Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Track Practice changed from Tuesday to Thursday this week 5/31

All, due to the weather outlook, we are changing Track practice from Tuesday 5/8 to Thursday 5/31, 6:00 to 7:30 PM.  Thanks, Dave

Monday, May 28, 2012

2012 Summer Games

The 2012 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/open?id=0BxSy5xg4DLg2QVFSRWVIVllTYnM



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, pillow and towels.   Enter from South Prospect.  The UVM map with Davis Hall is here:
http://www.uvm.edu/map/?Page=MAP&Building=62 


Please check the weather forecast for the weekend and plan accordingly, competition continues in foul weather and will only be stopped for electrical storms.  Remember rain gear.  


The Saturday evening dinner for all credentialed participants will be pasta served buffet style at the indoor tennis courts. Non-credentialed guests may purchase dinner tickets for $15 at the Merchandise table. 

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 1st - Friday
4:00 – 6:00pmProgram Registration - UVM – Wing-Davis-Wilks Main desk
5:30 – 6:30pmDinner - Harris Millis Commons dining
7:00 – 8:30pmOpening Ceremony - New Track
8:30pmCoaches Meeting – Tent directly behind bleachers
June 2nd – Saturday
7:00 – 8:00amBreakfast –Harris Millis Commons Dining
8:30amCoaches Meeting- Softball – at venue
9:00amCoaches meeting – all other sports – at venue
9:15am – 12:00pmCompetition – All venues
9:00am – 2:00pmHealthy Athlete 
9:00am - 3:00pmMerchandise Sales
10:00 – 3:00pmOlympic Town
11:30am – 1:30pmLunch – Registration Tent
1:00– 4:30pmCompetition - All venues
5:30 – 6:30pmDinner – Indoor Tennis Court
7:00 – 9:00pmDance - Indoor Tennis Court – Theme “Rodeo”
June 3rd – Sunday
7:00 – 8:00 amBreakfast - Harris Millis Commons dining
8:45 – 9:00 amCoaches/Officials Meeting
9:00am – 12:00 pmCompetition
9:00am – 1:00 pmMerchandise Sales - Tent next to registration
10:00am – 2:00 pmOlympic Town – Big Top Tent and turf field
12:00 – 1:00pmLunch – Big Top Tent
1:00 – 2:30pmCompetition - All venues

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Track Practice changed from Tuesday to Thursday this week 5/17

All, due to the weather outlook, we are changing Track practice from Tuesday 5/15 to Thursday 5/17, 6:00 to 7:30 PM.  Thanks, Dave

Monday, May 7, 2012

Track Practice changed from Tuesday to Thursday this week 5/10

All, due to the weather outlook, we are changing Track practice from Tuesday 5/8 to Thursday 5/10, 6:00 to 7:30 PM.  Thanks, Dave

Thursday, May 3, 2012

2012 Burlington Hoopapalooza

Our Chittenden team is reaching out and supporting the Burlington Rotary Club's  2012 Hoopapalooza by fielding a hula hoop team.  Sarah, Nicole, Leah, Lily, Jenny and Taylor have formed a hoop team coached by Amanda Robinson.  Come join the fun and watch our team on Saturday May 5th from 9:30 - 1:00 at the City Hall Park in Burlington.  Ace the BHS Seahorse will be at the festivities too!   Our team has been graciously sponsored by the Follett Higher Education Group at Champlain College Bookstore.  

Softball time change May 5th, 2012

All, please remember that softball practice is from 9:00 - 10:30 AM this Saturday May 5th only.   
Practice is still at  Schifilliti field located at the end of Gosse Court in Burlington.