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Killington youth wrestling takes hold

April 7, 2016
Photos Courtesy of Kim Peters Killington may not have an organized youth wrestling program yet, but Killington does have fantastic youth wrestlers. Boys from Killington travel to Mill River to get the chance to experience the sport of wrestling. This past weekend, K-6 grade youth wrestlers gathered at Fair Haven High School for the sixth…

Fish & Wildlife announces 2015 Master Anglers

April 7, 2016
Courtesy of Vermont Fish & Wildlife Kelly Brooks of Waterbury caught this 30-inch lake trout while ice fishing on Lake Champlain in early 2015. 2015 program report published, new challenge added for 2016 to include wild card species The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has released its annual Master Angler program report and 35 Vermont…

GMC appoints Kip Shipley as athletics director

April 6, 2016
POULTNEY—Green Mountain College announced March 29 that Kip Shipley, former associate athletics director at La Sierra University, has been named director of athletics at Green Mountain College. Shipley’s appointment marks the end of a two-month search that attracted over 100 applicants from across the country. “Kip stood out from a very strong pool of candidates…

Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Couch to 5K is back

April 6, 2016
RUTLAND — Looking to cross the finish line? Rutland Regional Medical Center’s free Couch to 5K training program will help! Whether participants are new to running or just getting back on the road after the winter, this program will help to prepare to run or walk a 5K in just nine weeks. Rutland Regional’s team of…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

April 6, 2016
The first United States Collegiate Athletic Association Baseball and Softball Coaches polls were announced on Friday, April 1. College of Saint Joseph baseball was ranked No. 1 in the country,  while the softball team was ranked No. 4. The Fighting Saints have been on a tear, winning their last six games to give them the…

Killington softball league is looking for players

March 30, 2016
By Robin Alberti Be a part of a softball team this summer, and get in some hang time like this player did with a leaping catch. Calling all softball players! Killington Softball League is looking for a few good men and women to play some softball. This is a men’s league that welcomes women to…

KMS Freestyle team makes a strong showing at nationals

March 30, 2016
Courtesy of SMS Freestyle and KMS

KMS freestyle program and coach receive top USSA honors

March 30, 2016
KILLINGTON — The Killington Mountain School Freestyle team and coaches were recently lauded for the program’s success when they were in Steamboat Springs for Nationals. Head U.S. Ski Team coach (and former KMS Freestyle program director) Matt Gnoza proudly announced that KMS had been named the Freestyle Club Program of the Year and that Coach…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

March 30, 2016
Spring sports are getting into full swing for College of St. Joseph, after a week in which the baseball and softball teams played 11 games collectively. Fighting Saints baseball has really started rolling, going an impressive 6-1 on the week, including a couple of blowout victories. They are now 20-9 overall and a perfect 6-0…

Mendon Fish & Game Club offers 2016 hunter safety course

March 30, 2016
MENDON — The Mendon Fish & Game Club will be hosting a FREE hunter safety course. The course will be held Tuesdays, April 5 and 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., and Thursdays, April 7 and 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., plus range time, Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 12-noon. Interested…

Hammond Cove Shooting Range to open April 1

March 30, 2016
HARTLAND–The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, Vt., will be re-opening for the season on Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The range underwent several upgrades in 2015, including a new berm for the pistol range, improved acoustic tiling in the covered shooting ports, the installation of security cameras, and access road work. The range…

Rutland hosts statewide Vermont Walk/Bike Summit

March 30, 2016
RUTLAND—VTrans, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission and the Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition will host the 2016 statewide Vermont Walk/Bike Summit on April 1-2 in Rutland at the Paramount Theatre. The summit offers indoor and outdoor workshops. Friday features four themes: Built Environment, Advocacy and Education, Safety Education and Enforcement, and Economic Development, with three…

KMS Freestyle athletes dominate at Junior Nationals

March 23, 2016
Courtesy of Killington Mountain School

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Tribute Series to highlight 50th season; opens May 22

March 23, 2016
Courtesy of Bruno Family collection Two-time Devil’s Bowl Speedway champion John Bruno (#22) will be honored at the track on Saturday, June 4.  Important figures from Vermont racing history to be honored during season WEST HAVEN – Devil’s Bowl Speedway will honor the stars of the past during its 50th season of stock car racing in 2016. The…

Luge athlete Grace Weinberg takes podium at Junior Nationals

March 23, 2016
Courtesy of KMS GRACE WEINBERG Killington Mountain School Luge athlete Grace Weinberg is back at school after a busy competition season both abroad and in Lake Placid. Weinberg, a senior from Pittsfield, was part of a four-person relay team to take fourth place at this winter’s Junior World Championships in Lillehammer, Norway. Additionally, Grace had a…