Statewide Calendar of Events

State Fall Games

Date:

October 19, 2012 - October 20, 2012

Location:

Glens Falls, NY

Map

Primary Contact:

Volunteer, 518-388-0790, volunteer@nyso.org

Details:

1,000 athletes and coaches from across the state will participate in the 2012 State Fall Games, featuring competitions in Bocce, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf Team & Skills, Soccer Team and Softball Team. The venues hosting the athletes will include The ADK Sports Complex, Glens Falls school district with the Morse Athletic Complex, Hiland Golf Club and Crandall Park.

The Fall Games are one of three annual state games and one of more than 3,500 total competitive experiences held each year throughout New York. All events are free and open to the public.

Opening Ceremonies: Friday, October 19th at the Glens Falls Civic Center, featuring the Parade of Athletes, entertainment and the lighting of the Special Olympics Cauldron.

Athletic Competition: Saturday, October 20th starting around 8 AM in seven Olympic-style sports. Download the registration sheet for a detailed schedule.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Special Olympics, New York. We have closed our volunteer pre-registration for the 2012 Fall Games but we invite and welcome you to come and be a part of our ‘Fans In The Stands’ cheering section. Our athletes LOVE being cheered on & it makes for great competition!

Steps to being a FAN:

Please report to Volunteer Registration at any venue & you will be checked in as a “FAN”.

Go create a sign or banner at our “Fan Stations” that are available at each location.

GO CHEER on the athletes and have a GREAT time!!

Our recommend time frame is 9am-4pm depending on the venue you choose. We encourage everyone to come in the morning as sometimes competition can end earlier than expected.

Bring a chair or blanket for comfort while cheering! Outside events will occur regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly!

All FANS are asked to stay for breakdown as more hands = lighter work!

ADK Sports Complex

326 Sherman Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804