Sidelines SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE SUMMER GAMES. Come watch our Special Olympics athletes compete and reach for the gold!

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1 SPRING 2017 Sidelines SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE SUMMER GAMES Come watch our Special Olympics athletes compete and reach for the gold! Bocce Swimming Track & Field, Softball Tennis Powerlifting JUNE 9 and JUNE 10 University of Delaware Sports Complex Special Olympics Delaware, 619 S. College Ave., Newark, DE info@sode.org

2 COME VISIT HEALTHY ATHLETES AT SUMMER GAMES! Free Health Screenings for Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Fit Feet and Special Smiles on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00am - 2:00pm Healthy Athlete benefits Keeping our athletes healthy so they can compete is a key goal of Special Olympics. That s why Special Olympics athletes receive free health screenings during Summer Games. Special Olympics Healthy Athletes provides free health exams in a fun, welcoming environment. Health-care professional benefits Special Olympics health programs not only serves athletes but also trains health care professionals. After working with Healthy Athletes, these dedicated professionals go back to their practices with increased knowledge of and compassion for people with intellectual disabilities. Fit Feet, Healthy Hearing, Opening Eyes and Special Smiles will once again be offered to athletes and Unified partners on Saturday of Summer Games from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the four major components, educational exhibits will also be provided by the American Lung Association, U of D College of Health Sciences, and the Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Come before, between, or after events, during lunch, or whenever you can spare the time to check it out. You won t regret it! It is our hope that every effort will be made to visit all four components so the athletes can take full advantage of all there is to offer, including form-fitted insoles and prescription eyewear. And it s all free of charge! Healthy Athletes is offered worldwide, with Delaware being one of only a handful of states where every single registered athlete statewide has easy access to it every year through their participation in Summer Games. 2 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE

3 THURSDAY, JUNE 8, :00pm Housing Opens Independence Hall FRIDAY, JUNE 9, :00am -12:00pm Competition Track & Field Grant Stadium Bocce BCC - East & West Gyms Aquatics YAP & Developmental Outdoor Pool Tennis Skills & Singles Outdoor Tennis Courts Softball Preliminary Round Baseball & Softball Stadiums 10:30am 12:00pm Lunch UD Stadium East & West Stands 12:30pm 2:00pm Opening Ceremony Bob Carpenter Center 2:30pm 6:30pm Competition Young Athletes Program (YAP) Grant Stadium Field Events Grant Stadium & Field 9 Bocce BCC - East & West Gyms Aquatics Outdoor Pool Tennis Singles Outdoor Tennis Courts Softball Preliminary Round Baseball & Softball Stadiums 2:30pm 8:30pm Olympic Village Grass Lot 4:00pm 8:00pm BBQ Dinner West Stands SATURDAY, JUNE 10, :00am 4:00pm Competition Powerlifting BCC Main Arena Track & Field Grant Stadium Bocce BCC East & West Gyms Aquatics Outdoor Pool Tennis Doubles Outdoor Tennis Courts Softball Final Round Baseball & Softball Stadiums 10:00am 2:00pm Healthy Athletes Grass Lot 11:00am 1:00pm Lunch UD Stadium - West Stands BE A FAN! VOLUNTEER. SUPPORT. COACH. COMPETE. 3

4 REGISTER TO BIKE, RUN OR VOLUNTEER AT TORCH RUN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 7-9, 2017 (Kick-off celebration and first 5 miles presented by Nicola Pizza) 42 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE

5 Cpl/3 Andrew Manning named Torch Runner of the Year Cpl/3 Andrew Manning of the Delaware Natural Resources Police Department has been named the Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run Winnie Spence 2017 Torch Runner. Manning, who has been an officer with DNR since 2002, is a member of the SODE Torch Run executive committee, serves as the Sussex County Leg Coordinator for the Torch Run, and is an agency coordinator. Manning was honored by the Delaware Police Chiefs Council on April 12. Special Olympics Start: My exposure to Special Olympics Delaware was when I first did the Polar Bear Plunge in 2000, Manning said. When I signed up and jumped into the frigid water, I just thought that it was something fun to do that would raise money for a good cause. I didn t fully know the extent of how important an organization Special Olympics was. Then I was introduced to the Bike Prologue and the Torch Run as a Seasonal Officer, where I got to see firsthand how excited the Special Olympics athletes were when the police motorcycles brought the torch down Rehoboth Avenue. At that point, I was hooked. I ran my first Torch Run in 2003 and never looked back. Most Unforgettable Torch Run Memory: My most unforgettable moment was at my first bowling competition with Special Olympics Delaware and I was asked to place a medal around the neck of each athlete recognizing their accomplishment. This singular event changed me and is responsible for reminding me how important the Special Olympics movement is, but more significantly, how inspiring the athletes are. I am humbled whenever I am in the presence of the athletes at whatever event it may be. It is a privilege to be a small part of this extraordinary movement and stand in the shadows of the athletes that I admire. As the Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics Winnie Spence Torch Runner for 2017, Manning will have the distinct honor and privilege to deliver the Flame of Hope, on behalf of the entire Delaware Law Enforcement community, to the 2016 Special Olympics Delaware Outstanding Athlete, Melissa Chong, at the Opening Ceremony of the SODE Summer Games on Friday, June 9 at the University of Delaware. Left to right: Greg Nolt, LESO Chairman, Cpl. Andy Manning and SODE Athlete Phil Saxon at the Delaware Police Chiefs Council meeting on April 12, 2017 Sign up for the Bike Prologue! DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 (rain or shine) TIME: On-site registration at Rehoboth Elementary opens at 4:00pm. Bikes depart at 5:00pm. Torch Run Kickoff Ceremony at Rehoboth Beach Bandstand begins at 7:00pm. Please visit for more information on how to register. Registration fee is $30. SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE OUTSTANDING ATHLETE MELISSA CHONG 2016 SODE Outstanding Athlete, Melissa Chong, will be presented with the Flame of Hope at the ceremonial lighting of the torch at the Summer Games Opening Ceremony. Come and join us at 12:30pm at the Bob Carpenter Center as we celebrate the spirit and splendor of Special Olympics! Be inspired by our athletes, coaches, volunteers and the members of Law Enforcement as our communities come together for this joyful occasion. The event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and family to BE A FAN! 5

6 Meet SODE Newark Dragons new Area Director Please join us in saying thank you and farewell to former Area Director, Tim Kiser, who served the Newark Dragons area since its inception in Tim has been a passionate and committed volunteer and we thank him for his selfless investment in our mission and the difference he has made in the last five years as the Area Director for the Newark Dragons. Special Olympics Delaware would like to introduce the new Area Director for the Newark Dragons, former LESO State Director, John Miller. We are very excited to have John s experience as well as his passion for the program. John started with SODE in 1987 as a runner in Delaware s Law Enforcement Torch Run. In 1991, he became the Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. John has been a member of the SODE Board of Directors since that time and has also served as a coach for long-distance running and Nordic skiing. Through the past 30 years John has also been actively involved in both the fundraising and program side of the organization. John recently retired, after 41 years of service with the Delaware State Police and DE Department of Justice. Thank you for filling out our Survey! Special Olympics Delaware wants to thank everyone who took the time to participate in the organizational survey released on January Athletes, coaches, volunteers, family members, and caregivers completed the survey intended to gauge feedback on several important questions. A complete summary of the responses may be found on our website at Here are a few Extremely valuable Moderately valuable Slightly valuable results illustrating key findings: Not valuable 1 Impact SODE has on lives In answer to the question regarding how respondents rate the impact Special Olympics Delaware has on their lives, respondents answered as follows: % replied that Special Olympics has an extremely valuable impact 79 Fourth season in the summer In answer to the question regarding possibly adding a fourth season in the summer, 66.7% of respondents said yes to adding a fourth season, as compared to 33.3% who said no. No overlap in sports seasons In answer to the question regarding training overlap between sports seasons, 63.8% of respondents Strongly Agreed or Agreed that they wished the seasons did not overlap, as compared to 36.2% who disagreed. 67% answered YES 33% answered NO 64% Agree 36% Disagree 67% 64% Special Olympics Named Among Top Charity Brands Special Olympics and its rapidly expanding Unified Sports program were recently named among the top disability charity brands that consumers can identify, according to results of the latest Harris Poll EquiTrend Brands of the Year ratings. The annual study measures brand equity and health among the nation s most popular companies and nonprofits The rankings are based on three simple questions: How well an individual knows the entity; What they think of it; and, whether they want to interact with it. Read the full NonProfit Times article at consumers-pick-top-nonprofit-brands/. 6 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE

7 With your support, we continue to GROW... and provide opportunities for every athlete to achieve his or her potential through sports excellence GOAL: INCREASE NUMBER OF ATHLETES Since 2014, the TOTAL number of participating SODE athletes in school and community (Area) programs 590 grew with a net increase of 590 athletes in athletes GOAL: INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN AREA PROGRAMS 80% growth Since 2012 when Special Olympics Delaware was restructured to Areas, the TOTAL number of athletes participating in our five Area Programs went up from 931 athletes to 1650 athletes - an increase of nearly 80%! GOAL: ENHANCED COACH DEVELOPMENT 272 coaches Since fall of 2016, approximately 272 Special Olympics Delaware coaches have attended Coaches 101 clinics as part of our continued commitment to grow the number of qualified coaches and improve coach development in all our sports. GOAL: INCREASED COMPETITIVE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES 10 midseason tournaments The program year showcased SODE s commitment to increasing competitive sports opportunities for athletes. With the dedication and hard work of qualified coaches, and the commitment of athletes and families, Special Olympics Delaware held successful mid-season competitions in the sports of: Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball, Long Distance Running, Basketball, Bocce, Swimming, Softball, Track & Field, and Bowling (qualifying tournaments.) The mid-season tournaments not only reinforce training, but also give increased opportunities to play in a competitive environment year-round. Special Olympics Delaware receives 4-star rating from Charity Navigator Charity Navigator, America s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities, has awarded Special Olympics Delaware the prestigious 4-star rating for good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator works to help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing information on more than five thousand charities nationwide and by evaluating their financial health. Special Olympics Delaware is proud of our organization, returning 86% of every dollar back to program services. This 4-star rating also shows our community that our program is using funds responsibly, and adhering to good governance and best practices to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Delaware. BE A FAN! VOLUNTEER. SUPPORT. COACH. COMPETE. 7

8 2017 Awards Nominations Special Olympics Delaware awards nominations for Night of Heroes are open to athletes, families, coaches, organizations and volunteers who have made a significant contribution to Special Olympics. These distinguished awards will be presented on October 11, Outstanding Special Olympics Athlete For the Special Olympics Delaware athlete whose life exemplifies true skill, courage, sharing and joy. Outstanding Family The family that has demonstrated true dedication to the program. Outstanding Unified Sports Partner For the Unified Partner who demonstrates sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication to their Special Olympics program. Outstanding Coach This individual must have demonstrated sportsmanship to the athletes and have shown the best example of quality sports training of their Special Olympics athletes. Outstanding Corporation or Business The best example of year-round voluntary effort or support which has improved the quality of the Special Olympics program. Outstanding Media/Photography The best example of media coverage (Newspaper, Radio, TV, Photography). Outstanding Agency or Non-Profit Organization The best example of year-round voluntary effort or support which has improved the quality of Special Olympics programs. Outstanding Special Olympics Program For the Special Olympics Program which has demonstrated organizational quality and concern for improving the skills of its athletes through Special Olympics. Outstanding Volunteer The best example of voluntary action to improve the quality of Special Olympics programs. Outstanding Youth Volunteer The best example of volunteerism and community service demonstrated by a student involved in Special Olympics Delaware. NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE JULY 1, Mail to: Special Olympics Delaware Awards Committee; University of Delaware; Newark, DE to: info@sode.org -or- FAX to:

9 2017 nomination form Please attach a written narrative to this form explaining why this person, persons, organization or company deserve this recognition. Nominee: Name: I nominate the above for Outstanding Address: City: State Zip Telephone: Person Submitting Nomination: Name Address: City: State Zip Telephone: Send to: Special Olympics Delaware to: info@sode.org Night of Heroes Awards Committee -or- FAX to: S. College Ave. Newark, DE All nominations must be submitted before July 1, Nominations received after this date may not be considered.

10 ... for supporting our fundraisers and for helping Special Olympics ensure that everyone has the chance to exert themselves to the fullest, to reach beyond their own limits, and to feel proud of their achievements. Each year, funds raised fuel our prorgrams and ensures that our programs thrive and continue to grow. Thank you all for your support. 86 Edgers go Over the Edge for Special Olympics Delaware! (Photo courtesy of Bob Gilley) Kudos to all our Edgers! Anthony Borregine, who competes for the Wilmington Wizards as a Special Olympics athlete, was just one of 86 brave edgers who rappelled 17 stories on May 11 at the 7th annual Over the Edge fundraiser for Special Olympics Delaware. The event, sponsored by TD Bank, Brandywine Realty Trust and New Castle County Volunteer Fire Service, raised $138,000. Supporting sponsors include Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics, Delmarva Broadcasting Company and Delaware Rock Gym. Over the Edge is a unique fundraising event -- and the only one of its kind in Delaware -- allowing colleagues or friends the opportunity to raise money and send yourself or a friend, or a boss or colleague, rappelling 17 stories (222 feet) Over the Edge of a building to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Delaware. The event is also livestreamed through the internet so anyone anywhere in the SODE Athlete, Anthony Borregine, takes his first steps world can watch YOU Go Over the Edge. down the edge of a building at the 2017 Over the Edge Want to sign up for next year? fundraiser for Special Olympics Delaware. Anthony, who has a visual impairment, was thrilled to be able to participate Registration is now OPEN! The date is set for Thursday, in this unique challenge! May 10, It s never too early to get your game on and take that first step to go OVER THE EDGE! (Photo Galleries and YouTube links from the event are now available through our website at Another sell-out event at the 11th Annual Ride to the Tide (Photo courtesy of Sheri Okladek-Bailey) The 2017 Ride to the Tide to support Special Olympics Delaware was held April 30 and sold out at 1,000 motorcyclists with over 400 passengers... raising more than a record $60,000! Over the last 11 years, Ride to the Tide has raised $297,300 for SODE. The event is organized by the Delaware Blue Knights Chapter 1 and Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics, and sponsored by Delmarva Power, Jake s Seafood House, Rommel Harley-Davidson, Delmarva Broadcasting Company, WBOC-16 and Fox 21 Delmarva. Thank you to all the sponsors, bikers and volunteers who made this event a huge success! 10 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE

11 Athlete Input Councils launched in 2017 Area Athlete Input Councils This spring, Area Athlete Input Councils were established to give athletes a way to share ideas, provide feedback and gain leadership training at the local area level. Formerly called athlete liasions, our new Athlete Input Council members now have a new avenue to convene and support their area, with the help and guidance of the area Athlete Mentor. On May 7, 2017, all five areas were represented at an Athlete Leadership Training workshop held at the Dover Elks Lodge. Each Area Athlete Input Council had the opportunity to learn more about the mission of Special Olympics Delaware, the structure of Athlete Input Councils, as well as the many ways to help become involved at the local and program level. As some athlete liaisons transition out and new Athlete Input Council members are added for a 2 or 3-year term, Areas are continuing to build their athlete leadership teams to start for this coming program year. Thank you to all who made the Leadership Training workshop such a success! Wilmington Wizards The Special Olympics Athlete Leadership initiative is supported by Bank of America through its expanded sponsorship of Special Olympics programming nationwide. Bank of America also serves as a premier partner for Special Olympics USA, as well as an official financial services partner of the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle. Sussex Riptide ATHLETE LEADERSHIP SPONSORED BY Area Director: Ed Capodanno & Joanne Cunningham Athlete Mentor: Cindy White Area Athlete Input Council Members: Lynn Dolphin, Sara Giles, Tommy Fields (Chair), Matt Montgomery, Phil Saxon, Chris Truono, Brian Truitt Volunteers: Mary Giles and Eileen Montgomery Area Director: Kathy Ferber Athlete Mentor: Donnel Bailey & Cyndee Sammons Area Athlete Input Council Members: KC Carmine, Suzie Schaible (Co-Chair), Liz Ferber (Co-Chair), Sasha Hudson, Jerome Watson Not Shown: Michael Bowe, Tony Bowe, Donna Walton Newark Dragons Kent Wild Kats MOT Tigers Area Director: John Miller Athlete Mentor: Stacy Mattia Area Athlete Input Council Members: Steve Dagg, Gene Giuliani (Chair), Deb McDaniel, Geoffrey Steggell (outgoing), Robert O Grady, William Monaghan, Zach Martin, Carl Williams Volunteers: Rose Dagg, Amy Martin, Barb Monaghan, Kristin O Grady Area Director: Dave Manwiller Athlete Mentor: Cyndi Mathews Area Athlete Input Council Members: Andy Merovitz, Elerece Thomas, Kenny Robinson, Jilian Mathews Not Shown: Patricia Pecora, Annie Brown Volunteers: Berni Robinson BE A FAN! VOLUNTEER. SUPPORT. COACH. COMPETE. Area Director: Mary Ward Hutchison Athlete Mentor: Mary Ward Hutchison Area Athlete Input Council Members: Donnie Voshell, Laura Scott, Jeffrey Lovett Not Shown: Steve Ledden, Glenn Scrafford, Ann Marie Smith, Robbie Larsen (outgoing) Volunteers: Kirsten Voshell, Charlotte Knox 11

12 Main Office: 619 S. College Ave. Newark, DE Phone: Fax: Ann Grunert Executive Director STAFF Jon Buzby Director of Media Relations Gary Cimaglia Senior Director of Sports Ruth Coughlan Director of Communications Kylie Frazer Director of Youth & School Initiatives Corinne Plummer Manager of Special Events Lisa Smith Director of Development Michelle Goldstein receives DWASF award for Women in Sports Congratulations to Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) Coach, Michelle Goldstein, for winning the Special Olympics Game Changer Award at the Delaware Women s Alliance for Sport and Fitness (DWASF) Awards luncheon! The DWASF awards event is one of more than 1,000 events taking place across the country for National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which is devoted to recognizing the progress of girls and women in sports, and the benefits that sports and fitness activities can bring to the lives of all girls and women. Congratulations, Michelle! Unified Track and Field The fifth season of Unified Track and Field was a huge success with eighteen schools competing in the spring season in the following events: 50M Wheelchair, 100M Dash, 400M Dash, Running Long Jump, Shotput, and 4x100 Unified Relay. Under the unprecedented partnership between Special Olympics Delaware and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) those participating schools across the state competed throughout the season in regularly scheduled meets, the first ever SODE Invitational and the county and state championships. The Caesar Rodney HS Riders took home their first DIAA Unified Track & Field State Championship on May 21st. Cheryl Talmo Office Manager ctalmo@udel.edu Carly Thompson Director of Volunteers and Transition cthom@udel.edu Mark Wise Director of Sports Training mwise@udel.edu Sue Zebley Database Manager/Receptionist szebley@udel.edu (Photo courtesy of WDEL) 12 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE

13 2018 SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES Every four years, Special Olympics conducts a national summer games in the United States that includes athletes from all 52 US Programs. The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, formerly known as the National Games, will bring 3,500 athletes to the greater Seattle area to compete in a variety of sports. In order for athletes to be eligible for selection, they must demonstrate good sportsmanship and have the ability to function well as part of a team. Athletes must also have the ability to commit extra time to training, attend a training camp, and able to independently manage daily living skills. Additional criteria for eligibility will be summarized in the application. TEAM DELAWARE: Application forms will be available by July 1, (Deadline to submit is August 1. Selections will be made by September 1.) Team Delaware will consist of the following slots in each sport: - Track (2 male/2 female/1 coach) - Bocce (2 male/2 female/1 coach) - Bowling (2 male/2 female/1 coach) - Swimming (2 male/2 female/1 coach) - Tennis (1 male/1 female/1 coach) - Powerlifting (1 male/1 coach) Coaches and athletes may download the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games application from our website by July 1 at -OR- call the SODE office at to have a copy mailed to your home. The deadline date to submit is by August 1, Look for these upcoming LESO-sponsored events! Truck Convoy - Saturday, October 7 The World s Largest Truck Convoy is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics initiatiave. This unique police-escorted convoy through Kent and Sussex Counties is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support of Special Olympics. The event is sponsored by FedEx Ground, Perdue and Walmart, and supported by WBOC, Fox 21 Delmarva, Delaware State Fairgrounds, DelDOT and Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics. Delaware s Truck Convoy is part of The World s Largest Truck Convoy fundraising event. This unique police-escorted convoy through Kent and Sussex Counties is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support of Special Olympics. Truckers meet at the Fairgrounds and are escorted by law enforcement officers on a 28-mile route through scenic Southern Delaware -- including a parade in downtown Harrington -- before returning to the Fairgrounds for a festival and celebration. To participate, truckers (or their companies) make a $100 donation. All trucks entering the convoy must be of 10-GVW or larger, but please note that hazardous materials are not permitted. Special Olympics athletes have the opportunity to ride shotgun in the truck cabs during the Convoy. (This is an option for truckers and athletes are accompanied by an adult). Please come out to support the 2017 Truck Convoy and our members of Delaware Law Enforcement! Check our website for more information on how to register. Red Robin Tip-A-Cop to be held in October Local law enforcement officers will trade in their handcuffs to spend the day at Red Robin restaurants in Delaware serving you! 100% of the tips you donate to the officers will benefit Special Olympics Delaware. Make sure you come and join us for this FUNdraising event and support our men and women in uniform as they help support Special Olympics! BE A FAN! VOLUNTEER. SUPPORT. COACH. COMPETE. 13

14 619 South College Ave. Newark, DE Phone: FAX: Non-profit Org. US POSTAGE PAID Wilmington, DE Permit No. 704 Special Olympics Delaware Calendar of Events EVENT DATE LOCATION LETR Bike Prologue Wednesday, June 7 at 5:00pm Bikes depart from Rehoboth Elementary Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Kick-off Ceremony Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00pm Rehoboth Beach Bandstand - join us! Music provided by 33-1/3. LETR Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, June 8 at 2:00pm Legislative Hall in Dover LETR Torch Run Ceremony Friday, June 9 at 9:45am Wilmington Police Department Summer Games Opening Ceremony Friday, June 9 at 12:30pm UD Bob Carpenter Center 2017 SODE Summer Games Friday and Saturday, June 9 & 10 University of Delaware sports complex Try-It Day (re-scheduled) Saturday, July 15 DE Turf Sports Complex Summer Camp - Session 1 Sat.-Mon., August 5-7 Camp Barnes, Frankford, Delaware Summer Camp - Session 2 Sun.-Tues, August Coaches Summit Wednesday, August 23 Delaware State University Summer Camp Golf Classic Monday, September 18 Bidermann Golf Club, Greenville SODE Cycling Classic Saturday, September 23 Dover Air Base Museum SODE Golf Tournament Tuesday, September 26 Maple Dale Country Club, Dover Flag Football Mid-season Tournament Sunday, October 1 MOT Youth Football Complex, Middletown Truck Convoy (LETR fundraiser) Saturday, October 7 Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington Volleyball Mid-season Tournament Saturday, October 7 Wilmington Christian School, Hockessin Soccer Mid-season Tournament Sunday, October 8 Delaware Union fields in Dover Night of Heroes awards Wednesday, October 11 Executive Banquet & Conference Center, Newark SODE Fall Sports Festival Saturday, October 28 St. Andrew s School, Middletown