Therapeutic Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 2 February 2019 Inside this issue: 2019 Polar Plunge 1 Softball & Cheer Squad 2 Special Olympics Exercises 3 Special Olympics Practices 4 Special Olympic Sports & Social Media 5 Upcoming Events 6-7 Therapeutic Programs 8-9 January 2019 Calendar 10 February 2019 Calendar 11 The 7th Annual Polar Plunge event is just around the corner. On Saturday, January 26th we will be plunging into Samford Pool at 9 a.m. We would love to have a lot of our athletes present. Register to plunge here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/cityofauburn? orglink=camps-registration During the Polar Plunge, we will be having a Bake Sale to raise some additional dollars. It will be a free will offering. If you would like to bake something for the sale, please email Elizabeth to sign up so we know how many people will be bringing goodies. On Friday, January 25th we will be at the Cary Creek Publix store from 3-5 p.m. to promote Special Olympics and encourage attendance at the Polar Plunge. Please email Elizabeth if you would like to join we d love to have as many athletes there as possible!
Do you like softball? We re currently looking for athletes to join our Special Olympics Softball Team. If you are interested in joining us please email Elizabeth. The Lee County Pink Stars cheered with the Auburn Junior High School Cheer Squad on Monday, January 14th during the Boy s Basketball Game against Opelika. We had a blast!
Special Olympics 2018/2019 Season Weekly Workouts Please complete the following exercises to the best of your ability at least twice weekly, with at least one rest day in-between each workout. For example, if your practice is on Tuesdays, exercises could be done on Thursday and Saturday. These exercises are in addition to your scheduled practice(s), and are designed to help you build endurance, strength, and flexibility. If you are having difficulty with any of the exercises, please contact Elizabeth or your Special Olympics Coach for modifications. ===================================================================== Endurance: Walk or run ½-1 mile OR swim 25 meters Strength (see pictures): 15 squats 15 wall push-ups 10 lunges (each leg) 45 second plank 15 sit-ups or 20 crunches 15 hip bridges 5 burpees Flexibility (see pictures): 30 second quad stretch, each side 30 second shoulder stretch, each side 30 second chest stretch 30 second hip abductor stretch, each side Wall Push-Up Burpee Plank Hip Bridge Squat 30 second hip adductor stretch, each side 15 arm circles (both directions) 15 wrist circles (both directions) 15 ankle rolls (both directions) Quad Stretch Shoulder Stretch Chest Stretch Hip Abductor Stretch Hip Adductor Stretch
The 2018/2019 season is upon us! The practice schedule is below for winter/spring sports. Aquatics Practice: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Wednesdays Opelika SportsPLEX) December 19 January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15 Area Swim Meet Friday, March 15, 2019 Unified Basketball Practice: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Fridays - East Samford School Gym) January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1 Scrimmage against Montgomery: Thursday, January 24, 2019 (Montgomery, AL) - ALL Scrimmage against Dothan: Thursday, February 21, 2019 (Auburn, AL) - ALL State Basketball Tournament: Thursday/Friday, March 7-8, 2019 (Montgomery, AL) - State Teams Bowling Practice: 1-3 p.m. (Mondays Lanes) January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 29 May 6, 13 Lee County Area Bowling Tournament: Tuesday/ Wednesday, March 5-6, 2019, Lanes Auburn, AL) Tennis Practice: 3:15-4 p.m. (Fridays - Opelika Tennis Courts, back court) January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10 Scrimmages TBA Track Practice: 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Tuesdays Track) January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14 Lee County Area Track Meet: Wednesday, April 10th, 2019, 10 a.m. EST, Smiths Station High School Rain Date: April 17th Unified Softball Practice: 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Sundays Duck Samford Park, top field) January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10 Scrimmages TBA Golf Practice Email Elizabeth for details! Powerlifting Practice Email Elizabeth for details! State Powerlifting Meet: Friday, February 22, 2019 (Loxley, AL)
Sports offered in winter/spring: Athletics (Track & Field) Aquatics Basketball Bowling Golf Power Lifting Softball Tennis Practice changes and cancellations will be shared on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/specialolympicsalleeco/ and through the Remind App group Special Olympics & Therapeutics Updates (Group Code @ec3c2h to join).
Miracle League Registration Registration is open now! Register by February 12, 2019 to ensure correct jersey size. Register here: : https://app.myezreg.com/leagues/login/mleastal Control Your Money Workshop February 11 & 12, 2019 5:00-7:00 p.m. EAMC Education Center 2027 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika Free two-session workshop Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Tina Tatum (tina@leecountyliteracy.org) or call (334) 705-0001. Near His Heart February 22, 2019 Lakeview Baptist Church 1600 E. Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/nearhisheart/ photos/a.393875650660149/2005322849515413/?type=3
Reading Between the Wines 2019 Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at 6 p.m. Saugahatchee Country Club, Auburn Hosted by the Lee County Literacy Coalition Contact the Literacy Coalition to purchase tickets: (334) 705-0001. Camp ASCCA s First Ever Rookie Camp April 26-28, 2019 For more information and to sign up: https://www.campascca.org/ blog/camp-asccas-first-ever-rookie-camp/? fbclid=iwar3bzb9uicbslxzvshtxab9_lblejunvuhehcdz6yq_ebkeon3h hueymldo 2019 Autism Matters Conference Monday, April 29th, 2019 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Orange Beach Event Center, Orange Beach, AL 4671 Wharf Pkwy, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/188508001836388/?active_tab=about
Link to City of Auburn WINTER BROCHURE Link to City of Auburn SPRING BROCHURE Bingo & Fitness (ages 12+) Let s get healthy together! After we have enjoyed some exercise we will play bingo and take home fun prizes. Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. at Harris Center, through 2/27. Moves back to Dean Road Recreation Center in March! Afternoon Play Group (Ages 5-10) Join us for games, puzzles, and more! Activities will be geared towards physical and social development. Weekly on Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Meets through 2/27. Girls Night (Ages 14+) Join the gals for an evening of nail painting, movies, girl talk, games, and treats. Friday, March 1st, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. TR Game Night (Ages 8+) Join us for board games, video games, cards, and coloring! Refreshments will be served, and the night will be filled with fun and friendship! Monthly on Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Winter Dates: February 15, March 15
Registration is now open at the Harris Center (425 Perry Street in Auburn) Event updates/changes will be shared on the Remind App under Special Olympics & Therapeutics Updates (Group code @ec3c2h to join). Creative Cooking No-Bake Cookies (ages 14+) Hungry? Looking for something easy that you can make yourself? Join us to learn kitchen prep skills and some easy no-bake cookie recipes. Class is taught by Pampered Chef retailer Julie Stanley. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants. Thursday, March 7, 5:30-7 p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Creative Cooking Baking Cookies (ages 14+) Interested in learning how to bake? Join us to learn basic baking skills and some easy cookie recipes. Class is taught by Pampered Chef retailer Julie Stanley. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants. Thursday, April 4, 5:30-7 p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. 2019 Summer Therapeutic Day Camp (ages 15+) Applications Available Beginning Monday, March 18th! Seven week summer camp designed for young adults with various disabilities. Curriculum includes life skills training, creative opportunities, exercise, swimming, and field trips. Registration packets will be available at the Harris Center and online beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 18th. Camp Dates: 6/3-7/26 (No camp the week of July 1-5, 2019)
January 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Auburn Jr. High School Track Lanes Bowling Alley DRRC Dean Road Recreation Center DS Duck Samford Park (top field) ESS East Samford School OTC Opelika Tennis Courts Plex Opelika Sportsplex SO Special Olympics TR Therapeutics 6 7 13 14 1 8 NO PRAC- TICE 15 2 9 NO TR PRO- GRAMS 16 3 4 10 11 17 Guy s Night, 5:30-7:30p, DRRC NO PRACTICE TR Game Night, 5:30-7:30p, DRRC 18 Harlem Globetrotters! Leave from Harris Center at 3p. 5 12 19 20 NO SO SOFTBALL 21 22 23 24 Scrimmages against Montgomery TRC and Selma, 10a, Montgomery TRC 25 26 Polar Plunge & Bake Sale, 9a, Samford Pool 27 NO SO SOFTBALL 28 29 30 31 Special Olympic Sport Codes: BB Basketball FF Flag Football SB Softball VB Volleyball
February 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Auburn Jr. High School Track Lanes Bowling Alley DRRC Dean Road Recreation Center DS Duck Samford Park (top field) ESS East Samford School OTC Opelika Tennis Courts Plex Opelika Sportsplex SO Special Olympics TR Therapeutics 3 10 SO SB, 2:30-3:30p, DS SO SB, 2:30-3:30p, DS 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 18 1 2 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC 14 15 SO Tennis, 3:15-4:00p, OTC 9 16 TR Game Night, 5:30-7:30p., DRRC 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SO SB, 2:30-3:30p, DS Basketball scrimmages against Montgomery and Dothan, 10:30a, FBRC SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC 24 SO SB, 2:30-3:30p, DS 25 26 27 28 Special Olympic Sport Codes: BB Basketball FF Flag Football SB Softball VB Volleyball