials are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 9
PLEASE MAIL TO:
Summer Sports Registration
Special Olympics New Jersey
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials.
EVENTS OFFERED: Doubles (Sectionals & Summer Games)
2 person and 4 person – Unified Team Bocce (Summer Games only)
REGISTRATION: In order to complete the individual athlete entry forms (Form D) and the
team entry forms, all participants must complete a bocce skills test.
PARTICIPATION: Athletes will participate in doubles competition at Sectionals. To qualify for
Sectional competition, an athlete must participate in an eight-week training program.
Bocce In an effort Unified to provide Doubles: more competitive opportunities for Bocce athletes at the 2013 Summer
Games, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in up to two events at Summer Games.
Included in this offering will be Unified Bocce Doubles. This event pairs one Special Olympics
Athlete and one Unified Partner together on the same team. For all Sectional competition Bocce
athletes will still only participate as Traditional Doubles teams.
Athletes have the option to participate in one of the following at Summer Games:
• Traditional Doubles only • Unified Doubles only • Unified 4 team only
• Traditional Doubles and Unified Doubles • Traditional Doubles and Unified 4 team
• Unified Doubles and Unified 4 team
GENERAL GUIDELINES: Athletes must be properly uniformed (shorts, sport shirt, white socks
and sneakers). No jeans or casual shirts will be allowed.
DATE ACTIVATION FORMS DUE FOR SUMMER GAMES: (Day of Sectional Competition)
North - April 20, Central - April 27, South - April 27
Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.
Directions on following page.
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BOCCE SECTIONALS
Directions
NORTH SECTIONAL:
N. J. D. C., Totowa, NJ, (973) 256-1700
Traveling North via the Garden State Parkway - Take Exit 153B onto Route 3, which joins US46. Proceed West
on US46 to Riverview Dr. Take Riverview Dr. to Minnisink Rd. Look for the Training School sign. Continue on
this road until you see the sign for “North Jersey Developmental Center”.
Traveling West on US46 from New York City - Turn right off of US46 at the Training School sign. This is Riverview
Dr. Continue to bear right and you will see the School sign. This is Minnisink Road. Continue on this road until
you see the sign for “North Jersey Training School”.
Traveling East on US46 toward New York City - Take US46 East and follow the signs for I-80 east. This will be
just after the Willowbrook Mall. Take the first exit once on I-80 and at the end of the exit, make a left. Just after
the State Troopers complex NJDC will be on your left.
Traveling East on I-80 toward New York City - Look for sign for Minnisink Road, Totowa and use this exit. Turn
left over overpass and you will see the Training School on the left.
CENTRAL & SOUTH SECTIONALS:
SONJ SPORTS COMPLEX, Lawrenceville, 609-896-8000
COMING FROM US 1 (North or South): Take US 1 to I-295/95. Take I-95 South towards Philadelphia/
Pennsylvania (do NOT take I-295 South). Follow I-95 South ½ mile to Exit 8A for Princeton Pike South. (1) Take
Princeton Pike South back over I-95, move immediately into left lane. Take first left onto Princess Rd. (just before
Fleet Bank). Special Olympics New Jersey is the 2 nd Building on Right.
COMING FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH VIA NJ TURNPIKE: (2) Follow Turnpike to Exit 7A for I-195 – stay to
left out of tollbooths. Take I-195 West towards Trenton for several miles. Take Exit 60B for I-295 North towards
Princeton. Follow I-295 North several miles. Road designation changes to I-95 South at Exit 67/Route 1 (you’re
still on the same highway). Take Exit 8A (2 nd exit after Route 1) for Princeton Pike South. Follow (1) above.
FROM THE NORTH VIA THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY: Parkway South to Exit 129 (Turnpike/I-95/
US9/440/I-287), after the tollbooths be sure to go. South on the Turnpike. Follow (2) above (directions from the
Turnpike).
COMING FROM NORTH VIA US 206: Take US 206 South through Princeton (road makes 90 degree right turn
in Princeton). Continue several miles on US 206 South through Lawrenceville. Just past Lawrenceville School
make a Left at the traffic light (Mobil Station) onto Franklin. Corner Road/Route 546. Continue to next traffic light
and (3) go Left onto Princeton Pike North. Travel short distance then make Right Princess Road (immediately past
Fleet Bank). Turn right onto Princess Road. Special Olympics New Jersey is the 2 nd Building on Right.
COMING FROM WEST (FROM PA OR ROUTE 29) VIA I-95 NORTH: . Take I-95 North Towards Princeton. Take
Exit 8A (sign says “Route 546 to Princeton Pike South”). Merge onto Route 546 East and travel to first light which
is Princeton Pike. Follow (3) above.
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Bocce Skills
Test
Each athlete should play three modified games, called a set. The athlete should
alternate from each end of the court and play the following allotted balls. The
athlete should not surpass the foul line when he/she plays the allotted balls:
a. The coach should place the pallina at the 30-foot line, and the players
should play eight balls. The coach will measure the closest three balls and
record their distance in centimeters.
b. The coach will then place the pallina at the 40-foot line, and the players
should play eight balls. The coach will measure the closest three balls and
record their distance in centimeters.
c. The coach will then place the pallina at the 50-foot line, and the player
should play eight balls. The coach will measure the closest three balls and
record their distance in centimeters.
Measurements will be taken from the center side of the bocce ball to the center
side of the pallina, for a total of nine measurements, the sum of which becomes
the athlete's divisioning score.
Individual Score = the Sum of a, b, c totals above (9 measurements).
Doubles Score = the Sum of the 2 individual scores.
Team Score = the Sum of the 4 individual scores.
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ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS SECTIONALS
2013 Fact Sheet
ALL AREAS
Sunday, May 5
EnVisions Gymnastics
Eastampton, NJ
Registration: Session 1 - TBD and Session 2 - TBD
Local Training Programs must compete in the Sectional competition to which their Area is assigned
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All registration materials are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9
PLEASE MAIL TO:
Summer Sports Registration
Special Olympics New Jersey
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
u u
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials. u u
EVENTS OFFERED: MEN'S WOMEN'S LEVEL A LEVELS
Floor Exercise Vaulting Floor Exercise Level A
Pommel Horse Uneven Bars Vaulting Level I - Compulsory
Rings Balance Beam Tumbling Level II - Compulsory
Vaulting Floor Exercise Balance Beam Level III - Compulsory
Parallel Bars All Around Level IV - Compulsory
Horizontal Bar
& Optional
All Around
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.
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). Cassette tape, CD for floor exercise routine.
Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.
DATE ACTIVATION FORMS DUE FOR SUMMER GAMES: Day of Sectional Event: May 5
Directions on following page.
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ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS SECTIONALS
Directions
ENVISIONS GYMNASTICS
6 Lina Lane & Route 206
Eastampton, NJ 08060
(609) 261-1140
From the North:
New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 7 (Bordentown/Trenton). After toll booths stay to the left-exit onto
Route 206 South. Continue on Route 206 South through 4 traffic lights. After the 4th light (highway
will reduce to 2 lanes ) Gym is 1/4 mile on the right, at mile marker 26. Turn Right onto Lina
Lane, Gym is 2nd building on the Right.
From the SOUTH:
Garden State Parkway to Atlantic City Expressway West. Exit Hammonton onto Route 206
North. Continue North on 206 through Hammonton, crossing over Route 30, Route 70 and
Route 38. You will be on Route 206 for about 30-40 minutes. After Route 38, go through 1 traffic
light (Woodlane/Pemberton Road). Gym is 1/8 th mile on Left at mile marker 26. Turn onto Lina
Lane, Gym is 2nd building on the Right
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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS SECTIONALS
2013 Fact Sheet
ALL AREAS
Sunday, May 5
EnVisions Gymnastics
Eastampton, NJ
Registration: TBD
Local Training Programs must compete in the Sectional competition to which their Area is assigned
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All registration materials are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9
PLEASE MAIL TO:
Summer Sports Registration
Special Olympics New Jersey
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials
EVENTS OFFERED: WOMEN'S LEVELS
Club
Level I - Compulsory
Hoop
Level II - Compulsory
Ball
Level III - Compulsory
Ribbon
Level IV - Optionals
All Around
Level A
Rope
PARTICIPATION: 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.
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 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/CD.
Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.
DATE ACTIVATION FORMS DUE FOR SUMMER GAMES: Day of Sectional Event: May 5
Directions on following page.
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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS SECTIONAL
Directions
ENVISIONS GYMNASTICS
6 Lina Lane & Route 206
Eastampton, NJ 08060
(609) 261-1140
From the North:
New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 7 (Bordentown/Trenton). After toll booths stay to the left-exit onto
Route 206 South. Continue on Route 206 South through 4 traffic lights. After the 4th light (highway
will reduce to 2 lanes ) Gym is 1/4 mile on the right, at mile marker 26. Turn Right onto Lina Lane,
Gym is 2nd building on the Right.
From the south:
Garden State Parkway to Atlantic City Expressway West. Exit Hammonton onto Route 206 North.
Continue North on 206 through Hammonton, crossing over Route 30, Route 70 and Route 38. You
will be on Route 206 for about 30-40 minutes. After Route 38, go through 1 traffic light (Woodlane/
Pemberton Road). Gym is 1/8 th mile on Left at mile marker 26. Turn onto Lina Lane, Gym is 2nd
building on the Right.
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POWERLIFTING SECTIONAL
2013 Fact Sheet
(All Areas)
Saturday, April 20
Health Quest of Hunterdon
310 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ
Registration Time: 9:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All registration materials are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 9
PLEASE MAIL TO:
Summer Sports Registration
Special Olympics New Jersey
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials.
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.
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.
DATE ACTIVATION FORMS DUE FOR SUMMER GAMES: Day of Sectional Event: April 20
Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.
Directions on following page.
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POWERLIFTING SECTIONAL
Directions
Health Quest of Hunterdon
310 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822, 908-782-4009
From the North:
Take I-80 or I-78 to I-287 South to US202 South to the Flemington Circle (you will be driving
on US202 South approx. 20 minutes). At the Flemington Circle follow the signs for Route
31 North (the first exit off the circle). Travel North on Route 31 for about 2-3 miles, past the
Hospital. Just after the 6 th traffic light from the circle (Sandhill Road and a gas station on the
right) you will see Health Quest of Hunterdon on the right.
From the South:
Take I-295 North which turns into I-95 (South towards PA) to the Route 31 North exit. Continue
on Route 31 North for at least 10 miles, follow signs for US202/Route31 North towards
Flemington/Clinton to the Flemington Circle. At the Flemington Circle you will stay on Route
31 North. Continue to the 6th traffic light after the circle (North on Route 31 for about 2-3
miles, past the Hospital). Just after the 6 th traffic light from the circle (Sandhill Road and a
gas station on the right) you will see Health Quest of Hunterdon on the right.
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SOFTBALL LEAGUE
2013 Fact Sheet
LEAGUE DATES (Saturdays):
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
Mercer County Park
Mercerville, NJ
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Competition Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Teams will receive the first week schedule by Tuesday, April 9, 2013
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, April 5
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials
EVENTS OFFERED:
Team Competition
Unified Team Competition
PARTICIPATION: Athletes may compete in Team competition or Unified competition.
LEAGUE PLAY: All athletes who are registered on a team must have participated in league
play. Teams must be uniformed properly (numbered shirts, softball pants or shorts, white socks,
rubber cleats or sneakers, batting helmet is required).
Lunch will not be served at League dates.
Directions on following page.
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SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Directions
MERCER COUNTY PARK
Mercerville, NJ
FROM THE SOUTH
Via NJ US130/US206
Follow US130 North to Route 526 in Robbinsville. Turn left at traffic light at Route 526 and right at
the next light (still Route 526). From this point travel 3 miles to Route 535 (Edinburg Road) and turn
left onto Route 535 and travel .2 mile to entrance of Mercer County Park on right.
Via NJ Turnpike
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 7A and go west on I-195 to Exit 5B (first exit on I-195) US130 North.
Travel North on US130 to first light (Route 526). Turn left at light and right at next light (still Route
526). From this point travel 3 miles to Route 535 (Edinburg Road) and turn left onto Route 535 and
travel .2 mile to entrance of Mercer County Park on right.
FROM THE NORTH
Via US1
Take US1 South of Princeton to Route 533/Quakerbridge Road. (The second exit, goes under the
overpass and bears onto Quakerbridge Road). Travel 2.2 miles and turn left onto Hughes Drive.
Proceed on Hughes Drive 1/2 mile to entrance of Mercer County Park on left.
Via NJ Turnpike
Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 8 (Hightstown). Follow Route 33 West and turn right onto Route
571. Travel on Route 571 for 2 1/2 miles to Route 535. Turn left onto Route 535 and travel 4 miles
to entrance of Mercer County Park on the right.
Via I-295 (North or South)
Take I-295 to Exit 65A (Sloan Avenue). Go east on Sloan Avenue to the first traffic light. Go straight
through intersection onto Flock Road and travel .7 mile to Paxson Avenue. Turn left onto Paxson and
proceed .9 mile to intersection of Hughes Drive and the entrance of Mercer County Park.
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TENNIS SECTIONALS 2013 Fact Sheet
* NORTH SECTIONAL*
(Areas 1 - 5, 9, 10, 12)
Saturday, April 27
Clifton Racquet Club,
Clifton, NJ
Registration Time: 2:30 p.m.
* New location and time
SOUTH SECTIONAL
(Areas 6, 7, 8, 11, 13)
Saturday, April 20
River Winds Golf & Tennis Center
West Deptford, NJ
Registration Time: 2:00 p.m.
Local Training Programs must compete in the Sectional competition to which their Area is assigned
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All registration materials are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9
PLEASE MAIL TO:
Summer Sports Registration
Special Olympics New Jersey
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Valid medicals must be attached to all registration materials
EVENTS OFFERED:
Singles
Doubles (Summer Games Only)
Unified Doubles (Summer Games Only)
REGISTRATION: A score does not need to be provided for those participating in singles, doubles or
unified doubles. Our tennis director will contact coaches directly for information.
PARTICIPATION: Athletes may participate in both singles and doubles. Individual Skill athletes may
participate in doubles competition at Summer Games. To qualify for Sectional level competition, an athlete
must participate in an eight week training program.
Note: Individual Skills will only take place 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.
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 must provide their own tennis racket. Athletes must be properly uniformed (sport shirt, shorts,
white socks, sneakers). No jeans or casual shirts will be allowed.
Lunch will not be served at Sectional competition.
DATE ACTIVATION FORMS DUE FOR SUMMER GAMES:
Day of Sectional Event. North - April 27 & South - April 20
Directions on following page.
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NORTH SECTIONAL:
TENNIS SECTIONALS
Directions
CLIFTON Racquet Club
1075 Route #46 East, Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 778 - 7013
FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY:
Take the Garden State Parkway South and take Exit 154 toward US-46 W, toward Clifton. Keep
right and take the Grove St. ramp toward Paterson/Montclair. Turn left onto Grove St. Take the first
right onto E Gate St. it is just past Jone Ct. Turn right onto Tamboer Ave., Take the first left onto
Conklin Dr. Turn right onto US #46 East.
FROM I-287:
Take I-287 to the I-80 EAST exit towrd . Keep left on ft at the fork in the ramp and merge onto the
I-80 exit. Take the US46-EAST/CLIFTON exit. Merge onto Rt 46 East toward Clifton. Proceed to
1075 Route 46 East.
FROM NJ TURNPIKE:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Garden State Parkway exit. Follow directions above.
SOUTH SECTIONAL:
River Winds Golf & Tennis Center
River Winds Drive, West Deptford, NJ
Via I-295, Southbound:
Go South on I-295 and take Exit 21. Make a right at the traffic light (Crown Point Road). Go to
the next traffic light and make a left (640 West). Continue straight and after the stop sign/traffic
light you will enter the River Winds Complex onto Riverwinds Drive. Follow Riverwinds Drive for
approximately 1.5 miles. At the Community Center make a left and the tennis club is on the left.
Via I-295, Northbound:
Go North on I-295 and take Exit 21. Make a left at the bottom of the ramp. Go through the traffic
light (WaWa will be on your left). Continue straight and after the stop sign/traffic light you will enter
the River Winds Complex onto Riverwinds Drive. Follow Riverwinds Drive for approximately 1.5
miles. At the Community Center make a left and the tennis club is on the left.
Via Route 55:
Exit at 53 (Pitman/Wenonah). At the end of the ramp make a right onto Route 553. Travel 5.8
miles to Cooper Street (Route 535). Make a left. Go 2.5 miles to River Winds entrance onto
Riverwinds Drive. Follow Riverwinds Drive for approximately 1.5 miles. At the Community Center
make a left and the tennis club is on the left.
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Special Olympics New Jersey
2013 Summer Games
Facts At-A-Glance
Sites:
The College of New Jersey - Ewing, New Jersey
Dates: June 7 - 9, 2013
Number of Athletes:
Number of Volunteers:
Number of Spectators:
2,500 athletes are invited from 21 counties
3,000 from corporations, sports organizations, schools,
general public, etc.
10,000 families and friends from throughout New Jersey
SPORTS COMPETITIONS
Aquatics Packer Hall Aquatics Center
Bocce Lion’s Stadium
Gymnastics Schafer School of Gymnastics
Powerlifting Kendall Hall
Softball Armstrong Fields/TCNJ Fields
Tennis Tennis Pavilion
Track and Field The College of New Jersey Track
SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Ceremony - Lions Stadium - Friday, June 7th Ceremony: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
A spectacular event featuring the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Ceremonial
Lighting of the Olympic Flame, the Official Opening of the Games, the parade of athletes and
celebrities, fireworks and entertainment.
Olympic Village - Sports Park - Wellness Park
Saturday, June 8th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday, June 9th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Specialy venues are open throughout the day during Summer Games competition which offer
athletes a wide variety of educational, cultural and recreational activities.
YOUNG ATHLETE PROGRAM Activities - Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th, 10:45 am - 12:00pm
Future Stars Race 12:30 pm
FAMILY RECEPTION - SONJ Sports Complex - Saturday, June 8th, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday nIGHT ACTIVITIES - Trenton Thunder Game 7:00 pm
Movie 7:30 pm
Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex, 3 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-896-8000 / Fax: 609-896-8040 / www.sonj.org
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FORM A
Summer Sports Season
LOCAL TRAINING PROGRAM HEAD COACH LISTING
Area: _____
LTP Name: _____________________________
PRINT ONLY. Identify one head coach per sport in which athletes are in attendance. Make
copies if necessary.
LIST HEAD COACH ONLY
SPORT
Aquatics
Artistic Gymnastics
Bocce
Powerlifting
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Tennis
Track and Field
Softball
Unified Softball
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