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.

Chittenden Softball batting practice 6:00 - 7:30 PM Wednesday's at Schifilitti Field

Softball fans, Coach Karen has added batting practice to our schedule. Plan on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Schifilitti Field starting 4/27/2016.

Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Better Approach to Care

2016 Spring Basketball Competition

All, our 2016 Spring Basketball Competition is this weekend, 4/16/16 and 4/17/16. Coach Tammy has asked that athletes, partners and coaches arrive at 8:30 AM. We will be handing out jerseys and lining up for opening ceremonies. Special Olympics has published a schedule which is available here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B33_m6DsP8ZALUpHZjFEVmRiTU0

Coach Tammy has published the team assignments which are available here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B33_m6DsP8ZANHFSWTBMejBPVkU

Please note that all team athletes and partners compete on Saturday. Please check the traditional team assignments to see if you plan on Sunday. Skills athletes will compete on Sunday too. 

Special Olympics has not published the team rotation schedule so plan on being available to compete all day!  

Chittenden Bocce practice schedule change - Friday 4/15/16 this week only

Bocce fans, UVM has not opened the grass fields due to the wet conditions so we are changing practice to Friday 4/15/16 this week only. See you at 5:30 PM on Friday!  

Chittenden Softball practice at the University Mall, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday 4/9/16

All, coach Karen checked out Schifilliti field and it is too wet to play on. We will hold our first practice at the University Mall and meet at the Kohl's end from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. This is an official practice so please come. We will be checking our roster and planning team assignments! Practice will follow the drill that cross country ski and snowshoe teams do when there is no snow, Three laps followed by a short break and then another three laps. 

Chittenden Basketball schedule change - Monday 4/4 and Wednesday 4/6/2016

Our basketball practice time and location have changed for Monday 4/4/16 and Wednesday 4/6/16 to 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the UVM Patrick Gym!  See you there!