Athlete Fun Fact of the Month By: Kristy Rotchadl

929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN 56001 507-387-5122 info@mankatoleep.org Register Today Join LEEP as we watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners at Target Field Saturday, September 24 Meet at LEEP: 3:30pm Cost: Free with your own transportation *$10 for transportation from LEEP to Target Field *Cost includes tickets, staff, and transportation **Cost does not include food Limit: 40 Special Olympics Banquet Tuesday, November 15, 2016 18th Annual LEEP Fall Elegance Dinner and Dance Saturday, September 10, 2016 The Fall Elegance Dinner and Dance is a formal event held annually to honor the contributions people with disabilities make to our greater Mankato Community. It is a popular event with over 650 individuals in attendance last year. The evening consists of a social hour, dinner, entertainment and dance along with extras such as our photo booth and raffle prizes. All LEEP members should have received their invitations during the first week of July. The event is open to anyone interested, however, you must register in advance. Reservations will only be accepted by returning the payment and RSVP included with the invitation. (Payments for staff must also be included) Please return your RSVP to save your spot as soon as possible because space is limited. Phone registration is not permitted. Helpful hints: RSVP s are due by Friday, August 12 and no late RSVP s will be accepted. Tables of 7 will not be accommodated and may result in groups being split. Tables of 1-6 or a full table of 8 are preferred. This event is a semi- formal event and staff and attendees are asked to dress accordingly. *Men s neck ties are available at the LEEP office for those who do not own one. One professional photo per person will be allowed for the event. Photos will be available for pick-up at the LEEP office on Monday, September 19, 2016. Your help with these details will ensure the night will be an evening to remember. Mark your calendars now, you don t want to miss the event of the year!!! Athlete Fun Fact of the Month By: Kristy Rotchadl The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries. (Footballbabble.com) 1

Every athlete must have a current Special Olympics Application for Participation Form on file before participating in a sport. These forms require a doctor s signature and could take time to complete. If you are in question as to whether you have this form completed, please call LEEP at 387-5122 and we can verify it for you. This form must be updated every three years, if it is not up to date, athlete will not be able to practice or compete. All athletes must be a paid LEEP Member before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc. Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8 years old. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. Paperwork: Special Olympics Physical Very Important! Make sure to check your paperwork to participate in Special Olympics. o Is your medical form up to date? If you have a doctor appointment coming up, bring the form with you to get it signed by your doctor and make sure it s up to date! It s better to update often, instead of waiting till it s too late. o Check out the Special Olympics Website www.specialolympicsminnesota. org That s another LEEP FIRST DOWN!!!!! This will be LEEP s fifth year participating in Special Olympics MN Flag Football program. This is a non-contact sport and is open to anyone over the age of 8. The Unified Flag Football season combines athletes with and without disabilities to compete on the same team. By participating together, athletes and Unified Partners improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills, challenge the competition, and overcome prejudices about intellectual disabilities. We will engage in football specific drills, developing plays, and strengthening teamwork throughout the entire season! Days: Thursdays, August 25 October 20 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 27 Athletes Location: Erlandson Park, Mankato (E Main Street/ Victory Drive) Cost: $225 for entire season *includes: All practices, MSU Game Participation Halftime Facility Rental, Coaching Staff, Sports Fees and uniform shirt *Practice transportation not included. *For the fall sports season, dual athletes must pay full registration fee for both sports. Remember that there are scholarships and payment plans available. Call LEEP with any questions! Participants have 2 payment options: 1 payment option: $225 payment due August 25 3 payment option: 1 st payment: $90 due August 25 2 nd payment: $70 due September 15 3 rd payment: $65 due October 13 Transportation: Additional $25 for 1-Way Transportation Additional $50 for 2- Way Transportation Uniforms: Flag Football Shirts will be required for competition. If you don t already have one, make sure to provide your shirt size upon registration *Replacement uniform shirts have a $10 fee. *Mouth guards are required for each athlete Tournaments: Area= Sunday, September 18 State= Friday, October 21-Sunday, October 23 **More information to come Get ready for some strikes, good friends and fun memories, because it is time once again for Bowling! This year, our Special Olympics Bowling program will again be separate from our LEEP bowling program. This means that Special Olympic Bowlers must have current Athlete Physical Form on file at LEEP. These forms must be updated every three years and do require a physician s signature. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in the program or competitions without an updated form. Days: Wednesdays, September 7 November 9, 2016 Time: 4:30-5:50pm Limit: 72 Athletes Location: Wow! Zone (2030 Adams St) Behind Hilltop Hy-Vee Cost: $115 for entire season *includes: All practices, Facility Rental, Coaching Staff, Sports Fees and uniform shirt *Replacement uniform has a fee of $10. *Practice transportation not included *for the fall sports season, dual athletes must pay full registration fee for both sports. Remember that there are scholarships and payment plans available. Call LEEP with any questions! Participants have 2 payment options: 1 payment option: $115 due September 7 3 payment option: 1 st payment: $50 due September 7 2 nd payment: $35 due October 5 3 rd payment: $30 due November 2 Transportation: Additional $25 for 1-Way Transportation Additional $50 for 2- Way Transportation (Pick up for bowling will be at Cherry Street Bus Stop at 4:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. at MRCI Map Drive. Athletes being picked up at MRCI will be unsupervised until they are picked up by the LEEP van. Drop off for Mankato residents only will be at their individual homes.) Uniforms: Bowling Shirts will be required for competition. If you don t already have a uniform, make sure to provide your shirt size upon registration. *Replacement uniform shirts have a $10 fee. Tournaments: Area= Saturday, October 1 State= Friday, November 11-Sunday, November 13 *One of the three days *No regional tournament *More information to come 2

MoonDogs Clinic Saturday, August 13 11:00am- 1:00pm *Softball players only!!! *Must call LEEP to register! Upcoming Tournaments State Softball: Friday, August 19 Sunday, August 21, 2016 Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury, MN State Bocce Ball: Saturday, August 20 Sunday, August 21, 2016 Bielenberg Sports Complex, Woodbury, MN *Athletes should reference informational letters that were given to them for more specifics We encourage all athletes to mark the dates on your calendars. If you know that you will not be attending any of the tournaments, let us know as soon as possible. We will inform athletes regarding tournament details as more information becomes available. Powerlifting It s back! Join us at Proventus Crossfit for our Powerlifting. Each practice the Proventus Crossfit Coaches will guide you through a warm-up, work with you to build strength and learn how to complete the lifts properly, and help you get in shape with a workout. This league is for anyone who wants to build strength and have fun. Location: Proventus Crossfit Dates: Wednesdays, August 3-September 21 Times: Limit: 10 Cost: $30 *Cost includes staffing. New Social Check out our first LEEP Social! After our amazing sport leagues we will unwind with friends, play lawn games, eat dinner, and soak up some more rays! Celebrate the summer and all the fun you had at LEEP leagues with a final hoorah! We will be having a picnic style BBQ, lots of games, and of course fun with friends on the final day of league practice. * No transportation provided. * Note date change Location: Tourtellotte Park Date: Aug 15, 2016 Times Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation. With summer weather well upon us, LEEP would like to remind all participants/ staff/ guardians to always pay attention to the weather. Programs will be held as scheduled if there is a Severe Weather Watch in effect. It will be up to participants/ staff if they would like to attend. In order to not be charged, cancelations must be called in prior to the event start time. It is LEEP s policy to cancel any and all LEEP programs if a Tornado Warning is in effect. No phone calls will be made to participants/ staff/ guardians, but all participants will be given a refund if the program was canceled prior to the program start. Please call our Cancellation Line to confirm whether or not programs running at 507-387-9996. Watch: Programs will continue as scheduled. Severe Weather / Tornado Warning: Programs are automatically canceled. As always, staff/ guardians are required to check participants in with LEEP Staff prior to leaving the program. This will help eliminate any confusion and will ensure all participants safety. Scholarships are Available! Applications can be found online at www.mankatoleep.org Looking forward to that special activity, but it s slightly out of your budget? Not to worry, we have the solution for you! Come into our office and fill out our scholarship form before the event and get up to 50% of your costs covered for the event! This can be used for Special Events, Night Activities, Classes, Youth Programming and Special Olympic Sports. *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. For more information regarding scholarships email info@mankatoleep.org or call 507-387-5122. 3

Tuesdays August 16, 23, 30 Desserts Class- Have a sweet tooth but don t want to turn the oven on in the hot summer heat? Join us a LEEP to learn how to make no bake desserts. We will be making no bake peanut butter Chex bars, Twinkie cake (No it doesn t taste like a Twinkie, it s made from them!) and no bake s mores cheesecake. We will play games as a group while we enjoy our delicious desserts. *Cost includes staffing, and supplies. *No transportation available for this class. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $20- no transportation provided Thursdays: August 11, 18, 25- Walking Club - Don t forget to sign up quick for one of our favorite exercise classes, Walking Club! We will be checking out the beautiful sights at Riverfront Park, Sibley Park and Benson Park. Stroll along with your friends and get fit through this great outdoor walking class. Location: 8/11 Benson Park (parking lot on Carlson Drive) Time: 8/18 Riverfront Park Limit: 12 8/25 Sibley Park (Parking lot by playground) Cost: $15- no transportation, $25-1 way transportation, $35-2 way transportation Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation Fridays: August 5, 12, 26- Fishing Club - LEEP is headin out to catch the big one! We will be checking out some of the hot spots in the Mankato area where we hear the fish are biting. Participants in this class will need a fishing license (usually free for people w/ disabilities). Bait and poles will be provided. If you have any gear you would like to use, feel free to bring it! Please dress according to the weather and remember to wear sun screen, and bug spray. Location: 8/5 Hiniker Pond Time: 7:00-8:00pm 8/12 Bray Park Limit: 12 8/19 Lake Washington at Westwood Marina Cost: $20- no transportation, $30-1 way transportation, $40-2 way transportation Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note pick up transportation for an extra $7 when registering. Saturday, August 6 Vikings Training Camp and The Boulder Tap House The Vikings return for their 51 st year of training camp in Mankato so let s go out and show them our support! We will be watching the Vikings do a walk thru practice, then heading over to The Boulder Tap House for lunch. *Cost includes staffing, event, drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Drop offs: 2:00-2:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $25 Sunday, August 7 Mankato Ribfest Award-winning rib chefs from all across the country gather to provide sticky, spicy eats at Riverfront Park each summer. This will be one tasty LEEP event! This year s entertainment includes the Plotthounds and the Chris Hawkeye Band! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Bring additional money for extra food and/or beverages. Meet at LEEP: 12:00pm Drop offs: 5:00-5:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $35 Saturday, August 13 Waseca Waterpark LEEP is diving off the deep end at the Waseca Water Park! Soak up the sun before cooling off in the pool. Show off your moves on the diving board or take a trip down the water slide. We will grab a bite to eat from Arby s before heading to Waseca to enjoy a fun day in the sun. Be sure to bring sunscreen so you don t turn as red as a lobster! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 ticket, and 1 meal. Meet at LEEP: 11:00am Drop offs: 5:00-5:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $45 Sunday, August 14 Mississippi Riverboat Tour and Brunch Cruise This relaxing brunch cruise will take you along the southern trails of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, along the U of M Campus riverfront, under the stunning 35W Bridge, showcasing views of the St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, amazing river bluffs with views of the amazing downtown Minneapolis skyline as they show you the best the Mississippi River has to offer! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 ticket, and 1 meal. Meet at LEEP: 9:00am Drop offs: 5:00-5:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $85 4

Saturday, August 27 Minnesota State Fair 1 It s time for the Great Minnesota Get Together! The Minnesota State Fair is the highest attended event in Minnesota Annually and is sure to have something for all ages and interests! Enjoy the carnival rides, agriculture and farm animals, incredible food, lots of shows, grandstand events, competitions and contests, and so much more! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 ticket. Meet at LEEP: 10:30am Drop offs: 6:30-7:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $75 Sunday, August 28 Minnesota State Fair 2 That s right the Minnesota State Fair is so large, it is impossible to see it all in one day! Sign up for both days or just pick one, either way it will be a fun experience. Enjoy the carnival rides, agriculture and farm animals, incredible food, lots of shows, grandstand events, competitions and contests, and so much more! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 ticket. Meet at LEEP: 10:30am Drop offs: 6:30-7:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $75 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation Tuesday, August 2- Movies and Munchies- Lights, camera, action! Join LEEP for a new release movie showing and some yummy buttery popcorn! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 25 Cost: $3 Thursday, August 4- I Love Tacos Social- It s time for one of our favorite dinner foods, Tacos! That s right, we have rescheduled the cancelled taco social from June, because that s how much we love tacos. Come socialize with friends, listen to music, and enjoy those delicious tacos. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $6 Tuesday, August 9- Bingo Pizza Party- Join us as we chow down on some pizza and play traditional bingo. Two of LEEPS favorite events together at last, it doesn t get any better than this! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 30 Cost: $6 Thursday, August 11- Healthy Living- Smoothies Social- Catch-up with your friends on their amazing summer fun while we listen to some music and create tasty smoothies to satisfy your taste buds! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $6 Tuesday, August 16- Loop Coasters Craft- Join us for this month s fun craft project. We will be using a weaving technique with loops to make coasters. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 15 Cost: $3 Thursday, August 18- Healthy Living- Summer Fun Zumba with Goldie- Join Zumba Instructor Goldie Bosard for one hour of summer themed music and moves to shake away your stress! Zumba is a complete workout that will improve your balance, flexibility, and boost your energy! There will be low and high intensity moves. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 25 Cost: $3 Monday, August 22- Birthday Bash- It is that time of the month! Party with us at LEEP! We will be creating a fruit tart and having a Wii dance party! *August birthdays get in for FREE. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Tuesday, August 23- Therapy Dogs and Root Beer Floats- Join LEEP for a cute and cuddly good time with Therapy dogs at Hilltop United Methodist Church. We will also be enjoying some cool creamy root beer floats. *Hilltop United Methodist-108 N. Manitou Dr. Mankato **Meet in back lawn Location: Hilltop United Methodist Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Thursday, August 25- Food around the campfire- Get cozy by the campfire as we roast hot dogs and s mores while telling stories around the campfire. *Elk s Nature Center-555 Stoltzman Dr. Mankato Location: Elk s Nature Center Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $6 Monday, August 29- End of Summer Lawn Games Party- Join us to celebrate the final days of summer with some lawn games at Sibley Park. Location: Sibley Park Time: Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Tuesday, August 30- MRCI Fairy Tale Bingo- MRCI Bingo is always a great time! Come for this night activity and win a Grand Prize at the very end! Location: MRCI Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 5

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 SE: Ribfest 12:00-5:00pm 1 LE: Kickball 5:30-6:30pm LE: Aquatics 5:30-6:30pm Advisory Council Meeting 6-7:00pm 8 LE: Kickball 5:30-6:30pm LE: Aquatics 5:30-6:30pm 2 SO: Golf NA: Movies and Munchies 6:30-8:30pm 9 SO: Golf NA: Bingo Pizza Party 6:30-8:00pm 3 SO: Softball 10 SO: Softball 4 NA: I Love Tacos Social 11 CL: Park Walk and Talk- Benson Park NA: Healthy Living- Smoothies Social 5 Last Day! LE: Bowling CL: Fishing club Hiniker Pond 7:00-8:00pm 12 LE: Bowling CL: Fishing club Bray Park 7:00-8:00pm Newsletter Folding 6 SE: Vikings Training Camp & The Boulder Tap House 10:00-2:00pm 13 SE: Waseca Water Park 11:00-5:00pm SO: MoonDogs Clinic (Softball players only) 11:00-1:00pm 14 SE: Mississippi Riverboat Tour and Brunch Cruise 9:00-3:00pm 21 SO: Softball State Tournament State Tournament 28 SE: State Fair Trip 10:30-6:30pm 15 LE: Kickball 5:30-6:30pm LE: Aquatics 5:30-6:30pm LE: Social 22 NA: Birthday Bash 29 NA: End of Summer Lawn Games Party at Sibley Park 16 SO: Golf (3 rd payment due) CL: Desserts Class * No transportation provided NA: Loop coasters craft 6:30-8:00pm 23 CL: Desserts Class * No transportation provided NA: Therapy Dogs and Root Beer Floats at Hilltop United Methodist Church 6:30-7:30pm 30 CL: Desserts Class * No transportation provided NA: MRCI Fairy Tale Bingo 6:30-8:00pm 17 SO: Softball (3 rd payment due) 24 31 18 CL: Park Walk and Talk- Riverfront Park NA: Healthy Living- Summer Fun Zumba with Goldie Bosard 25 SO: Flag Football CL: Park Walk and Talk- Sibley Park NA: Food around the campfire 19 SO: Softball State Tournament LE: Bowling 26 LE: Bowling 4:30-6:00pm CL: Fishing club Lake Washington 7:00-8:00pm 20 SO: Softball State Tournament State Tournament 27 SE: State Fair Trip 10:30-6:30pm Wondering if a program is cancelled? Call our Cancellation Line at: 507-387-9996 For the most up to date information. Please do not leave a message, they will not be returned at this number 6

For your convenience, LEEP has included this checklist to assist with registration and to make the payment process easier. Please include payment for transportation. If you would like to include a copy with pre-payments, this will help eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X Code Date Event Fee X Code Dates Event Fee NA 8/2 Movies and Munchies $3 SE 8/6 Vikings Training Camp and The Boulder Tap House $25, $32 NA 8/4 I Love Tacos Social $6 SE 8/7 Mankato Ribfest $35/$42 NA 8/9 Bingo Pizza Party $6 SE 8/13 Waseca Waterpark $45, $52 NA 8/11 Healthy Living Smoothie Social $6 SE 8/14 Mississippi Riverboat Tour and Brunch Cruise $85, $92 NA 8/16 Loop Coasters Craft $3 SE 8/27 Minnesota State Fair 1 $75, $82 NA 8/18 Healthy Living- Summer Zumba with Goldie NA 8/22 Birthday Bash $3 CL NA 8/23 Therapy Dogs and Root Beer Floats $3 SE 8/28 Minnesota State Fair 2 $75, $82 $3 CL NA 8/25 Food around the Campfire $6 CL NA 8/29 End of Summer Lawn Games Party $3 SO NA 8/30 MRCI Fairy Tale Bingo $3 SO LE Wednesdays Aug. 23-Sept. 21 Tuesdays Aug. 16. 23, 30 Thursdays Aug. 11, 18, 25 Fridays Aug. 5, 12, 26 Thursdays Aug. 25-Oct. 20 Wednesdays Sept. 7-Nov. 9 Desserts Class $20 Walking Club $15, $25, $35 Fishing Club $20, $30, $40 Unified Flag Football $225 Bowling $115 Powerlifting $30 SE 9/24 Twins Game $0, $10 LE 8/15 New Social $3 Reminder All fees must be paid by the date of the event or $5 late fee will be added. Please call LEEP if you need financial assistance through a scholarship or to establish a payment plan. * Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal processing fee. Can be processed in the LEEP office during regular business hours. * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge Total Amount Due: Total Credits: Total Payment: Participant s Name: 7

929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN 56001 Permit #300 Return Service Requested Proud Partner of: Volunteer of the Month Sam Davis Congratulations to our August Volunteer of the Month, Sam Davis. In June Sam started volunteering with LEEP s Summer Rec program and both staff and participants agree that she is a great addition to the team! Sam wasn t afraid to dive into activities and was always ready to help. Her best LEEP memory so far is going bowling with the kids in the Summer Rec program, Everyone had a lot of fun and all the kids were supportive and encouraging of each other. Thanks Sam for helping our Summer Rec teens have an unforgettable summer! Volunteer Opportunities Each month we send out our Newsletter to almost 700 participants and their families. A job this big can't be completed alone! Come to the LEEP office for a relaxing hour and half of folding and tabbing newsletters. Friday, August 12 11:00am-12:30 12:30-2pm 2pm-3:30pm LEEP Board Room 929 N 4 th St. Mankato MN 56001 Email Gabby: Outreach@mankatoleep.org to sign-up Providing the Greater Mankato Area with exceptional service since 1978. Our Mission is to enrich lives through inclusive education, recreation, and healthy living opportunities. The newsletter is also available on our website at www.mankatoleep.org. Editor: Adam Kronebusch Address or Name Change? Is your contact information correct and up to date? Would you prefer to be removed from our mailing list? 929 N. 4 th ST. Mankato MN 56001