Knights of Columbus Christmas Party 12/13/2015

SJV KNIGHTS INVITE SPECIAL OLYMPICS VT ATHLETES TO CHRISTMAS PARTY

The St. John Vianney Knights of Columbus wishes to extend a special invitation to the athletes of Special Olympics Vermont to attend a Special Peoples Christmas Party. The party is to be held Sunday, December 13^th.

It will be held at the KOC Hall located on 17 Berard Drive, next to Pizza Putt, in South Burlington. The party will start at 1 PM and go until 3 PM.

This Christmas Party is designed for people with intellectual challenges or developmental disabilities. The South Burlington KOC invites all Special Olympics Vermont athletes to attend.

The party will consist of music, snacks, dancing, lots of Holiday fun and even a visit from Santa! Each partygoer will receive, while supplies last, a gift to take home.

This event is free and open to all but seating is limited to 150. You must make a reservation to attend the party. Please call Frank Myers at 862 4580 to confirm your athlete’s attendance.

2015 Chittenden Bowl-A-Thon

2015 BOWL-A-THON TO BENEFIT
SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT’S CHITTENDEN DELEGATION

SUNDAY noon – 3:00 pm, November 15th, 2015 AT CHAMPLAIN LANES (2630 SHELBURNE ROAD, SHELBURNE, VT)

ALL BOWLERS MUST RAISE A MINIMUM OF $100.00 AND BRING DONATIONS TO THE EVENT

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS – BAKE SALE - $1.00 MCKENZIE HOT DOGS – SMALL GIFT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT

Contact: Karen Cutler- 863-8337

Top 3 fundraiser prizes

1st place- $75 Gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods
2nd place- $50 Gift Certificate to Pizza Putt
3rd place- $25  Gift card to Majestic 10

INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTICIPATE

1. You must be interested in having a fun afternoon.
2. Please try to collect a minimum of $100.00 in donations to support the Chittenden Delegation of Special Olympics Vermont.
3. You must bring the donations you secured to The Champlain Lanes at the time you and your teammates will bowl.
4. You are encouraged to bring as many supporters to cheer you on as you wish.
5. This event is intended to raise funds for our winter Team Bowling practices.

Pledge form available here: Pledge form

“Be a Fan”

Chittenden Walking Group - Starts Saturday October 31st

From Coach Maggie:

I would like start a walking group again this fall. I will be at the bike path at Leddy Park to walk to North Beach and back on Saturday October 31, from 10am until 12 noon. This is open to anyone who would like to participate. It will last as long as there is interest. There will be no walking on Saturday November 14th due to the Special Olympics Annual Conference.

Hope to see you Saturday,

Maggie and Mariah

2016 Penguin Plunge

This is Why We Plunge Register today for the 2016 Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge!   There's no denying, it's Penguin Plunge season! In schools, businesses, and households across the state, excitement is building for the chilliest event of the year. Veteran Plungers are choosing their costumes and soon-to-be first time Plungers are working on their 32 degrees of courage. While excitement builds, we want to take a moment to remember why we Plunge. Special Olympics Vermont provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 13 Olympic-type sports for 1,140 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Across three events (North Bennington, Burlington, and Cool Schools), the Penguin Plunge raises more than $450,000 (45% of the SOVT operating budget!) to sustain and grow Special Olympics Vermont. With the support of our amazing community, every year Special Olympics Vermont is reaching more athletes, improving the quality of sports training and competition opportunities, and changing more lives. Register today to be part of the movement! We Plunge for Unified Sports: Unified Sports gives athletes with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to compete on sports teams together breaking down barriers, building friendships, and fostering respect and inclusion.   We Plunge for Healthy Athletes: Special Olympics is the largest global provider of health care services for people with intellectual disabilities. At Summer Games each year, athletes in Vermont receive dental, vision, hearing, physical therapy, and nutrition screenings at no cost.  In 2015, 51 athletes received new eyeglasses or hearing aids! We Plunge for competition opportunities: Nearly every year, Special Olympics Vermont athletes have the opportunity to compete on the national or global stage. In 2015, two Vermont athletes competed at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles. We Plunge to change lives: 30 years ago, the world was a very different place for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. While there is still much work to be done, Special Olympics is leading the movement to build respectful, inclusive communities by using the power of sport to showcase the gifts and abilities of our athletes.   North Bennington - Saturday, January 16th; Lake Paran Boat Launch Burlington & Cool Schools - Saturday, February 6th; Burlington Waterfront Park          Register for the Penguin Plunge! Register for the Penguin Plunge by November 15 and be entered to win a pair of lift tickets to Sugarbush, Killington, or Jay Peak thanks to our friends at Ski Vermont!

Special Olympics Vermont Coaches College - December 5 or 6th

Coaches College

Special Olympics Vermont is hosting a comprehensive coaches training for current and potential coaches. Ever thought about volunteering your expertise as a Special Olympics coach but don't know where to begin? Looking to improve your coaching skills and renew your certifications? Coaches College will provide current and potential coaches the opportunity to receive and update their required certifications in Sport Specific Training (all 12 sports), Coaching Special Olympics Athletes,Coaching Unified Sports, Concussion Training, and more. All Special Olympics Head Coaches are required to complete continuing education training every three years. Don't miss this opportunity!

Coaches College will be offered:
Saturday, December 5: Johnson State College
Sunday, December 6: Castleton University

Registration will open November 1 at www.SpecialOlympicsVermont.org

Saint Michael's College All-Sports Skills Clinic , Sunday November 22nd

To download the clinic registration form, click here.

2015 Special Olympics Vermont Fall Individual Bowling Competiton

Locations:  Champlain Lanes, Shelburne, VT

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015

Events: Singles, Ramp Unassisted Bowl, Ramp Assisted Bowl

Schedule:

Session 1:

9:00 – 9:15am Delegation arrival and Check – In

9:15 – 9:30am Coaches Meeting

9:35 – 9:50am Opening Ceremonies

9:50 – 12:30pm Competition/Awards

Session 2:

1:00 – 1:15pm Delegation arrival and Check – In

1:15 – 1:30pm Coaches Meeting

1:35 – 1:50pm Opening Ceremonies

1:50 – 4:30pm Competition/Awards

Reminders:

• Please review the Special Olympics Inc. Official Bowling Rules

• Athletes/Partners without medical/consent forms will NOT be eligible to compete. Coaches and support volunteers must have signed consent forms, a volunteer background check on file (if age 19+) and have completed the online protective behaviors course (if age 16+) to participate.

Directions:

Champlain Lanes:

From Interstate 89: Take exit 13. Merge on I-189. Take a left at the lights. Continue

on Route 7 for 2.2 miles. Champlain Lanes is on your Right.