2026 Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Practice

Hi all, we are happy to offer Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe practice starting Saturday January 3th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. This year we will be at the Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski and Bike Center, 427 Ski Lodge Drive, Huntington, VT 05462. 

Please contact Dave Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com> or 802-865-3840 to sign up. .

Sleepy Hollow will require all participants to complete a waiver. I will distribute the waiver as soon as we get it from Sleepy Hollow

As always, we need a current medical to participate. I can check your status when you sign up.

Practice will run from January 3rd through March 7th 2026. If the trails are closed, we have the option to walk the Williston Bike Path or walk at the University Mall.

 

Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games

The 2026 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games on  Monday March 9th in Willmington, VT. Alpine Ski and Snowboard will be at the Hermitage Club and Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe will be at the Marlboro Nordic Ski Center at Potash Hill. Travel and overnight plans will be announced once Special Olympics finalizes the event schedule.

 

Thanks, Dave

2025 Chittenden Swim Practice

Hi all, we are happy to announce our Fall swim season!

Swimming practice will begin Sunday, 10/5/25 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. The Special Olympics Vermont Swim Competition will be on Sunday, December 7th at Saint Michael's  College.

 

Swim Practice Dates:

10/05/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM
10/12/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM
10/19/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM
10/26/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/02/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/09/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/16/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

11/23/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM  

11/30/25 Edge Morse Dr 5:30 - 7:00 PM

12/07/25 Competition St. Michael's College  

2025 Special Olympics Chittenden Floorball

We are happy to announce our 2025 Floorball season!
 

When: Saturdays, starting Saturday, 10/4/25, from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the Rick Marcotte Central School, 200 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403
 
Dates are:

10/04/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

10/11/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

10/18/25 Rick Marcotte Central School 

10/25/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

11/01/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

11/08/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

11/15/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

11/22/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

11/29/25 No practice Thanksgiving weekend

12/06/25 Rick Marcotte Central School

12/13/25 Rick Marcotte Central School - Competition 9:00 - 1:00

Chittenden will host our regional competition on Saturday.12/13/25, on our home court. The Franklin Maple Leafs will join us. 

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

2025 Special Olympics Vermont Fall Games - Sunday 9/14/2025

Special Olympics Vermont has published the 2025 Special Olympics Fall Games Event Guide here.

We are asking Chittenden athletes, coaches and partners to arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 at the Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center to get your jersey and line up for opening ceremonies. After opening ceremonies, the softball team and families may take a shuttle bus or drive to the softball venue at the St. Albans Educational Center, 169 S Main St, St. Albans.

Please remember to bring a water bottle. 

Also, if you haven't already, don't forget to complete the Healthy Athletes here:  Online Form: https://form.jotform.com/252294331376155

2025 Family Golf Night at the Kwini Club

2025 Special Olymics Chittenden Fall Sports

 

Hi all, Summer is almost here and it is time to announce our Fall Sports Program! We start fall sports in July but the competition is in September so we call it fall sports!

Soccer - Soccer will be on Mondays, starting July 21st from 5:45pm - 7:00pm at the Willey Family Farm, 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction.  Contact Dave Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com> or 802-865-3840 to sign up!

Track - Track will be on Mondays, starting July 21st from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Essex High School track. Contact Dave Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com> or 802-865-3840 to sign up!

Softball - Softball will be on Tuesdays, starting July 22nd from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Schifilliti Field, 126 Gosse Ct, Burlington, VT 05408. Contact Dave Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com> or 802-865-3840 to sign up! 

 

Golf - Golf will be on Thursdays, starting July 31st from 5:30 - 7:00 at the Kwini Club Practice Facility, 5353 Spear St, Shelburne, VT 05482. Contact Dave Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com> or 802-865-3840 to sign up!

 

The 2024 Special Olympics Vermont Fall Games including soccer, softball and track will be on Sunday September 14th at the Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center.

 

The 2024 Special Olympics Vermont Golf Tournament will be on Sunday, September 21st at The Golf Club at Basin Harbor, 4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491.  

 

Heads up for new people, if you sign up for a sport, we expect you to participate in the competition. If you cannot participate, we expect you to let your coach know.  

 

2025 Annual Potluck Supper and Awards Night

Please mark your calendar

Thursday April 10th   6PM 

OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH HALL

784 Main St.

Colchester Village

Athletes, families, caregivers, coaches, volunteers and friends welcomed!

Call Laurette Cade, 802-879-6061 to RSVP

Hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls and dessert needed.

Awards, prizes, good food and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!