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OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 2015 SHOPRITE ® NUTMEG STATE GAMES

JULY 11th - AUGUST 2nd, HOSTED BY THE CITY OF NEW BRITAINThis month, New Britain hosts Connecticut’s premier multi-sport festival, the 2015 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. #GetTheGold

For more information: go to our website nutmegstategames.org, connect with Nutmeg State Games on Facebook, Follow us on twitter @NutmegStateGame or #nutmegstategames & Instagram @NutmegStateGames

HOSTED BY THE CITY OF NEW BRITAINCelebrating Our 27th Anniversary

WELCOME TO THE “GAMES” AND THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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2015 SHOPRITE 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

SECRETARY: Brian CuddebackCIGNA HealthCare

TREASURER: Joseph Jeamel, Jr.United Bank, Retired

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, Brendan J. Kennedy & Assoc.

Jay F. Malcynsky, Gaffney, Bennett & Assoc.

Joseph McDonald, McDonald Law Assoc.

Dominic Perno, PMA Companies

David E. Polk, The First Tee of Connecticut

FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Roger Baral, Bloomfield Electric

Frederick Beckham, Associated Press

Sam Chapman, New York Life

Jennifer Cohen Smith, Aetna

Rus Hauswirth, Highland Capital Brokerage

Steven Hunt, Thomas Fahy Insurance Assoc.

Sheila Marshall, CSMG Board of Directors

Jeff Pugliese, Middlesex Chamber of Commerce

Christopher Schoelen, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Jeremy Soboleski, Snowden Capital Advisors LLC

Brian Smith, Smith Brothers Ins. Inc.

J.J., Twigg, Hartford Financial Associates

Carolyn Vanacore, SCSU - Retired

Michael Zubretsky, Red Stone Commercial Lending

HONORARY MEMBERS: (Continued)Keith Overland, American Chiro Association

Joseph Ramondetta, Futuramik IndustriesRichard J. Repeta, RetiredAdam Salina, Kozak & SalinaDonald “Dee” Rowe, UCONN AthleticsSteve 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

John B. Larson, Member of Congress

Charles T LeConche, CT Laborers’ District Council

Donny Marshall, NESN

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

REGION MAP AND TOWN BREAKDOWN

HONORARY MEMBERS:James Amann, CSMG Board of DirectorsRichard J. Belliveau, First Co. Governor’s Horse GuardsKevin P. Brown, Chief of Staff Congressman Larson Brian Comer, RetiredJeanne Cormier, H. W. Lochner, Inc.Joe Desautel, Downes Construction Co., LLCWilliam DiBella, Metropolitan District CommissionHowie Dickenman, CCSU

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 27th 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 2015. Competitions will take place in the Cities of New Britain, Berlin, Plainville, Newington, 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 140,000 amateur athletes and 25,000 volunteers have participated and over 250,000 spectators have attended. More than 6,500 participants and over 20,000 spectators will take part in the 2015 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.

The Nutmeg State Games would like to extend another warm welcome to this year’s competitors. To show our appreciation for their participation, the Nutmeg State Games Athlete of the Year Award recognizes athletes that excel in their events by not only rising to the top, but by overcoming great hardships and displaying tremendous sportsmanship.

2014 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: TYLER MACLEANIn the word of Vince Lombardi, “Winning isn’t everything, but the will to win is everything”. Tyler Maclean has the will, and does what it takes to achieve his goals. He demonstrates dedication, sportsmanship, and teamwork in all aspects of his life. Tyler has played in the Nutmeg State Games for 10 consecutive years. In those 10 years, he has won 12 medals, 7 of which were gold . He has also competed in prestigious roller hockey tournaments such as the 16U National State Wars Roller Hockey Tournament in Ohio in 2011.

Currently, Tyler is focused on remaining a high honors student and being a true role model as Captain of his ice hockey team. His future goals include his plans to study engineering and possibly play hockey at a higher level.

To read the full bios please visit our website at www.NutmegStateGames.org/podium

2014 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: ISABEL CARNEY Not all athletes have the love and passion needed to succeed in their sport. This athlete has a passion for

performing and is willing to sacrifice anything to achieve her goals in Figure Skating. She competes at a high level, demonstrates a great deal of dedication and is an active and involved member of her school and community. Isabel started her career with a gold medal in the 2005 “Games,” at the age of three. Nine years later, Isabel has earned another gold medal and still has love and passion for the sport.

Carney has faced her fair share of adversity along the way, including an on-ice collision several years ago. She collided with another skater during a show, which caused her to fall on her mouth. She lost seven teeth and severed her lip up to her nose in the fall. She was told she could not skate for six weeks after the injury, but she was back on the ice five days later.

To read the full bios please visit our website at www.NutmegStateGames.org/podium

ABOUT “THE GAMES”

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2015 SHOPRITE NUTMEG STATE GAMES EVENTS SCHEDULE

There are six core values that enbody the Nutmeg State Games. These elements make the Games a quality sports event.

OLYMPIC MODELFew events in Connecticut embody the spirit and values of amateur athletics like the Nutmeg State Games. Team sports are configured regionally in an 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 athletes, coaches and parents 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 significantly lower cost for the participants. The average Entry Fee is $31.00 per participant and has only increased by $11.00 in 26 years. SUSTAINABILITYThe “Games” have remained viable for twenty-seven 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. VIABILITYThe “Games” have remained viable for twenty-seven 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 1,000 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.

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: Check out nutmegstategames.org for more details on tournaments and events. Archery Saturday, July 25th Hungerford Park, New Britain Cycling Criterium Saturday, June 6th Walnut Hill Park, New Britain

Fencing July 18th -19th, 25th - 27th Candlewood Fencing, Danbury

Figure Skating Competition July 11th Newington Arena, Newington Golf Tournament Sunday, July 12th Stanley Golf Course, New Britain

Gymnastics Meet July 11th Pomperaug HS, Southbury

Judo Sunday, July 26th Middletown HS, Middletown

Shooting (Air Gun & Rifle) June 13th & 14th Blue Trail Range, Wallingford

Shooting (3-Position) Saturday, June 13th Blue Trail Range, Wallingford

Shooting (Prone) Sunday, June 14th Blue Trail Range, Wallingford

Swim Meet (Masters) Saturday, August 1st CCSU, New Britain

Swim Meet (Youth) Sunday, August 2nd CCSU, New Britain

Track & Field Saturday, July 11th Veteran’s Stadium, New Britain

Wrestling Sunday, July 26th New Britain HS, New Britain

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

Baseball (All Divisions) July 27th - August 2nd Various locations, New Britain

Basketball (All Divisions) July 27th - August 2nd Various locations, New Britain

Fast Pitch Softball (12/U, 14/U) July 18th & July 19th Various locations, New Britain

Fast Pitch Softball (16/U, 18/U) July 25th & July 26th Various locations, New Britain

Field Hockey (All Divisions) July 17th - July 19th Veteran’s Stadium, New Britain

Ice Hockey (Boys) July 21st - July 26th Newington Arena, Newington Ice Hockey (Girls) July 30th - August 2nd Newington Arena, Newington

Boys Lacrosse (11v11) July 20th - July 26th Sage Park, Berlin/Clem Lemire, Newington

Girls Lacrosse (7v7) August 1st - August 2nd Sage Park, Berlin Roller Hockey (10/U, 12/U, 14/U) July 10th - July 12th Trinity College, Hartford Roller Hockey (16/U, 18/U, OPEN) July 17th - July 19th Trinity College, Hartford

Soccer (Boys) July 23rd - July 26th Various locations, New Britain

Soccer (Girls) July 30th - August 2nd Various locations, New Britain

2015 NUTMEG STATE GAMES SPECIAL EVENTS:

Football Weight lifting Competition Saturday, March 14th New Britain High School

Football Showcase Saturday, May 2nd Cheshire High School

Basketball Coaches Clinic September 25th & 26th University of Saint Joseph

$10,000 Raffle (To Support NSG) October 13th ShopRite of Wallingford

Holiday Basketball Tournament December 26th - 28th Wesleyan University

Holiday Ice Hockey Tournament December 26th - 28th Wesleyan University

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OUR APPRECIATIONThe 2015 ShopRite Nutmeg State Games Recognizes the City of New Britain, Town of Berlin, Town of Newington, and Town of Plainville 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:Erin Stewart, Mayor; Erik Barbieri, Director, Parks & Recreation; Mike Hadvab, Superintendent of Parks; Michael Foran, Principal of New Britain High School; Raymond Moore, Director of Facilities; Gayle West, Facilities Support Specialist; Timothy Stewart, President of New Britain Chamber of Commerce

Town of Berlin Staff:Rachel Rochette, Mayor; Denise McNair, Town Manager

Town of Newington Staff: Bill DeMaio, Director, Parks & Recreation

Town of Plainville Staff:Jeffrey Kitching, Superintendent of Schools; Amy Labas, Athletic Director

YEARS OF THANKS TO OUR HOSTING CITIES:

1989 & 1990 City of Willimantic & Eastern Connecticut State University

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

1995 – 1996 City of Hamden & Quinnipiac University

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

2002 – 2003 City of New London & Connecticut College

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

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

2008 – 2009 City of Danbury & Western Connecticut State University

2010 – 2015 City of New Britain

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