Sports Season Reorganization

All, you may have heard the rumors or seen the news that Special Olympics Vermont is reorganizing our sports seasons. You may see the announcement, read about reasons for the change and see the transition schedule here:
http://specialolympicsvermont.org/stories/2016/04/sports-season-reorganization/

One of the key features of the reorganization is that there will be four major competition events with multiple sports to choose from for each event. Athletes (and coaches) will have to choose which sport they want to participate in.

There are many proposed new sports to be offered. Special Olympics Vermont is conducting a sports interest survey available here:
http://specialolympicsvermont.org/forms/new-sports-survey/

The results of this survey will be used to select which sports to offer in the future. Please note that local programs like ours, may not offer all sports available through Special Olympics Vermont. Chittenden will strive to offer as many sports as possible but will require new coaches, equipment, facilities and funds to be able to expand our program.

I look forward to working with everyone as we move through this transition. Change is hard, let's make the best of it!  Dave

2016 Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games

Summer Games will be the weekend of June 3rd through June 5th at The University of Vermont. Friday evening dinner will be provided to credentialed individuals. Meals are provided for credentialed individuals Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

The theme of the Saturday evening dance is "Hollywood", get ready for the red carpet!

For those staying overnight at the UVM dorms, you must bring twin sized bed linen and blanket, pillow, toiletries and towels. Our delegation will be charged for any damage or missing items and also for keys that are not returned. Please be considerate of our host facility and also remember to turn in your keys.

Both the University of Vermont and Special Olympics Vermont are going "Green" so during competition water will be provided in bulk dispensers, please bring your own reusable water bottle to fill. Please make sure your name is on the water bottle!

Competition events will continue in bad weather unless there is thunder or lightning. Please watch the weather forecast and plan accordingly!

The Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games Handbook is available ==> here <==. This handbook has a much more detailed schedule and lots of good information about the weekend. A simplified schedule is here:

Event Schedule

Friday June 3:

  4:00 -  5:00 pm - Check in for those staying overnight in the UVM dorms - Redstone campus

  5:00 -  6:15 pm - Dinner at Indoor Tennis Courts

  6:15 -  6:45 pm - Line up for opening ceremonies parade of athletes - Indoor Tennis Courts

  7:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies - Patrick Gym
  8:30 pm - Coaches meeting - South hallway behind Patrick Gym

Saturday May 30:

 7:00  -  8:00 am - Breakfast - Indoor Tennis Courts
 8:00 am - Shuttle bus to Softball
 9:00  -  4:00 pm - Competition and Awards

 9:45  -  3:30 pm - Healthy Athletes and Olympic Town - Indoor track

10:30 - 12:00 pm - Health Forum for families and caregivers - Patrick Gym
11:45 - 1:30 pm - Lunch (varies by sport)

 5:30  -  6:30 pm - Dinner - Indoor Tennis Courts
 6:15  - Coaches meeting
 6:30  -  8:00 pm - Victory dance - "Hollywood" - Patrick Gym

Sunday May 31:
 7:00  -  8:00 am - Breakfast - Indoor track

 7:30  -  2:30 pm - UVM Housing Checkout (you must hand in you keys)
 8:00 am - Shuttle bus to Softball
 8:45  -  1:00 pm - Competition and Awards
11;30 -  1:30 pm - Lunch - Indoor Tennis Courts

You're Invited: Special Olympics Health Forum

Staggering statistics reveal critically high levels of obesity rates, tooth decay and an array of other untreated health problems for those with intellectual disabilities.  Please join us on Saturday, June 4th for a look into the health disparities faced by Vermont’s intellectually disabled population and what Special Olympics is doing to make a difference. The Special Olympics Vermont Health Forum will provide information about our Healthy Athletes Program which helps improve access to care and increase physical and social activity to impact lives statewide.  We will discuss the need for action and how health professionals, community agencies and families can get involved. Please be our guest on Saturday, June 4th at the University of Vermont, Gutterson Sports Complex 10:30am – Program presentation Lisa DeNatale, President and CEO of Special Olympics Vermont 11:15am – Healthy Athletes screening tour See the free screenings SOVT athletes receive at Summer Games 12:00pm – Lunch Enjoy lunch provided by Sugarsnap as part of our Farm to Athlete initiative We look forward to seeing you.