Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged

Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged

Long Island,
May 29 - 31, 2008 Syracuse
September 17, 2008 Brockport,
October 17 - 18, 2008

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.

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.).

Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the winners. Many non-competitive demonstration activities are available.

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 of the same sex 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
The events offered are:

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

ARCHERY

Non-competitive demonstration sports are also available.

These events offer physically challenged children exciting opportunities to participate in sports and recreational activities which are adapted to best suit their unique abilities.

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
NYBOT Futures & Options for Kids
Rauch Foundation
Homes, Schwartz & Gordon

Captial District YMCA
Anaconda Sports
Cassone Leasing
Computer Associates
Coca Cola Bottling Company
ESPNFriends Academy
Garden City Kiwanis
INGJamaica Ash
Metrostars
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden Network
Malvese Equipment Co., Inc.
Mickey Mantle's Restaurant
Modell's
Nassau Community College
NBA Entertainment
NY Islanders
NY Jets
NY Knicks
NY Yankees
NY Rangers
NY Giants
PS 229
Queensborough Chapter of Unico National
Top Flight Food Court and Catering
THQ
UCanDo, Inc.
UnderArmour
USGA
USTA
WWE
YES Network

Brockport Games Supporters
Boston's Best Coffee Roasters
Brockport Ford
Brockport Country Club
SUNY Brockport
Capability Outrigger Ohana, Inc.
CNY Gymnastics Center
DJ Max
The Garden Factory
George Weston Bakery
Kiwanis Club
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
David Maxwell - DJ
Dewitt Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club of DeWitt, Inc.
Fremont Lions Club
McDonald's
Rural Metro Medical Services
Stroehmann Bakery
Sysco Food Service of Syracuse