2020 Special Olympics Vermont Fall Fest - Saturday September 26th

 

Good morning Unified Virtual Torch Runners!

I hope everyone is having a great week of running, walking, or rolling across Vermont! The weather has been beautiful and you have all been doing such a great job.

Don’t forget to log your miles this week using THIS LINK and to send us photos and videos of you getting those miles done! Print out the attached PDF sign to include in your photos if you wish.

After working so hard this week, join us on Saturday, September 26^th, for Fall Fest! Check out the schedule and information below:

Fall Fest Zoom Link- use this link to join activities throughout the day!

 Schedule of Events for Saturday, September 26^th

9:30am- Tune in for a Fall Fest Kick Off Video featuring Unified Virtual Torch  Run Participants!

10:30am-11:00am- Join SOVT’s Snowshoe Venue Director, Sam Chalfin, to practice, learn about, and discuss mental health strategies and techniques for managing stress.

12:30pm-1:00pm- Tune in for some more recipe ideas and healthy cooking demonstrations!

1:30pm- 2:00pm- Get ready to move those bodies with a live fitness class lead by the Unified Fitness Club at Burlington High School! No equipment or previous experience required!

3:00pm-3:30pm- Join our friends at Inclusive Arts Vermont for an interactive performance/theater art class!

6:45pm-8pm-We’ll kick things off with a quick informational video to highlight upcoming virtual opportunities and then… It wouldn’t be Fall Fest without a VIRTUAL DANCE! Tune in to dance in the comfort of your home and showcase your best fall attire! Flannel shirts, overalls, and pumpkins-oh my!

Please note: The same zoom link can be used for all sessions throughout the day and will also be available on our website!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out- we are happy to help!

Keep up the great work and I hope to see many of you on Saturday

Best,

Kaila 

2020 Chittenden Fall Fitness Program

 

We have finalized our Fall Fitness Walk locations and schedule. Please contact me to sign up for one and only one session. We are limiting each session to 16 athletes so get your name on a list quickly! Here is what we are offering:

• Monday walk 2:00 PM, starting 9/7/20 through 10/26/20 at the Willey Family Farm, St James Place, Essex Junction, led by Giles Willey

• Tuesday walk 5:30 PM, starting 9/8/20 through 10/27/20 at Leddy Park Bike Path, Burlington, led by Dave and Karen Bogdan

• Tuesday run 6:00 PM, starting 9/8/20 through 10/27/20 at Williston Community Park, 250 Library Lane, Williston, led by Joe McNamara

• Thursday walk 5:30 PM, starting 9/9/20 through 10/29/20 at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, led by Ellen Vaut

Everyone is required to wear a mask to practice and we will have a formal check-in asking Covid-19 questions and taking temperatures at every practice. Drivers must stay onsite until athletes are checked in. We will be sending people home if they have a temperature or are sick. 

 

Walker's will be required to wear a mask while walking but runners will be able to remove their mask while running.

All participants should be aware that there are no restroom facilities at any of the locations, they are all locked. Also, all participants should bring their own water bottle and not share.

 

All participants should be aware of Who is at Higher Risk from COVID-19 before joining our program.

All athletes and caregivers must read and review the Green Mountain Self-Advocates Guide to Coronavirus. This should be read and reviewed in advance of attendance at first practice.

Athletes, volunteers and anyone joining our walk/run will be required to complete a Covid-19 waiver.

We will not have time to send out postcards so if you know anyone who does not check on-line or email, please let them know about our Fall Fitness Program.