Posted: Sep 08, 2011
The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and Special Olympics New York have come together in a joint effort for the 2011-2012 year. The affiliation between the two organizations is part of a NCAA Division III initiative that was put into place by the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at the NCAA Convention in January 2011.
Click to go to the Special OlympicsNew York website.
The SUNYAC’s 10 full-time members cover every corner of the state, spanning from the southwestern corner of the state of Fredonia to central NY in Cortland up to Plattsburgh in the northeast corner. That expansive coverage offers a unique opportunity to reach out to as many Special Olympic athletes as possible.
Click to go to the Special OlympicsNew York website.
The SUNYAC’s 10 full-time members cover every corner of the state, spanning from the southwestern corner of the state of Fredonia to central NY in Cortland up to Plattsburgh in the northeast corner. That expansive coverage offers a unique opportunity to reach out to as many Special Olympic athletes as possible.
“Several of the league’s schools already participate in events with Special Olympics so this was a natural fit for us,” explained SUNYAC Assistant Commissioner Janelle Feuz.
The SUNYAC’s first experience with Special Olympics New York will take place at the end of September at the annual fall SAAC meeting. SUNYAC student-athletes and advisors will come together and have to opportunity to meet Special Olympic representatives and athletes and share their stories about how athletics has impacted their lives.
