The Nassau Thunderbolts Return!
In September of 2020 the team returned to live training with strict covid protocols – the protocols continue to be followed to ensure the safety of all athletes and coaches
We were gifted with a Nassau County Grant in December of 2020 and we were able to purchase IPAD’s so that remote training and meetings were much easier to access for all. The team continues to use these IPAD’s as an additional training option apart from in-person training.
In August 2021, Daniel Dalton and James Thomson were able to compete in the Regional Championship in Ohio. The competition went well and provided the coaching staff the confidence that we could travel safely during the pandemic.
The National Boccia Championships were held in Kansas during October of 2021. Rafael de Jesus won a Gold Medal in the Individual BC 5 Division. Brian Zacarias/Keith Haarmann/James Thomson won Silver Medals in Team Play. Congratulations to all winners!
Other news around the league includes Charlie Fleisch being named to Team USA Boccia International Squad and Brian Zacarias named to the Team USA Boccia National Squad. The CP Nassau Thunderbolts are so very proud of their teammates being recognized with these distinctions!
Assistant Head Coach Troy McPherson was also named BC 3 Team USA Boccia Coach. He coached in Brazil in December of 2020 for Team USA Boccia.
Charlie Fleisch, William Lowry, Brian Zacarias and Troy McPherson were invited to a camp at Lakeshore Foundation at the end of February 2022 to train with Team USA Boccia.
The New York Mets Baseball Team (Through Charlie F.) granted the Nassau Thunderbolts a $15,000 Equipment Grant for the team to purchase new, internationally certified Boccia Balls.
The team is very appreciative for both recent grants and continues to train towards participating in Nationals in the Summer of 2022.
The Nassau Thunderbolts is a competitive Boccia Team for adults with Cerebral Palsy & other disabilities. Athletes compete Nationally & Internationally.
Legislative
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Assemblyman Mike Durso Visits CP Nassau
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Candle-Making for a Cause Fundraiser Held on Dec 9 at Halarosis Shop
We are grateful to Joanna V, owner of the Halarosis Candle Shop at the Roosevelt Field mall who put together an event to help raise funds to benefit programs at CP Nassau. “Halarosis” is Greek for “relaxation.” Joanna’s sister Patty is a participant at the CP Nassau...