2024 Regional Floorball Competition

The 2024 Regional Floorball competition between Franklin and Chittenden will be held on Saturday, 12/14/2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rick Marcotte Central School, 200 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403. 

Awards and pizza will be served after the competition!

2024 Special Olympics Vermont Swimming Competition 12/8/2024

The 2024 Special Olympics Vermont Swimming Competition will be held on Sunday, December 8th at the Saint Michael's Ross Sports Center, 132 Campus Rd, Colchester, VT 05446. The day will start with the Healthy Athletes program followed by the Swimming Competition:

Day of Schedule

• 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Healthy Athletes Screenings with lunch for Healthy Athletes participants

• 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Warm Up

• 11:00 AM – Check-In

• 11:45 AM – Opening Ceremonies

• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Competition and Awards

We are asking those who want to participate in the Healthy Athlete program to arrive at 9:00 AM and those who want to compete only to arrive by 10:30 AM. 

Healthy Athletes Screenings with Lunch for Healthy Athletes Participants 

Special Olympics Vermont is excited to offer athletes the opportunity to go through Healthy Athletes Screenings from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. We will be offering Health Promotion (Prevention and Nutrition) and Healthy Hearing (Audiology) Screenings. Athletes who go through these screenings will receive an Inclusive Health water bottle and for those athletes who need them, free hearing aids! Lunch will be provided for those who participate in Healthy Athletes.

2024 Burlington Fall Fitness Walk and Run

We are excited to offer the Burlington Fall Fitness Walk and Run. Gary De Carolis has offered to run the Burlington Fall Fitness Walk. We will start this Friday, 10/18/24 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Leddy Park. Alex Gilman will lead the Fitness Run at the same time and place which will be great for those who want to train for the Vermont City Marathon. Alex will not be able to start until the following Friday, 10/25/24. Please contact me to sign up at 802-865-3840 or dbogdansr@gmail.com. Thanks, Dave

2024 Special Olympics Chittenden Floorball

We are happy to announce our 2024 Floorball season. Sorry for the short notice but we start in less than a week!
 

When: Saturdays, starting 10/19/24, from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the Rick Marcotte Central School, 200 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403
 
Practice dates are:
 
10/19/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
10/26/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
11/02/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
11/09/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
11/16/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
11/23/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
11/30/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
12/07/24 Rick Marcotte Central School
12/14/24 Rick Marcotte Central School

Contact me to sign up! 802-865-3840 or dbogdansr@gmail.com
 
Thanks, Dave

2024 Chittenden Competitive Swim Practice

Hi all, we finally were able to book a pool for the Fall swim season!

Swimming practice will begin Sunday, 10/13/24 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sports and Fitness Edge, Morse Drive, Essex Junction. Please bring a towel and swimsuit. We will be able to change in the locker rooms. Please contact David Bogdan (dbogdansr@gmail.com or 802-865-3840) to sign up. This is a competitive season. The Special Olympics Vermont Swim Competition will be on Sunday, December 8th at Saint Michael's  College.

 

Swim Practice Dates:

10/13/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM
10/20/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM
10/27/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM
11/03/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/10/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/17/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/24/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

12/01/24 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM  

12/08/24 Saint Michael's College Competition

Special Olympics Vermont Health and Safety Announcement

 

Dear SOVT Community,   There have been reports recently from the State of Vermont about cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) locally, identifying Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester, and Swanton as high-risk areas. EEE is caused by a virus spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.   While most areas of Vermont are not currently affected, we wanted to share this information as a precaution.   Some steps you can take to reduce mosquito bites regardless of your area's risk designation include wearing insect repellent and covering up with long sleeves and pants especially when mosquitoes are most active, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. SOVT’s Board of Directors Health Committee Chair, Dr. Jill Rinehart, recommends using insect repellent containing DEET and mentions that Deep woods OFF! is a favorite brand.   It has been recommended to HOD's that if your practices are scheduled in a high-risk area, please follow the current guidance to stay indoors between the hours of 6pm-6am until there is a hard frost that will kill off the mosquito population.   Please be on the lookout for any further communication from your HOD.   A helpful map of affected areas can be found by clicking the button below: Click Here for Map Additional information from the Vermont Department of Health can be found by clicking the button below: Click Here for Additional Information Thank you & Stay Safe, The SOVT Team 16 Gregory Drive, South Burlington, VT, USA (802) 863-5222 Visit our website

Chittenden Golf Practice schedule change effective 9/5/24

Hi all, the Kwini Club has some swampy areas between the putting green and the chipping green making it a problem area for mosquitos. The Vermont Department of Health has suggested avoiding the outdoors from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. To be cautious, we are moving our golf practice from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This will accommodate most participants. If you have to show up a little late, that is OK. The Vermont Department of Health also recommends wearing long pants, long sleeve shirts and appropriate mosquito repellent too. Thanks, Dave

Vermont Department of Health EEE advisory:

https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/mosquito-borne-diseases/eastern-equine-encephalitis

Vermont Department of Health Mosquito information:

https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/mosquito-borne-diseases/prevent-mosquito-bites