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

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

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

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

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

Dave for Coach Peter

2010 Summer Sports Practices

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

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

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!

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

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