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SUNY Canton Hosts 2018 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games
Canton, NY – More than 100 Special Olympians accompanied by over 200 SUNY Canton student-athletes and volunteers of the community took part in the 2017 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games on Saturday, May 5th on SUNY Canton's campus.
This was the sixth straight year the institution hosted the North Country Region's games. The day began with the opening parade as the Olympians entered the track in the field house through a Roos tent and took a lap around to the roar of enthusiastic cheers that filled the Roos House. SUNY Canton President Dr. Zvi Szafran officially declared the North Country Region Summer Games open.
The competition began shortly after 10 a.m. and consisted of approximately 15 events including track and field events such as 25, 50 100 and 200 meter walk and runs, softball and javelin throws, bean bag toss, soccer kicks and basketball skill events and games. The events took place inside the Roos House, inside the ice arena and the turf field. The event continues to be a tremendous experience for the Special Olympians, the SUNY Canton Athletics department and the community as a whole.
SUNY Canton would like to give a special thank you to its student-athletes, coaches and members of the athletics department, Canton Mayor Mike Dalton, Canton Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley and NYS Assemblywoman Addie Jenne, NYS troopers, including trooper Rob Larabee who sang the national anthem, the SUNY Canton Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC),Â
Janet Parcell-Mitchell and her students from the Health and Fitness Promotions major, Deb Molnar and her students from the Physical Therapist Assistant major, Beth Demo and all of the Special Olympics volunteers and coaches and the SUNY Canton College Association for making and delivering lunch to the more than 300 people participating.
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"It is one of the best days of the year for us," said Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. "I'm extremely proud of the participation of our student-athletes, faculty, staff and volunteers. Over the years we continue to get to know more Special Olympians and it makes the relationship that much more rewarding. This day always sticks out as one of the most satisfying experiences for our student-athletes and they always remember the relationships they have created with the Special Olympians."
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SUNY Canton Hosts 2017 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games
Canton, NY – More than 100 Special Olympians accompanied by SUNY Canton student-athletes and volunteers of the community took part in the 2017 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games on Saturday, May 6th on SUNY Canton's campus.
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This was the fifth straight year the institution hosted the North Country Region's games. The day began with the opening parade as the Olympians entered the track in the field house through a Roos tent and took a lap around to the roar of enthusiastic cheers that filled the Roos House. SUNY Canton President Dr. Zvi Szafran officially declared the North Country Region Summer Games open.
The competition began shortly after 10 a.m. and consisted of approximately 15 events including track and field events such as 25, 50 100 and 200 meter walk and runs, softball and javelin throws, bean bag toss, soccer kicks and basketball skill events and games. The events took place inside the Roos House, inside the ice arena and nearby Dana Hall. The event continues to be a tremendous experience for the Special Olympians, the SUNY Canton Athletics department and the community as a whole.
SUNY Canton would like to give a special thank you to its student-athletes, coaches and members of the athletics department, the SUNY Canton Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Janet Parcell-Mitchell and her students from the Health and Fitness Promotions major, Deb Molnar and her students from the Physical Therapist Assistant major, students from the Sports Management major, Clarkson University Physical Therapy students, the Knights of Columbus in Canton, Beth Demo and all of the Special Olympics volunteers and coaches and the SUNY Canton College Association for making and delivering lunch to the more than 300 people participating.
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Chloe Solomon of the soccer and softball teams celebrates with her Special Olympian on Saturday.
SUNY Canton Hosts 2016 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games
Canton, NY – Nearly 200 Special Olympians accompanied by SUNY Canton student-athletes and volunteers of the community took part in the 2016 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games on Saturday on SUNY Canton's campus.
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This was the fourth straight year the institution hosted the North Country Region's games. The day began with the opening parade as the Olympians entered the track in the field house through a Roos tent and took a lap around to the roar of enthusiastic cheers that filled the Roos House. SUNY Canton President Dr. Zvi Szafran officially declared the North Country Region Summer Games open.
The competition began shortly after 10 a.m. and consisted of approximately 15 events including track and field events such as 25, 50 100 and 200 meter walk and runs, softball and javelin throws, bean bag toss, soccer kicks and basketball skill events and games. The events took place inside the Roos House, on the turf field, inside the ice hockey arena and nearby Dana Hall. The event continues to be a tremendous experience for the Special Olympians, the SUNY Canton Athletics department and the community as a whole.
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 "It's one of the best days of the year for us," said Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. "I'm extremely proud of the participation of our student-athletes, faculty, staff and volunteers. Over the years we continue to get to know more Special Olympians and it makes the relationship that much more rewarding. This day always sticks out as one of the most satisfying experiences for our student-athletes and they always remember the relationships they have created with the Special Olympians."
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Trudy Davis
The Story of Trudy Davis at SUNY Canton's Special Olympics
Canton, NY – The SUNY Canton Athletics department has hosted the North Country Region Special Olympics for the last three years. There are numerous different events that take place, one of which is basketball.
The Canton Shamrocks have won the event all three years it has taken place at SUNY Canton including the State Games gold medal. Trudy Davis, one of just two females on the team, has made a tremendous impact on everyone she has come into contact with from fellow Special Olympians to coaches and volunteers. Trudy's story isn't one made of eye catching headlines, but it's one that has a lesson for all of us. It's the story of why we play the game and what it means to be a teammate on and off court.
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To learn all about Trudy's story and the Special Olympics at SUNY Canton clickÂ
HEREÂ to watch the story narrated by Morgan Elliott of SUNY Canton's public relations department.
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Canton, NY – Nearly 200 Special Olympians accompanied by SUNY Canton student-athletes and volunteers of the community took part in the 2015 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games on Saturday on SUNY Canton's campus.
This was the third straight year the institution hosted the North Country Region's games. The day began with the opening parade as the Olympians entered the track in the field house through a Roos tent and took a lap around to the roar of enthusiastic cheers that filled the Roos House. SUNY Canton President Dr. Zvi Szafran officially declared the North Country Region Summer Games open.
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The competition began shortly after 10 a.m. and consisted of approximately 15 events including track and field events such as 25, 50 100 and 200 meter walk and runs, softball and javelin throws, bean bag toss, soccer kicks and basketball skill events and games. The events took place inside the Roos House, on the turf field, inside the ice hockey arena and nearby Dana Hall. The event continues to be a tremendous experience for the Special Olympians, the SUNY Canton Athletics department and the community as a whole.
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 "It's one of the best days of the year for us," said Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. "I'm extremely proud of the participation of our student-athletes, faculty, staff and volunteers. Over the years we continue to get to know more Special Olympians and it makes the relationship that much more rewarding."
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SUNY Canton Hosts 2014 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games
Julia M. Bradley (left), a sophomore at SUNY Canton on the women’s volleyball team from Tupper Lake, cheers on Mary Alice Desnoyers, Malone, as she reads the Special Olympics Athlete Oath prior to the start of the 2014 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games. Kiana I.C. Archer (right), a sophomore volleyball player from Plattsburgh, holds the microphone and encourages Desnoyers.
Nate Hart, Sports Information Director
5/5/2014 6:10:00 PM
Canton, NY – Nearly 200 Special Olympians accompanied by SUNY Canton student-athletes and members of the community took part in the 2014 New York State Special Olympics Summer Games on Saturday on SUNY Canton's campus.
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Team USA Olympians Chris Mazdzer, Erin Hamlin and Annelies Cook pose for a photo with a Special Olympian on Saturday at the Roos House.
This was the second straight year the institution hosted the North Country Region's games. The day began with the opening parade as the Olympians entered the track in the field house through a Roos tent and took a lap around to the roar of enthusiastic cheers that filled the Roos House.
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Three Team USA Winter Olympians from the area also joined in the ceremony headlined by Erin M. Hamlin. The Remsen, NY native made history at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia as she earned the first ever American medal in singles luge, bringing home a bronze medal. Hamlin addressed the athletes prior to the games encouraging them to stay healthy and active.
Christopher G. Mazdzer, Sochi Team USA luge, and Annelies O. Cook, Sochi Team USA biathalon, both from Saranac Lake, officially declared the North Country Region Summer Games open.
The competition began shortly after 10 a.m. and consisted of 17 track and field and basketball events. The events took place in the Roos House, the ice hockey arena and nearby Dana Hall. The event continues to be a tremendous experience for the Special Olympians, the SUNY Canton Athletics department and community as a whole.
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"It's one of the best days of the year for us," said Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. "I think we get just as much out of it as the Special Olympians do. They remind us how special it is to compete and enjoy playing sports."
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Men's basketball player Romario Fletcher tosses the ball up as two Special Olympians look to gain possession at the open of a scrimmage on Sunday in Dana Hall.
Nate Hart, Sports Information Director
4/7/2014 7:38:00 PM
Canton, NY – Members of the SUNY Canton men's and women's basketball teams have been teaming up to host practices for the past four weeks with members of the New York State North Country Region Special Olympics in anticipation of the 2014 Summer Games which will be hosted in the Roos House on the campus of SUNY Canton on May 3rd.
The Special Olympians have had numerous practices with the Roos hoops teams and will have one more session this upcoming Sunday. We stopped by practice yesterday to see the teams hard at work while having some fun. Fans can take a look at both a video of the Special Olympians scrimmaging as well as a photo gallery. Click on the links below to check out the Special Olympians!
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An athlete at the Special Olympics gets cheered on by SUNY Canton student-athletes
SUNY Canton hosted the 2013 New York State Regional Special Olympics which included Special Olympians from three surrounding counties.Â
Nearly 200 Special Olympians competed in a variety of events including multiple running events, basketball, field events such as softball throw, standing long jump, basketball skills, and many more. It was a full day event beginning at 10 am with Opening Ceremonies and concluding late afternoon around 4 or 5 pm. It was a spectacular event for our student-athletes, our sports management major students, faculty, staff, community members and volunteers.
The Opening Ceremonies were spectacular with the introduction of teams, a parade with music, the national anthem, speakers and much more. Medal award ceremonies were held throughout the day following the conclusion of each event. We look forward to hosting the 2014 NYS regional Special Olympics on May 3
