2025 Chittenden Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Practice

Hi all, we are happy to offer Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe practice starting Saturday January 4th 2025 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. 

We will organize a carpool from the Special Olympics Vermont office to Sleepy Hollow and back. Please let me know if you can be a carpool driver or if you need a ride. We will meet at  Special Olympics Vermont, 16 Gregory Dr, South Burlington at 9:00 AM and return by 11:30 AM.

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 5th through February 22nd. 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

We will finally be all together for the The 2025 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games on Sunday March 2nd and Monday March 3rd 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. We will all stay at the same hotel and there will be a dinner and dance!

 

Thanks, Dave

2025 Chittenden Alpine Ski and Snowboard Practice

Hi all, our Chittenden program is pleased to partner with Vermont Adaptive to provide Alpine Ski and Snowboard practice. Please contact David Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com>, phone 802-865-3840 to sign up. I will need to know if you need equipment and transportation when you sign up. Also, we will require a current medical on file before you may go to the mountain!  

I want to highlight that attendance at practice is important. We expect everyone who signs up to commit to attending practices! That said, we will still follow Covid-19 Guidelines. I want to emphasize that if you have any symptoms, such as sneezing, cough or fever or just aren't feeling well, you must stay home!

Now is a good time to get your equipment out and schedule a tune-up so you are all set to go!

We plan to provide transportation from Special Olympics Vermont to Sugarbush Mt Ellen for those who need it. We will depart at 11:45AM and plan to be back by 4:45PM. We do need volunteers to drive! Please contact David Bogdan to volunteer!

Please note that the lunch bar at Mt Ellen will only take payment by credit card and will not accept cash. Please plan accordingly and bring snacks and drinks if you do not have a card.  

Here are the details from Sarah at Vermont Adaptive, you will have to complete the athlete profile and the online waivers:

When: Sundays, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm 

Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, and 3/23

Where: Vermont Adaptive Office, Murphy’s Annex, Mt Ellen, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT

Required Vermont Adaptive Paperwork- 
Vermont Adaptive has a new online registration system. Once I turn in the team roster, they will send you a link for a required on-line profile. They will also send a separate link for their required waiver. Vermont Adaptive will not allow you to participate without a complete profile and waiver!

Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games

The 2025 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games will be held at the Hermitage Club, Wilmington, VT on March 2nd and 3rd.

 

Thanks, Dave

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.