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Red Sox and Race Tickets for Plungers  Have you decided to Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean next week but have been putting off registering? Now is the time to sign-up. If you register on-line by midnight on Sunday, January 29th you will be placed in a drawing for a pair of tickets to see the Red Sox at Fenway Park or a race Package from the New Hampshire Motor Speedway that includes two Pre-Race Pit Passes to the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 race in July, a pair of t-shirts, hats, and more! If you've already signed-up, thank you for being a loyal Plunger, and you're already eligible for the drawing.
Participating in the Plunge is a great way to get ready for the big game on Sunday, while helping to change the world for a Special Olympics athlete. Proceeds from the Plunge help fund equipment, uniforms and year-round training for local Special Olympics New Hampshire athletes.
While the vast majority of those participating in the Plunge will make their way into the ocean there are those that will stay dry while still raising money for Special Olympics as Pampered Penguins. The Pampered Penguin is required to raise the same fundraising minimum as those plunging into the ocean except they keep dry and get to watch the event unfold.
Click one of the following links to register today for the High School Plunge taking place on February 4th or the 13th Annual Penguin Plunge on Sunday, February 5th!
If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Nicolaou at RachaelN@sonh.org or by phone at (603) 624-1250 ext. 28.
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Up-To-The-Dip Information
Click here to get up to the dip information on the Penguin Plunge. |
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Regional Winter Games Cancelled
The Seacoast Regional Winter Games planned for Coe-Brown Northwood Academy this Saturday, January 28th have been cancelled due to a lack of snow at the school.
This decision was made after a recent inspection of the fields and a forecast that may bring more rain before Saturday. The Regional Games will not be rescheduled but the athletes will still have the opportunity to compete at the State Winter Games at Waterville Valley Resort, March 4th - 6th.
SONH would like to thank Coe-Brown Northwood Academy for all of their efforts in the planning of this event.
Although this regional competition has been cancelled, it is very important that athletes continue to train over the next five weeks in preparation for our State Winter Games at Waterville Valley Resort. Due to the lack of snow athletes should be doing dry land training activities that include flexibility, strength and conditioning, and most importantly aerobic exercise (for example walking, running, stationery cycling, swimming).
For more information on training, please refer to the coaching guides that can be found on the SONH website:
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Plunge Volunteers Needed
The Penguin Plunge is next week and we are looking for volunteers to help make this event a huge success!
Volunteers are needed to help with data entry in Hampton on the following days:
Thursday, February 2 from 9am-5pm
Friday, February 3 from 9am-5pm
Monday, February 6 from 9am-5pm
Tuesday, February 7 from 9am-3pm
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Winni Dip - New Location 
The 4th Annual Winni Dip will be held at the Margate on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia on Sunday, April 1st, 2012.
While the dip is taking place on April Fool's day, you won't be a fool for dipping into the water knowing your raising money for the athletes of Special Olympics New Hampshire!
Click here to start a fundraising page today. |
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Save the Date
Save the Date for the 12th  Annual Bob Baines Blarney Breakfast on March 14th, 2012 at the Radisson in Manchester. This event, which has become a St Patrick's Day tradition in the greater Manchester community, raises money for the American Red Cross, the Shirley Brulotte Fund for the International Institute of New Hampshire, and Special Olympics New Hampshire. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.blarneybreakfast.com/ |
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SONH Board Members Say Goodbye
Earlier this month two members of the Special Olympics New Hampshire Board of Directors, Dr. Scott Kalicki and Heather Whitfield, completed their service as volunteer board members. Dr. Kalicki served on the board since 2006 and most recently in the role of Board Chair, Whitfield also joined the board in 2006, and prior to her leaving was the board Secretary.
Click Here to read more. |
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Can't Make it to the Plunge
We certainly hope that you will be taking part in either the 2012 High School or Penguin Plunge!
In the event that you are unable to participate in either of the Plunges and you don't know anyone that's Plunging - you can still support the event.
Click here to make a general donation to support the Penguin Plunge!
Thank you for your support of SONH! |
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Local Group Supports Young Athletes
The Bedford Men's Club provided $1000 to Special Olympics New Hampshire to start the first Beford Young Athletes Program (YAP).
 | | Pictured: Bill Jones, YAP Coordinator, Steve Lawlor Treasurer of Bedford Men's Club and members of the Bedford Bobcats Local Program |
Young Athletes is a sports play program for children with disabilities ages 2 through 7, designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility for training and competition at age 8. Overall, the program activities are designed to help children with disabilities improve physically, cognitively and socially. Young Athletes is also fun and appropriate for children without disabilities. Many Young Athletes programs serve as an opportunity for children with and without disabilities to play and interact together. If you're interested in starting a Young Athletes Program, please contact Bill Jones at BillJ@sonh.org or by phone at (603) 624-1250 ext. 33.
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About Us
The mission of Special Olympics New Hampshire is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 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. |
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