Friday, May 27, 2011

2011 Summer Games Information

The 2011 Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games Coaches manual has a wealth of information on the weekend including events and schedules and is available here:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BxSy5xg4DLg2ZmYzZmMxNjQtYmU3MC00NGE5LTkzYTYtNDlkNjM5NjAzMmVi&hl=en_US

For those staying over night, we will be in Davis Hall, the same as last year. Remember that you need to bring your own linen and towels.   Enter from South Prospect.  The UVM map with Davis Hall is here:
http://www.uvm.edu/map/?Page=MAP&Building=62 


Special Olympics information sheet for Summer Games is here:
http://vtso.org/formfolder/form_322.pdf

Please remember that actual competition times may change during the day so plan on remaining on site during all competition times.  Key times are:

Traditional Summer Games
June 3rd - Friday
4:00 – 6:00pm Program Registration - UVM – Wing-Davis-Wilks Main desk
5:30 – 6:30pm Dinner - Harris Millis Commons dining
7:00 – 8:30pm Opening Ceremony - Turf field
8:30pm Coaches Meeting – Tent behind Turf Field
June 4th – Saturday
7:00 – 8:00am Breakfast –Harris Millis Commons Dining
8:30am Coaches Meeting- softball – at venue
9:00am Coaches meeting – all other sports – at venue
9:15am – 12:00pm Competition – All venues
9:00am – 1:00pm Healthy Athlete – (Special Smiles – NOTE TIME CHANGE for Special Smiles only.

If your athlete isn’t competing first thing make sure to allow them to take advantage of this.
10:00 – 4:00pm Olympic Town

Healthy Athlete – Opening Eyes, Fun Fitness, Opening Eyes

Merchandise Sales
11:30am – 1:30pm Lunch – Tent behind Turf Field
1:00– 4:30pm Competition Resumes
5:30 – 6:30pm Dinner – Indoor Tennis Court
7:00 – 9:00pm Dance - Indoor Tennis Court – Theme “Summer Luau”
June 5th – Sunday
7:00 – 8:00 am Breakfast - Harris Millis Commons dining
8:45 – 9:00 am Coaches/Officials Meeting
9:00am – 12:00 pm Competition
10:00am – 2:00 pm Olympic Town – Merchandise sales
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch – Healthy Athlete Tents
1:00 – 2:30pm Competition Resumes

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Track and Field practice canceled today, 5/26/11

All, due to the severe weather warnings, Track and Field practice is canceled tonight.  Coach Randy will hold the last practice before Summer Games next Thursday. Dave

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Bocce practice today

All, coach Peter checked the fields and they are firm enough to have practice.  We will have Bocce practice today.  Coach Peter will send everyone home if there is a an electrical storm or a significant downpour.  Consider rain gear in case of light rain.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

2011 Basketball Tournament photos

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