2015 State - Special Olympics Michigan

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2015 State
Basketball Finals
March 27 & 28, 2015
Rockford, Mich.
Rockford High School, Freshman
Center and North Middle School
Information Handbook
INFORMATION HANDBOOK
March 27, 2015
Dear Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Friends,
Welcome to the 2015 Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals
and Skills Competition! On behalf of the Grand Rapids Jaycees, we are very
pleased to host the State Basketball Finals for you for the 34th year.
We would like to thank the volunteers, sponsors, the Jaycees Tournament
Committee, Dr. Brian Nylaan and staff and especially Heather Burke, and the
rest of the Special Olympics Michigan staff for their hard work in making this
year’s tournament a success.
Many thanks also go to the City of Rockford and Rockford Public Schools 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.
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 supporting the athletes and for giving us the opportunity to
be a part of your lives. Congratulations and thank you to the coaches and
athletes that have brought their teams and enthusiasm to the 2015 Special
Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition! We wish
you the best of luck.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Marybeth Schafer Rachel Eerdmans
Chairperson President
Grand Rapids Jaycees 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
2015 State Basketball Finals
Information Handbook
Events Schedule ............................................................ 4
Map of Rockford ............................................................ 5
General Information .................................................... 6-7
Competing Teams Information ................................... 8
Event Locations & Housing ......................................... 8
Opening Ceremonies & Victory Dance ...................... 9
About Grand Rapids Jaycees ...................................... 9
Basketball Teams .......................................................... 10
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
• 20,797 athletes
• 22 different sports
• 20,000 volunteers
• 6 State competitions
• 400+ local competitions
• No cost to athletes/families
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Event Schedule
Friday
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
3 - 7:30 p.m.
Souvenirs by Identity Source High School Lobby Athletic Entrance
4 - 7 p.m.
Registration & Check-In
High School Lobby
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Competition Begins
All Sites
4:30 - 6 p.m.
Dinner
High School Cafeteria
6:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony &
Victory Dance
“Beach Party” Theme
High School Main Gym
Saturday
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
7 a.m.
Breakfast
Hotels
8 a.m.
Registration
Athletic Entrance
8:30 a.m.
Competition Continues
Various Sites
9 a.m.
Skills Registration
High School Auxillary Gym
9:30 a.m.
Skills Event Begins
High School Auxillary Gym
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Movies
High School - Ram’s Den
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Special Smiles
High School- Auditorium
Lobby
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Souvenirs by Identity Source High School Lobby Athletic Entrance
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
High School Cafeteria
10 a.m.
Young Athletes™ Program
High School - Multi-Purpose
Room
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lunch
High School Cafeteria Only (No deliveries)
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Awards
High School Cafeteria H.S. map on page 11-12
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Rockford, Mich.
North Rockford Middle
School
Rockford High School
Rockford Freshman Center
Rockford Freshman Center
4500 Kroes Street NE,
Rockford, MI 49341
4100 Kroes Street NE,
Rockford, MI 49341
North Rockford Middle School
397 E Division Street NE,
Rockford, MI 49341
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General Information
Headquarters
Headquarters will be located in the wrestling room near the Athletic
Entrance at Rockford High School. The phone number is (989) 8544400 and will be in service Friday at 4 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 wrestling room located
inside to the left of the lobby of the Athletic Entrance. Volunteers
who have received assignments are asked to report to the venue site
30 minutes prior to the start of the event. A volunteer schedule for
the events is available at the Volunteer Desk (see pg. 11).
Lost & Found
Lost and found is located at Headquarters which is in the wrestling
room near the Athletic Entrance. Items found should be turned into
Headquarters or any volunteer. Individuals who are unable to locate
their lost item(s) can contact Headquarters 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
Headquarters.
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 Headquarters
where they can wait for their Area Director or chaperone.
Souvenirs
Souvenirs by Identity Source will be available on Friday from 3 to
7:30 p.m. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the High School Lobby
athletic entrance.
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Menu
Friday dinner will be a pizza buffet, breadsticks, salad, dessert 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. box lunches will be provided for delegation members
consisting of a sub sandwich, chips, macaroni salad, fresh fruit, and a cookie.
All meals must be consumed in the Rockford High School Cafeteria 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 Rockford High School Auxiliary Gym.
Awards
Team awards, medals and ribbons will be awarded at the Awards Area in the
cafeteria at Rockford High School. Awards for the Skills Tournament will be
given out immediately following the event in the Auxiliary Gym.
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 by the Grand Rapids Dental Hygienist Society,
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 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in High School
Auditorium Lobby.
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 10 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. Compression shorts (i.e. Lycra shorts), which are unadorned and of a single color, similar to the predominate color of the pants, 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
4100 Kroes Street
Rockford, MI 49341
(Skills in Auxiliary Gym)
Courts: 1, 2, & 3
Rockford Freshman Center North Rockford Middle School
4500 Kroes Street
397 E. Division Street
Rockford, MI 49341
Rockford, MI 49341
Court 6
Courts: 4 upper gym &
5 lower gym
Hotels
Country Inn & Suites
3251 Deposit Dr.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 942-7000
A20, A23 PC White
Courtyard Marriott
4741 28th St.
(616) 654-0500
A15 Jay Hawks, A15 Lady Bluejays,
A15 Wildcats, A15 Hotshots, A19
Fairfield Inn & Suites
3930 Stahl Dr. SE
(616) 940-2700
A4 Females & A18
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids North
500 Center Dr. NW
(616) 647-1000
A9, A23 Jo Brighton Armadillos
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Walker
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids- Airport
385 River Ridge Dr. NW,
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE,
Walker, MI 49544
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 940-8100
(800) 939-4249
A7, A14, A17
A15 Panthers, A23 DR ARC Skills/Whalers,
A27, A30
SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids North
450 Center Dr. NW
(616) 785-1600
A4, A10, A23 Dolphins/Wolverines, A34
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Opening Ceremony & Victory Dance
The Opening Ceremony takes place Friday night from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the main gym
at Rockford High School. 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 Celebrity Basketball game. The Celebrity Basketball game
will be a great opportunity for Special Olympics Michigan athletes to show what
they can do and play against a team of West Michigan celebrities! There will be
representatives from our media sponsor WZZM 13, players from Cumulus 105.3
Hot FM, and the lead guitarist from the Verve Pipe suiting up and taking the court.
This promises to be an exciting game for our athletes, players, and spectators!
The Victory Dance immediately follows the Opening Ceremony. The theme for
the Victory Dance is “‘Beach Party.” Please remember to wear shoes with nonmarking soles.
Young Athletes™ Program Exhibition
The Young Athletes™ Program (YAP) will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the
Multi-Purpose Room of the Rockford High School. 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!
Grand Rapids Jaycees
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 33 Special Olympics Michigan Basketball Tournaments and numerous other influential events and programs.
Special Olympics Michigan 2015 Tournament Committee
Chairperson
Marybeth Schafer
Awards & Entertainment
Tyler Osborne
Volunteers
John Greko
Hospitality
Steve Elworth
Frank VanderMeer
Opening Ceremony
Chad Bookie
Vanessa Echeverria
Dance
Kris Nylaan
Officials
Rebecca Cajka
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Competing Basketball Teams
Female Teams
Sr. Male Basketball Teams
• Area 4 Lady Firebirds
• Area 4 Northland Huskies
• Area 9 Blue Dolphin’s
• Area 7 Blue Angels
• Area 9 Hot Shot’s
• Area 9 Panther’s
• Area 11 Lincoln Lions
• Area 10 Red Hots
• Area 12 Hoopsters
• Area 11 GR Center Buffaloes
• Area 12 Team Del
• Area 11 Hawks
• Area 15 Farmington Lady Blue Jays
• Area 11 Lincoln Lynx Blue
• Area 18 Lady Panthers
• Area 12 Allegan 3
• Area 27 Battle Cats
• Area 12 Hudsonville Blue
• Area 27 Pink Panthers
• Area 12 Orange Peelers
• Area 30 Lady Spitfires
• Area 14 Lockhorns
• Area 14 Red Storm
• Area 14 St. Clair Shores Sharks
• Area 15 Farmington Jayhawks
• Area 15 Hot Shots
Basketball Skills Athlete’s Areas
• Area 15 Kennedy Panthers
• Area 9
• Area 15 Waterford Wildcats #2
• Area 11
• Area 17 Cobras
• Area 19
• Area 17 Vipers
• Area 23
• Area 19 Falcons Orange
• Area 19 Falcons Red
• Area 20 Chelsea Blue Bulldogs
• Area 20 Dexter Champions
• Area 20 Ypsilanti Grizzlies
• Area 23 Arc NW Wolverines
• Area 23 Downriver Arc Dolphins
• Area 23 Downriver Arc Whalers
• Area 23 Jo B Armadillo Army
• Area 23 PC Stars-White
• Area 27 Junk Yard Dogs
• Area 27 Ninjas
• Area 30 Timberwolves
• Area 34 Falcons
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Map of Rockford High School
ATHLETE
CHECK-IN
SOUVENIRS
MAIN
ENTRANCE
SKILLS
ELEVATORS
VOLUNTEER
CHECK-IN/
HEADQUARTERS
MOVIE
(Ram’s Den)
AWARDS
MEALS, AWARDS,
ARTS & CRAFTS
MEDICAL
SPECIAL SMILES
(AUDITORIUM LOBBY)
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Map of North Rockford Middle School
COURTS
MARRON HALL
MAIN ENTRANCE
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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:
Abraham, Forest Hills Foods • Anytime Fitness - Northland Drive • Better Made
• Creative Concepts • D&W • Juliet Dragos • Family Fair cheese curls • Grand
Rapids Jaycee Foundation • Herreman’s Orthodontics • Mac Dental Lab • Panera
Bread • Phelps Law Office • Brian S. Nylann, D.D.S. • Dr. Williams Orthodontics
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 nearly 21,000 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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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
2015 State Basketball Finals.
Special Olympics Michigan congratulates Amway
on 12 years of community involvement through
their ONE by ONE campaign for children!
Good Luck Athletes!
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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 “Athletes like Audrey” fundraising luncheon for the State Basketball
Finals will be held May 7, 2015 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.
Tables of 8 - $1,000. Individual tickets - $100. 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 2014 Champions Luncheon Donors!
Presenting Sponsor
Dreamer Club
Peter and Joan Secchia
Mike and Sue Jandernoa
Ceremonies Club
Victory Club
Meijer
Dick and Linda Antonini
Jim and Nancy Ayres
Perrigo
Medals and Ribbons Club
ADAC Automotive
Jason Balk
Paul & Cathy Boyer
Hauenstein Foundation
David & Angela Korte
Dave Mehney
Jeff Needham
The Secchia Family
SIBSCO, LLC
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation
Universal Forest Products Foundation
Athlete Sponsors
Ameriprise Financial
Richard Andresen
Betz Industries
Robert Boylen
Scott & Emily Brew
The Currie Foundation
Kevin Cusack
Dan Vos Construction Company
Ernst & Young
Farmers Insurance Group
Danny Gaydou
Gannett National Shared Service Center
James Hackett
Richard G. Haworth
Hunting Foundation
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Carl and Kelly Jandernoa
Paul Kasper
Kentwood Office Furniture
Michael Mervenne
MLive Media Group: The Grand
Rapids Press
Mark Olesnavage
River City Food Foundation
Rockford Construction Company, Inc.
RoMan Manufacturing Inc.
John and Margaret Russell
The Score Restaurant and Sports Bar
Jim and Terry Stelter
Dave & Carol Van Andel Foundation
Russ and Chris Visner
Thank you 2014 Champions Luncheon Donors!
Friends of SOMI Basketball
Action Fabricators
Steve Anderson
Lois Arnold
James Bachmaier
Lonna Blair
Geoffrey Bloom
Bill Boer
William Bowling
Robert Campbell
Ellen Carmody
Cascade Engineering
Kathleen Cramer
David Custer
Ashley Diersch
Juliet Dragos
Jan Elderkin
Erhardt Construction Company
Jill Fennessy
Fourth and Fifth Capital Ventures, LLC
David Frey
Grand Rapids Gymnastics
Grand Valley State University
Fred Groos
Thomas Groos
Denise Hames
Arthur Hasse
Jennifer Haworth
John Hendickson
Richard Hillary
Earl Holton
Robert Hooker
J. C. Huizenga
Robert Jandernoa
Mary Ann Keeler
Kohler Expos, Inc.
C. DeClarke Kramer
Karen Kriscunas
Lawrence Larsen
Erik Laug
William Lawrence III
Macy’s Corporate Services
Lynn March
Mark Marrow
Aaron Mead
Mika Myers Beckett & Jones, Inc.
Jack H. Miller
David Morgenstern
Rachel Mraz
Molly Nawrocki
Elizabeth Nickels
Pioneer Incorporated
Margaret Potter
William Roth
Sears Architects
Thomas Thompson
Kevin Vanderwoude
Lewis VanKuiken
Charles Wegener
Nathaniel Wolf
Charles Yob
Roger Yob
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Presenting Sponsor & Statewide
Bronze Medal Sponsor
Statewide Sponsors
Premier Gold Medal Sponsor
Silver Medal Sponsor
Gold Medal Sponsor
Bronze Medal Sponsor
Statewide Civic Partners
MICHIGAN
Healthy Athletes® Presenting Sponsor
Special Olympics Michigan • (800) 644-6404 • www.somi.org

2015 State - Special Olympics Michigan

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