Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
Long Island,
May 28 - 30, 2009
Syracuse
September
16, 2009
Brockport,
October, 16 - 17, 2009
THANKS to all who participated in the 2009 Games for the Physically Challenged
on Long Island!
Please mark your calendars and join us for the 2010 Games on
Long Island, which will be held June 6 - 5.
The Program
The Games for the Physically Challenged offers competition in a
variety of adapted sports, plus fitness for young people with physical
challenges. The program is free to athletes and spectators through
the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
and lovingly supported by the unselfish efforts of loyal volunteers.
Sports achievement emphasizes the ability of the athlete and develop
confidence and positive self-esteem. Success encourages an interest
in sports activity and lays the foundation for the athlete to continue
on to adult competition, if they chose.
The Athletes
Athletes are 5-21 years old.
Divisions include: visually impaired, blind, hearing impaired, deaf,
spinal cord injured, amputee, Cerebral Palsy or Les Autres (muscular
dystrophy, dwarfism, arthritis, etc.).
Athletes of the same gender and physical challenge compete in the age
divisions of 5-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-15 years, 16-18 years and 19-21
years.
Events are open with no qualifying competition or previous experience
required. Athletes receive a Games uniform, medals and more.
The Games
Some of the competitive events offered are:
ARCHERY
TRACK: 40 meter, 60 meter, 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, 800 meter, 1500 meter.
POWER WHEELCHAIR: 40 meter, 80 meter.
FIELD: club throw, discus, soft discus, precision throw, high jump,
long jump, distance kick, shot put, soft shot.
SWIMMING: backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle; 25 meter, 50 meter, 100 meter.
SLALOM OBSTACLE COURSES: for ambulatory, wheelchair and power wheelchair.
TABLE TENNIS
Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the winners.
These events offer physically challenged children exciting opportunities to participate in
sports and recreational activities which are adapted to best suit their unique abilities.
Many non-competitive demonstration activities are available.
The entry deadline for the 2009 Games is April 15.
For More Information Contact:
- Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
- SUNY College at Brockport
- 350 New Campus Drive
- Brockport, NY 14420-2993
- 585-395-5620
- 585-395-2310 fax
- email: susan.maxwell@oprhp.state.ny.us
OR:
- Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
- 1 Empire State Plaza
- Albany NY 12238
- 518-474-8889
A special thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters!
The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged acknowledges the generous support of the following groups, companies and sports teams:
Long Island Games Supporters
NYAC Athletes Fund
Homes, Schwartz & Gordon
Anaconda Sports
Cassone Leasing
Computer Associates
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Garden City Kiwanis
Jamaica Ash
Malvese Equipment Co., Inc.
NY Islanders
NY Knicks
NY Yankees
Springfield Gardens Lodge #1507
Top Flight Food Court and Catering
UCanDo, Inc.
USGA
USTA
WWE
YES Network
Brockport Games Supporters
Boston's Best Coffee Roasters
Brockport Country Club
SUNY Brockport
Capability Outrigger Ohana, Inc.
CNY Gymnastics Center
DJ Max
The Garden Factory
George Weston Bakery
Kiwanis Club
Mattydale American Legion
Sunbelt Rentals
Twin Hills Country Club
US Food Service
Wegman's
Wendy's Restaurant
USTA
Syracuse Fun Day Supporters
Brighton Bakery
CNY Gymnastics
Central New York Family Sport Centre
DJ Max
Dewitt Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club of DeWitt, Inc.
Fremont Lions Club
McDonald's
Rural Metro Medical Services
Stroehmann Bakery
Sysco Food Service of Syracuse