2021 Spring Fitness Walks and Run

Hi all, happy spring! We are going to start up our fitness walks and runs again. At this point we will be still following the exact same safety guidelines as last fall. That means we WILL be requiring masks, social distancing, and the formal check-in and attendance log for contact tracing.

We will be offering 8 weeks of walks and runs at the same four locations as last year. We are limiting each location to 20 athletes so please contact me to sign up. The locations, times and start dates are:

Burlington, Leddy Park - Mondays, starting 5/24/21 from 6:00 - 7:30 led by Dave/Karen

Williston, Williston Community Park - Tuesdays, starting 5/25/21 from  5:30 - 7:00 led by Joe

Essex, Willey Family Farm - Wednesdays, starting 5/26/21 from 4:00 - 5:30 led by Giles

Shelburne, Shelburne Farms - Thursdays, starting 5/27/21 from 5:00 - 6:30 led by Ellen

We are asking sign-in volunteers to arrive a half hour early to prepare for sign-in. I am still looking for volunteers, contact me!

Please sign up for only one location. We will require a signed COVID-19 Code of Conduct and a new Special Olympics Communicable Disease Waiver form for each participant. If you filled out a COVID-19 Code of Conduct last year, you do not need to do it again.

The COVID-19 Code of Conduct may be found here:

https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/covid-19/COVID-19-Participant-Code-of-Conduct-and-Risk-Form-REVISED-7-2-20-FILLABLE.pdf?_ga=2.13952695.1826391318.1594338322-636302037.1544720320

The Special Olympics Communicable Disease Waiver may be found here:

https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/covid-19/COVID-19-Waiver.docx?_ga=2.52554016.948612830.1619025768-1467322663.1546968110

The Green Mountain Self-Advocates Club Guide to COVID-19 may be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12cSmXUblBQQQpXmK8RJYpNf6-BlR32ns/view

I hope you will sign up. Looking forward to getting out and seeing everyone, Dave

American Flatbread Benefit Bake to support Chittenden - 2/23/2021

American Flatbread - Burlington Hearth will hold a Benefit Bake to support Special Olympics Vermont Chittenden on Tuesday, February 23rd from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. American Flatbread will donate $3.00 for every large flatbread purchased and $1.50 for every small flatbread purchased. Take out only. If you’d like to brave the winter weather, American Flatbread has limited outdoor dining with patio heaters and fire pits to keep you warm.

Please support both our community partner, American Flatbread, and our Chittenden team, you may find the menu and on-line ordering here: https://www.toasttab.com/american-flatbread-burlington-hearth/v3#!/order

IMPORTANT: New COVID-19 Restrictions - 11/13/2020 Announcement

In accordance with the new restrictions put in place by the Governor and State of Vermont today, Special Olympics Vermont is immediately cancelling all in-person activities until December 15th. 

 

The remaining Chittenden Holiday Fitness Walks at Burlington are canceled.

The remaining Chittenden Holiday Fitness Runs at Williston are canceled. 

The remaining Chittenden Holiday Fitness Walks at Essex are canceled. 

 

Special Olympics Vermont is still offering many virtual activities that you may participate in. The most recent is a Virtual Group Art Project. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/203145589070051?utm_source=SOVT+Mailings&utm_campaign=1ab58d2408-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_04_08_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fd6249e1a5-1ab58d2408-110347077

 

2020 Chittenden Holiday Season Fitness Walk/Run

H.L. Glenn Photography

Our Fitness Walk/Run leaders are happy to announce that we will continue our in person fitness offering with the Chittenden Holiday Season Fitness Walk/Run. The schedule will change from the fall season for most locations due to the darkness. We will again limit the size of the walks to 16 athletes each and follow our safety protocols. I am asking that people sign up again (email dbogdan@ieee.org or call 802-865-3840) so that we may manage the group size. We will again have four groups, athletes and volunteers may sign up for one group. Each group will meet once a week through the middle of December. Please contact me to sign up for one of these groups:

• Essex Walk - Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 from 11/2/20 through 12/7/20 (Willey Family Farm, St James Place, Essex Junction, led by Giles Willey)
• Shelburne Walk - Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 from 11/720 through 12/12/20 (Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, led by Ellen Vaut)
  
• Burlington Walk - Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00 from 11/7/20 through 12/12/20 (Leddy Park Bike Path, Burlington, led by Dave and Karen Bogdan)
  
• Williston Run - Sundays 11:00 -12:00 from 11/8/20 through 12/13/20 (Williston Community Park, 250 Library Lane, Williston, led by Joe McNamara)

 

H.L. Glenn Photography

 

H.L. Glenn Photography

Special Olympics Vermont On Going Virtual Opportunities

 

Ongoing Virtual Opportunities In addition to fitness opportunities, Special Olympics Vermont will be hosting a bi-weekly athlete wellness series! Our athlete wellness series will provide an opportunity for athletes and families to connect with each other through virtual engagement opportunities including: Cooking Classes Fitness Classes Guided Mindfulness Exercises Conversations with Health & Wellness Experts Athlete-led discussions We will be using the same Zoom link for all wellness series events. Bookmark the zoom link and click to join at 3:30pm on the dates listed below! October 9th - Yoga October 23rd - Preparing for Practice November 6th - Inclusion in the Virtual World November 20th - Practicing Gratitude December 4th - Cool Down  December 18th - Get ready to dance! Please email info@vtso.org with any ideas or topics you are interested in!

Participants in our Fall Fest Performance Arts Session with Inclusive Arts Vermont giving each other high fives!

2020 Fall UVM Unified Fitness

2020 Holiday Season - SONA Stride Challenge

October 19 - December 13 Join Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from across the country and North America in an 8 week distance challenge by walking, running, or rolling in a wheelchair from October 19th- December 13th, 2020. Athletes and Unified partners in Vermont can register using the registration buttons below! Athletes can register as individuals or as part of a Unified pair. Don’t have a partner in mind, but looking for a virtual buddy to help motivate you? SOVT will seek to help pair athletes and partners interested in virtually working together.  Coaches looking to join in on the fun can register either as Unified partners or as a coach to help support accountability, miles submission, and athlete engagement. Mileage totals will be collected each week by Special Olympics Vermont and reported to the national leaderboard. Reminders to submit your miles will be sent weekly to registered participants. Miles submission can be done individually or via a coach overseeing a group of participants.
Athlete/Unified Partner Registration
Coach Registration
Each week will also feature a national theme! Join your fellow runners, walkers, and rollers across the country by sharing pictures on social media. Don’t forget to tag @SpecialOlympicsVermont @SONorthAmerica #SONAStride