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July
2009 S4EA
Executive Director Thanks Athletes, Volunteers, Coaches & Other
Supporters S4EA Executive Director, Walter Jackson, thanks our athletes, families, friends, volunteers, coaches, and other supporters for your help in making the SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes program into an exceptional sports program. We started our program just over 2 years ago to create enhanced opportunities for people with and without disabilities to interact and form lasting bonds of friendship through shared sports and recreational activities in their community. We now offer 21 sports in 4 sports seasons to over 975 athletes with developmental disabilities. We have over 200 coaches helping our athletes at practices, league play, and tournaments. Over 350 meet volunteers assist with timing, scoring, buddies, lunch, set-up, take-down, first-aid . . . and everything else that needs to be done at tournaments. Over 1,000 supporters have donated financial support to help make this a great program. Thank you for your support. We should be reaching our 1,000th athlete this month. Congratulations! I hope to see you at upcoming S4EA meets, events, and "A Taste 4 SPORTS" gala fundraiser. 2nd Annual "A Taste 4 SPORTS" Gala Fundraiser July 23rd at Marina Village SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes is hosting our 2nd Annual "A Taste 4 SPORTS" gala fundraiser on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00-9:30pm in the Bayview Room at Marina Village (1936 Quivira Way, San Diego 92109) overlooking beautiful Mission Bay. Reservations are $50 per person. Click here for Invitation. Click here for Reply Card. Click the "A Taste 4 SPORTS" logo to pay by PayPal. Click here for Save the Date Poster. Click here for Map to Marina Village. "A Taste 4 SPORTS" features appearances by notable sports figures including 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Monique Henderson, music by 'The Jazz Ramblers', a fabulous silent and live auction, raffle, and fun. See enclosed articles for lists of sponsors and participating restaurants, personal chefs, caterers, wineries & the exclusive Beer Brewing Co. - San Diego Brewing Company. We expect the 2009 "A Taste 4 SPORTS" to raise $60,000 to support sports programs for athletes with developmental disabilities in San Diego. If you need any invitations sent to you or to other persons, or for more information, please call the S4EA office at 858-565-7432. 3rd
Annual SPORTS Festival/Awards Picnic August 15th at Tierrasanta
Park & Rec
S4EA Bocce The summer bocce league is held at the Morley Field Bocce Courts (2221 Morley Field Dr., near Texas & Upas St., SD 92104) on Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm starting June 30th. The first few weeks are bocce practices and then athletes form teams for league competition. Chris Cummings is starting bocce on Thursdays from 5-7pm at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Courtyard (6845 University Ave. San Diego 92115) starting June 11th (no practice June 25). TSA Kroc Center has only 2 bocce courts so space is limited-call Chris at 858-205-9311 for more information. The S4EA Bocce Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th from 9am-4pm at La Jolla Country Day School. . S4EA Cycling The cyclists ride on Saturdays from 1:15-3:30pm as follows: July 4th No Ride (Holiday Weekend), July 11th at J Street Pier (Chula Vista) to Imperial Beach, July 18th at Hospitality Point (near Harbor Police Station) to Sunset Cliffs, July 25th No Ride. The S4EA Cycling Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th from 9am-3pm at the SD Velodrome in Balboa Park. Rides are posted on the S4EA website www.s4ea.org or call head coach Russ Buckley at 619-469-1812 for more information. S4EA Golf S4EA Golfers practice every Sunday from 1:00-2:30pm at the following locations: Sheraton 4 Points (8110 Aero Drive, San Diego 92123) on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sunday of each month. Stadium Golf Center (2990 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego 92123) on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Sail Ho Golf Course (2960 Truxton Road, San Diego 92106) for advanced golfers on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. The S4EA Golf Meet is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th from 9am-3pm at the Balboa Park Golf Course (2600 Golf Course Dr, SD 92102). For more information on the golf program, contact head coach John Klein (PGA Golf Professional) at 619-980-2018. S4EA Ice Skating The S4EA Ice Skating program consists of figure skating and speed skating. The Scripps Ranch Ice Skating practices are held every Wednesday from 3-5pm at the San Diego Ice Arena (11048 Ice Skate Place, San Diego 92126) and every Thursday from 3:30-5pm at the University Towne Center (4545 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego 92122). S4EA Soccer The summer soccer league is held at The Salvation Army Kroc Center (6845 University Ave. San Diego 92115) on Mondays from 6-8pm starting June 22nd. The first few weeks are soccer practices and then athletes form teams for league competition. The S4EA Soccer Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th from 9am-5pm at the 32nd Street Naval Station. S4EA Softball The summer softball league is held at the Morley Field Softball Fields (2221 Morley Field Dr. near Texas & Upas St., San Diego 92104) on Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm starting July 1st. The first few weeks are softball practices and then athletes form teams for league play. North San Diego softball practices are scheduled for Sundays from 3:30-5:30pm at Breeze Hill Park (645 S. Melrose, Vista) starting July 12. The S4EA Softball Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th from 9am-5pm at Morley Field in Balboa Park. S4EA Swimming Stingrays swim practices are held Tuesdays from 4:30-7pm at The Salvation Army Kroc Center (6845 University Ave., SD 92115). Sharks swim practices are held Fridays from 2:30-5pm at the Copley YMCA (3901 Landis St., San Diego 92105). Dolphins swim practices are held Wednesdays from 7-8:15pm and Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am at the La Mesa Pool (5100 Memorial Dr., La Mesa 91941). The S4EA Swimming Meet is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th from 8am-1pm at St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (2119 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon 92019) with the Harbor Kiwanis serving the hot dog lunch. Thank you to SMSC for hosting the Swim Meet & providing their staff. Windansea is hosting a "Day at the Beach" on July 18th to learn surfing. Contact Adam Bloomberg at 619-726-4336 for more information. S4EA Tennis Tennis practices are held every Monday from 6:30-8pm at Barnes Tennis Center (4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego 92106). No practice July 6th. The S4EA Tennis Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th from 9am-3pm at the 32nd Street Naval Station. S4EA Walking Club The Walking Club at Lake Murray (near Lake Murray Blvd. & Baltimore Dr. on Kiowa Dr., La Mesa 91942) meets every Monday and Thursday from 4-5pm. Meet at the main parking lot. For more information in the Walking Club at Lake Murray, call Russ at 619-992-0164. S4EA Summer Sports Practices/League Play Athletes
and volunteer coaches come join us in the following summer sports:
Thursdays from 5-7pm at TSA Kroc Center Courtyard (6845 University Ave., San Diego 92115) starting June 11 CYCLING GOLF 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2:30pm at Stadium Golf Center (2990 Murphy Canyon Rd., SD 92123)-Free 3rd/4th Sun of each month for advanced golfers from 1-2:30pm at Sail Ho Golf Course (2960 Truxton Rd, SD)-$10/wk ICE
SKATING (FIGURE/SPEED) Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm at University Towne Center (4545 La Jolla Village Dr., SD 92122) SOCCER SOFTBALL Sundays from 3:30-5:30pm at Breeze Hill Park (645 S. Melrose, Vista) starting July 12 SWIMMING Sharks-Fridays from 2:30-5pm at Copley YMCA (3901 Landis St, San Diego 92105)-$5 per session or $15/month Dolphins-Wed from 7-8:15pm & Sat from 10:30-11:30am at La Mesa Pool (5100 Memorial, LM)-$8/session TENNIS WALKING S4EA Board of Directors Officer Election Results The following people were elected to a 1 year term on the S4EA Board of Directors Executive Committee: Greg Ahrens (President), Eddy Dunkel (Vice President), Carol Stachwick (Treasurer), Diana Rathbun (Secretary), Tim Daly and Kathy Nelson (Members-at-Large). Matthew Rathbun was elected as the Athlete Representative on the S4EA Board of Directors. Louis Flam was elected as the Alternate Athlete Representative on the S4EA Board of Directors. Congratulations! Community Giving Programs - Companies & Unions Many companies and unions have community giving programs and we need your help in identifying some of these companies and unions so we can reach out to them for support for our programs. We recently applied for a grant from Teamster Local #481. In our application, we noted that two of our athletes work at the San Diego Zoo and are members of the Teamster's Union. The Teamsters asked if there were additional Teamster members affiliated with S4EA, as it could strengthen our request by showing a stronger affiliation with the union. Many companies also have matching gift and/or volunteer recognition programs that allow employees to direct company donations to the charity of their choice. Please check with your human resource department regarding details. Please contact Clara at 858-565-7432 or clara@s4ea.org if you/family members are Teamsters or if your company has a community giving, matching gift or volunteer recognition program. S4EA Thanks "A Taste 4 SPORTS" Event Sponsors SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes thanks the following Event Sponsors at "A Taste 4 SPORTS" on July 23rd in the Bayview Room at Marina Village: Platinum
Level Gold
Level Silver
Level Bronze
Level S4EA Thanks "A Taste 4 SPORTS" Food & Drink Sponsors SPORTS
for Exceptional Athletes thanks the following Food & Drink Sponsors
at "A Taste 4 SPORTS" on July 23rd in the Bayview Room at Marina
Village: SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes thanks the donors who gave over 80 Silent Auction/Raffle items (click here for Silent Auction/Raffle) for "A Taste 4 SPORTS". If you have any other items for the Silent Auction/Raffle, please call S4EA at 858-565-7432 S4EA 2009 Goodwill Ambassador - Olympic Gold Medalist Monique Henderson S4EA is pleased to announce that our 2009 Goodwill Ambassador is Monique Henderson. Monique is a two-time Olympic 4x400m gold medalist ('04, '08) & former Morse High School track star here in San Diego. Monique says "S4EA is a group that really touched my heart in terms of what they do and who they help." Join us at "A Taste 4 SPORTS" July 23rd and meet Monique - our Goodwill Ambassador. How To Register In S4EA If you are interested in becoming an athlete in SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes, please call the S4EA Office at 858-565-7432 and we will mail you a Registration Packet. You can also download registration information directly from the SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes website at www.s4ea.org. The Registration Fee is $20 per sport (scholarships available). S4EA offers 21 sports: baseball, basketball, bocce, bowling, cross country skiing, cycling, figure/speed skating, flag football, floor hockey, golf, sailing, snowshoeing, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track, volleyball, and walking. SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes (S4EA) is a sports program serving athletes with developmental disabilities ages 5 through adult in San Diego County. In team sports, teams may be made up of athletes with developmental disabilities, families, friends, and others in the community who want to play on inclusive teams. S4EA Needs Your Help SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes is a volunteer-based community-wide program that needs your help:
Volunteers are needed as coaches for the Summer Sports Season in bocce, cycling, golf, ice skating, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and walking. You do not need any prior experience in the sport or working with persons with developmental disabilities, just a desire to help. Head coaches run the practices, while assistant coaches help the athletes under the direction of the head coach in teaching the athletes various sports skills. Volunteers also act as scorekeepers and timers in the team sports. Coaches spend 2-3 hours weekly for a 3 month period. Call S4EA Office at 858-565-7432 to get involved.
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