Chittenden Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe practice at the University Mall 3/16/19

Hi all, with the warm weather, Catamount is closed. We will walk the mall for our last practice on 3/16/19. Looking forward to Winter Games!

Chittenden Alpine Ski and Snowboard practice canceled, 3/10/19

All, the lifts are closed at Bolton due to high winds so we have canceled practice today, 3/10/19. Thanks, Dave

2019 Chittenden Summer Sports

Announcing our Summer Sports offerings

Summer Sports will include Basketball and Bocce. Athletes may choose one of these two sports.

Registration

Please register for Basketball or Bocce or by calling or emailing Dave Bogdan dbogdan@ieee.org (802-865-3840). You must have a current medical to begin practice and we must have it at practice. Registration enables us to have copies at practice.

Bocce Ball

Practice begins Wednesday April 3rd, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the UVM athletics field next to the Gutterson Field House. Practices continue on Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. through June 5th.
Coach:
Peter Brady

Chittenden Basketball

If you want to train for the Summer Games Basketball competition, sign up for Chittenden Basketball. Practice will be Sunday's from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. starting March 31st (see below for the complete schedule and locations).
Coach:
Tammy Willey, Karen Cutler

Basketball Schedule:

Date	Time	Location
Sunday, March 31, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	UVM Patrick Gym
Sunday, April 7, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Sunday, April 14, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Sunday, April 21, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	UVM Patrick Gym
Sunday, April 28, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	UVM Patrick Gym
Sunday, May 5, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Tuesday, May 7, 2019	6:00 - 7:30 p.m	UVM Patrick Gym
Sunday, May 12, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Sunday, May 19, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Sunday, May 26, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Sunday, June 2, 2019	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Essex High School Gym
Saturday, June 8, 2019	Summer Games - UVM
Sunday, June 9, 2019	Summer Games - UVM

Summer Games

The 2019 Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games will be at UVM on the weekend of June 8th and 9th with the option to stay overnight in the dorms Saturday night. Events will include basketball and bocce.

2019 Jeff Kutt Spirit Award Nomination information

The Jeff Kutt Award was founded in 2002 to honor athletes who epitomize the spirit of the Special Olympics. The recipient of this award has exemplified his or her commitment to the team, strives for excellence, demonstrates teamwork on and off the field, and has shown courage in their attempt to succeed.

Those worthy of this award will exhibit the following behaviors/qualities:

- Helpful to teammates

- Encouraging to teammates, especially when others are feeling down.

- Exhibits great sportsmanship, win or lose.

- Shows enthusiasm, win or lose.

- Is attentive and focused both during practice and events.

Nomination Process

1. Identify the athlete you would like to nominate with their full name and sport(s) they participate in.
2. Provide a brief description of the athlete, including how they relate to the qualities listed above.
3. Send your nominations in email form to Dick Giard at rich.giard@gmail.com by noon, Wednesday March 13th.

Once nominations have been received, we will compile them into a master document and send it to the award committee, comprised of the Chittenden Program management committee. The recipient of the award will be announced at the spring Annual Pot Luck Supper and Awards Night on Tuesday, March 26th.

The Jeff Kutt Award has honored the following athletes:

2018 Adam Brooks
2017 Danielle Viau

2016 Sarah Laclair

2015 Leah Boardman

2014 Joshua Holsopple

2013 Carrie Fox

2012 Malai Holland

2011 Shanan Duba

2010 Daniel Goodrow

2009 Camille Cardinal

2008 Scott Johnston

2007 Robin Shockey

2006 Wayne Ashline

2005 Dawn Daggett

2004 Randy Turner

2003 Peter Tarte

2002 Larry Young

2019 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games

Athletes, families and caregivers,

On the 17, 18, and 19 of March, the Chittenden Delegation will be traveling to Pico Mountain for the 2019 Winter Games. Check in and opening ceremonies will be at Pico Mountain. We will be staying at the Trail Creek Condominiums. The Alpine ski, snowboard and snowshoe teams will compete at Pico Mountain. The cross country ski team will compete at nearby Mountain Meadows XC Ski and Snowshoe Center. I hope this message will give you the information you need, but if you have questions, please call Maggie at 802-524-3142, or Karen or me at 802-865-3840.  Also Special Olympics Vermont has published the 2019 Winter Games Event Guide available here:

Event Guide:  
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Parents and guests

You are all welcome to come to the games to cheer the athletes on. Each days competition will begin at about 9:00 a.m. On Monday the last race will end around 3:00 and awards will be done around 4:00, and on Tuesday around 1:30.

Snow conditions and weather

As you are well aware, mother nature has not been cooperating with our winter sports program. Conditions at Pico Mountain are being assessed daily. Please be prepared for changes in events and schedules to adjust for conditions. Pico Mountain will do every thing in their power to create a good competition environment but we need to be prepared for changes and to go with the flow. 

Team travel

The Chittenden delegation will travel by car pool caravan leaving from the SOVT office in South Burlington and returning to the same place. You should be at the Special Olympics office by 2:30 PM on Sunday, March 17th. We will return by 3:30 PM on Tuesday, March 19th. A phone list will be brought so that we can make cell phone calls if our return time changes significantly.  Please anticipate that we may return early or late and be available for pick up.

Clothing

The athletes need to have clothing appropriate to being outdoors for two hours on Sunday evening at the opening ceremony, for competing on Monday and Tuesday, and for the dance on Monday night.  The theme of the dance is "80's".  The dance will end at 8:30 again!

Daily Logistics and Packing

On Monday morning before breakfast, we need to be ready to board a bus at 8:00 to go to Pico Mountain. Athletes must have everything that they will need until 4:00 pm when we will return by bus to the Condos. Breakfast will be served in the Pico Mountain Lodge. Cross Country Skiiers will take a bus to the cross country venue after breakfast. On Tuesday we will need to clear everything from our our rooms by 8:00 AM, before breakfast, and car pool to the ski area. We will not be returning to the Condos. We will leave Tuesday afternoon directly from the ski area. Lunch will be served at the Pico Mountain Lodge. In order to make these moves without fail, athletes will have to pack very carefully. Athletes should bring one bag for ski/snowshoe equipment and one other bag for clothing. Please do not over pack! Bring only those items that they really need. Please leave your electronics at home. Cell phones are okay to bring but cell reception may be poor. Please remember, Special Olympics staff and volunteers are not responsible for your stuff!

Sunday evenings meal
Our delegation will be buying cheese and single topping pizza pies to share. Please bring $10 to donate towards the pizza and drinks. If you prefer not to eat pizza, you may pack and bring your own brown bag dinner. You may want to bring additional money for souvenirs from the Killington, Pico or Special Olympics Vermont swag.

Monday and Tuesday Meals

Breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday and dinner on Monday evening will be provided to credentialed people as part of the program.  
Thanks!!!

2019 Annual Potluck Supper and Awards Night

Please mark your calendar
Tuesday March 26, 2019   6PM  (eating time)

OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH HALL
784 Main St.
Colchester Village

Athletes, families, caregivers, coaches, volunteers and friends welcomed!
Call Laurette Cade, 879-6061 to RSVP
Hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls and dessert needed.

Awards, prizes, good food and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!