November 17-19, 2017

Eagle River, Alaska

2017 Special Olympics Alaska Bowling Tournament

Delegation Handbook

Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of

Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities,

giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage,

experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with families,

other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Official Goal: To help bring all persons with intellectual or developmental disabil-

ities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and

given a chance to become more productive citizens.

Philosophy: Through training, Special Olympics athletes not only acquire specif-

ic sports skills to prepare for competition, they also gain an opportunity for even greater

participation in family, school and community life.

Athlete Oath: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

Welcome!

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Special Olympics Alaska, the Tournament Organizing Committee and Eagle River Bowl are very excited to have

you here this weekend. We anticipate a very competitive tournament and look forward to seeing all delegation members.

Delegations Services (food, housing, transportation): Contact 351-3193.

Any lost or missing credentials please see Sarah Arts, Director of Sports and Programs. Credentials must be worn

throughout the weekend, except during competition and awards ceremonies.

Protests and scratches are submitted by certified head coaches only. Submit any scratches/protests to the Volun-

teer Check-In Table and Information Services table at Eagle River Bowl.

Only athletes and competition volunteers will be allowed in the pit areas.

Please see the delegation handbook for all scheduling, phone contacts and tournament information.

Transportation schedules will be posted at Clarion Suites (1118 W 8th Ave) and Eagle River Bowl (12130 Regency

Dr., Eagle River).

When you arrive at the bowling center please ensure that only those bowling in the current squad get bowling

shoes.

Eagle River Bowl does not have a secure location for storage for community sports equipment and belongings.

The Coaches Meeting will be at Eagle River Bowl on Friday.

We will have trained medical staff provided by Team One during the tournament at Eagle River Bowl. If an emer-

gency or medical situation arises we ask that you work directly through them. No coverage is provided at the hotel. If an emergency arises at the hotel, please deal with it as you would at home and do not hesitate to call 911. After you take care of the situation, please notify Nicolle Egan (351-3195) or Jim Balamaci (250-9535) and fill out an Incident Report Form.

Please connect with Sarah Arts (351-3193) on Saturday to confirm your Sunday check out plan.

Immediately following Closing Ceremony, groups will be released by delegation to ensure the safety of everyone in

the parking lot. Help us expedite this process by remaining in your seated area until your team is released.

No flash photography will be permitted during competition or in Eagle River Bowl.

Please remind spectators that talking with athletes during competition is against the rules and may be protested. It

is encouraged for spectators to cheer on the athletes they are watching, but to be careful not to provide any bowl-ing tips or suggestions.

THANK YOU - A huge thank you and sincere expression of gratitude to you, your community volunteers, the ath-

letes, their families and members of our Alaskan community that help make sports seasons and events like this a great opportunity for everyone. You are truly appreciated!

2017 Tournament Organizing Committee

Jim Balamaci President/CEO Jack Eppley Bowling Commissioner

Nicolle Egan Vice President/COO Edie Knapp GMS Commissioner

Sarah Arts Director of Sports & Programs Col. Dan Knight JBER POC

Sage Caswell ERB Operations Lead Dave Ryckman JBER POC

Joanna Paris Volunteers Lead Julius Howard ERB Pit Monitor Lead

Jessica Bjornstad Public Relations/Social Media Rico Sibert ERB Operations

Eva Cress Delegation Services John Clark JBER Volunteer Lead

TEAM ONE Medical Services Kristin Thompson JBER Volunteer Lead

Debbie Wann Volunteer Check-In Pam Chenier Awards Leader

Christina Eldridge Delegation Services Adam Mungin Awards Volunteers

Sandy Johnson Memorabilia Rick Germaine Knights of Columbus POC

Gay Odsather Memorabilia Matthew Maillelle Social Media Host

Notes for Coaches and Chaperones

Coaches and chaperones attending the Special Olympics Alaska Bowling Tournament are asked to accept and carry out the duties and responsibilities listed below: 1 Provide for general welfare, safety, health and well-being of athletes in your charge.

Make sure athletes are properly attired for prevailing weather conditions. Ensure that athletes are assembled at the proper time and place for ceremonies, training and com-

petitive events.

2. Be thoroughly familiar with all information in this Handbook. 3. Provide these services for athletes in your charge:

Supervision 24 hours a day, in cooperation with other coaches in your delegation.

Assist athletes in accounting for luggage/personal items at all times.

Ensure that your athletes get to meals during the scheduled times.

Make sure that your athletes are wearing their credentials at all times during the games.

4. Dress and act at all times in a manner which would be a credit to Special Olympics Alaska and your delega-tion.

5. Report emergencies to appropriate authorities after taking immediate action to ensure the athlete’s health and safety.

6. Always familiarize yourself with the location of the nearest emergency personnel wherever you are at the games.

7. Always be courteous to anyone involved with your athletes. 8. If you have any complaints with accommodations, competitions, or other issues; please address them to the

appropriate individuals, the operations center or the rules/protest committee. Any and all complaints should

be made in writing and in a dignified manner to the appropriate persons and out of the earshot of athletes. Unresolved issues should be set aside until after the games. It is critical that complaints or criticisms don’t interfere with your positive performance as a coach/chaperone.

9. Absolutely NO DRINKING ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR ILLEGAL DRUG USE will be allowed during the games by coaches, chaperones or athletes.

The game time period begins with the first athlete contact on the first day and ends with the last

day’s final farewell.

Drinking alcohol during “off” time or when a chaperone is not with an athlete during the weekend of

the games will not be allowed. Violations will result in immediate dismissal from the games.

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Athletes Code of Conduct

Special Olympics Alaska prides itself in sponsoring high quality sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. The primary purpose of this code of conduct is to establish a high standard of athlete

behavior, which will ensure the safety and well being of all athletes involved in training and competition. All

athletes (including Unified Sports partners) are expected to abide by the Athlete Code of Conduct as estab-

lished by Special Olympics Alaska.

ATHLETE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

The following athlete behavior is unacceptable while participating in Special Olympics training and competition,

including but not limited to, practice, in transit and at the competition venue:

Profanity or verbal abuse

Frequent unexcused absences

Tobacco use in restricted areas

Exhibition of poor sportsmanship

Use of alcohol

Violent or disruptive behavior

Physical or verbal sexual overtures

Any unwelcome physical contact

Physical abuse*

Possession of harmful weapons*

Use of illegal drugs or any controlled substance*

Felony or misdemeanors (or any other illegal or socially unacceptable behavior which seriously disrupts or

impedes the participation of athletes or others)

*These offenses may result in immediate suspension from any and all Special Olympics Alaska activities.

COMMUNITY IS OUR FOCUS

2017 Schedule of Events

Friday, November 17

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Squad 1 Eagle River Bowl

2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Bowling Squad 1 (awards to follow) Eagle River Bowl

3 – 6 p.m. Memorabilia Sales Eagle River Bowl

5 – 8 p.m. Dinner (delegations in housing only) Clarion Suites

6 p.m. Bus departs Eagle River to Hotel Eagle River Bowl

Saturday, November 18

6 – 9 a.m. Breakfast (delegations in housing) Clarion Suites

6:45 a.m. Buses depart Hotel to Eagle River Bowl Eagle River Bowl

7:45 – 8 a.m. Opening Ceremony Squad 2 Eagle River Bowl

8 – 11 a.m. Bowling Squad 2 (awards to follow) Eagle River Bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorabilia Sales Eagle River Bowl

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch (ongoing) Eagle River Bowl

11:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bowling Squad 3 (awards to follow) Eagle River Bowl

3 – 6 p.m. Bowling Squad 4 (awards to follow) Eagle River Bowl

5 – 8 p.m. Dinner (delegations in housing only) Clarion Suites

6 p.m. Bus departs Eagle River to Hotel Eagle River Bowl

Sunday, November 19

6 – 9 a.m. Breakfast (delegations in housing) Clarion Suites

6:45 a.m. Buses begin to Eagle River Bowl Clarion Suites

8 – 11 a.m. Bowling Squad 5 (awards to follow) Eagle River Bowl

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Memorabilia Sales Eagle River Bowl

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch (ongoing) Eagle River Bowl

11:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bowling Squad 6 (awards to follow) Eagle River Bowl

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony & Presentations Eagle River Bowl

Eagle River Bowl (12130 Regency Dr., Eagle River)

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SPORT IS OUR PASSION

Motorcoach Schedule

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Credentialed delegation members (athletes, partners, chaperones, and coaches) will be transported by a del-egation motorcoach to and from the Clarion Suites (1110 W. 8th Ave.) and Eagle River Bowl (12130 Regency Dr.). Motorcoach schedule will be posted at all venues.

Communities

HEALTH IS OUR COMMITMENT

Friday, November 17 1:15 p.m. Coaches depart Hotel for Eagle River Bowl 6 p.m. Final transfers from Eagle River Bowl to ATC Saturday, November 18 6:45 a.m. Coaches depart Hotel for Eagle River Bowl 9:45 a.m. Depart Clarion Suites for Eagle River Bowl 11 a.m. Depart Eagle River Bowl for Clarion Suites 1:15 p.m. Depart Clarion Suites for Eagle River Bowl 2:30 p.m. Depart Eagle River Bowl for Clarion Suites 6 p.m. Last coach departs Eagle River Bowl for the Clarion Suites Sunday, November 19 6:45 a.m. Coaches depart Hotel for Eagle River Bowl 9:45 a.m. Final Transfer from Hotel to Eagle River Bowl 3:30 p.m. Delegations Depart

Transportation Phone #: 907-351-3193

Community Total In Delegation Athletes Partners

Anchorage 69 49 8

Homer 19 10 2

Juneau 15 10 2

Kodiak 20 10 6

Mat-Su 39 32 4

Tanana Valley 25 14 6

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Bowling Squad Schedule

Bowling Competition Rules

The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules shall govern all Special Olympics bowling competitions. This weekend will consist of singles, doubles and team competition (including Unified singles, doubles,

and team). A game of tenpin consists of ten frames. A player delivers two balls in each of the first nine frames unless

a strike is scored. In the tenth frame, a player delivers three balls if a strike or spare is scored. Every frame must be completed by each player bowling in regular order.

A game may be played on two lanes (a pair) immediately adjoining each other. Members of competing teams, doubles and single entrants shall successively and in regular order bowl one frame on one lane, and for the next frame alternate and use the other lane until five frames are bowled on each lane of the pair.

The Special Olympics Alaska Bowling Tournament is a Handicap Tournament. Handicapping is a means of placing bowlers and teams with varying degrees of skill levels on as equitable basis as possible for their competition against each other. In Special Olympics, the handicap is based on 100% of the differ-ence of the bowler’s average and 200. The average is based off of a 33 game season (including local competition). For example, if player 1 has an average of 100, they would receive a handicap of 100. This means that 100 pins would be added to their score for each game. If they bowl an 88, their handicap score would be a 188.

Foul Definitions— Fouls occur when the bowler crosses the foul line, bowls a “Dead Ball”, bowls on the wrong lane or on the wrong turn, or has an illegal pinfall. Please see full rules for clarification.

Scoring – Except when a strike is scored, the number of pins knocked down by the player’s first and second delivery are marked. A strike is made when a full up of ten pins is knocked down with the first delivery of a frame. It is marked by an (X), and the count for one strike is 10 plus the number of pins knocked down on the player’s next two deliveries. A double is two consecutive strikes. The count for the first strike is 20 plus the number of pins knocked down with the first delivery following the second strike. A triple or turkey is 3 consecutive strikes. The count for the first strike is 30. A spare is scored when pins left standing after the first delivery are knocked down with the second delivery in the frame (/). The count for a spare is 10 plus the number of pins knocked down during the next delivery. A split - nor-mally marked with a 0 around the number of pins

Coaching – Athletes may go to their coach but athletes cannot leave the bowler’s area and no de-lay of game may occur.

Please see complete rules for further rules clarification.

Friday, November 17

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Squad 1 Eagle River Bowl, ER

2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Bowling Squad 1 Eagle River Bowl, ER

Saturday, November 18

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Squad 2 Eagle River Bowl, ER

8 – 11 a.m. Bowling Squad 2 Eagle River Bowl, ER

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bowling Squad 3 Eagle River Bowl, ER

3 — 6 p.m. Bowling Squad 4 Eagle River Bowl, ER

Sunday, November 19

8 – 11 a.m. Bowling Squad 5 Eagle River Bowl, ER

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bowling Squad 6 Eagle River Bowl, ER

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony Eagle River Bowl, ER

EXCELLENCE IS OUR GOAL

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Special Olympics USA Games

2017 Polar Plunge & Pledge Drive

The 9th Annual Polar Plunge will take place on December 16 at Goose Lake in Anchorage. Invite friends,

family and co-workers to take the plunge!

For those who are "Too Cool to Plunge" you can still par-ticipate. Earn awesome incentives!

Go to www.specialolympicsalaska.org and begin pledging

today! For more information contact:

Jessica Bjornstad, 907-222-7625 ext 605 jessica@specialolympicsalaska.org

Special Olympics USA Games The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Seattle,

WA July 1-6, 2018. Unified Basketball, Track and Field, Unified Bowling, Level 5 Golf,

Unified Bocce, Swimming, Powerlifting,

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50th Anniversary—Are you ready? Join the global celebration in July of Special Olympics’ 50th Anniversary in honor of

Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s commitment to those with intellectual disabilities.

JOIN THE TEAM ALASKA FAN CLUB Seattle area is a great destination for your 2018 vacation

OR Cheer the team on from Alaska

Watch for the Fan Club page on Facebook that will be

launched in January.

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