Information Handbook State Basketball Finals

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1 Information Handbook 2016 State Basketball Finals

2 March 19, 2016 Dear Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Friends, On behalf of the Grand Rapids Jaycees, welcome to the 2016 Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition! We are thrilled to host the tournament for you again in its 35th year. Congratulations and thank you to the coaches and athletes that have brought their teams and enthusiasm to the 2016 Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition! We wish you the best of luck. Many thanks also go to Calvin College for the use of their facilities and staff for this year s event. We appreciate their hospitality in providing quality facilities for the athletes use. Please respect these facilities to ensure their continued support. We would like to thank the volunteers, sponsors, the Jaycees Tournament Committee, and especially Heather Burke and Nick Caudle, along with the rest of the Special Olympics Michigan staff for their hard work in making this year s tournament a success. While the Grand Rapids Jaycees believe... that service to humanity is the best work of life, we all take away from this tournament more than we will ever give. Every volunteer leaves touched by the spirit of Special Olympics. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of your lives. LET THE GAMES BEGIN! John Greko Chairperson Grand Rapids Jaycees Rebekah Kennedy President Grand Rapids Jaycees THE GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2 Member: Michigan Jaycees, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber International Special Olympics Michigan

3 2016 State Basketball Finals Information Handbook Parent / Spectator Code of Conduct... 4 Events Schedule... 5 General Information Competing Teams Information... 8 Event Locations & Housing... 8 Opening Ceremonies & Victory Dance... 9 Basketball Teams About Grand Rapids Jaycees Venue Maps Special Olympics Project UNIFY Supporters, Donors & Sponsors About Special Olympics Michigan The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and athletic skill, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. -Special Olympics Athlete Oath Facts About Special Olympics Michigan 23,317 athletes 24 sports offered 29,270 volunteers 8 State competitions 680+ local competitions No cost to athletes/families 2016 State Basketball Finals 3

4 Parent / Spectator Code of Conduct Special Olympics are committed to the highest ideals of sport and expect all parents and spectators to honor Sport and Special Olympics. All Special Olympics parents and spectators should observe the following code: Remember athletes are participating for their enjoyment. Encourage participation, but do not force it. Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance, regardless of the game s outcome. Focus on the athletes effort and performance, rather than whether they win or lose. Encourage athletes to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence. Never ridicule or yell at people for making a mistake or losing the competition. Remember that athletes learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skillful plays by all participants. Respect the decisions of officials and teach athletes to do the same. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials, teachers and administrators. (Remember, without them there would be no participation). Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players. Show respect for your team s opponents. Without them, there would be no game. Encourage athletes and coaches to follow the rules and the officials decisions. Swearing and/or inappropriate language will not be tolerated at Special Olympics Michigan events. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Obey all federal, state and local laws, facility and venue rules and Special Olympic rules. Special Olympics Michigan reserves the right to dismiss parents and/or spectators from any Special Olympics Michigan event if the Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct are violated. 1st Violation: distribution of the Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct warning. 2nd Violation: removal from Special Olympics Michigan event for the remainder of the day. 3rd Violation: removal for remainder of the season. 4 Special Olympics Michigan

5 Friday TIME EVENT LOCATION 2:00-7:00 p.m. Registration and Check in Registration Desk Spoelhof Fieldhouse Main Entrance 3:00 5:30 p.m. Competition Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center and Van Noord Arena 3:00-7:30 p.m. Souvenirs Spoelhof Fieldhouse Main Entrance Lobby 3:30-6:00 p.m. Fit Feet Hoogenboom (HC) Room 204 4:30-6:00 p.m. Dinner Knollcrest Dining 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Van Noord Arena 8:00 p.m. Victory Dance Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center Saturday TIME EVENT LOCATION 7 a.m. Breakfast Hotels 8 a.m. Registration Registration Desk Spoelhof Fieldhouse Main Entrance 8:30 a.m. Competition Continues Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center and Van Noord Arena 9 a.m. Skills Registration Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Souvenirs Spoelhof Fieldhouse Main Entrance Lobby 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Movies Hoogenboom (HC) Room 204 9:30 a.m. Skills Events Begin Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts & Crafts Spoelhof Fieldhouse Main Entrance Lobby 10:00 a.m. Young Athletes Program Hoogenboom (HC) Room a.m.-3 p.m. Special Smiles Hoogenboom (HC) Room :00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Event Schedule Knollcrest Dining All Day Awards Hoogenboom (HC) Room State Basketball Finals 5

6 General Information Headquarters Headquarters will be located in Room 235 in the Van Noord Arena. The phone number is (989) and will be in service Friday at 2 p.m. until completion of the tournament. Medical Medical will be located in the training room, and a team of personnel available throughout the tournament weekend. Medical personnel will be wearing lime green jackets or shirts for identification purposes. First Aid/Medical signs will be posted and medical personnel will be within the sign vicinity for access. Volunteer Information All volunteers will need to check-in at the registration desk in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex main entrance. A volunteer schedule for the events is available at the volunteer desk. Lost & Found Lost and found is located at the registration desk in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex. Items found should be turned in at the registration desk or any volunteer. Individuals who are unable to locate their lost item(s) can contact the registration desk and leave a description along with their name and contact information. Any items found matching a description will be mailed to the address given to registration desk. Lost Athlete Report a lost athlete to the nearest volunteer or medical staff member. In the case of a found athlete, call or take the athlete to the registration desk where they can wait for their Area Director or chaperone. Souvenirs Souvenirs by E.A. Graphics will be available on Friday from 3 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main entrance lobby of Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex 6 Special Olympics Michigan

7 Menu Friday dinner will be a tossed Greek salad, fruit salad, grilled chicken breast, tilapia, mac & cheese, roasted veggies, roll and beverage from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, breakfast is at your hotels. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lunch will be provided for delegation members consisting of garden salad, coleslaw, fruit salad, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, veggies, cheesy pizza bread, kettle chips and beverage. All meals must be consumed in the Knollcrest dining area only, no deliveries. Skills Program Athletes will be able to participate in events that show off their individual skills in basketball. Events include: target pass, 10-meter dribble, spot shot, speed dribble and team skills. Skills Tournament registration begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Hoogenboom Arena. Athletes must be registered prior to tournament. Awards Team awards, medals and ribbons will be awarded at the Awards Area in room 280 in the Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center. Awards for the Skills Tournament will be given out immediately following the event in Hoogenboom Arena. Smoking Policy Smoking is NOT permitted at competition venues State Basketball Finals 7

8 Competing Teams Information 1. Line-up sheets will be available in team packets. 2. All team rosters must be turned in 10 minutes before the game. 3. Any team 15 minutes late results in a loss by forfeit. 4. Games will be made up of four six-minute quarters. The time between quarters is one minute and the time between halves is five minutes. 5. Teams should be dressed to play before they come to their game site. Please dress at hotels before coming to the schools. Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) rules (as modified by Special Olympics) and uniform rules will be enforced. Team shirts and undershirts shall be the same solid color front and back. The SOMI logo must be on all team uniforms. Sponsorship logos are NOT allowed on competition uniforms. Undershirts are optional and if worn, must be the same color of the jersey or white. Compression shorts (i.e. Lycra shorts), which are unadorned and of a single color, similar to the predominate color of the shorts, may be worn. Please wear shoes with non-marking soles while in the gym. 6. No food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasiums. 7. During a free throw, players may enter the lane once the ball is released from the shooter s hands. Event & Housing Locations Calvin College Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex Courts 1 & 2 - Van Noord Arena (first level) Court 3 - South Gym Van Noord Arena (second level) Court 4 - North Gym Van Noord Arena (second level) Courts 5 & 6 - Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center (first level) Sleep Inn & Suites th St, SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) Hotels Prince Conference Center 1800 E. Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) Comfort Inn Airport th St., SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) Country Inn & Suites 3251 Deposit Dr Grand Rapids, MI (616) Holiday Inn Airport 3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE Kentwood, MI (616) Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI Special Olympics Michigan

9 Opening Ceremony & Victory Dance The Opening Ceremony takes place Friday night from 6:30-9 p.m. in Van Noord Arena. The Opening Cermony is hosted by Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors Vice Chair Juliet Dragos, TV News Anchor at WZZM 13. The Opening Ceremony consists of the parade of athletes, the National Anthem, welcoming remarks, reciting of the athlete oath, the official opening of the games and a Unified Celebrity Basketball game. The Unified Celebrity Basketball game is a great opportunity for Special Olympics Michigan athletes to show what they can do as they play alongside West Michigan celebrities! This promises to be an exciting game for our athletes, players, and spectators! The Victory Dance immediately follows the Opening Ceremony in the Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center. The theme for the Victory Dance is Country Hoedown. Please remember to wear shoes with non-marking soles. Young Athletes Program Exhibition The Young Athletes Program (YAP) will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center Room 252. Young Athletes Program is for children ages two to seven with intellectual disabilities. The Young Athletes will compete in a number of sports specific skills and activities. Spectators are welcome at this event! This event is sponsored by Toys R US. Healthy Athletes Program Fit Feet Gazelle Sports will be on site on Friday from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the Hoogenboom Center Room 204. Wolverine Worldwide has sponsored this event to provide socks to all attending and 100 athletes have been selected to receive a pair of shoes. Special Smiles Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is the Presenting Sponsor of the Healthy Athletes Program. On Saturday, the Special Olympics Special Smiles program will be available. This event allows athletes to have access to a non-invasive dental screening, receive dental hygiene education, a goody bag, other donated items, and a report card on the state of their oral health. This is a free program and a good way for the athletes to become better acquainted with their dental health. The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room 251 in the Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center State Basketball Finals 9

10 Competing Basketball Teams Sr. Male Basketball Teams Area 4 Northland Spirit Area 5 Bull Dogs Area 9 Hurons Area 11 BC Bulldogs Area 11 Kenowa Black Area 11 TK Trojans Area 12 Holland Red Area 12 Hudsonville Blue Area 14 Red Storm Area 14 Shelby Pistons Area 14 St. Clair Shores Sharks Area 15 Farmington Titans Area 15 Gremlins Area 15 Huron Valley Mavericks Area 15 HV Hawks Area 15 Penguins Area 15 Walled Lake Miracles Area 15 Walled Lake Mustangs Area 15 Waterford Warriors B Area 15 Waterford Wildcats 2 Area 17 Cobras Area 17 Vipers Area 19 Falcons Gold Area 19 Fancy Feet Falcons Red Area 20 Chelsea Blue Bulldogs Area 20 Dexter Champions Area 21 Bulldogs Area 22 Saginaw Hawks Area 22 Shiawassee Eagles Area 23 Arc NW Lightning Area 23 Arc NW Wildcats Area 23 GPHW Cruisers Area 24 Tornados Area 27 Junk Yard Dogs Area 31 Eagles A Area 34 Monroe Hawks Female Teams Area 9 Blue Dolphins Area 9 Hotshots Area 11 Forest Hills Area 11 Lincoln Jaguars Area 12 Hoopsters Area 15 Farmington Lady Blue Jays Area 15 Waterford Wildcats 3 Area 18 Lady Panthers Area 27 Battle Cats Area 27 Dolphins Area 27 Pink Panthers Area 30 Lady Spitfires Area 31 Lady Eagles Basketball Skills Athlete s Areas Area 9 Area 11 Area Special Olympics Michigan

11 Grand Rapids Jaycees The Grand Rapids Jaycees are a group of professionally minded young people between 21 and 40 years of age. Through active participation, Jaycees meet new people, network for business, help the community and build their personal and professional skills. Each year, the Grand Rapids Jaycees members donate thousands of hours of service to the Grand Rapids community, advancing the region while building its members leadership skills. The chapter currently numbers more than 100 professionals. In its 100-year history, members of the Grand Rapids Jaycees have managed over 35 Special Olympics Michigan Basketball Tournaments and numerous other influential events and programs. Grand Rapids Jaycees Special Olympics Michigan 2016 Tournament Committee Awards & Entertainment Jeanette Tinstra Opening Ceremony Steve Elworth Kyle Mulligan Chairperson John Greko Volunteers Rebecca Burgenmeyer Navi Singh Hospitality Tyler Osborne Frank VanderMeer Officials John Greko Becky Cajka 2016 State Basketball Finals 11

12 Event Map - 1st Floor 12 Special Olympics Michigan 13

13 Event Map - 2nd Floor 2016 State Basketball Finals 13

14 Special Olympics Project UNIFY Special Olympics Project UNIFY is an education-based project that uses the sports and education programs of Special Olympics to activate young people across the U.S in order to promote school communities where all young people are agents of change fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics believes that through sports, young people can make a difference in friendships, schools and communities. PROJECT UNIFY KEY CHARACTERISTICS Youth Leadership School/Community Collaborations Unifying Programming Creating Sustaining Relationships CORE ACTIVITIES Inclusive Sports: Unified Sports provides opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in sports activities alongside one another and which have been found to be among the most conducive activity for breaking down stereotypes. Youth Leadership & Advocacy: Each school forms a Youth Activation Committee (YAC) comprised of students with and without intellectual disabilities that gives them opportunities to take on leadership roles in promoting Project UNIFY activities in their schools and in the community. Whole School Engagement: Provides opportunities for all students in the school to participate in Project UNIFY through schoolwide activities (e.g. R-word campaigns, Fans in the Stands, Polar Plunges). 14 Special Olympics Michigan

15 Special Olympics Project UNIFY PROJECT UNIFY OUTCOMES The magic of Project UNIFY is manifested in the inclusive friendships formed, seeing paired youth in action as leaders, creating communities of caring and respect. Youth become core leaders in their school communities using Unified Sports and Spread the Word to End the Word as the catalyst for impacting change in a school climate. Administrators and teachers take the educated risk to support the vision and insight of youth to create inclusive environments in their schools through Unified Sports and youth leadership opportunities with a clear vision of impacting school environments. The inspiration and passion that comes from experiencing Special Olympics sports motivates young people to seek a world of unity, and then provides students with and without disabilities with the skills and opportunities to create social change. Policymakers and education leaders develop policies and support quality practices to encourage positive school climates with safe and nurturing learning environments for all students. For more information to get Project UNIFY in your school, contact Special Olympics Michigan projectunify@somi.org, call or visit State Basketball Finals 15

16 Presenting Sponsor Amway would like to welcome all Special Olympics Michigan athletes, coaches and volunteers to the 2016 State Basketball Finals. Special Olympics Michigan congratulates Amway on 14 years of community involvement! Good Luck Athletes! 16 Special Olympics Michigan 16

17 Thank You to Our Generous Supporters THANKS TO YOU Just as it takes a large number of people to run a successful company, it also requires a large number of people and community support to run a successful Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition. More than 150 volunteers are recruited every year to run the event. All have a place to be, at a certain time, with a specific objective in mind. The Grand Rapids Jaycees make up part of the volunteer force, but other companies, community organizations, and members of the community generously donate their time and services. Without each and every one of these people, the Special Olympics Michigan State Basketball Finals and Skills Competition would not be the great event that these inspiring athletes deserve. On behalf of the Jaycees Tournament Committee and Special Olympics Michigan, we extend our sincere thanks to the following organizations for their generous contributions and assistance to help make this year s tournament a true success: Bid 2 Benefit Youth D&W Food Centers Juliet Dragos Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids Jaycee Foundation Marge s Donut Den S.A. Abraham & Sons Wolverine Worldwide This tax season, do something Special! This tax season do something Special by donating to Special Olympics Michigan. Donating is as easy as checking a box on the Voluntary Contributions Schedule (Form 4642) when you file your state taxes. Your contribution will help to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in 22 Olympic-type sports to 23,317 athletes here in Michigan. Through programs in sports health, education, and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Visit somi.org for more information State Basketball Finals 17

18 Secchia-Jandernoa Campaign for State Basketball Finals Peter Secchia has been a loyal and supportive donor to Special Olympics Michigan for over 25 years. In 2014, he teamed up with Mike Jandernoa and Dave Korte to spearhead a campaign to raise the money necessary to fund the SOMI State Basketball Finals held in West Michigan in perpetuity. Leadership gifts from Peter & Joan Secchia and Mike & Sue Jandernoa total $1,000,000. Their gifts are a challenge to Special Olympics Michigan to raise an equal amount for the basketball fund. Our 2016 Athletes like Audrey fundraising luncheon for the State Basketball Finals will be held Tuesday, June 7 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Call Krista Paulin at (616) ext. 104 to reserve your table and for more information. Gifts to basketball may be sent to: Special Olympics Michigan th Street SW, Suite E., Byron Center, MI Special Olympics Michigan

19 Thank you 2015 Champions Luncheon Donors! MVP Club Mike and Sue Jandernoa Peter and Joan Secchia Dreamer s Club Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation Meijer Bonner Upshaw VanderWeide Family Foundation Wolverine Worldwide Victory Club ADAC Automotive Dick and Linda Antonini Dean Transportation Richard and Suzanne Lasch Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation RDV Corporation Shine Foundation Medals and Ribbons Club John and Judy Spoelhof David and Carol Van Andel Athletes Friends ADAC Automotive Anonymous Richard and Madeline Andresen Lois and Dave Arnold Custer, Inc. Dan Vos Construction Ernst & Young Dan and Lou Ann Gaydou Grand Valley State University James P. and Kathy Hackett Haworth, Inc. David and Leslie Hooker Hunting Foundation Carl and Kelly Jandernoa John and Sarah Jackoboice David and Angela Korte Kramer Edu-tainment Bill and Karen Lawrence Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones, PLC Alison Miller and Daniel Patterson Old National Bank Mark and Judy Olesnavage Pridgeon and Clay John and Margaret Russell James and Terry Stelter David and Amy Swets Pearl Street Investment - Kevin Cusak Perrigo Company Pietro s Italian Restaurant Rockford Construction Company Universal Forest Products Foundation Lewis and Norma VanKuiken Wolverine Worldwide 2016 State Basketball Finals 19

20 Presenting Sponsor & Statewide Bronze Medal Sponsor Premier Gold Medal Sponsor Statewide Sponsors Gold Medal Sponsor Silver Medal Sponsor Bronze Medal Sponsors Statewide Civic Partners MICHIGAN Healthy Athletes Presenting Sponsor Special Olympics Michigan (800)