MONTGOMERY RELAY
Text Box: Bowling: The Winter Session You may have noticed that it is not possible to register for bowling in this newsletter. There is a good reason! Registration for the winter session was in August. In fact, the winter session will begin November 4, because otherwise we would not be able to schedule the required practices prior to the state games in early February. We’ve had a great fall session and if you missed out, please watch for the February newsletter so you can register to bowl during the spring session. Text Box: In Memory of Sam Bryant. Some of you may know that Sam Bryant, one of our athletes, passed away this past August. Because Sam loved Special Olympics and bowling, it seemed fitting to create a spirit award in his memory. Beginning this fall, the bowler who most exemplifies the spirit of Special Olympics will be recognized as the recipient of the Sam Bryant Spirit Award. David Godoy is the first recipient of this award. David’s name is on the plaque that will be on display during each bowling practice. Text Box: David received a letter congratulating him for being honored in this way. Below see David on the left, and his bowling buddy Andy Taylor

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Text Box: SOMO Ski Program Text Box: Competitive Bowling Text Box: Coaches and Athlete Trainings for XC Ski and snow shoe is currently scheduled for Sat. 12/9/06 at Laurel Ridge, Pa; Sat. 1/20/07 at Whitegrass in Caanan Valley,WV, and Sunday 2/3/07 at Laurel Ridge. SOMO will schedule some additional dates later in the fall, as snow conditions may require cancellation of some scheduled training days. More info on the SOMD coach training program can be found at www.somd.org/coaches/schools.html. We had a great winter games last year for both XC Ski and the new snow shoe program, and we look forward to an even more exciting season this year! New skiers and snowshoe novices are welcome! If you can walk or run, you can snow shoe! Downhill /Alpine Ski: Think Snow! It is never too early to get your body in ski condition, so alpine ski athletes should plan to join the XC and Snow shoe athletes in the pre-season conditioning program on Saturdays at Bohrer Park. We will again participate in the highly successful learn to Ski Program at Ski Liberty beginning Dec. 17. Ski Liberty instructors and Text Box: our Special Olympics ski coaches will be there to help. For more details about the Ski Liberty Learn to Ski Program, call Coach Ben. The regular downhill ski program will begin Dec. 3, and continue with dry-land and on-snow training. The Downhill/Alpine ski athletes on-snow train at Ski Liberty Tuesday evenings in Jan. and Feb. leaving from various locations centrally located at about 4:00 PM To register for the program, call the Hotline and leave your name and contact information, mail in the sign up form in this edition of the relay or email or call head coach Ben Ackerman at 301 –881-7168 benackerman@aol.com. Questions? Email or call Ben Ackerman. Text Box: Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing: Fun and exercise for all ability levels! Pre-season conditioning and aerobic exercise ( jogging/fast walking) will begin on Saturday, November 4, at Bohrer Park ( near Gaithersburg HS off of Rt. 355) from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM for all ski athletes: Alpine, XC and Snowshoe… Dryland practice, which will include conditioning, will begin in December and continue through the end of February. Both XC and snow shoe athletes will be expected to attend most practices and two of three out-of-town on-snow training sessions ( see info below). XC ski and SS equipment is available in most sizes and athletes may bring their own. New and returning skiers must register by calling the Hotline, mailing in the sign up form in this edition of the Relay or emailing the Head Coach: Ellen Cooper at ellen@summitdrug.com. Questions? Please email or call Ellen Cooper at 301-461-8944. Winter Games will be held Feb. 25-27th ( Sunday –Tuesday) at WISP Resort in Garrett County.

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