Softball and Soccer canceled, 8/23/22

 We are canceling tonight's softball and soccer practice due to the weather.  Thanks, Dave

Chittenden Summer Fitness Walk canceled - 7/18/22

 We are canceling our Summer Fitness Walk today, 7/18/22, due to the rain. This was our last scheduled walk. Our Fall Sports begins next week!  Thanks, Dave

Special Olympics Chittenden 2022 Fall Sports

Special Olympics Vermont has announced plans to offer in-person fall sports competitions in Softball, Soccer, Track and Golf! Let's cross our fingers and hope we can make it to September 17th without another COVID-19 surge!  

Since there is a planned competition for each sport, athletes may choose only one sport to participate in. Here is our schedule:

Track and Field - Monday's 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting July 25th through September 12th at the Essex High School Track. Head coach: Joe McNamara

Soccer - Tuesday's 5:45 - 7:15 PM starting July 26th through September 13th at the Willey Family Farm. Head coach: Giles Willey

Softball - Tuesday's 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting July 26th through September 13th at Schifilliti Park. Head coach: Karen Cutler

Golf - Wednesday's 5:30 - 7:00 PM starting July 27th  through September 14th at The Kwini Club. Head coach: Greg Clairmont

Please contact Dave Bogdan (dbogdan@ieee.org or 802-865-3840) to preregister for a sport. I will be checking medical form status as you register. Medicals need to be updated every three years.

The Softball, Track and Soccer competition is planned be on Saturday, September 17th at the Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center in St. Albans.  The Golf Tournament is planned to be on Saturday, September 17th at The Golf Club at Basin Harbor.

Special Olympics Chittenden Summer Sports

Hi all, we just finished a great season of basketball and bocce. It was so good to get back to indoor sports with basketball and in person competition with bocce! Thanks to all of our coaches and partners for making it a great season!

Over the summer, we will continue hosting the Essex Fitness Walk on Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at the Willey Family Farm, use 4 St James Pl, Essex on maps. You may show up this Monday to sign up or contact me. I believe our regulars are coming back but more are welcome to join!

We are working on the schedule for Fall Sports which will include softball, soccer, track and golf. Our goal is to start the last week of July. There will be a one day Fall Sports Competition for all four sports on September 17th. Stay tuned for more information. Thanks, Dave

Northern Recreational Bocce Tournament at Willey’s Family Farm - 1:00 - 3:00 PM, June 4th

From: Ian Fulton-Black

Hi everyone!

I wanted to give a few updates regarding the Northern Recreational Bocce Tournament at Willey’s Family Farm on June 4^th. A big thank you to our hosts is in order, as well as to all of you for communicating your team sizes in a timely and efficient manner. I’m happy to report that we have 14 teams currently registered -- from Addison, Caledonia, and Chittenden.

The Google Maps Address is – 4 St James Pl, Essex Junction

The schedule can be found here. Games will start at 1:00pm and conclude at 3:00pm. Each team will play 4 matches – 20 minute games with a 10 minute break between each game for hydration, rest, or anything else. It is important to note that the schedule is based on time and not score: i.e. each game will conclude after 20 minutes regardless of the score. This way, everyone can find their next match without people finishing up at different times.

There will be a total of 7 courts, each labeled with a number. This means everyone will be playing at the same time, but there is always flexibility if someone needs a longer break, or needs to sit out a game. Along these same lines, if you have any last minute additions or subtractions, don’t worry! We can either edit the schedule, or make it work the day of. The hope is that this will be a fun chance for everyone to connect for a beautiful day of bocce .

Volunteer-wise, we are leaving the invitation open for anyone that would like to help with set-up, breakdown, scorekeeping, time keeping, or awards (certificates). If any of this sounds up your ally, let me know! We will have a few staff members on-site, but it is the same day that a few of us are heading to Orlando for USA Games.

A few more reminders and logistics: make sure to bring water, snacks, and sunscreen! We will supply the bocce balls, so no need to bring those. Feel free to bring a tent, although we will also bring 2-3 tents for shade. At the end of the day, everyone will get a participation certificate to cap off a great day!

Thank you all so much, it should be a very fun afternoon. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or anything else.

Best,

.....

Ian Fulton-Black

Operations Coordinator, Sports and Programs
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Special Olympics Vermont

16 Gregory Dr. Suite 2

South Burlington, VT 05403

Tel 802 861 0283

Fax 802 863 3911

Email ifultonblack@vtso.org

www.SpecialOlympicsVermont.org

Chittenden Bocce cancelled - 4/20/22

We are cancelling tonight's bocce practice. Hope to see everyone next week! 

2022 Spring Fitness Walks

 Now that our Winter Sports have finished, we are going to kick off our Fitness Walks again in addition to Bocce and Basketball. We will host two locations this time:

• Essex Fitness Walk, Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, 4/11/22 through 5/30/22 starting at the Willey Family Farm (park at 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction) 
• Williston Fitness Walk, Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM, 4/12/22 through 5/31/22 starting at the Williston Community Park Canceled
  

We will still have a COVID-19 check-in and ask the COVID-19 questions. 

Please contact me at dbogdan@ieee.org or 802-865-3840 to sign up for one of the groups.