Chittenden Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe practice at the Burlington BIke Path, 3/7/20

The conditions at Catamount are not good. We will have cross country ski and snowshoe practice at the Burlington Bike path, Saturday 3/7/20 from 9:00 - 11:00. Meet at Leddy Park! 

2020 American Flatbread Benefit Bake - 3/31/20

2020 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 April 1st.

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 Potluck Supper and Awards Night on Thursday, April 16th.

The Jeff Kutt Award has honored the following athletes:

2019 Becky Brown
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

** Postponed ** 2020 Annual Potluck Supper and Awards Night

Please mark your calendar
Thursday, April 16th   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!!!!!!!!!!!!

2020 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

Bocce practice begins Wednesday April 8th, 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 3rd.
Coach:
Peter Brady

Chittenden Basketball

Basketball practice will be Sunday's starting March 29th  and continue on Sundays through May 31st. There will be no practice Easter Sunday, April 12th or on Memorial Day weekend, May 24th. This year we will have 2 sessions again. Athletes will be assigned sessions based on the team you will be on. Skills, Stingers, Shooting Stars and Dunkers will be in session 1 from 3:00 to 4:15. The Sharks, Champs and Chargers will be in session 2 from 4:15 to 5:30. We will let you know what session you are in when you register.
Coach:
Tammy Willey, Karen Cutler

Summer Games

The 2020 Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games will be at UVM and St. Michaels College on the weekend of June 6th and 7th with the option to stay overnight in the dorms Saturday night. Events will include basketball and bocce.

** 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!!!

 

Chittenden Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Practice at the University Mall, 2/15/20!

We are making a last minute decision to have our practice indoors at the University Mall today due to the extreme windchill. Spread the word!