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Rhinelander Special Olympics

Rhinelander Special Olympics. Welcome to the 2013 Parent Orientation. Hodag Special Olympic Family. Special Olympics is an opportunity … For families to share in their accomplishments of their children To share the joy that Special Olympics brings to families

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Rhinelander Special Olympics

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  1. Rhinelander Special Olympics Welcome to the 2013 Parent Orientation

  2. Hodag Special Olympic Family • Special Olympics is an opportunity … • For families to share in their accomplishments of their children • To share the joy that Special Olympics brings to families • To allow their child the opportunity to participate in a year round sports training and competition program.

  3. How can Special Olympics help your family? • Our Rhinelander Special Olympics program provide support by… • Providing family socials and awards banquets • Access to Special Olympics Newsletters and websites which provide awareness to programs and camps which foster the Special Olympics philosophy and a healthy lifestyle for the athlete • Family awards and recognition programs • Provide opportunities to participate in Healthy Athletes

  4. Healthy Athletes Program • FUNfitness-April 6th UW Oshkosh GruenhagenConfernce Center • Physical therapy professionals provide screening and education on flexibility, functional strength, balance and advise on good fitness programs for optimal function in sports training.

  5. Healthy Athletes Program • Health Promotions- June 7th UW-Stevens Point Summer Games • Professionals education athletes about nutrition and exercise as well as bone health, sun safety and more while using interactive activities to motivate change.

  6. Healthy Athletes Program • Healthy Hearing-April 6th UW-Oshkosh or June 7th UW-Stevens Point • Certified audiologists assess athlete hearing and provide external ear canal inspections. Referral may include further testing of middle ear problems or management of hearing loss or hearing aids.

  7. Healthy Athletes Program • Lions Club Opening Eyes-April 6th UW-Oshkosh or June 7th UW-Stevens Point • Lions Clubs International brings professionals in to offer vision health tests and possible refraction, prescription eyeglasses, prescription protective sports eye wear.

  8. Healthy Athletes Program • Special Smiles-April 6th UW-Oshkosh or June 7th UW-Stevens Point or August 3 at Carroll College • Dental professionals provide screening, health education and prevention services and refers to treatment and follow up care. Fitted mouth guards provided if needed.

  9. Healthy Athletes Program • MedFest-December 7th at Dales Weston Lanes • Programs conduct standard sports physicals required for participation in Special Olympic events. These screenings permit new athletes to register and continue eligibility for existing athletes.

  10. Healthy Athletes Program • Healthy Athletes Programs that will be held at the Summer Games this year on Friday, June 7th • Healthy Hearing • Health Promotions • Opening Eyes • Special Smiles

  11. Special Olympics Mission and Philosophy • 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 the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

  12. A successful experience in Special Olympics requires a “special” bond between coaches and parents. Tips Taken from Dr. Alan Goldberg, Competitive Advantage Our Coaching Philosophy

  13. Getting Parents on the Team….Your Role • Support the Coach • Coaches have been trained in specific sport events. They need your support for everyone to win.

  14. Be Your Child’s Best Fan • Support your child unconditionally. Tell them they did great no matter what!

  15. Support all athletes on the team. • Foster teamwork. When someone does better than your child, your child now has an opportunity to improve.

  16. Do not bribe or offer incentives • Your job is to motivate. Bribes will distract your child from proper competition concentration.

  17. Take your concerns directly to the coaches • If you have a problem with the coach or other issues, do not go to other parents to discuss it. Go straight to the coach to have discussions on how to resolve the situation.

  18. Support the program • Get involved. Volunteer. Help out at practices if available or assist with other opportunities that are available.

  19. Display appropriate competition behavior • Be supportive and cheer but always be appropriate

  20. Practice Schedules • Let’s Get Physical Boot Camp • 5 Pre season sessions which encourages athletes to get motivated for Track and Field practices. • Healthy Choices on Thursday Boot Camp sessions where athletes help prepare Healthy snacks for before or after training.

  21. Boot Camp : Optional • March 12th, , 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th Boot Camp will be held at Crescent School from 3:15-4:15 • Pick up athlete in gym or at the first set of doors located in the bus loop pick up zone. Track and Field: Mandatory • April 9th-May 9h practices will be held at JWMS from 3:15-4:15 • Meet at 3:15 in JWMS Commons area. • Pick up athlete in the back of JWMS track at 4:15. • If severe weather, we WILL practice indoors and pick up athlete in JWMS commons or the front bus loop.

  22. Sports Training at Home with your athlete • Training Logs • Train at home with your child twice a week by following our simple Sports Performance Home Training Log

  23. Other Important Info. Check over 2012-13 Emergency Contact form for any changes or fill out if needed

  24. Resources at Home Check out Special Olympics Wisconsin website for kids. http://getintoit.specialolympics.org/ Check out Athlete At Home Training Guide You may access this and print it out from our website

  25. Questions and Answers • Your time to talk. Any suggestions, comments or concerns?

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