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