Chittenden Coordinators Corner

2012 Penguin Plunge

2012-01-27T21:52:00.000-05:00

Our Cross Country and Snowshoe teams will meet at the Burlington Waterfront at 10:00 AM Saturday February 4th to hand out towels in support of the Penguin Plungers. This activity will replace our normal practice. The Alpine Ski team and any other athletes are welcome to join us!

p.s. The Chittenden Chatterers will especially appreciate the towels :-)

Penguin Plunge info: http://www.vtso.org/penguin_plunge.php

Cross country skiing and snowshoe practice indoors Saturday, January 28th

2012-01-27T21:43:00.004-05:00

We will be indoors walking at the University Mall Saturday, January 28th. No snow :-(

Catamount trail conditions: http://catamountoutdoor.com/trail-conditions/

Thanks
Maggie
802-524-3142

Please call Dave and Karen Bogdan or me if you won't be attending tomorrow's practice.

2012 Chittenden Basketball Practice

2012-01-25T16:10:00.000-05:00

Basketball season is upon us. Practice will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30, beginning Wednesday February 20th through April 25th.

One location:
@ Essex Alliance Community Center - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452

The Norwich Invitational Basketball Tournament will be Sunday March 31st at Norwich University, Northfield, VT.
The Spring Sports Competition will be the weekend of April 28th and 29th at UVM.

Contacts:
Coach Tammy Willey
802-899-2559
twwilley@comcast.net

Coach Dan Swider
908-242-8060
dan@exterusbusiness.com

Burlington Self-Advocacy Club Valentine Dance

2012-01-20T21:00:00.000-05:00

BurlingtonSelf-Advocacy Club Presents:

ABlack and White Attire Affair

2012Valentine’s Dance

andFundraiser

Benefitingthe

ChittendenEmergency Food Shelf

FridayFeb. 10th from 7:00 – 10:00pm

atContois Auditorium,

BurlingtonCity Hall

Admissionis $5.00 Plus a Food Shelf Donation

Donationsfor the Food Shelf should be:

Cannedtuna, peanut butter, dry cereal, canned fruit, canned veggies, cannedsoup and chili, boxed meals, pasta, tomato sauce, etc.

Raffleprizes! Music! Dancing! Snacks!

$1drinks. Lots of Fun!

Allfor a Good Cause!

Can’tmake the dance? Donate online at www.feedingchittenden.org

ordrop off your donations to the Food Shelf at 228 N. Winooski Avenue

orto the Resource Center at 31 Swift St, So. Burlington.

Cross country skiing and snowshoe practice indoors Saturday, January 21st

2012-01-20T20:16:00.001-05:00

We will be indoors walking at the University Mall Saturday, January 21st due to icy trail conditions.

Catamount trail conditions: http://catamountoutdoor.com/trail-conditions/

Thanks
Maggie
802-524-3142

Please call Dave and Karen Bogdan or me if you won't be attending tomorrow's practice.

Cross country skiing and snowshoe practice indoors Saturday, January 14th

2012-01-13T16:40:00.000-05:00

We will be indoors walking at the University Mall Saturday, January 14th due to the weather.

Catamount trail conditions: http://catamountoutdoor.com/trail-conditions/

Thanks
Maggie
802-524-3142

Please call Dave and Karen Bogdan or me if you won't be attending tomorrow's practice.

Cross country skiing and snowshoe practice indoors Saturday, January 7th

2012-01-06T18:22:00.001-05:00

We will be indoors walking at the University Mall Saturday, January 7th. The Catamount trails are closed.

Catamount trail conditions: http://catamountoutdoor.com/trail-conditions/

Thanks
Maggie
802-524-3142

Please call Dave and Karen Bogdan or me if you won't be attending tomorrow's practice.

Cross country and snowshoe practice outside at Catamount Saturday 12/31/2011

2011-12-30T15:56:00.001-05:00

We will be x-country skiing and snowshoeing on Saturday December 31 at 9am sharp please. Dress warm

Catamount trail conditions: http://catamountoutdoor.com/trail-conditions/

Thanks
Maggie
802-524-3142

Please call Dave and Karen Bogdan or me if you won't be attending tomorrow's practice.

Alpine Skiing first practice 12/18/2011

2011-12-15T20:25:00.000-05:00

We will hold our first practice on Sunday, 12/18 from 9:00 to 12:00. It will include some outdoor activity , some discussion time and lunch.

Parents should drop off athletes at the Special Olympics office at 16 Gregory Drive, South Burlington at 9:00. We will take our bus to Mount Philo in Charlotte and have a hike. We will return to the Special Olympics office by 11:00.

Parents are invited to join us for our indoor session from 11:00 to 12:00. I suggest that you bring lunch for yourself and your athlete. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Kirk Bosworth 878-3431

First Cross Country ski and snowshoe practice at U Mall - 12/10/11

2011-12-09T19:02:00.000-05:00

We are walking the Mall this weekend Dec 10. Catamount is not open yet, they need a good 4 inch base to open.

You can all keep track when Catamount opens on www.catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.com, they list all the trail conditions each week.

2011/2012 Winter Sports

2011-11-29T22:16:00.003-05:00

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Saturday's beginning December 10th at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM outdoors if snow is available, otherwise at the University Mall. No practice on Saturday December 24th. We will be handing out towels at the Penguin Plunge Saturday February 4th.
Practice will again be held at Catamount Outdoor Family Center.

Alpine Skiing (new start date)
The first practice will be Sunday January 8th at 9:00 AM location TBD. All subsequent practices will be at Sugarbush. No practice Presidents Day weekend, February 19th.
Transportation leaving from and returning to the new Special Olympics Vermont office back parking lot, 16 Gregory Drive, Suite 2, South Burlington, VT 05403, departing at 9:00 AM and returning at 4:00 PM.
Lift tickets graciously donated by Sugarbush VT

Winter Games
Weekend of March 9th - 11th at Suicide Six. We will need to plan transportation.

Please watch the Chittenden Coordinators Corner weblog for schedule changes and the SOVT Chittenden Delegation Calendar for details on dates, times and locations.

Coaches
Alpine: Kirk Bosworth, Phone: 878-3431 email: kirkbos@msn.com
Cross Country: Karen Bogdan, Phone: 865-3840 email: kraze1@comcast.net
Snowshoe: Maggie Trayah, Phone: 524-3142 email: riahwind1@comcast.net / Pauline Daggett, Phone: 878-8789

Holiday Dance

2011-11-29T22:15:00.000-05:00

Holiday Dance Party

Saturday December 17th, 7:00 to 9:00 PM

at the

Hampton Inn, Colchester

athletes, family, friends,

All welcome

admission

$5 per person or $10 per family

music by

DJ Forest Love Scrivens

please

Bring a dish to share

Drinks provided

2012 Team Bowling Practice

2011-10-28T23:03:00.008-04:00

Chittenden's team bowling practice will begin on Sunday November 6th, 2011 starting at 10:00 AM at Champlain Lanes, 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. Please note the time change.

No bowling Sunday November 27th
Bowling starts at 4:30 PM on Sunday December 2nd
No bowling Sunday December 25th
No bowling Sunday January 1st

The team bowling tournament will be held on Sunday January 22, 2011 at Twin City Lanes in Berlin.

Coaches: Karen & Dave Bogdan - 865-3840
Ed Sanders
Karen Cutler
Gary DeCarolis
Mac Winn

We will be forming 4 person all athlete teams (no partners again this year). A preliminary team roster is posted here: .
http://sovtchittenden.blogspot.com/p/2012-team-bowling-teams.html
Please contact Dave or Karen Bogdan at 865-3840 or kraze1@comcast.net if you want to bowl and are not on a team or if you are on a team and cannot bowl! Remember, this is a team sport and your team will be at a disadvantage at the competition if anyone is absent. Therefore, everyone must commit to competing on Sunday January 22nd or you will not be allowed to bowl.

Unfortunately, the team bowling schedule conflicts with Alpine Skiing again this year. If you wish to do both Alpine Skiing and Team Bowling, we will form bowling teams of Alpine skiers. The Alpine bowling teams may make up bowling as a team during open bowling at Champlain Lanes but must commit to attending the bowling competition on Sunday January 22nd. If you do not intend to compete Sunday January 22nd, please do not sign up for team bowling.

NOTE: All athletes MUST have a current medical on file PRIOR to the start of practice or you will not be allowed to start practice! If you are not sure your medical is current, please contact Karen Bogdan at 865-3840.

Soccer Practice Canceled today, Thursday 9/29/2011

2011-09-29T10:12:00.001-04:00

All, coach Bob and Lori have canceled soccer practice today. Practice will resume on Tuesday October 4th.

2011 Individual Bowling Competition

2011-09-26T01:40:00.001-04:00

Sunday October 9th, Twin City Lanes, Berlin

Directions (~1 hour):
Take I-89 south to exit 7
Take VT-62 east toward US 2/US 302
Take exit on right to US 2/US 302
Turn right on US 302
Twin City Lanes will be on your left

Please remember to wear your purple Chittenden tee-shirt and bring your bowling ball and bowling shoes if you have them. Lane balls and shoes will be available if needed.

Session 3 - Schedule
2:00-2:15pm Delegation Check-In
2:15-2:30pm Coaches Meeting
2:30-2:45pm Opening Ceremony
2:45-5:15pm Competition/Awards

2011 Fall Soccer Competition

2011-09-26T01:14:00.001-04:00

Saturday October 8th, Norwich University, Northfield VT

Directions (~1 hour):
Take I-89 south to exit 5
Right on VT-64
Right on VT-12
Norwich University will be on your left

Please remember your shorts, shin guards, cleats and a water bottle. Jerseys will be handed out at the competition. Lunch will be provided to athletes, coaches and volunteers. Others may bring a lunch or grab something at one of the local shops.

All events will be held rain or shine. Please be aware of the forecast and plan accordingly. In extreme conditions, competition will be modified and moved indoors.

Schedule
9:30 – 10:00 Delegation arrival and Check – In
10:00 – 10:30  Opening Ceremony
10:30 – 10:45  Coaches/Officials Meeting – Team Practice
10:45 – 12:00  Skills Divisioning Round/Team Competition
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 4:30 Skills and Team Competition
4:30 – 5:00 Closing Ceremony

Bowling practice canceled for Hurricane Irene

2011-08-27T21:20:00.000-04:00

All, bowling practice is canceled due to concerns about Hurricane Irene. We will resume bowling on Sunday September 4th. Be safe!

2011 Individual Bowling Practice

2011-07-28T23:56:00.000-04:00

Chittenden's individual bowling practice begins 11:30 AM Sunday, August 14th, through Sunday, October 2nd, at Champlain Lanes, 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne.

The bowling tournament will be held on Sunday, October 9th at Twin City Lanes in Berlin. Please plan on forming car pools for the tournament.

August is a busy month for many of us with camps and vacation. Please contact Karen or Dave if you want to bowl but have conflicts in August. We will work something out.

Coaches:
Karen & Dave Bogdan - 865-3840
Ed Sanders
Karen Cutler

2011 Fall Soccer

2011-07-24T20:04:00.003-04:00

Chittenden
Delegation’s 2011 Soccer Program

Dear Athletes, Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers:

On behalf of the entire volunteer coaching staff which includes Maggie Trayah, Mark Robertson, Giles Willey, Lori Uerz and Katie Bernhardt, let me welcome you to the Chittenden Delegation’s 2011 Soccer Program.

We are happy to announce that this year’s program officially begins on Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 pm at our practice field located at Camp Johnson in Colchester; within sight-line of the main gate. A special thank you to Lt. Col. Lloyd Goodrow for, again, securing this wonderful field for our use; which will be cut and marked in time for our first practice.

Also, a very special thank you to Vermont Systems for last year’s donation of new uniforms, warm-up tops, and 4 practice goals.

Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm right up to the Special Olympics Vermont Statewide Tournament at Norwich University on Saturday, October 8th.

You can expect that our coaches will be working with each athlete to have fun, to teach the game, to build a sense of teamwork and most importantly promote good sportsmanship in practice and in competition.

You can expect that our coaches will treat all athletes, parents, guardians, and caregivers with respect and ask you to provide that same level of respect to our coaches and to other athletes.

Like last year, we will be organizing athletes into three groups to maximize their skill development while maintaining our focus on safety for all athletes.

As coaches, we have an expectation that athletes will arrive on time for practice and will be are picked up on time at the conclusion of practice --- as our volunteer coaches have commitments as well. We will also make an extra effort to end practice on time.

As coaches, we have an expectation that each athlete will arrive wearing a team purple practice t-shirt, black shorts, soccer cleats, shin guards, with a water bottle, and a soccer ball --- ready to play.

Per the requirements of Special Olympics Vermont, please understand the need we have for up-to-date medical forms and information on each athlete. Please submit any and all required form as quickly as possible.

If you have an issue of concern, please call me at 802.899.5506 so we can resolve it as soon as possible.

Dedicated to keeping it fun, safe, and respectful,

Head Coach Bob Uerz

PS.
With regard to inclement weather, please go to the Chittenden Delegation website/blog located at http://sovchittenden.blogspot.com to learn if practice is canceled. Once practice has been canceled for the day, it will not be changed even if the weather improves later in the day!

PPS.
In order to keep expenses down, we will again be car pooling to the Statewide Tournament at Norwich University. So please consider helping us in this regard, if possible.

Adaptive Soccer Clinic

2011-07-24T19:30:00.002-04:00

Adaptive Soccer Clinic

A free program for young people with disabilities.

Join us for a morning of soccer drills and games, followed by lunch and an awards ceremony. No prior experience necessary. The clinic will be led by volunteers from the St. Michael’s College Women’s Soccer Team.

When: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Time: 10:15 am registration

10:30 am – 11:30am clinic

11:30 - 12:30 pm lunch & awards

Where: St. Michael’s College
Colchester, Vermont

Sponsored by:

The Eric D. Dettenrieder Memorial Fund

Our mission is to provide adaptive sports programs to young people with disabilities

www.eddfund.org

Free clinic – Pre-Registration required!

Please contact Gretchen Owens at events@eddfund.org or 802.399.4366 for more information and to sign up.

Feel free to share this information with other families who might be interested in our programs.

2011 Summer Games - Thank you coaches and volunteers!

2011-06-07T23:05:00.001-04:00

The weather couldn't have been better for the 2011 Summer Games and all had a great time. The competition was fierce and the fun factor was high!
I want to thank our coaches who worked with our athletes for 8 weeks prior to the games and then guided everyone through a successful weekend. I also want to thank our support volunteers who helped with the logistics of the weekend.
I took a few pictures at the games and apologize for not capturing may from track or any from swimming. Here you go; click on any picture to go to the album -
Bocce was in the groove :-)

Softball was fierce :-0

Athletics was intense :-)

And then there were the dogs of Summer Games ;-)

2011 Summer Games Information

2011-05-27T23:07:00.002-04:00

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

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

2011-05-26T16:47:00.000-04:00

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

Bocce practice today

2011-05-04T12:53:00.000-04:00

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.

2011 Basketball Tournament photos

2011-05-01T22:07:00.001-04:00

Click on photos to see photos from Sunday:

Click on photos to see photos from Saturday:

Softball Practice changed to Friday 6:00 - 7:30 PM 4/29/11

2011-04-27T22:55:00.000-04:00

All, our basketball competition this weekend conflicts with softball practice so we are changing practice to Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Schifilliti field. Practice the following weekend will be back to the regular time on Saturdays. Hope to see everyone Friday.

Softball practice canceled today, 4/23/11

2011-04-23T09:54:00.000-04:00

All, softball practice is canceled today due to the weather.

Track and Field practice canceled today, 4/21/11

2011-04-21T16:20:00.000-04:00

All, track and field practice is canceled today due to the weather. Practice will resume next Thursday.

Chittenden Bocce practice canceled today, 4/20/11

2011-04-20T14:44:00.000-04:00

All, do to the weather conditions, bocce practice is canceled today. Bocce will resume next Wednesday.

Softball Practice 12:00 - 2:00 PM Saturday 4/23/11

2011-04-18T21:21:00.000-04:00

This Saturday, April 23rd, Softball practice will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Schifilliti field. Practice on Saturday April 30th may be rescheduled due to the basketball tournament. Watch for an announcement.

Chittenden Bocce practice canceled today, 4/13/11

2011-04-13T09:23:00.000-04:00

All, do to the weather conditions, bocce practice is canceled today. Bocce will resume next Wednesday.

Mother's Day Flowers Fundraiser 2011

2011-04-03T22:09:00.001-04:00

Our Delegation needs to raise funds in order to support our year-round sports training and athletic competition for athletes living in the Chittenden County region of Vermont.

We wholeheartedly encourage our athletes to take an active role in fundraising and encourage families and caregivers to support their athlete's efforts as well.

Please remember that our flower sale last year was so very successful because we were the first non-profit organization out in the community offering these beautiful plants to our family, friends and neighbors. So Don't Delay!

Download order form

Order Deadline:

All Forms and Payments Due by/on Thursday, April 20, 2011

Plant Pick-up by order taker:

Thursday and Friday evening, May 5th and 6th from 5 pm - 8 pm

Saturday, May 7th from 8 am - noon

Bob and Lori Uerz's Home

116 Plains Road, Jericho, VT 05445

(802) 899-5506

2011 Summer Sports Practices

2011-04-03T21:36:00.001-04:00

Our summer sports practices are starting soon! Eight weeks of practice leading up to the 2011 Summer Games at UVM the weekend of June 3rd - 5th.

Softball
Practice begins Saturday April 9th, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Schifilliti field located at the end of Gosse Court in Burlington.

Coaches:
Karen Cutler, Phone 863-8337

Swimming
The first practice begins Saturday April 9th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the Williston Sports and Fitness Edge pool. Practice then changes to 10:00 - 11:30 at the UVM pool.

04/09/11, 12-1 PM, Williston Sports and Fitness Edge
04/16/11 through 05/28/11, 10-11:30 AM, UVM

Coaches:
Jan Mazzone, Phone 878-4551
Carol Koerner, Adrian Matte, Maggie Trayah, Randy Turner

Bocce Ball
Practice begins Wednesday April 13th, 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the UVM field (Basketball players will have to miss Wednesday basketball practice, please let coach Tammy know).

Coaches:
John Koerner, Phone: 425-2429
Peter Brady, Phone: 373-3652

Track & Field
Practice begins Thursday April 14th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 PM at Camp Johnson in Colchester.

Coaches:
Randy Sightler, Phone: 658-3322
Luke Fox

Spring Dance

2011-03-19T18:50:00.003-04:00

SPRING DANCE

Fund Raiser for Chittenden County

When: APRIL 2, 2010

Where: Hampton Inn, Colchester

Who: All Athletes, Friends & Families

Cost: $ 5.00/person or $ 10/family

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

DJ: “Forest Love” Scrivins

Please bring a snack to share! Drinks will be provided

T-shirts for sale & donations accepted!

9th Annual Norwich University – Basketball Invitational – SUNDAY - March 27th

2011-03-19T18:21:00.004-04:00

9th Annual Norwich University – Basketball Invitational – SUNDAY - March 27th

Lunch will not be provided. Please plan accordingly

Bring lunch, water bottle (water will also be provided), wear black shorts and a white t-shirt (the purple team jerseys go over the t-shirts) and sneakers. Skills athletes please wear purple Chittenden t-shirts.

Also: Norwich University is in Northfield. We've had some problems with people going to Norwich, Vermont instead of Northfield.

Events Offered
Traditional & Unified Team Basketball
Individual Competition: Target Pass, Spot Shot, 2 Meter Dribble
Developmental Skills Competition: Short Basket Shoot, Speed Dribble, Spot Shot

Schedule
Sunday, March 28th - All Events

8:30 - 9:00	Check Check-In
9:00 - 9:15	Coaches Meeting
9:15 - 9:30	Line up for parade of Athletes
9:30 - 10:00	Opening Ceremony
10:00 - 12:00	Skills Preliminary Round - Team Competition
11:00 - 12:30	Skills Final competition and awards
12:15 - 1:00	Lunch
1:00 - 2:30	Team Competition - continues
2:30 - 2:45	Awards

Directions:

Take I-89 S

Take exit 5 for WI-64 toward WI-12/WI-14/Northfield/Williamstown

Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Northfield/VT-64 W/VT-12 W and merge onto VT-64 W

Turn right at E Roxbury Rd/VT-12 N

Continue to follow VT-12 N

Norwich University will be on the left.

REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE "JEFF KUTT SPIRIT AWARD" MARCH 2011

2011-03-11T09:26:00.006-05:00

Nine years ago in 2002, the Chittenden Program started the "Jeff Kutt Spirit Award" in remembrance of Jeff. He was a very determined athlete who loved bowling and life! Jeff had a congenital heart condition and although he was ill for a very long time, he kept bowling as long as he could. He was 27 in 2001 when he passed away and in March 2002, Larry Young was named to first recipient of the "Jeff Kutt Spirit Award," which was presented by Jeff's father at the Annual Pot Luck Supper and Awards Night. In addition to Larry, past award recipients have included: Peter Tarte, Dawn Daggett, Randy Turner, Wayne Ashline, Robin Shockey, Scott Johnston, Camille Cardinal and Daniel Goodrow.

Please submit to me you nomination for the Jeff Kutt Spirit Award of an athlete who emulates Jeff's determination and positive spirit. Please submit your nominations to me no later than Tuesday March 15th by email at lori.uerz@ahs.state.vt.us and please include the following information: Name of the athlete, your name and the reasons why you feel this individual has earned this award. The annual Pot Luck and Awards Night is Thursday march 24th at Our Lade of Grace Church.

Please contact me with any questions in the evening at 899-5506.

Lori Uerz

ANNUAL POT LUCK SUPPER & AWARDS NIGHT

2011-03-08T15:42:00.000-05:00

Please mark your calendar
Thursday, 3/24/2011 6PM (eating on time)

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

Athletes, families, coaches, volunteers and friends welcomed
Call Claire Shockey 878-2346 or e-mail Claireshockey@myfairpoint.net
Hot & cold dishes, salads, rolls & dessert needed

Awards, prizes, good food & fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday March 9th, 6:00 PM

2011-03-08T07:54:00.003-05:00

Where: Essex Alliance Community Center during basketball

Winter Games - Maggie/Roland

Meet at Special Olympics office @ 2:30 Friday 3/11 to carpool to Woodstock, return by 2:30 Sunday
Winter Games - Woodstock 3/11/11 - 3/13/11

Spring Sports - Dave/Karen

Summer Sports

Softball - tentatively 4/9, Swimming - tentatively 4/9, Bocce - tentatively 4/6, Athletics (Track & Field) - TBD
Summer Games @ UVM & St. Michaels - June 3 - 5

Financial update - Dave

Income/Expenses and Fund-raising results

Fund-raising plans -Dave

Spring plant sale
Dance
other

Annual Pot Luck - Claire

Thursday, March 24th at Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall, Colchester
Jeff Kutt Award - Margo Goodrow

Ride for a reason

Saturday March 19th at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Champlain Valley Exposition 8:00 - 2:00
Contact Kim Bookless (863-5222 x105) to sign up for a 2 hour shift

Basketball canceled tonight, Monday 3/7/2011 - Winter storm

2011-03-07T11:09:00.000-05:00

All, we are canceling basketball practice tonight due to the winter storm. See everyone on Wednesday.

Dave

2011 Winter Games, March 11 - 13

2011-03-05T21:52:00.001-05:00

Athletes and parents,

On 11, 12, and 13 of March, the Chittenden Delegation will be staying at the Woodstock Inn and competing at the nearby Suicide Six ski area. I hope this message will give you the information you need, but if you have questions, please call Maggie at 524-3142, Kirk at 878-3431 or Karen at 865-3840.

Parents and guests

Team travel

The Chittenden delegation will travel by car pool caravan leaving from the VTSO office in Williston and returning to the same place. You should be at the Special Olympics office by 2:30 PM on Friday, March 11th. We will return by 2:30 PM on Sunday, March 13th. A phone list will be brought so that we can make cell phone calls if our return time changes significantly.

Clothing

The athletes need to have clothing appropriate to being outdoors for two hours on Friday evening at the opening ceremony, for competing on Saturday and Sunday, and for the dance on Saturday night.

** BRING YOUR RED SPECIAL OLYMPICS JACKET! **

Daily Logistics and Packing

On Saturday morning before breakfast, we need to be ready to board a bus at 7:00 to go to the ski area. Athletes must have everything that they will need until 4:00 pm when we will return by bus to the Woodstock Inn. On Sunday we will need to clear everything from our our rooms by 7:00 AM, before breakfast, and car pool to the ski area. We will not be returning to Woodstock; we will leave Sunday afternoon directly from the ski area. In order to make these moves without fail, athletes will have to pack very carefully. They should bring one bag for ski/snowshoe equipment and one other bag for clothing. Please do not overpack! Bring only those items that they really need.

Friday evenings meal
The Woodstock Inn will be offering pizza by the slice. Please bring $10.00 to buy your own pizza and drink Friday evening. You may want to bring additional money for souvenirs from the Woodstock Inn or Suicide Six.

Saturday and Sunday Meals

Breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday evening will be provided to credentialed people as part of the program.

More details

More details may be found in the Coaches Handbook on the VTSO website.

Thanks!!!

Cross Country and Snowshoe will be walking at University Mall - 03/5/2011

2011-03-04T21:54:00.002-05:00

Will be walking the Mall tomorrow. Please meet in our usual spot in front of Kohl's at 9 am. we will be walking until 11am. Please bring your sneakers and be ready to walk.

Maggie

Also,

Come help us this Saturday to promote strong bones for the athlete's!

This Saturday during practice, you will have the opportunity to have your athlete's bone density checked (as well as yours if you like!).
Please spend a little time to participate in this screening and important research, and enjoy some yummy snacks!
We hope to see you all there on Saturday!

Thank you,
Danielle Simmons
University of Vermont
Master of Science in Dietetics

Cross Country and Snowshoe will be walking at University mall - 02/19/2011

2011-02-18T21:00:00.000-05:00

Due to coarse conditions at Catamount, we will be walking the University Mall tomorrow Saturday, January 22, .

Please bring your sneakers and a water bottle or money for a water bottle.

Practice starts at 9:00 am.

Thank you
Maggie

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday February 9th, 7:00 PM

2011-02-07T22:44:00.000-05:00

Where: Comfort Inn Suites & University Inn

Winter Sports - Maggie/Roland

Hand out Penguin Plunge towels - 2/5/11
Upper Valley Games - 2/6/11
Winter Games - Woodstock 3/11/11 - 3/13/11

Spring Sports - Dave/Karen

Financial update - Dave

Income/Expenses and Fund-raising results

Fund-raising plans -Dave

Calcutta - Friday, February 11th
Spring plant sale
Dance
other

Annual Pot Luck - Claire

Thursday, March 24th at Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall, Colchester
Jeff Kutt Award

Penguin Plunge - Dave/Karen

It's not to late to pledge for the Chittenden Chatterers!

Burlington Self-Advocacy Club - Valentine Dance

2011-01-30T21:38:00.000-05:00

Burlington Self-Advocacy Club Presents:

The ‘80s and Beyond

Valentine’s Dance

and Fundraiser

Benefiting the

Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf

Friday Feb. 11th from 7:30 – 10pm

at Contois Auditorium,

Burlington City Hall

Admission is $5.00 Plus a Food Shelf Donation

Donations for the Food Shelf should be:

Canned tuna, peanut butter, dry cereal, canned fruit, canned veggies, canned soup and chili, boxed meals, pasta, tomato sauce, and all sizes of diapers

Raffle prizes! Music! Dancing! Snacks! One free drink with admission! Lots of Fun!

All for a Good Cause!

Can’t make the dance? Donate online at www.feedingchittenden.org

or drop off your donations to the Food Shelf at 228 N. Winooski Avenue, Burlington

or to the Resource Center at 31 Swift St, So. Burlington.

Cross Country and Snowshoe will be walking at University mall - 01/22/2011

2011-01-21T19:38:00.001-05:00

Due to extreme cold weather tomorrow Saturday, January 22, we will be walking the Mall.

Please bring your sneakers and a water bottle or money for a water bottle.

Practice starts at 9:00 am.

Thank you
Maggie

2011 Chittenden Basketball Practice

2011-01-15T15:54:00.007-05:00

Basketball season is upon us. We're changing to Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30, February 16th through April 27th.

One location:
@ Essex Alliance Community Center - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452

The Norwich Invitational Basketball Tournament will be Sunday March 27th at Norwich University, Northfield, VT.
The Spring Sports Competition will be the weekend of April 30th and May 1st at UVM.

Contacts:
Coach Tammy Willey
802-899-2559
twwilley@comcast.net

Coach Dan Swider
908-242-8060
dan@exterusbusiness.com

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday January 12th, 7:00 PM

2011-01-10T22:45:00.001-05:00

Where: Comfort Inn Suites & University Inn

Team Bowling - Karen/Dave

Competition at Twin City Lanes Sunday 1/23/11

Winter Sports - Maggie/Roland

Hand out Penguin Plunge towels - 2/5/11
Upper Valley Games - 2/6/11
Winter Games - Woodstock 3/11/11 - 3/13/11

Spring Sports - Dave/Karen

Practice Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 at Essex Alliance, Feb 16 through April 27
Norwich Invitational Basketball Tournament
Spring Sports Competition, UVM April 30th, May 1st

Financial update - Dave

Income/Expenses and Fund-raising results

Fund-raising plans - Sasha

Calcutta - Friday, February 11th
Dance
other

Annual Pot Luck - Claire

Dates and Plans

Penguin Plunge - Dave/Karen

Join the Chittenden Chatterers!
Burlington Plunge 2/5/11

Cross Country and Snowshoe will be walking at University mall - 1/8/2011

2011-01-07T17:42:00.000-05:00

Catamount is closed until it can get enough snow to make trails as of this morning we did not have enough snow. That may change overnight but we have to plan ahead and have everyone on board for the same venue.

So we will be walking the Mall tomorrow. Please meet in our ussual spot in front of Khols at 9 am. we will be walking until 11am.

Please bring your sneakers and be ready to walk.

Support Special Olympics Vermont - 2011 Penguin Plunge

2010-12-05T20:04:00.000-05:00

It's that freezin' time of year again. Crazy folks will jump into the frigid waters of Lake Champlain for the 2011 Burlington Penguin Plunge fund raiser! Please consider either joining our plunging team, the Chittenden Chatterers or pledging for one of our members. When joining our team or any other team, please indicate that you would like your registration fee to go to the Chittenden Program!

2011 Calcutta

2010-12-05T17:32:00.001-05:00

You're invited!!

Special Olympics Calcutta 2011

Chittenden Delegation

Friday, February 11th
Elks Lodge
925 North Ave, Burlington

Cash Bar at 6:30pm
Dinner at 7pm
Program to begin at 7pm

Tickets $100 for two dinners and one game ball

$2000 Grand Prize

Prizes throughout the evening

Also featured, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction featuring donated items from community partners.

Come and help support our local delegation and have a great time doing it!

Please contact Sasha Vaut at acvaut@yahoo.com or at 508-728-1245 for more information or ticket sales.

Donations welcome!

Chittenden Program Meeting Thursday December 9th, 7:00 PM

2010-12-05T17:04:00.002-05:00

Note change of Date Thursday December 9th!
Where: Comfort Inn Suites & University Inn

Agenda:

Team Bowling

Practice started Sunday 11/21/10 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
No Bowling Sunday December 26th
Competition Sunday 1/23/11

Winter Sports

Cross Country and Snowshoe practice begins Saturday December 18th, weather permitting
Alpine practice begins Sunday December 19th
Upper Valley Games - 2/6/11
Winter Games - Woodstock 3/11/11 - 3/13/11

Financial update

Income/Expenses and Fund-raising results

Fund-raising plans -

Calcutta - Friday, February 11th
Dance
other

Penguin Plunge

Join the Chittenden Chatterers!
Burlington Plunge 2/5/11

Team Bowling practice canceled for Sunday 11/28/2010

2010-11-23T21:38:00.001-05:00

All, we will not have Team Bowling practice this Sunday 11/28/2010. Have a happy Thanksgiving! See everyone Sunday, 12/05/2010.

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday November 10th, 7:00 PM

2010-11-09T21:45:00.000-05:00

Where: Comfort Inn Suites & University Inn

Agenda:

Team Bowling

Practice start Sunday 11/21/10 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Competition Sunday 1/23/11

Winter Sports

Cross Country and Snowshoe practice begins Saturday December 18th, weather permitting
Alpine practice begins Sunday December 19th
Upper Valley Games - 2/6/11
Winter Games - Woodstock 3/11/11 - 3/13/11

Fund raising update -

Calcutta - Friday, February 11th
Dance
other

Coaches College

Ellie Laukaitis, Laura Martin, Jan Mazzone, Randy Sightler, Dan Swider, Bob Uerz, Lori Uerz, Tammy Willey completed Coaching Special Olympics Athletes
Maggie Trayah and Mark Robertson took Bocce and Basketball Coaching class
Karen and Dave Bogdan taught Principles of Coaching with Sarah Lee (Manchester)

Penguin Plunge

Join the Chittenden Chatterers!
Burlington Plunge 2/5/11

2010/2011 Winter Sports Practice

2010-11-01T21:25:00.001-04:00

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Saturday's beginning December 18th at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM if snow is available. Resuming Saturday January 8th.
Practice will again be held at Catamount Outdoor Family Center.

Alpine Skiing
Sunday's beginning December 19th (skipping December 26th) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Transportation leaving from and returning to Special Olympics Vermont Office, 368 Avenue D, Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495
Lift tickets graciously donated by Sugarbush VT

Regional Competition

To be announced.

Winter Games
Weekend of March 11th - 13th at Suicide Six. We will need to plan transportation.

Please watch the Chittenden Coordinators Corner weblog for schedule changes and the SOVT Chittenden Delegation Calendar for details on dates, times and locations.

Coaches
Alpine: Kirk Bosworth Phone: 878-3431 email: kirkbos@msn.com
Cross Country: Karen Bogdan Phone: 865-3840 email: kraze1@comcast.net
Snowshoe: Maggie Trayah email: riahwind1@comcast.net

2011 Team Bowling practice

2010-11-01T20:13:00.002-04:00

Chittenden's team bowling practice will begin on Sunday November 21, 2010 starting at 11:30 am at Champlain Lanes, 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne.

No bowling Sunday November 28th
No bowling Sunday December 26th

The team bowling tournament will be held on Sunday January 23, 2011 at Twin City Lanes in Berlin.

Coaches: Karen & Dave Bogdan - 865-3840
Ed Sanders
Ray Gomez

Please contact Dave or Karen to sign up prior to the beginning of bowling. We want to have teams entered into the lanes prior to our first practice!
We will be forming 4 person all athlete teams (no partners again this year). You may form your own teams or let us assign you to a team. Please contact Dave or Karen Bogdan at 865-3840 or kraze1@comcast.net to pre-register and let us know your team preference!

Unfortunately, the team bowling schedule conflicts with Alpine Skiing again this year. If you wish to do both Alpine Skiing and Team Bowling, we will form bowling teams of Alpine skiers. The Alpine bowling teams may make up bowling as a team during open bowling at Champlain Lanes but must commit to attending the bowling competition on Sunday January 23rd. If you do not intend to compete Sunday January 23rd, please do not sign up for team bowling.

NOTE: All athletes MUST have a current medical on file PRIOR to the start of practice or you will not be allowed to start practice! If you are not sure your medical is current, please contact Karen Bogdan at 865-3840.

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday October 13th, 7:00 PM

2010-10-12T22:21:00.003-04:00

Where: Comfort Inn Suites & University Inn

Agenda:

Fall Sports review -

Soccer - Bob Uerz
Individual Bowling - Karen Bogdan

Team Bowling

Practice start Sunday ~~11/28/10~~ new date 11/21/10
Competition Sunday 1/23/11

Winter Sports

Upper Valley Games - 2/6/11
Winter Games - Woodstock 3/11/11 - 3/13/11

Fund raising update - Sasha Vaut

Calcutta
Dance
other

Coaches College

Vermont College of Fine Arts Conference & Retreat Center 11/6/10 - 11/7/10
Sports Skills Training: Athletics, Bocce, Soccer, Basketball
Core Courses: Coaching Special Olympics Athletes, Principles of Coaching

Penguin Plunge

Join the Chittenden Chatterers!
Burlington Plunge 2/5/11

Fall Sport Soccer Competition 2010 Photos

2010-09-26T08:14:00.000-04:00

Click on the photo to go to my album.... Many more pictures

Soccer practice canceled Thursday 9/16/2010

2010-09-16T16:24:00.000-04:00

You've all worked hard in the rain for a few practice so take tonight off. No practice. We'll resume practice on Tuesday.

Special Olympic Athletes Train for Vermont State Tournament

2010-09-15T22:21:00.001-04:00

Fox 44 News did a story on our Soccer team training for the Special Olympics Vermont Fall Sports Competion: Special Olympic Athletes Train for Vermont State Tournament Head coach Bob Uerz and athlete Michelle Previti are quoted in the article.

They also had a video segment on the evening news last night and the morning news today.

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday September 8th, 7:00 PM

2010-09-06T23:12:00.002-04:00

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Fall Sports -

Soccer - Competition at Norwich University 9/25/10 - Bob Uerz
Individual Bowling - Competition at Twin City Lanes 9/26/10 - Karen Bogdan

Financial Status - Dave

Budget proposal

LETR committee is holding a hot air balloon raffle

2010-08-23T23:21:00.000-04:00

Join Pilot Mitch Loiselle for a ride aboard the FREEDOM II and help support Special Olympics Vermont!

$10 per ticket

Drawing: 9/15/10

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN:

A hot air balloon ride, with breathtaking views of the autumn landscape Vermont is famous for and sunset over Lake Champlain, complete with champagne for two!

$1,295.00 Value

Proceeds from Raffle ticket sold by the Chittenden Delegation will support the Chittenden Program

Contact Dave or Karen Bogdan to buy or assist selling tickets

865-3840

Soccer practice canceled Thursday August 5th

2010-08-05T11:26:00.000-04:00

Soccer practice is canceled today due to anticipate thunder storms. See you Tuesday.

2010 Fall Soccer

2010-07-27T23:06:00.006-04:00

Soccer practice begins Tuesday August 3rd from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Camp Johnson in Colchester. Bring your cleats, shin guards and water bottle. Wear loose fitting black soccer shorts and purple shirts. Practice will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through September 23rd. We ask that athletes, parents and caregivers plan on staying for a quick information meeting at the beginning of the first practice. If you cannot attend the first practice, please call one of the coaches.

The Fall Sports competition will be on Saturday September 25th at Norwich University.

August is a busy month for many of us with camps and vacation. Please contact Bob or Mark if you want to play soccer but have conflicts in August.

Coaches
Mark Robertson 802-872-7686
Giles Willey
Bob and Lori Uerz 802-899-5506
Maggie Trayah 802-524-3142

Expectations

Be at practice dressed and ready to start at 6:00 pm
Attend every practice, both Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call your coach if you must miss practice
Plan on forming car pools to attend the Fall Sports Competition at Norwich University on Saturday, September 25th.

2010 Individual Bowling Practice

2010-07-27T22:38:00.002-04:00

Chittenden's individual bowling practice will be on Monday evenings at Champlain Lanes, 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne beginning in August, then switch to Sunday mornings in September:

Monday: 08/02/10, 6:00 pm
Switching to:
Sunday: 09/12/10, 11:00 am
No practice Labor Day weekend, 09/05/10

The bowling tournament will be held on Sunday, September 26 at Twin City Lanes in Berlin. Plan on forming car pools for the tournament.

August is a busy month for many of us with camps and vacation. Please contact Karen or Dave if you want to bowl but have conflicts in August. We will work something out.

Coaches: Karen & Dave Bogdan - 865-3840
Andrew Patch - 363-7268
Ed Sanders
Ray Gomez

2010 National Games Send-Off Celebration

2010-07-03T07:28:00.001-04:00

In celebration of the

2010 National Games held in Lincoln, Nebraska

We request the pleasure of your company for the

Send-off Celebration

July 16, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 Dinner provided

At Heritage Aviation – 228 Aviation Avenue
South Burlington, VT

R.S.V.P. by July 7^th

Christopher Bernier – Director of Marketing and Development

cbernier@vtso.org – (800)639-1603 x106

Decision making process - Approved July 14th, 2010

2010-06-26T23:15:00.001-04:00

All, as I said in my June 10th email, we will be reviewing and voting on a proposed decision making process at our monthly meeting July 14th. Bob Uerz has documented a decision making process based on our discussions at the June 9th meeting which is posted at the above link and reproduced below:

SUMMARY OF BASIC ELEMENTS OF DECISION-MAKING FOR
THE CHITTENDEN DELEGATION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT
(PROPOSED JUNE 20, 2010)

Brief Description of Roles and Responsibilities of Delegation Coordinators, Coaches, Parents/Guardians, Caregivers, and Athletes

Delegation Coordinators are volunteers who take the responsibility to make sure that the delegation complies with requirements of Special Olympics Vermont. Delegation Coordinators work with SOVT, coaches, parents/guardians, caregivers, and athletes as well as other volunteers to address numerous organizational issues. Especially in the absence of other volunteer resources, they propose solutions to complex problems and their role is key in this new decision-making process.

Coaches are volunteers and must comply fully with the rules and regulations set out by Special Olympics Vermont and follow the Code of Conduct published by Special Olympics. Coaches should be focused on the safety of athletes while imparting to those athletes the spirit of sportsmanship and understanding of the rules and objective of the particular sport. In the course of working with athletes, they will educate parents/guardians and athletes about the approach they will employ and stress that each athlete commit to training and active participation.

Parents/Guardians can choose to be volunteers or not. The Delegation hopes that parents/guardians as well as caregivers will make an effort to understand the training requirements required for the sport their athlete wishes to participate in and support the coach in preparing their athlete for competition. We encourage all parents/guardians and caregivers to be actively involved with the Delegation.

Athletes are the reason why the Delegation and Special Olympics Vermont exists. The Delegation is and must remain athlete-centered. All volunteers with this program must work together to see the Delegation grow and flourish. Athletes must be encouraged to try their best and develop both a commitment to sportsmanship and making their best effort. Athletes are expected to follow the Athletes Code of Conduct as published by Special Olympics.

Since without involvement in fund raising, the Delegation can not achieve its goals, we ask all volunteers and athletes to be directly involved in the fund raising efforts and ask each to think about how we can bring into the Delegation the resources we need to continue to grow!

Primary Communication Tool for Chittenden Delegation

At the present time and into the future, the Delegation will use computer-based technology to communicate critical information to all members of the Delegation. We ask all to sign up for the “Special Olympics Vermont Chittenden Delegation” google group which can automatically provide e-mail announcements directly to you. We will use these announcements to “warn” (announce upcoming discussion and action) on critically important issues facing the Delegation. Delegation news will also be posted on the “Chittenden Coordinators Corner” weblog along with email announcements broadcast to the distribution list maintained by the coordinators. The “SOVT Chittenden Calendar” will also be actively maintained.

Postcards will continue to be sent to athletes announcing the start of the respective seasons listing the practice days and times.

Advanced Notice for Key Decisions

A 30-day notice or warning will be given to critical decisions by the Delegation so that all may actively participate in the decision making process. After proper warning, a vote by those present at the monthly meeting of the Delegation will determine a final decision if that decision is not in conflict with rules and regulations of Special Olympics Vermont.

Responsibilities of All Members of the Chittenden Delegation

It is the responsibility of all members of the Chittenden Delegation (whether they be athletes, parents/guardians, caregivers, coaches, or delegation coordinators) to be respectful and try to understand the challenges before us. We encourage all to think about all possible options in solving problems and understand the value of each others opinion.

Proposed 2010 Chittenden budget for review and approval at the 7/14/2010 Program Meeting

2010-06-26T22:38:00.001-04:00

All, as I said in my June 10th email, we will be reviewing a proposed budget and fund raising plan at our monthly meeting July 14th. I have posted the first draft budget and fund raising plan on our google group. If you haven't joined the google group, please do and then click on the links above.

Key to making the budget balance was adding stretch goals for individual contributions, corporate contributions and fund raising on the income side and cutting Team Bowling back to athletes only on the expense side as we did this year.

Join Special Olympics Vermont Chittenden Delegation google group now!

2010-06-26T22:24:00.000-04:00

If you are interested in viewing our financial reports, program plans, program policies and other information to be shared and policies to be reviewed, discussed and voted on at our program meetings, please consider joining the Special Olympics Vermont Chittenden Delegation google group. You may join using you own email address and do not need a google email address. You may join using the Google Group widget on the left of this blog or by visiting: http://groups.google.com/group/sovt-chittenden-delegation

2010 Golf Tournament August 10th at the Equinox

2010-06-26T22:12:00.001-04:00

The 2010 Special Olympics Vermont Golf Tournament will be on Tuesday August 10th at the Equinox Golf Course in Manchester VT. Our Chittenden program will not be offering golf but individual athletes may still sign up and participate in the tournament. For more information visit: http://www.vtso.org/golf.php

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday June 9th, 7:00 PM

2010-06-07T23:16:00.009-04:00

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Decision making guidelines for the coming year

Annual plan that includes program offering, coaching volunteers, fund raising plan, fund raising volunteers, budget
Warning process
Voting process
Brief minutes and record keeping (record of votes only)
Change process
Coaches authority
Coordinators authority

2010 - 2011 proposal

Proposed program
Proposed fund raising activities
Proposed budget

Summer Games Assessment- All

Swimming/Bocce/Softball/Track&Field

National Games - July 18th - 23rd in Lincoln Nebraska

Chittenden athletes

Fall Sports -

Soccer - Competition planned for 9/25/10
Individual bowling - Competition planned for 9/26/10

Fund raising activities

Calcutta results -Net Income $8,201.00
Spring Flower Sale results - Net Income $1,362.46
50/50 at Champlain Lanes - Net Income $1,500.00
Champlain Lanes/Twin City Lanes Harley Raffle - Net Income $1,800.00
Bluebird Tavern night
Bowl-A-Thon - Tenatively July 25th

Grants

IBM Community Grant - Dave
Walmart grant - Received $250.00

Financial Status - Dave

Bluebird Tavern Community Night Wednesday June 2nd! Support Special Olympics Vermont

2010-06-01T22:40:00.000-04:00

Wednesday nights are community night at the Bluebird Tavern. This Wednesday, June 2nd is dedicated to Special Olympics Vermont and specifically to our Chittenden program! Join us on Wednesday night for drinks or supper and support local organizations that are working to make Burlington such an awesome place to live!
10% of nightly sales go directed to the organization to help support their mission.

2010 Summer Games June 4th, 5th and 6th

2010-05-29T08:41:00.008-04:00

Our athletes have been hard at work training for the last 8 to 10 weeks in preparation for Summer Games this coming weekend at the University of Vermont. The overview of schedule of events is:

Friday June 4th
4:00 - 5:00pm Check in for those staying overnight at UVM
6:00 - 6:45pm Dinner at Harris Millis Commons Dining (credentialed individuals only)
7:00pm Line up for Parade
7:30 - 8:30pm Opening Ceremonies
8:30pm Coaches meeting at the tent behind Turf field

Saturday June 5th
7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast at Harris Millis Commons Dining (credentialed individuals only)
8:30am Coaches meeting Softball at venue
9:00am Coaches meeting all other sports at venue
9:00 - 1:00pm Healthy Athlete Special Smiles
10:00 – 4:00pm Olympic Town / Healthy Athlete- Opening Eyes, Fun fitness, Health promotion /Merchandise Sales
9:15 – 12:00 Competition – all venues
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch at the tent behind Turf field (credentialed individuals only)
1:00 – 4:30pm Competition resumes
5:30 – 6:30 pm Dinner at the indoor tennis court(credentialed individuals only)
7:00 – 9:00 pm Dance (Theme: ‘80’s – dress in your best Madonna or Miami Vice –
“like totally dude”, “awesome”)– Olympic Town – Big tent

Sunday June 6th
7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast at Harris Millis Commons Dining (credentialed individuals only)
8:45 - 9:00 am Coaches meeting
9:00 – 12:00 pm Competition
10:00 – 2:00 pm Olympic Town – Merchandise sales – Big tent
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch (credentialed individuals only)
1:00 – 2:30pm Competition Resumes

Medications must be in original prescription bottle and be given the coach for the weekend.

Please note that those staying overnight at UVM will need to bring either sleeping bags or linen and towels for showers.

More information about the 2009 Summer Games is available at the Special Olympics Vermont website at: http://www.vtso.org/summer_games.php

More information about the 2009 Torch Run is available at: http://www.vtso.org/torch_run.php

The 2009 Summer Games Coaches manual is available at: http://www.vtso.org/formfolder/form_264.pdf -- Reminder, the detailed schedule included in the coaches handbook is subject to change! Plan on being with your team for the duration of competitions!

Dave and Karen 865-3840

Softball practice Indoors, May 8th 2010

2010-05-08T09:06:00.000-04:00

Softball practice will be held indoors today at the Sports and Fitness Edge, Williston from 10:00 to 12:00.

Chittenden Track & Field Practice canceled 04/07/2010

2010-04-07T17:04:00.001-04:00

Track & Field practice is canceled tonight due to the weather. Hopefully next week will be better!

Dave for coach Dan

Chittenden Bocce canceled tonight 04/07/2010

2010-04-07T16:26:00.000-04:00

Bocce practice is canceled tonight due to the weather. Hopefully next week will be better!

Dave for Coach Peter

2010 Summer Sports Practices

2010-03-27T21:49:00.016-04:00

Our summer sports practices are starting soon!

Softball
Weather permitting, practice begins Saturday April 3rd, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Schifillitti field located at the end of Gosse Court in Burlington.

Coach: Laura Martin, Phone: 734-1281

Swimming
Practice begins Saturday April 3rd, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the UVM pool. We have a change of time starting April 24:

04/03/10, 1-2pm
04/10/10, 1-2pm
04/17/10, 1-2pm
04/24/10, 10-11:30am
05/01/10, 10-11:30am
05/08/10, 10-11:30am
05/15/10, 10-11:30am
05/22/10, 10-11:30am
05/29/10, 10-11:30am

Coaches:
Carol Koerner, Phone: 425-2429
Adrian Matte, Phone: 825-4198
Maggie Trayah, Phone: 524-3142

Bocce Ball
Weather permitting, practice begins Wednesday April 7th, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the UVM field.

Coaches:
John Koerner, Phone: 425-2429
Peter Brady, Phone: 373-3652

Track & Field
Weather permitting, practice begins Wednesday April 7th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Hunt Middle School track in Burlington.
Coach:
Dan Swider

Program Coordinators: Dave & Karen Bogdan, Phone: 865-3840

Mother's Day Flowers Fundraiser 2010

2010-03-27T18:34:00.003-04:00

Our Delegation needs to raise funds in order to support our year-round sports training and athletic competition for athletes living in the Chittenden County region of Vermont.

We wholeheartedly encourage our athletes to take an active role in fundraising and encourage families and caregivers to support their athlete's efforts as well. To this end, we aso wish to provide the following prizes to stimulate athlete involvement.

Ben and Jerry's Gift Certificate

For Every Athlete submitting an Order Form with Payment

Top Prize of an IPod from Small Dog Electronics

For the Athlete that Generates the Highest FLower Sale Dollar Amount

$25 Gift Certificate from Fleet Feet Sports, Essex Junction

Second Highest Flower Sale Dollar Amount

$25 Gift Certificate from Fleet Feet Sports, Essex Junction

Third Highest Flower Sale Dollar Amount

Order Deadline:

All Forms and Payments Due by/on Thursday, April 29, 2010

Plant Pick-up by order taker:

Friday evening, May 7th from 5 pm - 9 pm

Saturday, May 8th from 8 am - 5 pm

Bob and Lori Uerz's Home

116 Plains Road, Jericho, VT 05445

(802) 899-5506

Win a Harley and Support Special Olympics

2010-03-27T16:38:00.007-04:00

Photo is not an actual representation of the motorcyle.

Win a Brand New Harley Davidson Motorcyle!
Raffle tickets: $25.00..... only 600 to be sold.

All profits to go to Special Olympics Bowling

Drawing to be held on Sunday April 25th at the Champlain Lanes "Roll with Harley-Davidson Bowling League"

To purchase a ticket stop in or contact:
Champlain Lanes at 802-985-2576
or
Twin City Lanes at 802-476-6181

8th Annual Norwich Basketball – Sunday – March 28th

2010-03-26T10:42:00.005-04:00

Lunch will not be provided. Please plan accordingly

Bring lunch, water bottle (water will also be provided), wear black shorts and a white t-shirt (the purple team jerseys go over the t-shirts) and sneakers. Skills athletes please wear purple Chittenden t-shirts.

Also: Norwich University is in Northfield. We've had some problems with people going to Norwich, Vermont instead of Northfield.

Events Offered
Traditional & Unified Team Basketball
Individual Competition: Target Pass, Spot Shot, 2 Meter Dribble
Developmental Skills Competition: Short Basket Shoot, Speed Dribble, Spot Shot
Schedule
Sunday, March 28th - All Events
8:30 – 9:00 Check – In

9:00 - 9:15 Coaches Meeting

9:15 – 9:30 Line up for parade of Athletes

9:30 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony

10:00 – 12:00 Skills Preliminary Round - Team Competition

11:00 - 12:30 Skills Final competition and awards

12:15 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 Team Competition - continues

2:30 – 2:45 Awards

Detailed game schedule (pdf)

Directions:

Take I-89 S

Take exit 5 for WI-64 toward WI-12/WI-14/Northfield/Williamstown

Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Northfield/VT-64 W/VT-12 W and merge onto VT-64 W

Turn right at E Roxbury Rd/VT-12 N

Continue to follow VT-12 N

Norwich University will be on the left.

2010 Calcutta

2010-03-23T21:12:00.003-04:00

You're invited!!

Special Olympics Calcutta 2010

Chittenden Delegation

Friday, May 7
Elks Lodge
925 North Ave, Burlington

Cash Bar at 6:30pm
Dinner at 7pm
Program to begin at 7pm

Tickets $100 for two dinners and one chance to win prizes, including $2,000!

Also featured, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction featuring donated items from community partners.

Come and help support our local delegation and have a great time doing it!

Please contact Sasha Vaut at acvaut@yahoo.com or at 508-728-1245 for more information or ticket sales. Donations welcome

Chittenden Program Meeting Wedneday March 10th

2010-03-05T16:27:00.003-05:00

When: Wednesday evening, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Sports Program

Winter Sports plans - Kirk/Roland/Maggie/Karen

2010 Winter Games at Suicide Six - March 12 - 14

Spring Sports plans

Basketball - Mondays and Thursdays starting February 15th through April 15th @ Essex Alliance - Norwich Invitational March 28, Spring Sports Competition April 17 and 18

Summer Sports

Swimming - 1:00 PM April 3rd @UVM
Softball - Tentatively 10:00 AM April 3rd @ Schifilliti Park
Bocce ball - TBD
Track & Field - TBD

Annual Pot Luck - Claire

Jeff Kutt Award

Upcoming Fund raising activities

Calcutta - May 7th - Sasha Vaut
Spring Flower Sale - Mothers day is May 9th - Lori Uerz
50/50 at the 46th Annual Champlain International Championship Tournament, Champlain Lanes

March 20th through May 30th

Adopt-A-Cop - June 4th
Bowl-A-Thon - Tenatively July 18th
Horseshoe tournament - Tentatively August

Grants

MMU Shape Grant - Bob
IBM Community Grant - Dave
Walmart grant - Bob

Financial Status - Dave

Some of the links above require membership in the "SOVT Chittenden Delegation" google group which is easy to join by subscibing in the Google Groups widget in the upper left hand corner of this blog.

ANNUAL POT LUCK SUPPER & AWARDS NIGHT

2010-03-05T16:14:00.001-05:00

Please mark your calendar
WEDNESDAY 3/24/2010 6PM (eating on time)

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

Athletes, families, coaches, volunteers & friends welcomed
Call Claire Shockey 878-2346 or e-mail Claireshockey@myfairpoint.net
Hot & cold dishes, salads, rolls & dessert needed

Awards, prizes, good food & fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010 Jeff Kutt Award

2010-03-05T16:01:00.002-05:00

Each year an athlete is awarded the Jeff Kutt Award by the Chittenden Area Special Olympics. In March 2010, we will again recognize an athlete who emanates Jeff's spirit of giving, helping and sharing happiness. If you would like to nominate an athlete for this award, e-mail me why you think the athlete should receive this award. All nominations will be considered and the award presented at the Annual Awards Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH HALL. The previous winners of this award are: Randy Turner, Peter Tarte, Larry Young, Dawn Daggett, Wayne Ashline, Robin Shockey, Scott Johnston and Camille Cardinal. Thank you, Claire

claireshockey@myfairpoint.net

802-878-2346

Volunteer

2010 Winter Games March 12 -14th

2010-03-05T15:23:00.007-05:00

Athletes and parents,

On 12, 13, and 14 of March, the Chittenden Delegation will be staying at the Woodstock Inn and competing at the nearby Suicide Six ski area. I hope this message will give you the information you need, but if you have questions, please call Maggie at 524-3142, Kirk at 878-3431 or Karen at 865-3840.

Parents and guests

You are all welcome to come to the games to cheer the athletes on; the ski area is in South Pomfret, six miles north of Woodstock. Assuming the daily schedule will be the same as last year, the competition will begin at 9:00 both Saturday and Sunday morning. On Saturday the last race will end around 3:15, on Sunday around 11:45. If you want to make overnight plans, you should call the Woodstock Inn at 800.448.7900 and ask for “Friends and Families of Special Olympics” rate.

Team travel

The Chittenden delegation will travel by bus and car pool caravan leaving from the VTSO office in Williston and returning to the same place. You should be at the Special Olympics office by 2:30 PM on Friday, March 12th. We will return by 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 14th. A phone list will be brought so that we can make cell phone calls if our return time changes significantly.

Clothing

The athletes need to have clothing appropriate to being outdoors for two hours on Friday evening at the opening ceremony, for competing on Saturday and Sunday, and for the dance on Saturday night.

** BRING YOUR RED SPECIAL OLYMPICS JACKET! **

Daily Logistics and Packing

Saturday and Sunday Meals

Breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday evening will be provided to credentialed people as part of the program.

More details

More details may be found in the Coaches Handbook on the VTSO website.

Thanks!!!

Mall Walking Saturday March 6th

2010-03-05T14:59:00.000-05:00

Cross country Skiing and Snowshoe will be walking the U-Mall on Saturday, March 6th..
Please dress for the Mall and wear your sneakers!

Catamount Saturday 2/20/2010

2010-02-20T03:20:00.000-05:00

Cross country Skiing and Snowshoe will be at Catamount on Saturday, February 20th.. Watch this place for change of plans!

Mall Walking Saturday, 2/13/2010

2010-02-13T00:07:00.000-05:00

Cross country Skiing and Snowshoe will be walking the U-Mall on Saturday, February 13th..
Please dress for the Mall and wear your sneakers!

Chittenden Program Meeting Wedneday February 10th

2010-02-08T21:59:00.008-05:00

When: Wednesday evening, February 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Sports Program

Winter Sports plans - Kirk/Roland/Maggie/Karen

2010 Winter Games at Suicide Six - March 12 - 14

Spring Sports plans

Basketball - Mondays and Thursdays starting February 15th through April 15th @ Essex Alliance - Spring Sports Competition April 17 and 18

Annual Pot Luck - Claire
Upcoming Fund raising activities

Calcutta - tentatively April 30th - Sasha Vaut
Spring Flower Sale - Mothers day is May 9th - Lori Uerz
50/50 at the 46th Annual Champlain International Championship Tournament, Champlain Lanes

March 20th through May 30th

Adopt-A-Cop - June 4th
Bowl-A-Thon - Tenatively July 18th

Obituaries - Linda Viau, Robert Harrington
Grants

MMU Shape Grant - Bob
IBM Community Grant - Dave
Walmart grant -

Financial Status - Dave

Some of the links above require membership in the "SOVT Chittenden Delegation" google group which is easy to join by subscibing in the Google Groups widget in the upper left hand corner of this blog.

2010 Burlington Penguin Plunge

2010-02-06T19:00:00.003-05:00

Our Plunging team, the Chittenden Chatterers dove into the frigid waters today survived! We had 18 on our team and raised over $5,500 for Special Olympics Vermont. We had quite a few athletes from our Winter Sports team at the plunge handing out towels to show their support. Adrian Vaut spoke on behalf of all athletes at the opening ceremonies. Thanks every one!
p.s. click on the above photo to see more

2010 Chittenden Basketball Practice

2010-01-29T22:49:00.002-05:00

Basketball season is upon us. We're changing to Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30, February 15th through April 15th.

One location:
@ Essex Alliance Community Center - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452

No practice on Thursday April 1st or Monday April 12th. Last practice on Thursday April 15th.
The Spring Sports Competition will be the weekend of April 17th and 18th at UVM.

Contacts:
Coach Tammy Willey
802-899-2559
twwilley@comcast.net

Coach Dan Swider
908-242-8060
dan@exterusbusiness.com

Winter Sports teams support the Penguin Plunge on Saturday February 6th

2010-01-28T23:44:00.001-05:00

Our Cross Country and Snowshoe teams will meet at the Burlington Waterfront at 10:00 AM Saturday February 6th to hand out towels in support of the Penguin Plungers. This activity will replace our normal practice. The Alpine Ski team is welcome to join us!

p.s. The Chittenden Chatterers plunging team will especially appreciate towels :-)

Mall Walking Saturday, 1/30/2010

2010-01-28T23:36:00.000-05:00

Cross country Skiing and Snowshoe will be walking the U-Mall on Saturday, January 30th.
Please dress for the Mall and wear your sneakers!

2010 Team Bowling Competition

2010-01-24T09:21:00.001-05:00

Twin City Lanes, 708 US Route 302, Barre, VT

Please note the time change below

Session 2 – Schedule
11:30-11:45pm Delegation Check-In
11:45-12:00pm Coaches Meeting
12:00-12:15pm Opening Ceremony
12:15-2:45pm Competition/Awards

Please remember to wear your purple tee shirts!

Chittenden Program Meeting Wednesday January 13th

2010-01-11T23:05:00.003-05:00

When: Wednesday evening, January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Sports Program

Winter Sports plans - Kirk/Roland/Maggie/Karen

Alpine skiing

Cross country skiing, Snowshoe

Team bowling plans

All athlete team bowling - Karen

Upcoming Fund raising activities

Role with Harley Bowling league @ Champlain Lanes and Twin City Lanes

Penguin Plunge, Saturday February 6th - $25.00 per plunger that specifies Chittenden!

Calcutta - Looking for coordinator, Friday evening event vs Sunday afternoon, chose date, etc.

Spring Flower Sale - Mothers day is May 9th

50/50 at the 46th Annual Champlain International Championship Tournament, Champlain Lanes

March 20th through May 30th

Global Messenger Opportunities - Kevin

Penguin Plunge 2/6, Press conference 1/27

Grants

MMU Shape Grant - Bob

IBM Community Grant - Dave

Walmart grant -

Warm up clothing costs - Dave

Program costs - Dave

Financial Status - Dave

Fund raising status - Dave

Some of the links above require membership in the "SOVT Chittenden Delegation" google group which is easy to join by subscibing in the Google Groups widget in the upper left hand corner of this blog.

Support Special Olympics Vermont - Penguin Plunge

2010-01-09T17:34:00.001-05:00

It's that freezin' time of year again. Crazy folks will jump into the frigid waters of Lake Champlain for the 15th Annual Burlington Penguin Plunge fund raiser! Please consider either joining our plunging team, the Chittenden Chatterers or pledging for one of our members. Each member has a Firstgiving widget on the sidebar showing their fund raising status. Join the team and I'll add a widget for you or click on one of our members widget and pledge! When joining our team or any other team, please indicate that you would like your registration fee to go to the Chittenden Program!

Mall Walking Saturday 1/9/2010

2010-01-08T22:02:00.000-05:00

Cross country Skiing and Snowshoe will be walking the U-Mall Tomorrow Wind chill to be -4 to-7 degrees

Please dress for the Mall and wear your sneakers

Maggie

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing time change

2010-01-03T11:30:00.005-05:00

Schedule:

Practice will be held at Catamount Outdoor Family Center Saturday's through March 6th.

Practice starts promptly at 9:15 AM (9:30 on the track) to 11:30 AM.

If there is no snow or the Wind Chill is below zero (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/windchill/), we will be walking the University Mall. The schedule remains the same as if we were at Catamount.
On Saturday February 6th we will meet at the Burlington waterfront to hand out towels for the Penguin Plunge!

Absence:

If you have a conflict or are sick and cannot make practice please contact one of the coaches. You cannot miss more than two practices without being excused or you will not be able to attend Winter Games. Attendance will be taken at each practice.

Competition:

Winter Game are March 12th, 13th, and 14th at the Woodstock Inn and Suicide Six.

You are welcome to practice with us even if you do not want to go to winter games, just please let one of the coaches know this in advance.

Coaches:

Maggie Trayah Phone: 802-524-3142 or cell 802-393-3344 or email: riahwind1@comcast.net
Karen Bogdan Phone: 802-865-3840 or email: kraze1@comcast.net

Dave for Maggie

Team Bowling canceled today, 01/03/2010 - Snow storm

2010-01-03T10:17:00.002-05:00

All, Team Bowling is canceled today due to the snow storm. See you all next Sunday!

Chittteden Program Meeting, Wednesday December 9th

2009-12-07T20:58:00.001-05:00

When: Wednesday evening, December 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites University Inn

Agenda:

Sports Program

Winter Sports plans - Kirk/Roland/Maggie/Pauline/Lloyd

Alpine skiing- Begins December 20th, conditions permitting

Cross country skiing, Snowshoe - Range vs Catamount

Discussion on participating in Upper Valley Games vs Joint competition with Addison

Team bowling plans

All athlete team bowling - Karen

Warm up clothing costs - Dave

Program costs - Dave

Financial Status - Dave

Fund raising status - Dave

Patriots/Jets football ticket Raffle - Sharon

Dance fundraiser - Claire

Spring Calcutta - Dave

Some of the links above require membership in the "SOVT Chittenden Delegation" google group which is easy to join by subscibing in the Google Groups widget in the upper left hand corner of this blog.

2009/2010 Winter Sports practice schedule

2009-11-15T21:59:00.006-05:00

Winter sports practice begins soon:

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Saturday's beginning January 2nd at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Practice will again be held at Catamount Outdoor Family Center.

Alpine Skiing
Sunday's beginning December 20th (skipping December 27th) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Transportation leaving from and returning to Special Olympics Vermont Office, 368 Avenue D, Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495
Lift tickets graciously donated by Sugarbush VT

Regional Competition

We will either compete at the New Hampshire Upper Valley Games or at the Middlebury Snow Bowl with Addison.

Winter Games
Weekend of March 12th - 14th at Suicide Six. We will need to plan transportation.

Please watch the Chittenden Coordinators Corner weblog for schedule changes and the SOVT Chittenden Delegation Calendar for details on dates, times and locations.

Coaches
Alpine: Kirk Bosworth Phone: 878-3431 email: kirkbos@msn.com
Cross Country: Karen Bogdan Phone: 865-3840 email: kraze1@comcast.net
Snowshoe: Maggie Trayah email: riahwind1@comcast.net

Program coordinators: Dave and Karen Bogdan 865-3840

Thanks,
Dave