2016 State Basketball Finals

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Information Handbook
March 19, 2016
Dear Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Friends,
On behalf of the Grand Rapids Jaycees, welcome to the 2016 Special Olympics
Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition! We are thrilled to
host the tournament for you again in its 35th year.
Congratulations and thank you to the coaches and athletes that have brought
their teams and enthusiasm to the 2016 Special Olympics Michigan State
Basketball Finals and Skills Competition! We wish you the best of luck.
Many thanks also go to Calvin College for the use of their facilities and staff
for this year’s event. We appreciate their hospitality in providing quality
facilities for the athletes’ use. Please respect these facilities to ensure their
continued support.
We would like to thank the volunteers, sponsors, the Jaycees Tournament
Committee, and especially Heather Burke and Nick Caudle, along with the
rest of the Special Olympics Michigan staff for their hard work in making this
year’s tournament a success.
While the Grand Rapids Jaycees “believe... that service to humanity is the
best work of life,” we all take away from this tournament more than we will
ever give. Every volunteer leaves touched by the spirit of Special Olympics.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of your lives.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
John GrekoRebekah Kennedy
ChairpersonPresident
Grand Rapids Jaycees
THE GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.grjaycees.org
Member: Michigan Jaycees, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce,
Junior Chamber International
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Special Olympics Michigan
Information Handbook
Parent / Spectator Code of Conduct........................... 4
Events Schedule ............................................................ 5
General Information .................................................... 6-7
Competing Teams Information ................................... 8
Event Locations & Housing ......................................... 8
Opening Ceremonies & Victory Dance ...................... 9
Basketball Teams .......................................................... 10
About Grand Rapids Jaycees ...................................... 11
Venue Maps .................................................................... 11-12
Special Olympics Project UNIFY®................................14-15
Supporters, Donors & Sponsors ...................................16-19
About Special Olympics Michigan
The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of
Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual
disabilities. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to
develop physical fitness and athletic skill, demonstrate courage,
experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and
friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes
and the community.
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the
attempt.”
-Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Facts About Special Olympics Michigan
• 23,317 athletes
• 24 sports offered
• 29,270 volunteers
• 8 State competitions
• 680+ local competitions
• No cost to athletes/families
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Parent / Spectator Code of Conduct
Special Olympics are committed to the highest ideals of sport and expect
all parents and spectators to honor Sport and Special Olympics. All Special
Olympics parents and spectators should observe the following code:
• Remember athletes are participating for their enjoyment. Encourage
participation, but do not force it.
• Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams.
Congratulate all participants on their performance, regardless of the
game’s outcome.
• Focus on the athletes’ effort and performance, rather than whether they
win or lose.
• Encourage athletes to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements
without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at people for making a mistake or losing the competition.
• Remember that athletes learn best by example. Appreciate good
performance and skillful plays by all participants.
• Respect the decisions of officials and teach athletes to do the same.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials, teachers and administrators.
(Remember, without them there would be no participation).
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators,
coaches, officials or players.
• Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them, there would be
no game.
• Encourage athletes and coaches to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
• Swearing and/or inappropriate language will not be tolerated at Special
Olympics Michigan events.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Obey all federal, state and local laws, facility and venue rules and Special
Olympic rules.
Special Olympics Michigan reserves the right to dismiss parents and/or
spectators from any Special Olympics Michigan event if the Parent and
Spectator Code of Conduct are violated.
1st Violation: distribution of the Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct
warning.
2nd Violation: removal from Special Olympics Michigan event for the
remainder of the day.
3rd Violation: removal for remainder of the season.
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Event Schedule
Friday
TIME
2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
EVENT
Registration and Check in
3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Competition
3:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Souvenirs
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Fit Feet
Dinner
Opening Ceremony
Victory Dance
LOCATION
Registration Desk Spoelhof
Fieldhouse Main Entrance
Hoogenboom Health and
Recreation Center and Van Noord Arena
Spoelhof Fieldhouse Main
Entrance Lobby
Hoogenboom (HC) Room 204
Knollcrest Dining
Van Noord Arena
Recreation Center
Saturday
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
Breakfast
Registration
8:30 a.m.
Competition Continues
9 a.m.
Skills Registration
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Souvenirs
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Movies
Skills Events Begin
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
10:00 a.m.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 1:30
p.m.
All Day
Young Athletes™ Program
Special Smiles
Lunch
Hotels
Registration Desk Spoelhof
Fieldhouse Main Entrance
Recreation Center and Van Noord Arena
Recreation Center
Entrance Lobby
Recreation Center
Entrance Lobby
Knollcrest Dining
Awards
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General Information
Headquarters
Headquarters will be located in Room 235 in the Van Noord Arena. The
phone number is (989) 854-4400 and will be in service Friday at 2 p.m.
until completion of the tournament.
Medical
Medical will be located in the training room, and a team of personnel
available throughout the tournament weekend. Medical personnel
will be wearing lime green jackets or shirts for identification purposes.
First Aid/Medical signs will be posted and medical personnel will be
within the sign vicinity for access.
Volunteer Information
All volunteers will need to check-in at the registration desk in the
Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex main entrance. A volunteer schedule
for the events is available at the volunteer desk.
Lost & Found
Lost and found is located at the registration desk in the Spoelhof
Fieldhouse Complex. Items found should be turned in at the
registration desk or any volunteer. Individuals who are unable to
locate their lost item(s) can contact the registration desk and leave a
description along with their name and contact information. Any items
found matching a description will be mailed to the address given to
registration desk.
Lost Athlete
Report a lost athlete to the nearest volunteer or medical staff
member. In the case of a found athlete, call or take the athlete to
the registration desk where they can wait for their Area Director or
chaperone.
Souvenirs
Souvenirs by E.A. Graphics will be available on Friday from 3 to 7:30
p.m. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main entrance lobby of
Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex
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Menu
Friday dinner will be a tossed Greek salad, fruit salad, grilled chicken breast,
tilapia, mac & cheese, roasted veggies, roll and beverage from 4:30 to 6:00
p.m. On Saturday, breakfast is at your hotels. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
lunch will be provided for delegation members consisting of garden salad,
coleslaw, fruit salad, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, veggies, cheesy pizza bread,
kettle chips and beverage.
All meals must be consumed in the Knollcrest dining area only, no deliveries.
Skills Program
Athletes will be able to participate in events that show off their individual
skills in basketball. Events include: target pass, 10-meter dribble, spot shot,
speed dribble and team skills. Skills Tournament registration begins at 9 a.m.
on Saturday at Hoogenboom Arena. Athletes must be registered prior to
tournament.
Awards
Team awards, medals and ribbons will be awarded at the Awards Area in
room 280 in the Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center. Awards for
the Skills Tournament will be given out immediately following the event in
Hoogenboom Arena.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is NOT permitted at competition venues.
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Competing Teams Information
1. Line-up sheets will be available in team packets.
2. All team rosters must be turned in 10 minutes before the game.
3. Any team 15 minutes late results in a loss by forfeit.
4. Games will be made up of four six-minute quarters. The time between quarters is
one minute and the time between halves is five minutes.
5. Teams should be dressed to play before they come to their game site. Please dress
at hotels before coming to the schools. Michigan High School Athletic Association
(MHSAA) rules (as modified by Special Olympics) and uniform rules will be
enforced. Team shirts and undershirts shall be the same solid color front and
back. The SOMI logo must be on all team uniforms. Sponsorship logos are NOT
allowed on competition uniforms. Undershirts are optional and if worn, must
be the same color of the jersey or white. Compression shorts (i.e. Lycra shorts),
which are unadorned and of a single color, similar to the predominate color of the
shorts, may be worn. Please wear shoes with non-marking soles while in the gym.
6. No food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasiums.
7. During a free throw, players may enter the lane once the ball is released from the shooter’s hands.
Event & Housing Locations
Calvin College
Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex
Courts 1 & 2 - Van Noord Arena (first level)
Court 3 - South Gym Van Noord Arena (second level)
Court 4 - North Gym Van Noord Arena (second level)
Courts 5 & 6 - Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center (first level)
Hotels
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Sleep Inn & Suites
4284 29th St, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 975-9000
Prince Conference Center
1800 E. Beltline Ave SE
(616) 526-7200
Comfort Inn Airport
4155 28th St., SE
(616) 957-2080
Holiday Inn – Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 285-7600
Country Inn & Suites
3251 Deposit Dr
(616) 942-7000
Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids
3333 28th St. SE
616-949-9222
Opening Ceremony & Victory Dance
The Opening Ceremony takes place Friday night from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in Van Noord
Arena. The Opening Cermony is hosted by Special Olympics Michigan Board of
Directors Vice Chair Juliet Dragos, TV News Anchor at WZZM 13. The Opening
Ceremony consists of the parade of athletes, the National Anthem, welcoming
remarks, reciting of the athlete oath, the official opening of the games and a
Unified Celebrity Basketball game. The Unified Celebrity Basketball game is
a great opportunity for Special Olympics Michigan athletes to show what they
can do as they play alongside West Michigan celebrities! This promises to be
an exciting game for our athletes, players, and spectators! The Victory Dance
immediately follows the Opening Ceremony in the Hoogenboom Health and
Recreation Center. The theme for the Victory Dance is “‘Country Hoedown.”
Please remember to wear shoes with non-marking soles.
Young Athletes™ Program Exhibition
The Young Athletes™ Program (YAP) will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in
the Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center Room 252. Young Athletes™
Program is for children ages two to seven with intellectual disabilities. The
Young Athletes™ will compete in a number of sports specific skills and activities.
Spectators are welcome at this event! This event is sponsored by Toys R US.
Healthy Athletes™ Program
Fit Feet
Gazelle Sports will be on site on Friday from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Hoogenboom
Center Room 204. Wolverine Worldwide has sponsored this event to provide socks
to all attending and 100 athletes have been selected to receive a pair of shoes.
Special Smiles®
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the Presenting Sponsor of the Healthy
Athletes® Program. On Saturday, the Special Olympics Special Smiles program
will be available. This event allows athletes to have access to a non-invasive dental
screening, receive dental hygiene education, a “goody bag”, other donated items,
and a report card on the state of their oral health. This is a free program and a
good way for the athletes to become better acquainted with their dental health.
The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room 251 in the Hoogenboom
Health and Recreation Center.
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Competing Basketball Teams
Female Teams
Sr. Male Basketball Teams
• Area 9 Blue Dolphins
• Area 4 Northland Spirit
• Area 9 Hotshots
• Area 5 Bull Dogs
• Area 11 Forest Hills
• Area 9 Hurons
• Area 11 Lincoln Jaguars
• Area 11 BC Bulldogs
• Area 12 Hoopsters
• Area 11 Kenowa Black
• Area 15 Farmington Lady Blue Jays
• Area 11 TK Trojans
• Area 15 Waterford Wildcats 3
• Area 12 Holland Red
• Area 18 Lady Panthers
• Area 12 Hudsonville Blue
• Area 27 Battle Cats
• Area 14 Red Storm
• Area 27 Dolphins
• Area 14 Shelby Pistons
• Area 27 Pink Panthers
• Area 14 St. Clair Shores Sharks
• Area 30 Lady Spitfires
• Area 15 Farmington Titans
• Area 31 Lady Eagles
• Area 15 Gremlins
• Area 15 Huron Valley Mavericks
• Area 15 HV Hawks
Basketball Skills Athlete’s Areas
• Area 15 Penguins
• Area 9
• Area 15 Walled Lake Miracles
• Area 11
• Area 15 Walled Lake Mustangs
• Area 19
• Area 15 Waterford Warriors B
• Area 15 Waterford Wildcats 2
• Area 17 Cobras
• Area 17 Vipers
• Area 19 Falcons Gold
• Area 19 Fancy Feet Falcons Red
• Area 20 Chelsea Blue Bulldogs
• Area 20 Dexter Champions
• Area 21 Bulldogs
• Area 22 Saginaw Hawks
• Area 22 Shiawassee Eagles
• Area 23 Arc NW Lightning
• Area 23 Arc NW Wildcats
• Area 23 GPHW Cruisers
• Area 24 Tornados
• Area 27 Junk Yard Dogs
• Area 31 Eagles A
• Area 34 Monroe Hawks
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The Grand Rapids Jaycees are a group of professionally
minded young people between 21 and 40 years of age.
Through active participation, Jaycees meet new people,
network for business, help the community and build
their personal and professional skills. Each year, the
Grand Rapids Jaycees’ members donate thousands of
hours of service to the Grand Rapids community, advancing the region while
building its members’ leadership skills. The chapter currently numbers more
than 100 professionals. In its 100-year history, members of the Grand Rapids
Jaycees have managed over 35 Special Olympics Michigan Basketball Tournaments and numerous other influential events and programs.
Special Olympics Michigan 2016 Tournament Committee
Chairperson
John Greko
Awards & Entertainment
Jeanette Tinstra
Volunteers
Rebecca Burgenmeyer
Navi Singh
Opening Ceremony
Steve Elworth
Kyle Mulligan
Hospitality
Tyler Osborne
Frank VanderMeer
Officials
John Greko
Becky Cajka
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Event Map - 1st Floor
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Event Map - 2nd Floor
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Special Olympics Project UNIFY®
Special Olympics Project UNIFY® is an education-based project
that uses the sports and education programs of Special
Olympics to activate young people across the U.S in order to
promote school communities where all young people are agents
of change – fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people
with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics believes that
through sports, young people can make a difference in friendships, schools and communities.
PROJECT UNIFY KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Youth Leadership
• School/Community Collaborations
• Unifying Programming
• Creating Sustaining Relationships
CORE ACTIVITIES
Inclusive Sports: Unified Sports provides opportunities for
students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate
in sports activities alongside one another and which have been
found to be among the most conducive activity for breaking
down stereotypes.
Youth Leadership & Advocacy: Each school forms a Youth
Activation Committee (YAC) comprised of students with and
without intellectual disabilities that gives them opportunities
to take on leadership roles in promoting Project UNIFY® activities
in their schools and in the community.
Whole School Engagement: Provides opportunities for all students
in the school to participate in Project UNIFY® through schoolwide activities (e.g. R-word campaigns, Fans in the Stands, Polar
Plunges).
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Special Olympics Project UNIFY®
PROJECT UNIFY OUTCOMES
• The magic of Project UNIFY® is manifested in the inclusive
friendships formed, seeing paired youth in action as leaders,
creating communities of caring and respect.
• Youth become core leaders in their school communities using
Unified Sports and Spread the Word to End the Word as the
catalyst for impacting change in a school climate.
• Administrators and teachers take the educated risk to support
the vision and insight of youth to create inclusive environments
in their schools through Unified Sports and youth leadership
opportunities with a clear vision of impacting school
environments.
• The inspiration and passion that comes from experiencing
Special Olympics sports motivates young people to seek a
world of unity, and then provides students with and without
disabilities with the skills and opportunities to create social
change.
• Policymakers and education leaders develop policies and
support quality practices to encourage positive school
climates with safe and nurturing learning environments for
all students.
For more information to get Project UNIFY® in your school,
contact Special Olympics Michigan
projectunify@somi.org, call 800-644-6404 or visit www.somi.org
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Presenting Sponsor
Amway would like to welcome all Special Olympics
Michigan athletes, coaches and volunteers to the
2016 State Basketball Finals.
Special Olympics Michigan congratulates Amway
on 14 years of community involvement!
Good Luck Athletes!
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Thank You to Our Generous Supporters
THANKS TO YOU …
Just as it takes a large number of people to run a successful company, it also requires
a large number of people and community support to run a successful Special Olympics
Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition. More than 150 volunteers
are recruited every year to run the event. All have a place to be, at a certain time,
with a specific objective in mind. The Grand Rapids Jaycees make up part of the
volunteer force, but other companies, community organizations, and members of
the community generously donate their time and services. Without each and every
one of these people, the Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills
Competition would not be the great event that these inspiring athletes deserve.
On behalf of the Jaycees Tournament Committee and Special Olympics Michigan,
we extend our sincere thanks to the following organizations for their generous
contributions and assistance to help make this year’s tournament a true success:
Bid 2 Benefit Youth • D&W Food Centers • Juliet Dragos • Gazelle Sports •
Grand Rapids Jaycee Foundation • Marge’s Donut Den • S.A. Abraham & Sons •
Wolverine Worldwide
This tax season, do something Special!
This tax season do something “Special” by donating to Special
Olympics Michigan. Donating is as easy as checking a box on the
Voluntary Contributions Schedule (Form 4642) when you file your
state taxes. Your contribution will help to provide year-round
sports training and athletic competition in 22 Olympic-type sports
to 23,317 athletes here in Michigan. Through programs in sports
health, education, and community building, Special Olympics is
changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Visit somi.org for more information
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Secchia-Jandernoa Campaign for State Basketball Finals
Peter Secchia has been a loyal and supportive donor to Special Olympics
Michigan for over 25 years. In 2014, he teamed up with Mike Jandernoa
and Dave Korte to spearhead a campaign to raise the money necessary
to fund the SOMI State Basketball Finals held in West Michigan in
perpetuity. Leadership gifts from Peter & Joan Secchia and Mike &
Sue Jandernoa total $1,000,000. Their gifts are a challenge to Special
Olympics Michigan to raise an equal amount for the basketball fund.
Our 2016 “Athletes like Audrey” fundraising luncheon for the State
Basketball Finals will be held Tuesday, June 7 at the Amway Grand
Plaza Hotel. Call Krista Paulin at (616) 583-1202 ext. 104 to reserve
your table and for more information.
Gifts to basketball may be sent to:
1239 76th Street SW, Suite E.,
Byron Center, MI 49315
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Thank you 2015 Champions Luncheon Donors!
MVP Club
Mike and Sue Jandernoa
Peter and Joan Secchia
Dreamer’s Club
Victory Club
Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation
Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation
Meijer
Bonner Upshaw
VanderWeide Family Foundation
Wolverine Worldwide
ADAC Automotive
Dick and Linda Antonini
Dean Transportation
Richard and Suzanne Lasch
Perrigo Company Charitable
Foundation
RDV Corporation
Shine Foundation
Medals and Ribbons Club
John and Judy Spoelhof
David and Carol Van Andel
Athletes Friends
ADAC Automotive
Anonymous
Richard and Madeline Andresen
Lois and Dave Arnold
Custer, Inc.
Dan Vos Construction
Ernst & Young
Dan and Lou Ann Gaydou
Grand Valley State University
James P. and Kathy Hackett
Haworth, Inc.
David and Leslie Hooker
Hunting Foundation
Carl and Kelly Jandernoa
John and Sarah Jackoboice
David and Angela Korte
Kramer Edu-tainment
Bill and Karen Lawrence
Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones, PLC
Alison Miller and Daniel Patterson
Old National Bank
Mark and Judy Olesnavage
Pridgeon and Clay
John and Margaret Russell
James and Terry Stelter
David and Amy Swets
Pearl Street Investment - Kevin Cusak
Perrigo Company
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant
Rockford Construction Company
Universal Forest Products Foundation
Lewis and Norma VanKuiken
Wolverine Worldwide
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Presenting Sponsor & Statewide
Bronze Medal Sponsor
Statewide Sponsors
Premier Gold Medal Sponsor
Silver Medal Sponsor
Gold Medal Sponsor
Bronze Medal Sponsors
Statewide Civic Partners
MICHIGAN
Healthy Athletes® Presenting Sponsor
Special Olympics Michigan • (800) 644-6404 • www.somi.org

2016 State Basketball Finals

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