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"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."

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Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.

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Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.

Rochester to Host Special Olympics New York’s 2012/2013 Winter Games

Neal J. Johnson, President and CEO of Special Olympics New York, has announced that its Board of Directors has awarded the bid to host the 2012 and 2013 State Winter Games to the Rochester community.

A press conference was held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 15th in the Atrium of the Monroe County Office Building (39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614). Notable speakers included Honorary Chair and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, City of Rochester Mayor Thomas S. Richards, Ann Costello from the Golisano Foundation and Special Olympics New York President and CEO Neal Johnson.

Winter Games is one of three annual state games and more than 3,500 total competitions held each year throughout New York. Nearly 850 athletes and coaches will be joining us from around the state. Volunteers from surrounding communities will be needed to support the event. [ continued ]

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Upcoming Events from Around the State

January 26, 2012 - Winter State Games Planning Meeting, Western Region Office [ click here ]
January 26, 2012 - Local Floor Hockey Skills Competition - TENTATIVE!!!, Mt. Pleasant Recreation Valhalla, NY [ click here ]
January 27, 2012 - Western Regional Alpine Skiing, Buffalo Ski Club, Colden [ click here ]
January 28, 2012 - Regional Nordic and Snowshoe, Bristol Mountain [ click here ]
January 28, 2012 - Floor Hockey TEAM Competition, Mark Twain Sports Complex Yonkers, NY [ click here ]
January 28, 2012 - Winter Regional Games, West Mountain, Glens Falls, NY [ click here ]
January 28, 2012 - Winter Invitational, Frewsburg High School [ click here ]
January 29, 2012 - Western Local Senior Bowling, Thruway Lanes, Cheektowaga [ click here ]
February 4, 2012 - Regional Alpine Skiing, Swain Ski Resort [ click here ]
February 10, 2012 - State Winter Games, Rochester, New York [ click here ]

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