Saturday, November 12, 2011
Swimming
What a fantastic day for a swim!!!! It couldn't have been more perfect! We had the best group of athletes and an exceptional group of volunteers. There are about 200 pictures posted on facebook. Click on the link to the right and it will take you right to them. Don't worry if you're not a facebook member.....these should be open to everyone!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Did you hear??
It's just a week until our fabulous Fall traditional bowling competition in Miami, Oklahoma! We'll be cheering on all of our athletes on October 15th at Playland Lanes in Miami (105 5th Avenue). Registration starts at 9AM!
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Bartlesville Bowling Photos
Thanks to all of the athletes, coaches, family members and volunteers that came out for our Traditional Bowling event in Bartlesville. Here are some of the photos! For more, please visit our Facebook page at this link.
Friday, September 23, 2011
EKS Day
On September 24, 2011, athletes all over the world will celebrate one woman’s legacy by remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics. This year’s slogan is “Play Unified to Live Unified” with the goal to support and promote Unified activities in schools and communities by encouraging others to join Unified Sports teams and creating opportunities for inclusion.
Governor Mary Fallin has signed a proclamation naming September 24, 2011 as “Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day” in Oklahoma. Special Olympics Oklahoma Grand Area and Boomer Sooner Area will recognize EKS Day at their Area Bowling Events on that day.
Visit http://www.eksday.org/ to learn more about Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the activities from around the world honoring her memory.
Governor Mary Fallin has signed a proclamation naming September 24, 2011 as “Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day” in Oklahoma. Special Olympics Oklahoma Grand Area and Boomer Sooner Area will recognize EKS Day at their Area Bowling Events on that day.
Visit http://www.eksday.org/ to learn more about Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the activities from around the world honoring her memory.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
One week and counting
Only one week until our Fall season kicks off!!! We'll be holding a Traditional Bowling competition at Red Apple Sports Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 24th!
We're looking forward to seeing all of our athletes, coaches and friends next weekend! Registration starts at 9AM! See you there!!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Fall Events
We have a number of wonderful Fall events scheduled! Please come out and support the Grand Area Athletes!!
Traditional Bowling
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 9:00 am
Red Apple Sports Center, Bartlesville OK
Traditional Bowling
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 9:00 am
Playland Lanes, 105 5th Ave NE, Miami OK
Unified Bowling
Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 9:00 am
Red Apple Sports Center, Bartlesville OK
Aquatics
Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 9:00 am
Super Recreation Center, 595 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore
Traditional Bowling
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 9:00 am
Red Apple Sports Center, Bartlesville OK
Traditional Bowling
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 9:00 am
Playland Lanes, 105 5th Ave NE, Miami OK
Unified Bowling
Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 9:00 am
Red Apple Sports Center, Bartlesville OK
Aquatics
Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 9:00 am
Super Recreation Center, 595 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Track & Field Event This Saturday!!!
It's time once again for the Grand Area Athletics Competition!!!! This yearly events draws nearly 300 area athletes to compete in events including; long jump, high jump, track, softball throw, shot put, and turbojav!!!
Grand Area needs your support!!!! We would love for you to come cheer on our athletes! The events will be held at the Dewey High School at the track! We'll be kicking off the opening ceremonies and announcing our area awards beginning at around 9:30AM. Come spend your morning with us!!
We're also looking for prize donations for Frankie's Olympic Village. This carnival type atmosphere wouldn't be complete without toys and stuffed animals for our athletes to take home!!! If you have new (or nearly new) stuffed animals, or toys and you would like to donate....please contact us at grand@sook.org or bring them with you on the day of the event. Our prize center will be set up in the gymnasium.
Grand Area needs your support!!!! We would love for you to come cheer on our athletes! The events will be held at the Dewey High School at the track! We'll be kicking off the opening ceremonies and announcing our area awards beginning at around 9:30AM. Come spend your morning with us!!
We're also looking for prize donations for Frankie's Olympic Village. This carnival type atmosphere wouldn't be complete without toys and stuffed animals for our athletes to take home!!! If you have new (or nearly new) stuffed animals, or toys and you would like to donate....please contact us at grand@sook.org or bring them with you on the day of the event. Our prize center will be set up in the gymnasium.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Scholarships
We have a limited number of scholarships available for Grand Area athletes to attend Summer Games. To be considered for scholarships please email the following information to grand@sook.org : Team name, coach name, athlete name, and a list of the fundraising events you have had, or plan to have prior to the packet deadline, and how much money you have raised toward the state games.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Ready, Set......PLUNGE!!!!!
We had so many great individuals and teams come out to "Take the Plunge" to benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma!!! Here are some photos of the action!!
City Council Member - Team Frigid-dare: Tom Gorman in his hot dog costume started us out with a picture perfect belly flop!
City Council Member - Team Frigid-dare: Erin Tullos, dressed as mustard, followed the hot dog into the water!
City Council Member - Team Frigid-dare: Vic Holcombe was next!!! What's a hot dog without ketchup AND MUSTARD!!!
Shivering Prom Queen - Casey Williams teased the crowd before leaping into the 48 degree water!
Shivering Prom Queen - Michele Blevins did not disappoint with her cannonball!
Shivering Prom Queen (and Bartlesville School Board Member) - Vanessa Drummond was a crowd favorite!! Did you know that the dress she jumped in was a bridesmaid dress from her very own wedding??
Frozen 5th Grader - Reese Hammon tucked up tight for his cannonball!
Frozen 5th Grader - Bryce Anderegg looks a little bit like a frog hopping into the portable pond!
Frozen 5th Grader - Jonah Fenstermaker made the leap with the greatest of ease!
Frozen 5th Grader - Austin Manley (our youngest plunger of the day) chose a foot first approach!
Polar Scout #1 splashed in and then headed for the exit!
Polar Scout #2 smiled as she made the plunge
Polar Scout #3 made it look like a lot of fun
Polar Scout #4 was hopefully trying to do a belly flop that ended up being more of a dive....with a three foot pool, the angle of her approach was a bit scary!
Chevron Phillips came out with an awesome four person team. Plunger #1 stripped off his red chemical safety suit and flopped into the water with style!!
Chevron Phillips plunger #2 appeared to kick back in the invisible lounge chair on his way into the water.
Chevron Phillips Plunger #3 caught some serious air as he flopped his way into the water...all while making a fashion statement.
Chevron Phillips Plunger #4 was in the water before we could even count down!!!
Chris Oldroyd was the chair of the Planning Committee for the Polar Plunge. Since he helped plan it, he didn't want to miss out on the action! From the look on his face, the water must have been cold when it hit his toes!!!
And then there was Gary Waddle......although, we don't recommend doing a full somersault into a 3 foot pool of water....it was a crowd pleaser!!!
Richard Dennis (aka Mr. Dennis) is the principal at Wayside Elementary. Not only did he win the award for oldest plunger....he raised the most money out of any of the individual jumpers. And he jumped with style!!
County Commissioner Mike Dunlap joined in the fun and stuck around for a quick photo opportunity before heading out of the pool.
Mark Reinert from Nowata did our only back flop of the day!!!
Jeremy Holmes ended the event with a belly flop just as spectacular as the one that started us out for the day! Check out the air he got!
What a fantastic event!!! We thank all 24 plungers who braved the 48 degree water and made it such a fun time for all of the spectators!!
City Council Member - Team Frigid-dare: Tom Gorman in his hot dog costume started us out with a picture perfect belly flop!
City Council Member - Team Frigid-dare: Erin Tullos, dressed as mustard, followed the hot dog into the water!
City Council Member - Team Frigid-dare: Vic Holcombe was next!!! What's a hot dog without ketchup AND MUSTARD!!!
Shivering Prom Queen - Casey Williams teased the crowd before leaping into the 48 degree water!
Shivering Prom Queen - Michele Blevins did not disappoint with her cannonball!
Shivering Prom Queen (and Bartlesville School Board Member) - Vanessa Drummond was a crowd favorite!! Did you know that the dress she jumped in was a bridesmaid dress from her very own wedding??
Frozen 5th Grader - Reese Hammon tucked up tight for his cannonball!
Frozen 5th Grader - Bryce Anderegg looks a little bit like a frog hopping into the portable pond!
Frozen 5th Grader - Jonah Fenstermaker made the leap with the greatest of ease!
Frozen 5th Grader - Austin Manley (our youngest plunger of the day) chose a foot first approach!
Polar Scout #1 splashed in and then headed for the exit!
Polar Scout #2 smiled as she made the plunge
Polar Scout #3 made it look like a lot of fun
Polar Scout #4 was hopefully trying to do a belly flop that ended up being more of a dive....with a three foot pool, the angle of her approach was a bit scary!
Chevron Phillips came out with an awesome four person team. Plunger #1 stripped off his red chemical safety suit and flopped into the water with style!!
Chevron Phillips plunger #2 appeared to kick back in the invisible lounge chair on his way into the water.
Chevron Phillips Plunger #3 caught some serious air as he flopped his way into the water...all while making a fashion statement.
Chevron Phillips Plunger #4 was in the water before we could even count down!!!
Chris Oldroyd was the chair of the Planning Committee for the Polar Plunge. Since he helped plan it, he didn't want to miss out on the action! From the look on his face, the water must have been cold when it hit his toes!!!
And then there was Gary Waddle......although, we don't recommend doing a full somersault into a 3 foot pool of water....it was a crowd pleaser!!!
Richard Dennis (aka Mr. Dennis) is the principal at Wayside Elementary. Not only did he win the award for oldest plunger....he raised the most money out of any of the individual jumpers. And he jumped with style!!
County Commissioner Mike Dunlap joined in the fun and stuck around for a quick photo opportunity before heading out of the pool.
Mark Reinert from Nowata did our only back flop of the day!!!
Jeremy Holmes ended the event with a belly flop just as spectacular as the one that started us out for the day! Check out the air he got!
What a fantastic event!!! We thank all 24 plungers who braved the 48 degree water and made it such a fun time for all of the spectators!!
Polar Plunge Costumes!
We had some wonderful and creative costumes at the event!!! Here are just some of the photos!
Polar Scouts
Shivering Prom Queens
BCC Frigid-dares
One of the Frozen 5th Graders
The costume contest was a lot of fun!!
The judges (Jimmy, Virginia, and Lindsay) had a tough time deciding....
But in the end, the prize went to the Shivering Prom Queens!!!
Polar Scouts
Shivering Prom Queens
BCC Frigid-dares
One of the Frozen 5th Graders
The costume contest was a lot of fun!!
The judges (Jimmy, Virginia, and Lindsay) had a tough time deciding....
But in the end, the prize went to the Shivering Prom Queens!!!
Polar Plunge Morning
It was an overcast morning, but the set-up crew showed up at 8AM ready to go!!! Many thanks to the members of the Polar Plunge Planning Committee, the Grand Area Management Team, and the State Special Olympics office for their efforts in getting everything set up and ready for the first plunger!!!
The truck was loaned to us by Chris Oldroyd. The platform was created by Jim Oldroyd and Mike Hammon. The tents that were used as changing areas were loaned to us by Sunfest!!!
Many thanks to the Bartlesville Fire Department for helping us fill the pool (pond?). Despite flushing the line, the water was still a touch brown....but it didn't dampen any of the fun!!!
The truck was loaned to us by Chris Oldroyd. The platform was created by Jim Oldroyd and Mike Hammon. The tents that were used as changing areas were loaned to us by Sunfest!!!
Many thanks to the Bartlesville Fire Department for helping us fill the pool (pond?). Despite flushing the line, the water was still a touch brown....but it didn't dampen any of the fun!!!
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