Think College Vermont

Think College Vermont is currently accepting applications for the fall semester.

Think College Vermont @ UVM/CDCI is a small, innovative, inclusive, academic, social, and vocational program for students with intellectual disabilities seeking a college experience. Participants earn a 12-credit Certificate of Professional Studies for non-matriculated students designed to include:

Academic Enrichment: Enroll in UVM classes with peer mentor support

Socialization: Meet new people and participate in social & recreational activities

Independent Living & Self-Advocacy Skills: Improve daily living skills & increase independence and confidence

Work Experience & Career Skills: Explore careers, develop employability skills, & establish a career path

For more information contact Kiersten Hallquist at 656-1126 and check out the website at Think College @ UVM.

Please feel free to pass this message along to anyone who may be interested.

Thanks,

Michelle Gates

Special Olympics Vermont

2013 Summer Games events

The 2013 Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games will be held Friday June 7th through Sunday June 9th at the University of Vermont.  Below is the schedule.  More details may be found in the 2013 Summer Games Handbook found here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2eUVnUXlXdDVDU2c/edit?usp=sharing

NEW! Special Olympics Vermont has published a 2013 Summer Games Family Handbook found here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2NnF3WndVdXdxLTQ/edit?usp=sharing

I have added the divisioning reports here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxSy5xg4DLg2aXNJWVlaMy1JM0U&usp=sharing You may see what times each athlete and teams compete.  Athletes, parents and caregivers, please remember that schedules for large events such as this are often in flux so please plan on staying at the games until your last event for the day is finished.

For those staying overnight at the dorms, please remember that you need to bring bed linen for a twin bed, bath towels, toiletry and clothes.

Smokers, please note the new Special Olympis smoking policy in the above Handbook.

2013 SUMMER GAMES SCHEDULE
Friday, June 7
4:00 – 6:00pm	Delegation Check-In;
	Wing Davis Wilks main desk
	Please send only ONE representative to check in your delegation and
	to pick-up all keys and credentials
5:00 – 6:30pm	Friday Night Dinner – Harris Millis Commons
6:30 – 6:45pm	Line-up for the Parade of Athletes – on path between Virtue Field and the Track
6:45 – 7:00pm	Parade of Athletes
7:00 – 8:00pm	Opening Ceremonies –Track
08:30 PM	Coaches Meeting – Tent directly behind bleachers
Saturday, June 8
7:00 – 8:00am	Breakfast – Harris Millis Commons
08:15 AM	Umpires & Softball Volunteers Meeting – Williston Rec Fields
08:30 AM	Softball Coaches Meeting – Williston Rec Fields
08:30 AM	Bocce Volunteers Meeting – Field 5 (next to Virtue Field)
08:50 AM	Track Volunteers Meeting – Outdoor Track
09:00 AM	Coaches Meetings at each respective venue:
	Athletics – Track
	Aquatics – Pool
	Bocce – Field 5 (next to Virtue Field)
9:00 – 3:00pm	Healthy Athletes
10:00 – 3:00pm	Olympic Town
9:00 – 4:00pm	Merchandise in Merchandise Tent
9:00 – 4:00pm	Competition
5:30 – 6:45p	Dinner - Indoor Tennis Courts
7:00 – 9:00p	Victory Dance "You Are the Stars" - Patrick Gymnasium
Sunday, June 9
7:00 – 8:00am	Breakfast – Harris Millis Commons
7:30 – 8:30am	UVM Housing Check-Out – Wing Davis Wilks main desk
8:45 – 9:00am	Coaches meetings at each venue:
	Athletics – Track
	Aquatics – Pool
	Bocce – Field 5 (next to Virtue field)
9:00am – 2:00pm	Merchandise Sales
8:45 – 1:00pm	Competition

Softball practice indoors at The Williston Edge Saturday, 05/11/2013

We will have indoor softball practice at The Edge, 115 Wellness Dr, Williston, VT 05495 on Saturday May 11th from 10:00 - 11:30.  Please dress appropriately.  

2013 Mother's Day Flower Sale pick up schedule

Just a reminder, the flower orders have arrived.

Please plan on picking up your orders:

Friday evening, May 10th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, May 11th from 9:30 am - 2:30 PM

Karen and Dave Bogdan's Home

97 Brook Drive, Burlington, VT 05408

(802) 865-3840

No softball practice Saturday, April 20th

All, just a reminder, there is no softball practice Saturday April 20th due to the conflict with the Special Olympics Vermont Spring Sports Basketball Competition.  

2012 Spring Sports – Basketball Competition

2012 Spring Sports – Basketball Competition

University of Vermont

April 20 – 21

Events Offered

Traditional & Unified Team Basketball

Individual Competition:

Target Pass

Spot Shot

2 Meter Dribble

Developmental Skills Competition:

Short Basket Shot

Speed Dribble

Spot Shot

Schedule

Saturday, April 20 – Unified Events

Sunday, April 21 – Traditional Events

9:30 – 10:00am   Delegation arrival and Check – In

10:00 – 10:30am Opening Ceremony

10:30 – 10:45am Coaches/Officials Meeting – Team Practice

10:45 – 12:15pm  Skills Preliminary Round/Team Competition

12:15 – 1:00pm    Lunch (Bag lunches are provided for registered participants)

1:00 – 3:30pm      Final Skills, Team Competition & Awards

• Skills athletes compete as individuals. There are two levels of Skills Competition in compliance with the Official Special Olympics Summer Sports Rules. Please submit Individual Skills Competition Scores.

• Basketball has both Traditional and Unified Competition. Please submit Team Skills Assessment Test score for all athletes.
  
  
  You may find the Chittenden team assignments for Saturday (Unified) and Sunday (Traditional) here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2T19RUTBCaGRpdG8/edit?usp=sharing
  
  and the competition schedules have been updated as of Thursday evening and are here:
  Saturday Patrick Gym: 
  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2RzZ0UWozSjFsX2s/edit?usp=sharing
  Saturday Track courts: 
  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2czA1dEdXTzF4U0E/edit?usp=sharing
  Sunday Patrick Gym: 
  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2bV9mNDlHTm9JeFE/edit?usp=sharing
  Sunday Track courts: 
  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSy5xg4DLg2cnBQVnRJOERuNGs/edit?usp=sharing

Catamount Country Talent Show

Hello fans, The University of Vermont is the place to be for the next two weeks.  On Saturday, April 13th at 4 pm in the Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) will host its annual Catamount Country Talent Show to benefit Special Olympics Vermont.  SOVT athlete Josh Beaupre will be co-hosting along with UVM basketball star Ben Crenca. With less than a one week break, we will return to UVM for our Spring Sports basketball tournament, April 20-21.  More than 350 athletes and partners from 16 delegations will be competing for a chance to represent Vermont at the 2014 Special Olympics National Games in Princeton, NJ! We hope to see you at UVM.   Co-hosts Josh Beaupre and Ben Crenca invite you to attend the Talent Show (click for video) $7 adults; $5 students/senior citizens; $3 children under 14 Tickets can be purchased at the door.  Contact Chris Bernier with questions.