** Canceled ** 2020 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games

Athletes, families and caregivers

On the 22, 23, and 24 of March, the Chittenden Delegation will be traveling to Pico Mountain for the 2020 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, cross country ski and snowshoe teams will all compete at Pico Mountain. 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 a preliminary 2020 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.
Lodging recommendations: Special rate- $89/night! Holiday Inn Rutland- follow the link below or mention “Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games” or Block Code “SOV” when making reservations:

• By telephone: 802-775-1911
• CLICK HERE to book online

Snow conditions and weather

Mother nature is difficult to predict. Please pack appropriate clothing. Also, 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 22nd. We will return by 3:30 PM on Tuesday, March 24th. 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 "Pajama Jam".  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. 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 are really needed. 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!!!