The Killington Cup set American attendance records with an estimated 39,000 spectators across Thanksgiving Weekend (5,500 Friday night for opening ceremonies; 18,500 for Saturday’s Giant Slalom and 15,000 for Sunday’s Slalom) beating last year’s attendance by 5,000 spectators. “Showcasing Killington […]
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Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports honors volunteers of the year
More than 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors make Killington’s Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ mission of empowering individuals with disabilities possible. Out of a dedicated pool of volunteers, Vermont Adaptive program coordinators recognized this year’s four Volunteers of the Year at […]
Sports
Rutland Pride ends season like champs
The Rutland Pride 7th and 8th grade football team finished up with an impressive season this past week. There were 38 players from the Rutland area that participated in the program this year. Area high school football teams have a […]
Sports
Green Mountain College suspends men’s lacrosse
POULTNEY— Green Mountain College is indefinitely suspending its intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, effective immediately. Limited participation in men’s lacrosse has been a trend over several years at the college and has culminated in a roster that falls well short of […]
Sports
Golf for a cause
Submitted Players ready for a golf tournament at Lake St. Catherine Country Club, which will host the 14th annual Castleton Community Center Golf Outing, Sept. 14. CASTLETON— The 14th Annual Castleton Community Center Golf Outing at Lake St. Catherine Country […]
Sports
When are provisional balls allowed?
Question: Jim and Jeff are playing in a tournament. Jim’s tee shot on the 2nd hole may be resting in the water hazard. He announces he will stroke a provisional ball. Jeff says Jim’s ball must be lost or out […]
Sports
Two more aces at Okemo Valley Golf Club
LUDLOW— It was the 17th hole at Okemo Valley Golf Club where luck prevailed for two golfers who made holes-in-one just two days apart. Joe Rolka, of Ludlow, aced the 17th hole on Aug. 22. Rolka made the 135-yard hole-in-one from […]
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New bike recreation in East Poultney
By Lani Duke POULTNEY— The Slate Valley Trails Association plans to open 6 miles of new mountain biking and hiking trails on Route 140 in East Poultney with skill levels ranging from beginner to expert. The entire 10-mile project is […]
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Results: Fox US Open of Mountain Biking
By Paul Holmes About 250 mountain bike riders attended the USO of MTB at Killington Resort, Aug. 1-5. Some impressive riding was witnessed by crowds of spectators that attended the events. Results: Grom Bomb Downhill Boys/Girls 7-9 years old 1. […]