Category: Sports

23rd annual Champlain Classic this Sunday in Shelburne

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The annual Champlain Classic race will be held this Sunday, May 5 beginning with a free 1K Kid’s Race for those 12 and younger at 8:30 am at the Shelburne Town Office parking lot. The 15K begins at 9 am followed by the 5K at 9:10 am. The course incorporates the Ti Haul and Shelburne… Read More

Racevermont.com Half Marathon registration opens

The Charlotte Covered Bridges Half Marathon is back by popular demand! Registration for the widely popular race to be held in September is open now and runners will not to want to miss out. This race has not been offered since 2009, and unfortunately, due to the limitations of the site, is restricted to only… Read More

Mission Possible 2

Chris Trapeni, at left, and Steve Gronlund offer their services at last year’s annual Bike Fest organized by the Shelburne League of Traveling Baskets which drew bicyclists of all ages and abilities in for basic tune-ups, bike care, and safety checks.

By Gabriela Meyer, Doug Merrill, and Susan Grasso As a sequel to last year’s Bike and Pedestrian Paths Committee (BPC) Oscar-winning performance, the Committee is excited to update readers on recent work. The mission remains the same: to bring safe and comfortable walking and biking opportunities to residents and visitors of all ages. Spring has only just… Read More

Relay For Life needs volunteers

Support The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Chittenden County by becoming a volunteer. A volunteer committee meeting will be held on June 1 at 9 am at the ACS office 55 Day Lane, Williston for volunteers to receive details for the Relay For Life event, which supports the American Cancer Society’s mission of… Read More

Did you know that…

Shelburne resident Louise Gibbs ‘15, a SMC field hockey player, was named to the inaugural class of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. Shelburne’s Emily Kinneston was named Miss Basketball by the Burlington Free Press. The 5-foot-8 guard was an easy choice for the honor as she was the Redhawks’ leader in… Read More

Shelburne lacrosse program continues annual tradition

Shelburne Farms continues its annual tradition of hosting practice for the Shelburne Lacrosse Program at the Breeding Barn Field while the town fields dry out. It’s a great chance for the kids to receive early season training and the Lacrosse Program is very appreciative of the opportunity. Above, the boys 7/8 grade lacrosse team gets in some early season practice.

Meiler’s winter season on a roll

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Shelburne resident Flo Meiler kicked off the year at the 44th Dartmouth Relays Jan. 11-13 by winning seven medals in her age group. Four gold medals in pole vault, long jump, high jump, and weight throw, and silver in shot put, 60m dash and 200m run. On Feb. 9 at the Senior Winter Games Nordic… Read More

Resident leads U-18 team to victory

Neposet Valley River Rats goalie and Shelburne resident Adam Ellison, at right, celebrates the team’s U-18 Tier 1 National Championship with goalie Drew Michals on April 7.

The Neposet Valley River Rats defeated the St. Louis AAA Blues 4-3 in overtime to win the U-18 Tier 1 National Championship in Pittsburgh, Pa. last weekend. Down 3-2 in the third period the River Rats knotted the score with eight seconds left to force overtime. In semifinal game they defeated Shattuck-St Mary’s, the defending… Read More

Covering the field – Brenna Gorman

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Brenna Gorman is a leader. It is one of the first assets that CVU head lacrosse coach Erin Malone notes when asked about her senior midfielder. “Last week Brenna was named co-captain of the lacrosse team and it makes a lot of sense that her teammates selected her as their leader. On the field Brenna… Read More

Parks and Rec News

Suburban Babe Ruth Registration Deadline:  April 30, 2013.  This program is for boys ages 13-15 as of April 30. The regular season will run the month of June with approximately three games per week. Post season play will start in July. Registration fee is $90.  Registration forms can be found at www.shelburnelittleleague.com or at the Recreation Office. Intro… Read More

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