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2022 State Celebration Sports Tournament

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On July 27, 2022

In Bocce, Softball, Special Event, Swim, Tournaments, Track

Carroll University – Saturday, July 30-Sunday, July 31, 2022

Summer is nearly over and that means it’s off to the Special Olympics Wisconsin 2022 State Celebration Sports Tournament at Carroll University and nearby sites in Waukesha.  Competition for bocce, track, swim, and softball will be held on   Saturday, July 30-Sunday, July 31, 2022 .   Remember that a light rain will NOT cancel the tournament.  If the tournament is cancelled, we will have the information on the hotline 414-327-1016.  Bocce and track are on campus; softball is at Saratoga; swimming is at Waukesha South High School.

We will NOT have a bus this year – please plan your ride and be aware of travel/parking time needed.  Bocce and softball teams play on both days, and almost all track and swim athletes also compete on both days; schedule information is included with this information.  You may leave the site after you are done competing, make sure you tell your coach that you are leaving.

As a COVID note = masks will be required in buildings.  Lots of Healthy Athletes programs going on – check out the SOWI website for information.

We will be taking one softball team, 1 bocce team, 10 swim athletes and 9 track athletes, along with chaperons. 

Parents, family and friends are encouraged to attend the competition and cheer.  Good luck to everyone!

Directions to Carroll Campus (SOWI)

From I-94 – Exit on HWY F south (exit) 295), cross Moreland Blvd. and continue south on Hwy 18 west (North Street) to Barstow Street which is 2.5 miles south of I-94.  Turn left on Barstow St., turn left on Wisconsin Ave., turn right onto East Avenue.  Carroll University. 100 N. East St., Waukesha  53186 – Schneider Stadium.

BOCCE – Tuxedos should be onsite by 8:30am Saturday.   Each team will play only on one court – a reminder that bocce games after the first round may start ahead of scheduled time if that court is free.

            Bocce Schedule = remember that games after 9:00am may start ahead of schedule.

            Tuxedos – Division 4; Court 4

                        Saturday = 9:00am vs 2-25 YMCA Rollers

                        Saturday = 11:15am vs 6-12 Team Rhino

                        Sunday = 9:45am vs 7-02 Janesville Falcons

SOFTBALL –  Please be onsite (Saratoga) no later than 9:30am.

            Softball Schedule = Saratoga

            Sparks – Division 4

                        Saturday = 10:15am, Field 3 vs 7-11 Kenosha Premier

                        Saturday = 1:45pm, Field 4 vs 3-06 Bullfrogs

                        Sunday = 10:15am, Field 4 vs 3-30 BC Bullheads

            Track and Swim schedules are on separate pages.

           

District Tournament Results

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On July 17, 2022

In Bocce, Softball, Special Event, Tournaments

Congratulations to all!  You did yourselves proud.  Great playing and great sportsmanship.

The softball team, Sparks, took first place and will advance to the state games.

The bocce team, Tabbies, played well and we are proud of them, but they do not advance.

The bocce team, Tuxedos, also played well and did a great job.  They took 2nd place and were selected in the lottery, so will advance to the state games.

So – mark July 30th-31st on your calendars.  The above teams along with those swimmers and track athletes who are also advancing to state.  Bocce, softball, track and swim competition at state will be on both days, so keep both days free.  State is at Carroll University in Waukesha, and we will send out schedule as soon as they are available.

Good job all!

Linda & Kevin

District Softball/Bocce Competition

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On July 11, 2022

In Bocce, Softball, Tournaments

Sunday, July 17th – Heritage Park – Richfield

HERITAGE PARK

4128 Hubertus Road/Hubertus-Richfield

(norhwest of Milwaukee @ ½ hour)

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There will be no bus this year; please arrange your ride.  Plan on being at Heritage Park 30-45 minutes before your first game – game times can change.   Hot or rainy weather may also affect the schedule.

Any updated competition information will be on the Hotline – 414-327-1016.

Directions:  we will send out any directions after we receive them.  One of the recommended routes was HWY 167 off of I41/45 (towards Holy Hill).  However HWY 167 is being closed long term on July 11th.  Hopefully we will receive the best routing info.

Uniforms:  Softball  – if possible, wear your own shorts, as this will save time in changing.

           Bocce – wear your own black NSSO shorts and white NSSO t-shirts – the short and shirts with the shield   design.   You may wear slacks if you prefer.

Heritage Park is a new venue this year – we are unsure of the convenience of the changing area. After your last game/awards, change out of the uniforms provided and return the attire to the appropriate container.

It is important that each athlete bring the following items marked with their name and 8‑02. 

*     The black North Suburban duffle bag (or equivalent) to put your clothes in after changing into your uniforms.  Put a name tag on your bag.

*     Sunglasses, sunscreen and/or bugspray.   (rain gear depending on the forecast)

*     A refillable water bottle with athlete’s name on it.

*     Softball – The North Suburban red baseball hat, if you have one (no hat with any logo can be worn).

*     Softball – Baseball glove (each athlete should have their own) and bat, if you use your own.  Your sport bag should also have a name label; do not go thru any other person’s bag.  NSSO equipment is in it’s own bag, and a coach can help you find what you need.

Food may be purchased at the concession stand, or bring any snacks or meal that you will want – there is no free lunch.

We have no information available but assume that here are some bleachers at the diamonds, and no seating available near the bocce courts.  It is recommended that you bring your own lawn chairs. 

Remember that attendance and participation at this District tournament is mandatory to advance to state with the team if it advances and to continue to practice with any team that advances .  Practices for all teams will continue the rest of the softball season even If a team does not advance to state.

Softball 2022

Sparks  (Division 3)  (Games should end by about 1:45pm, followed by awards)

      10:10am, Diamond 4 = 8-42 TM Blaze

      12:30pm, Diamond 4 (Championship) or Diamond 5 (Consolation) (7-11 Kenosha Premier OR 8-10 YMCA Flycatchers)

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Bocce  (may change as the day goes on if there is heat and/or rain) (Games are scheduled for a 45 minute time slot)

Tabbies    (Division 3)

      9:45am, Court 3 = 8-05 Tosa Giants

      11:15am, Court 3 (Championship) OR Court 4 (Consolation) = 8-10 YMCA Challengers OR 8-27 SC Bouncers

Tuxedos     (Division 2)

      9:00am, Court 4 = 8-42 TM Famous

      10:30am, Court 3 (Championship) OR Court 4 (Consolation) = 8-7 SC Spotters OR 8-33 WB Pallinas

TM/MPS Annual Outdoor Tournament – Saturday, June 18th

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On June 17, 2022

In Bocce, New, Softball, Special Event, Tournaments

Hi All

Our next, and all remaining dates, grill out is at Sendik’s in Grafton. Thanks Ken and Lilane for taking the morning shift on the 25th.

We could use some help in the afternoon.

Take a look at the schedule below and take a shift if you can. Sign Up here.

Grafton

Cashier

Expeditier

Griller

Prep/Server

Saturday June 25th 10:30am – 1pm

Chuck

Kevin

Ken Buchanan

Lilane Koehn Mace

Saturday June 25th

1pm – 3:30pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday July 9th

10:30am – 1pm

Kevin

Saturday July 9th

1pm – 3:30pm

Kevin

Saturday July 23rd

10:30am – 1pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday July 23rd

1pm – 3:30pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday August 6th 10:30am – 1pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday August 6th

1pm – 3:30pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday August 27th 10:30am – 1pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday August 27th

1pm – 3:30pm

Chuck

Kevin

Linda Brothen

Saturday September 24th 10:30am – 1pm

Chuck

Kevin

Saturday September 24th

1pm – 3:30pm

Chuck

Kevin

Linda Brothen

Thanks again for your help!

Chuck Sigurdson
414 688 9106

Wick Field, 5225 W. Vliet

  • SOFTBALL (Softball games will be 55minutes or 7 innings, no new inning will start after 50minutes.)
    • Sparks
      • 1:00pm, Field 7 vs 8-10 YMCA Flycatchers
      • 2:15pm, Field 7 vs 8-42 TM Blaze
  • BOCCE (Bocce games will be 35minutes or 16 points, no frame will start after 30minutes.)
    • Tuxedos
      • 10:00am,Court 1 vs 8-14 West Allis Green Tornadoes
      • 10:50am,Court 2 vs 7-15 RacineBlasters
      • 11:40am,Court 2 vs 8-42 TM Mustangs
    • Tabbies
      • 10:00am,Court 5 vs 8-05 Tosa Dodgers
      • 10:50am,Court 6 vs 8-05 Tosa Giants
      • 11:40am, Court 6 vs 7-15 Racine Rockers

There will be NO food service.

Team members / spectators should bring any food, beverages, needed. Bringing your own water bottle is recommended – remember to keep hydrated.

Each of the teams will play at least two games and all games will follow Special Olympics rules. Since the emphasis of this tournament is on fun and competition (required games for district), no awards will be given.

Family members and friends are invited to come and cheer for their teams. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers are all acceptable and may even be necessary for yourself and any spectators (there are no bleachers, etc., for bocce spectator seating and limited seating anywhere). Parking is limited at Wick or the street – BEST parking is behind the MPS administrative building just to the west of Wick Field. Please remember that no pets are allowed on the grounds.

NSSO – Swim and Track Athletes – State Games

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On June 5, 2022

In New, Swim, Tournaments, Track

Congratulations to all athletes who competed at the April District Swim or the May Regional Athletic competitions.  Everyone did their best effort and we were proud of all.

The delay in sending out results has been predominantly based on the fact that we wanted to be able to report on who is advancing to the State Celebration Games on July 30-31st in Waukesha at Carroll University.  (Tennis, bocce and softball state games are the same weekend)

With the quota system, we are generally unable to have all that qualified advance to state; we are limited in the quota number that we receive.  Sometimes we can request – and get – additional quota, sometimes not.  And that’s what happened this year.  We received extra space for swim, but not for track.  The names listed below are advancing to the state games and will continue to attend the practice sessions thru the end of July.  The athletes who competed, but for whom we are unable to take to state, should choose their preferred summer sport = some do bocce, some do softball, and maybe even tennis.

Swim – the athletes who are entered for the State Celebration Games are: John Avery; Lynn Carus; Yan Chen; Christine Cherne; Cooper Collins; Brian Glenn; Carrie Krutina; Melissa Krutina; Jacob Nowak; Jennifer Onufrock; and Kim Raatz.

Athletics/track – the athletes who are entered for the State Celebration Games are: Michelle Buchanan; Tim Canaday; Creed Grams; Cathy Hanin; Matthew Hanrahan; Michael Lunz; Jeff Strelow; and Tim Vola.

Info (schedule, etc) will be distributed after we receive it – probably not much before a week before the games.

Congrats to all!

Important Dates to Note

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On April 6, 2022

In Bocce, Golf, New, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tournaments, Track

UPCOMING DATES – 2022 – MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSER TO THE DATES; most practice dates are NOT included here.  Due to fewer competitors, we are not planning on having a bus to Muskego for the track/soccer competitions.  If you are willing to help with a carpool, please let Kevin or Linda know.

SOCCER

April 13th – outside practice at Brown Deer High/Middle School – weather permitting

April 20th – inside at Academy; games vs Team Milwaukee

May 14th – state competition; Muskego HS

SWIMMING

April 30th – district competition; YMCA at Pabst Farms, Oconomowoc

July 30-31st – state competition; Carroll University, Waukesha

TRACK

April 13 and 27th = no Wednesday practices but we are looking at having practices on the 12th and 26th (or other available date); track events at the school make it impossible to have Wednesday practices those two weeks and rain is taking it’s toll

May 14th = district competition; Muskego HS

July 30-31st – state competition; Carroll University, Waukesha

BOCCE and SOFTBALL

June 18th – games at Wick Field, Milwaukee

July 17th – district competition; Heritage Park, Richfield

July 30-31st = state competition; Carroll University, Waukesha

Golf

 August 14th = state competition; Columbus

Winter Sports Update -Monday, February 14, 2022

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On February 14, 2022

In Basketball, New, Snowshoe, Swim, Tournaments

NO team basketball, skills or snow this year

I don’t believe this is unexpected news.

While COVID numbers have, thankfully, been decreasing substantially and quicker than originally expected – it was not soon enough to salvage Team Basketball, Basketball Skills, or Snowshoe racing (although snowshoe racing needs more snow and less COVID as well).

So we thank all who patiently waited for the hoped for weekly call about the sports – the waiting is over. 

There will be NO Team Basketball this year, no Snowshoe racing and no Basketball Skills.  We await the 2023 season.

There are still COVID protocols to follow – SOWI, facility and governmental – and these will affect the upcoming sports season.

Winter Sports Update – Thursday, February 4, 2022

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On February 4, 2022

In Basketball, New, Snowshoe, Swim, Tournaments

There will be no practices until further notice.

We are pleased that the COVID numbers are coming down across the state, but the county numbers are not yet within the range allowed for Special Olympics activities.  So, probably as no surprise, there will be no practices until further notice.  This would be no team basketball, no basketball skills and no snowshoeing (of course, we’d prefer snow for that anyway.)

Also at this time, we have to admit that we are uncertain whether we will be able to start swimming this month as we normally would.  With COVID numbers still up and we are waiting to hear from Brown Deer school about what new guidelines they have put into place since this latest surge.  There are also SOWI guidelines about crossing county boundaries with differing county COVID numbers.  Sorry, but assume no swimming practices until we pass on the word that we are good – when we can, we should be back on Tuesday’s at Brown Deer High/Middle School.

Hope for the best – we hope to continue in this trend towards improvement.

2021 State Bowling Tournament Results

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On December 5, 2021

In Bowling, New, Tournaments

Congratulations to all of our athletes who participated in the tournament.

Matthew Hanrahan = 5th place
Tom Nemeth = 2nd place
Aaron Gershowitz – 2nd place
Carolyn Kiewit (NSSO and USA Games bowler) – 4th place
Tim Canaday – 6th place
Michael Sengbusch – 8th place
Lucy Swietlik – 3rd place
Rory Koehn – 4th place

Dan Zalewski (bowling as a USA Games bowler) – 7th place
Michael Junck – former NSSO athlete – 3rd place

2021 State Volleyball Tournament

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On November 11, 2021

In New, Tournaments, Volleyball

The Warriors, Spiders and Northstars played in the State Tournament this last Saturday. Congratulations to our players and coaches.

Warriors took 4th
Spikers took 2nd
North Stars took 1st

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