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OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 2013 SHOPRITE ® NUTMEG STATE GAMES

JULY 13th - JULY 28th, HOSTED BY THE CITY OF NEW BRITAINThis month, New Britain hosts Connecticut’s premier multi-sport festival, the 2013 ShopRite ® Nutmeg State Games, 6,500 athletes from all 169 towns and cities competing in 22 Olympic-style sports. Catch tomorrow’s stars this July in New Britain.

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NUTMEG STATE GAMES REGIONS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WEST:AvonBarkhamstedBethelBethlehemBridgewaterBristolBrookfieldBurlingtonCanaanCantonCheshireColebrookCornwallDanburyFalls RiverFarmingtonGaylordsvilleGoshenGranbyHartlandHarwintonKentLakevilleLitchfieldMarble DaleMiddleburyMilldaleMorrisNaugatuckNew FairfieldNew HartfordNew MilfordNewtownNorfolkNorth CanaanOakvilleOxfordPlainvillePlantsville

PlymouthProspectReddingRidgefieldRoxburySalisburySharonShermanSimsburySouthburySouthingtonTerryvilleThomastonTorringtonWarren

WashingtonWaterburyWatertownWeatogueWinchesterWinstedWolcottWoodbury

NORTH:AshfordBerlinBloomfieldBoltonBrooklynChaplinCoventryDanielsonEastfordEast GranbyEast HartfordEast WindsorEllington

SOUTH:AnsoniaBeacon FallsBethanyBridgeportCos CobDarienDerbyEast HavenEastonFairfieldGreenwich

HamdenMilfordMonroeNew CanaanNew HavenNorth HavenNorwalkOakdaleOrangeRowaytonSeymour

EAST:AndoverBalticBozrahBranfordBroadbrookCanterburyChesterClintonColchesterColumbiaCromwellDeep RiverDurhamEast HaddamEast HamptonEast LymeEssex

FranklinGales FerryGriswoldGrotonGuilfordHaddamHebronHigganumJewett CityKillingworthLebanonLedyardLisbonLymeMadisonMarlboroughMeriden

EAST (CONT):MiddlefieldMiddletownMontvilleMysticNew LondonNianticNoankNo. BranfordNo. StoningtonNorwichOld LymeOld SaybrookPlainfieldPortlandPrestonQuaker HillRockfallSalemSandy HookScotlandSpragueSterlingStoningtonUncasvilleVersaillesVoluntownWallingfordWaterfordWestbrookWillimanticWindham

EnfieldGlastonburyHamptonHartfordKensingtonKillinglyManchesterMansfieldNew BritainNewingtonPomfretPutnam

Rocky HillRockvilleSomersSouth WindsorStaffordStafford SpringsStorrsSuffieldTalcottvilleThompsonTollandUnionVernonWest HartfordWethersfieldWillingtonWindsorWindsor LocksWoodstock

SheltonSouthportStamfordStratfordTrumbullWest HavenWestonWestportWiltonWoodbridge

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT: Mark LaurettiMayor, City of Shelton

VICE PRESIDENT: Stephen CassanoState Senator, 4th Senate District

TREASURER: Joseph Jeamel, Jr.Rockville Bank, Retired

SECRETARY: Brian CuddebackCIGNA HealthCare

PAST PRESIDENT: Don DrustShopRite of Wallingford & Southington

AT LARGE:Arthur Baker, Stanley Access Technologies, LLC

Curtiss Clemens, Sr., Century 21/Clemens & Sons Realty

Brendan J. Kennedy, Camilliere, Cloud & Kennedy

Jay F. Malcynsky, Gaffney, Bennett & Associates

Joseph McDonald, McDonald Law Assoc.

Bill Mudano, Retired CSMG

Dominic Perno, PMA Companies

David E. Polk, First Tee of Connecticut

FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:James Amann, Former Speaker of the House

Frederick Beckham, Associated Press

Rus Hauswirth, Highland Capital Brokerage

Steven Hunt, W.B. Mason

Sheila Marshall, Frito Lay

Dr. Keith Overland, American Chiro Association

Jeffrey Pugliese, Middlesex Chamber of Commerce

Brian Smith, Smith Brothers Ins. Inc.

Jeremy Soboleski, Merrill Lynch

Sarah DaDalt, Enterprise Rent-a-car

J.J. Twigg, Hartford Financial Associates

Carolyn Vanacore, SCSU Retired

Michael Zubretsky, Red Stone Commercial Lending

HONORARY MEMBERS: (Continued)Joseph Ramondetta, Futuramik IndustriesRichard J. Repeta, RetiredAdam Salina, Mayor of BerlinDonald “Dee” Rowe, UCONNSteve J. Schloss, Bank of AmericaMichael J. Skelley, M. J. Skelley & Assoc.Robert Valorie, RAV AssociatesHenry Wrotniak, Sanditz Travel

Sanjay Gupta, Venture Capital & Private Equity

Carol Krantz, MetLife

Dr. John Lahey, Quinnipiac University

Charles T LeConche, CT Laborers’ District Council

John B. Larson, Member of Congress

Donny Marshall, The University Club of Connecticut

Joseph V. Meaney, Jr., Cranmore, Fitzgerald & Meaney

REGION MAP AND TOWN BREAKDOWN

HONORARY MEMBERS:Richard J. Belliveau, First Co. Governor’s Horse Guards

Kevin P. Brown, RetiredBrian Comer, RetiredJeanne Cormier, H. W. Lochner, Inc.Joe Desautel, Downes Construction Co., LLCWilliam DiBella, Metropolitan District Commission

Howie Dickenman, CCSU

ABOUT US

The ShopRite Nutmeg State Games is a 501(c) (3) Not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a forum that initiates and encourages camaraderie between different ages, socioeconomic and cultural groups through athletic competition and the Olympic spirit. The event encourages the development of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle in its participants and promotes positive healthy activities for the participants, their families and the communities where they live.

The ShopRite Nutmeg State Games is the largest amateur multi sport Olympic-style sporting event in Connecticut and is now in its 25th year of uniting Connecticut’s residents in the common bond of amateur sport and Olympic spirit. This event is recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and is a member in good standing of the National Congress of State Games. The “Games” will be hosted by the City of New Britain in 2013. Competitions will take place in the City of New Britain, Berlin, West Hartford and around the state of Connecticut at top city, town, college, and high school venues. Since the inception of the “Games” in 1989, more than 125,000 amateur athletes have participated in the “Games.” More than 6,000 participants and over 15,000 spectators will take part in the 2013 ShopRite Nutmeg State Games representing every one of the 169 cities and towns in the State of Connecticut. 90% of our participants range between the ages of 6 and 18 years old.

NUTMEG STATE GAMES HISTORY:The “Games” began in 1989 as an idea fostered by William G. Mudano Sr. (Retired), and supported by Connecticut legislators. The first competition took place at Eastern Connecticut State University and included 1,200 participants, several hundred volunteers and several thousand spectators made up largely of friends and relatives of the athletes. Since those humble beginnings, the Games have grown dramatically and have evolved into the largest amateur athletic competition in the State of Connecticut. Since the inception of the “Games” more than 125,000 amateur athletes have participated. While grassroots participation is a focal point, there have been a number of participants who have have gone on to compete in professional sports or as a member of the USA Olympic team, not to mention thousands of athletes who have enjoyed successful college careers. NBA All-Star Vin Baker, and former UCONN great and WNBA star, Jennifer Rizzotti got their starts in the “Games.” Today, the Nutmeg State Games is the largest multi-sport, Olympic style, amateur competition in the State of Connecticut. Previous Host Cities & Colleges:

1989 & 1990 City of Willimantic and Eastern Connecticut State University

1991 – 1994 City of New Britain and Central Connecticut State University

1995 – 1996 City of Hamden and Quinnipiac University

1997 – 2001 City of Hartford, Trinity College and Saint Joseph’s College

2002 – 2003 City of New London and Connecticut College

2004 City of Hartford, Trinity College and Saint Joseph’s College

2005 – 2007 City of Bridgeport, University of Bridgeport Fairfield University & Sacred Heart University

2008 – 2009 City of Danbury and Western Connecticut State University

2010 – 2013 City of New Britain

OLYMPIC MODELFew events in Connecticut embody the spirit and values of amateur athletics like the Nutmeg State Games. Team sports are configured regionally which attempt to eradicate town rivalries and promote collaborations among participants. Inner city and suburban participants are merged together and opponents become teammates and friends. SPORTSMANSHIPPoor sportsmanship in youth sports jeopardizes the core values and benefits of amateur athletics. The “Games” strives to eliminate improper actions of parents, coaches and athletes by emphasizing sportsmanship in all events through a program that recognizes and rewards positive behavior. AFFORDABILITYWhile the “Games” are similar in nature to other events that provide valuable exposure to college coaches, a unique feature is the significant lower cost for the participants. The average Entry Fee is $28.00 per participant and has only increased by $8.00 in 25 years. ATTRACTIVEThe Nutmeg State Games continue to thrive despite the numerous sport and amusement alternatives available to youth today. The “Games” remain a must-attend event because it’s an honor and great opportunity to be a part of the high level of competition. SUSTAINABILITYThe “Games” have remained viable for twenty-five years in good and bad economic times due to strong leadership from its Board of Directors, an experienced and dedicated staff and carefully developed relationships with athletes, facilities, athletic administrators and officials across Connecticut. VOLUNTEERISMEach year 1,500 volunteers come together to help unite Connecticut through amateur athletics. Volunteers range from coaches, referees, officials, sport coordinators, interns, and medical staff members. Our substantial volunteer support from numerous organizations allows more funds to be spent on the athletes.

2013 NUTMEG STATE GAMES SPORT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: Check out nutmegstategames.org for more details on tournaments and events. Archery Saturday, July 20th Hungerford Park, New Britain 8:00 AM - 1:45 PM

Cycling Saturday, June 8th Walnut Hill Park, New Britain * Fencing ** August 3rd - 5th Candlewood Fencing, Danbury 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Figure Skating Competition Saturday, July 13th Newington Arena, Newington 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Golf Sunday, July 28th Stanley Golf Course, New Britain 12:30 - 7:00 PM

Gymnastics July 20th & 21st Meriden YMCA, Meriden 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Judo ** Sunday, July 28th Middletown High School, Middletown 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shooting (Air Gun & Rifle) June 6th & 7th Blue Trail Shooting Range, Wallingford *

Shooting (3-Position) Saturday, June 8th Blue Trail Shooting Range, Wallingford *

Shooting (Prone) Sunday, June 9th Blue Trail Shooting Range, Wallingford *

Swimming Sunday, July 21st Central CT State University, New Britain 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Track & Field Saturday, July 20th Veteran’s Memorial Stadium Field Events 9:00 AM Track Events 10:30 AM

Wrestling ** Sunday, July 21st New Britain High School, New Britain Weigh In - 8:00 AM Start Time 10:00 AM

TEAM SPORTS: Check out nutmegstategames.org for more details on tournaments and events.

Baseball (All Divisions) July 22nd - July 28th City of New Britain – Various locations

Basketball (All Divisions) July 22nd - July 28th City of New Britain – Various locations

Fast Pitch Softball (12/U, 14/U) July 13th & July 14th Chesley Park, New Britain & Sage Park, Berlin

Fast Pitch Softball (16/U,18/U) July 20th & July 21st Chesley Park, New Britain & Sage Park, Berlin Field Hockey (All Divisions) July 19th - July 21st Conard High School, West Hartford

Ice Hockey (All Divisions) July 23rd - 28th Newington Arena, Newington

Girls Lacrosse (7v7) July 27th - July 28th Conard High School, West Hartford

Boys Lacrosse (All Divisions) July 22nd - July 28th Sage Park, Berlin Roller Hockey July 12 - July 14th Trinity College, Hartford & Koeppel Sports Center

Rugby 7’s (OPEN) Saturday, July 27th Osgood Park, New Britain

Rugby 7’s (High School) Saturday, July 20th Osgood Park, New Britain

Soccer (All Divisions) July 22nd - July 28th City of New Britain – Various locations

SPECIAL EVENTS: OPEN to anyone who would like to attend.

Basketball Coaches Clinic September 20th & 21st Ramada Plaza, Hartford 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ($135 Pre-Registration & $150 on-ste)

*Please visit nutmegstategames.org for results. **Onsite registration available.

GET COMPETITION RESULTS:To view previous results of the Nutmeg State Games please visit: www.nutmegstategames.org/results/

OUR APPRECIATIONathletics and we are proud to honor her with the 2012 Nutmeg State Games Athlete of the Year award.

For more information on our award winners and how to nominate athletes or volunteers for 2013, please go to www.nutmegstategames.org

The 2013 ShopRite Nutmeg State Games Recognizes the City of New Britain, Town of Berlin and the Town West Hartford for their continued support and generous contributions of their town’s outstanding park facilities for the “Games”! SPECIAL THANKS TO:

City of New Britain and Consolidated School District Staff:Timothy O’Brien, Mayor; Bill DeMaio, Director, Parks & Recreation; Erik Barbieri, Recreation Superintendant; Mike Hadvab, Superintendant of Parks; Michael Foran, Principal of New Britain High School; Raymond Moore, Director of Facilities; Gayle West, Facilities Support Specialist

Town of Berlin Staff:Adam Salina, Mayor; Denise McNair, Town Manager; Steven Kelly, Director, Parks & Recreation Town of West Hartford Staff:Scott Slifka, Mayor; James Capodiece, Director of Human & Leisure Services; Marc Blanchard, Leisure Services Manager

The Nutmeg State Games would like to give a round of applause to some exceptional individuals. To show our appreciation for their participation, the Nutmeg State Games Athlete of the Year Award puts a spotlight on the athletes that rise to the top, excel in their events, overcome great hardships, and display tremendous sportsmanship. Nominations are still open for 2013. Below are last year’s winners and their summaries. To read the full bios please visit our website at nutmegstategames.org/podium

2012 Male Athlete of the Year: Koby Robinson

From a young age Koby was very dedicated to his sport. His tremendous abilities in Track and Field have always put him ahead of the competition

in his age group, landing him spots competing in the older age divisions. Although he was competing against athletes 2 and 3 years older then him, Koby placed in two events his very first year as a Nutmeg State Games athlete.

In 2012, Koby went on to win his first trophy- placing first in the High Jump at the Northeast Indoor Classic Youth Meet. Koby really hit his stride at the AAU State Meet, placing first in High Jump and Shot Put along with collecting the gold medal in the Pentathlon. In the 2012 Nutmeg State Games, Koby set a Shot Put record with a throw of 18’. He also placed 1st in the Long Jump and 3rd in the 100m.

Koby continues to show outstanding performances here in Connecticut, being awarded 8 medals in 4 years with the “Games”. Currently, Koby is looking to try his skill at other sports such as basketball and is just beginning midget football. In addition off the field Koby is a great student, having just earned the Student of the Month Award this past September at Maloney Magnet School.

2012 Female Athlete of the Year: Kayla Robinson

Kayla has been participating in the “Games” for 4 years. Kayla Robinson is a very committed, motivated, and talented athlete. Since age 11, Kayla has held the CT State Champion title in the High Jump and Long Jump and has also earned the State AAU Champion title in the Shot Put, Long Jump and High Jump. Her performances ranked her 1st on the National Elite Honor Roll in the AAU National Rankings in her age group for the Pentathlon. In the 2012 Nutmeg State Games she successfully defended her title in the Long Jump and High Jump, also receiving a silver medal in the Shot Put and 100m dash. She also helped lead her basketball team to the gold medal game.

Currently, Kayla holds 8 Gold Medals from the Nutmeg State Games and tied the all time record in her age group with a 4’04 High Jump this past year. Kayla also excels in the classroom, participating in the honors program at her high school for the past 3 years, and being elected to the Student Council for 2009-2010.

Maloney Magnet School awarded her with the American Citizenship Award the past 2 years. Kayla Robinson truly represents the spirit of amateur