Hanover County Coordinator
Beth Stodulski
Hanover@Area6SOVA.org

Basketball (full court) - Fri. 6:00pm at Rural Point Elementary-12/4/09 to 3/12/10
Basketball (half court & skills) - Fri 7:00pm at Rural Point Elementary-12/4/09 to 3/12/10

Bocce - Thu. 5:30 at New Highland Baptist Church - 9/9/10 to 10/28/10
Bowling - Sun. 1:30 at Hanover Lanes - 1/10/10-3/14/10
Golf - Thu. 5:30 at The Crossings - 8/16/10-10/28/10

Artistic Gymnastics - Wed 4:00 at All American Gymnastics (see calendar for address)-11/30/09 to 3/31/10

Softball - Sun. 2:00 at Mechanicsville Little League (7631 Walnut Grove Rd, Mech 23111) - 3/21/10-6/6/10

Swimming - see Henrico swimming - Summer
Track & Field - TBA- Summer
Volleyball - Sat. 1:00 at Richmond Volleyball Club-8/21/10-10/30/10

Athletes: Sign up here for training programs

Volunteers: Sign up here to help coach

To see what sports are going on now, look at the calendar at the right.

Or visit each local’s page for more information.

Charles City
Donna & Jerry Overby
CharlesCity@Area6SOVA.org

Basketball - Spring
Bowling - Fall, Winter, Summer
Bocce - Fall
Track & Field - Summer
Softball - Summer
Swimming - Summer

Chesterfield
Karin Koch - (804) 744-9666
Chesterfield@Area6SOVA.org

Alpine Skiing - Thu. 6:30 at Manchester MS - Oct. 29 to Jan. 21
Basketball - Mondays 6:30 at Swift Creek MS - Dec. 7 to Mar. 16
Bowling - Fridays 6:00 at Bowl America Southwest - Sept. 11
Golf - Various days and locations - Begins Aug.
Ice Skating - Tue. 9:00 at Richmond Ice Zone - Nov. 10 to Jan. 26
Roller Skating - Thu. 9:30 at Skateland Chester - Sept. 10 to Nov. 5
Soccer - Sat. 2:00 at Providence MS - Aug. 22 to Nov. 7
Softball - Sun. 1:00 at Bensley Park - Mar. 7 to June 6
Swimming - Sat. 1:00 at ACAC - Begins Jan.
Swimming Skills - Sat. 2:00 at ACAC - Begins Jan.
Tennis - Thu. 6:30 at Huguenot Park - Begins Mar.
Volleyball - Wed. 6:30 at Reams Road ES - Sept. 9 to Nov. 4

Chesterfield County Schools Program
Marjorie Loya - (804) 739-2502
ChesterfieldSchools@Area6SOVA.org

CCPS Classroom and P.E. teachers are invited to offer training in the following sports:

Basketball - at individual schools - Spring
Bocce - at individual schools - Fall
Bowling - Tue. 10:30 at Bowl America Southwest - Begins Nov.
Ice Skating - Tue. 9:00 at Richmond Ice Zone - Begins Nov.
Roller Skating - Thu. 9:30 at Skateland Chester - Begins Sept.
Soccer - at individual schools - Fall
Tennis - at individual schools - Summer
Track & Field - at individual schools - Summer
Volleyball - at individual schools - Fall

At the present, eleven CCPS schools have elected to participate in Special Olympics. Contact Marjorie for a list of schools and for suggestions on how to get involved.

Goochland
Jayne Hancock
jhancock@glnd.k12.va.us

Parents must send a note to school giving permission for children to participate.

Basketball - Mon. 3:00 at Recreational Gym - Begins Jan.
Bocce - Wed. at Goochland High School - Aug. 26 to Nov. 4
Soccer - Wed. at Goochland High School - Aug. 26 to Nov. 4
Softball - Wed. at Goochland High School - Mar. 24 to June 2
Swimming - Mon. 3:00 at Goochland YMCA - Feb. 8 to May 31
Track & Field - Wed. at Goochland High School - Mar. 24 to June 2
Volleyball - Wed. at Goochland High School - Aug. 26 to Nov. 4

Hanover
Beth Stodulski
Hanover@Area6SOVA.org

Basketball (full court) - Times and locations are TBA - Begins Dec.
Basketball (full court) - Times and locations are TBA - Begins Dec.
Basketball (half court & skills) - Times and locations are TBA - Begins Dec.
Bocce - Thu. 5:30 at New Highland Baptist Church - Sept. 9 to Nov. 15
Bowling - Sun. 1:30 at Hanover Lanes - Sep. 13 to Nov. 22
Golf - Thu. 5:30 at The Crossings - 8/19/10-10/28/10

Rhythmic Gymnastics - Times and locations TBA
Softball - Sun. 2:00 at Mechanicsville Little League - Mar. 28 to May 16
Swimming - see Henrico swimming - Summer
Track & Field - TBA- Summer
Volleyball - Sat. 1:00 at Richmond Volleyball Club - 8/21/10-10/30/10

Henrico
Betsy Hall - (804) 285-7915
Pam Horner - (804) 672-9003
Henrico@Area6SOVA.org

Alpine Skiing - Tue. 6:30 at Lakeside ES - Oct. 6 to Jan. 26
Basketball (full court) - Wed. 7:00 at Hungry Creek MS - Dec. 2 to Mar. 17
Basketball (half court & skills) - Thu. 6:30 at Johnson ES - Dec. 3 to Mar. 18
Bocce - Sat. 10:00 at Trevvett ES - Sept. 5 to Oct. 31
Golf - Various days and locations - Begins Aug.
Rhythmic Gymnastics - Thu. 7:00 at Twin Hickory ES - Oct. 7 to Apr. 21
Soccer - Wed. 6:30 at Trevvett ES - Aug. 12 to Nov. 4
Softball - Sun. 4:00 at Trevvett ES - Mar. 7 to June 6
Softball Skills - Sun. 4:00 at Moody MS - Mar. 7 to June 6
Swimming - Sat. 2:00 at Tuckahoe YMCA - Feb. 13 to June 5
Swimming - Sun. 3:30 at Chickahominy YMCA - Feb. 7 to June 6
Tennis - Thu. 6:30 at Brookland MS - Apr. 1 to June 3
Track & Field - Wed. 6:30 at Byrd MS - Apr. 1 to June 2
Track & Field - Mon. 6:30 at Fairfield MS - Apr. 5 to June 7
Volleyball - Sat. 1:00 at Richmond Volleyball Club - Aug. 22 to Oct. 31
Volleyball Skills - Sat. 1:00 at Richmond Volleyball Club - Aug. 22 to Oct. 31

Henrico County School Program
Judy Hall
HenricoSchools@Area6SOVA.org

Alpine Skiing - Tue. 6:30 at Lakeside ES - Oct. 6 to Jan. 19
Basketball (full court) - Sat. 9:00 a.m. at River’s Edge ES - Dec. 5 to Mar. 13
Rhythmic Gymnastics - Thu. 7:00 at Twin Hickory ES - Oct. 8 to Apr. 22
Soccer - Sat. 9:00 at Brookland MS - Aug. 1 to Oct. 31
Swimming - Sat. 2:00 at Tuckahoe YMCA - Feb. 13 to June 5
Swimming - Sun. 3:30 at Chickahominy YMCA - Feb. 7 to June 6
Tennis - Thu. 6:30 at Brookland MS - Apr. 1 to June 3
Track & Field - Sat. 9:00 at Short Pump MS - Mar. 20 to June 5
Volleyball - Sat. 1:00 at Richmond Volleyball Club - Aug. 22 to Oct. 31

New Kent
Deana Sun - (804) 966-8944
NewKent@Area6SOVA.org

Alpine Skiing - Wed. 3:00 at New Kent ES - Nov. 4 to Jan. 20
Track & Field - Wed. 3:00 at New Kent ES - Begins Apr.

Powhatan
Pat Fowler - (804) 598-5140
Powhatan@Area6SOVA.org

Basketball - Tue. 6:30 at Pocahontas MS - Begins Dec.
Softball - Summer
Tennis - Summer
Track & Field - Summer
Volleyball - Tue. 6:30 at Pocahontas MS - Sept. 8 to Nov. 3

Your effort raised $373 to support the athletes of Area 6!

THANK YOU!

For more information about Area 6, read more here: http://www.area6sova.org/.

For more information about the Central Virginia Chapter of the West Virginia University Alumni Association, visit their website: http://www.cvcwvu.org/

Results will be posted next week!

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For the second year, SOVA Area 6 is participating in Chick-Fil-A’s 3rd Annual Operation Cow Drop and Family Fun Day. On Saturday May 8th, join Area 6 and other local organizations at Hanover Airport for food, music, and festivities. The highlight of the day is the Cow Drop. A plane will drop hundreds cows (toys, not real cows!) a few thousand feet above the airfield. Even more exciting is that each cow has a number. You “buy” a cow from us and if your cow lands the closest to the center of a giant bull’s-eye, you will win the grand prize - a Disney Family Vacation!

Buy a cow from Area 6 for $10. You can buy as many cows as you like. Each cow gives you a chance to win one of many prizes as well as the grand prize. Oh, and you’ll be supporting Area 6 sports programs!

Each cow is good for a hand-spun milkshake at participating Chick-Fil-A stores and a chance to win the following prizes:

#1. Disney Family Vacation
#2. Garage/Closet Makeover from Tradewind Tops
#3. 32″ Samsung TV from Best Buy
#4. X Box 360 Arcade from Best Buy
#5. Asus Netbook from Best Buy
#6. Two Chick-fil-A Bowl Tickets & Prize Pack
#7. Dinners For A Year
#8. Year of Movie Passes from Regal Cinemas
#9. Golf Prize Pack including 4 rounds of Golf from The Federal Club.
#10. Discovery Flight -lesson/flight
#11. Flying Squirrels Baseball Package
#12. Sports Clips Year of Haircuts
#13. Romp & Roll Birthday Party
#14. Mad Science Week Long Summer Day Camp
#15. The Jefferson Hotel Sunday Brunch Package & Deluxe Overnight Stay
#16. Victory Lady Year Membership for Two
#17. Four Six Flags Day Passes & Hotel Stay
#18. Concert Ballet Season Passes
#19. Chick-fil-A For A Year
#20. Chick-fil-A Tailgating Party

Mark your calendars and spread the word! The SECOND THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH  (except April when it is the 3rd Thursday) from 5:00pm until 8:00pm is “Spirit Night” for SOVA Area 6. A percentage from all of the receipts during those times will be donated to SOVA Area 6.  There are two locations:

10180 Lakeridge Pkwy in Ashland, located just off the Elmont exit of 95 in the same shopping center as Home Depot and across the street from Gander Mountain.

In Chesterfield, on Commonwealth Parkway near Brandermill.

Email Beth at Hanover@Area6SOVA.org for more information

Thanks to our athlete, Michael, for the great images!

Tonight is Prep for the Plunge at Bar Louie. It’s a great chance to meet some other friends of Area 6 and swap tips before the Plunge.

Bar Louie (at Short Pump Town Center)
11788 W. Broad Street, Short Pump
Evening of February 4

I will see you there!

2010 Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge and Winter Festival: What ifs…

I am sure everyone is getting all geared up for the 18th Annual Polar Plunge. It should be really “cool!” There is going to be a costume contest, ice and sand sculptors, bands and vendors to name a few of the attractions at Virginia Beach this weekend in conjunction with the 2010 Special Olympics Polar Plunge and Winter Festival. A fun time will be had by all.

Here is the Plunge Schedule: http://polarplunge.com/View/Page/Schedule

But, Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) and Area 6 want to let you know that due to the possibility of inclement weather in our area this weekend, we understand if you are having second thoughts about plunging this weekend. Your safety is our main concern.

We also want to let you know that if you make the decision to not plunge, all your fund raising efforts are not wasted. You will be able to register and submit your donations via the Area 6 local program. You will still receive all the incentives available based on the money raised. The only thing you will not get is the Polar Plunge experience.

Here are the steps you will need to take to register and submit your donations if you decide to not plunge:

Print out the Plunger Registration Form found here: http://polarplunge.com/Site_Data/User_Files/Plungers/PolorPlunge_Registration_Form.pdf
Fill out the form and include somewhere on the form, your t-shirt size.
Print out a copy of your First Giving fundraising page.
Mail this form with the copy of your First Giving fundraising page and any donation checks received for The Polar Plunge to:

SOVA – Area 6 c/o Meg Powell
9214 Silverbush Drive
Richmond, VA 23228

Area 6 will review the form and submit the form to SOVA for inclusion in The Polar Plunge totals.

SOVA will then mail out your incentives based on the amount of money raised. Here is a webpage with the incentive amount and awards for your review: http://polarplunge.com/View/Page/Incentives

The deadline for your registration is February 28, 2010.

Thanks for all your time and efforts to support SOVA and Area 6. And remember, there is always next year!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Meg Powell, Area 6 Coordinator, 804-512-4363

Join the Draper Aden Associates team as they raise last minute Polar Plunge funds for Area 6!

- Free appetizer buffet and samples for donations
- Food and beverage specials until 9 p.m.
- Onsite donation assistance
- Meet the team participating in their 2nd Polar Plunge for Area 6

Bar Louie (at Short Pump Town Center)
11788 W. Broad Street, Short Pump
Evening of February 4

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Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated.

SOVA Area 6 serves athletes in the following counties:

Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.

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