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Sold-out crowd celebrates at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions
February 9, 2016
Courtesy of MemorEvents/Paul & Christine Kipphut Photo One: Kyle Sorensen of Ballston Spa, N.Y., (right) accepts the Asphalt Mini Stock division’s Most Improved Driver Award from Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s Alayne Bruno (left). Photo Two: Richard Lowrey III of Charlotte, Vt., (center) accepts the Asphalt Late Model division’s Rookie of the Year Award from Devil’s Bowl…
CSJ weekly athletics roundup
February 9, 2016
Courtesy of CSJ Kareem Brown RUTLAND — It was a busy and successful week for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at College of St. Joseph. They went 7-1 cumulatively with a number of impressive performances. The Lady Saints went 4-0 on the week and extended their winning streak to 15 games, giving them an…
Pacesetter A.J. Kitt inspires racers to chase dreams
February 8, 2016
By Chris Rueli Coach A.J. Kitt (right) stands on the podium with women winners at NASTAR Eastern Championships held this past week at Okemo Mountain Resort. By Karen D. Lorentz A.J. Kitt, a four-time Olympic downhiller who helped bring recognition to the U.S. Men’s Team with his World Cup downhill, Super G, and Combined finishes…
World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race Series: Jan. 27
February 8, 2016
SNOWBOARD - A Women 1. Pam McNeil, Sweet Peaks. Time: 33.02 2. Amy Laramie, Highline Bombers. Time: 33.17 3. Jessi Travers, RAMROD. Time: 37.07 4. Kim Williamson, TBD. Time: 38.64 5. Ashley Handlin, Moguls ARS. Time: 45.21 Men 1. Aaron Moulton, RAMROD. Time: 27.54 2. Steven Kelly, RAMROD. Time: 27.70 3. Forrest Baker, Moguls ARS.…
Fair Haven Union High School teams up with Coaches vs. Cancer
February 2, 2016
Submitted The Fair Haven Union High School girls’ basketball team will host a Coaches vs. Cancer game on February 9 to help raise money to support the American Cancer Society. FAIR HAVEN–On Jan. 20, Fair Haven Union High School girls’ basketball announced that it has teamed up with the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer…
Fourteen Killington Aquatic Club swimmers qualify for Regionals
February 2, 2016
Submitted Rutland H.S. junior Bailey Peters, doing the butterfly, made the finals in six events. KILLINGTON — This year, 14 Killington Aquatic Club swimmers have made qualifying times to compete at Regionals Feb. 13 and 14. This is triple the number from last season, Head Coach Kim Peters said. The swimmers qualifying for Regionals include:…
CSJ Saints pepper national and conference leader boards
February 2, 2016
Courtesy of CSJ Antonio Gordon and Regina Steele With a rare off-week for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at the College of St. Joseph, the college reflects on the season thus far. The Lady Saints have been on another level all year. They are 13-1 on the season and are currently in the midst…
Roosters strut their stuff at annual formal
February 2, 2016
By Flip Buttling Dan Paolino was the recipient of the “Chuck T. Anderson Award” this year. The award is given to a player who demonstrates service to the club on and off the pitch. By Maxx Steinmetz To celebrate the 2015 season, the Rutland Rugby Football Club held its annual formal and dinner at the…
Ski area saves big with tiny timer added to lift mechanics
February 2, 2016
By Amy Rubin, Efficiency Vermont Okemo Mountain Resort, like many other Vermont ski areas, is always on the lookout for ways to save energy. A recent opportunity was found in one of the resort’s basic areas of operation: the ski lifts. Ski lift mechanical systems, housed at the terminal where people board, must be kept…
World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race Series: Jan. 20
February 2, 2016
SNOWBOARD - A Women 1. Pam McNeil, Sweet Peaks. Time: 30.48 2. Heather House, Gorillas In The Mist. Time: 30.75 3. Jessi Travers, RAMROD. Time: 33.26 4. Kim Williamson, TBD. Time: 34.13 Men 1. Steven Kelly, RAMROD. Time: 25.37 2. Aaron Moulton, RAMROD. Time: 26.05 3. Forrest Baker, Moguls ARS. Time: 26.57 4. John Hobbs,…
The Mountain journal: The warm-up run
February 2, 2016
By Chandler Burgess Snow guns blast fresh coverage on Downdraft, just below Killington Peak. By Tony Crespi The run was steep and the snow fresh. Unloading from the Superstar chairlift, my guide, at that time a Killington Ski School supervisor and PSIA examiner, suggested an ideal warm-up. We cut right through a few trees, and…
Freestyle athletes catch air on Highline
January 25, 2016
Courtesy KMS Matt Bustillo perfected his backflip iron cross on this jump this week during training. The Killington Mountain School freestyle team was very glad to have their jump site open over Jan. 9-10. Located on Highline, the jump provides athletes an opportunity to practice aerial maneuvers outside the full mogul course and allows them…
Sam Hayden places fourth in climbing championships
January 25, 2016
Courtesy KMS Sam Hayden on the climbing course. KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School student-athlete Sam Hayden traveled to Glastonbury, Conn., on Friday, Jan. 8 for the USA Climbing ABS divisional championships for bouldering. The competition is a two-day, onsite competition with the best climbers from the Northeast competing for six spots in each age group, all aiming…
First CrossFit Gym to “HIIT” Rutland County, now open
January 25, 2016
Submitted Owners Rob DiTursi (far right) and Jennifer Mitchell (far left), with CrossFit Rising Star members. By Kate Robitello CrossFit has seemingly taken gym-rat world by storm, and Rutland, Vt., is no longer an exception to the über-popular fitness program phenomenon. Owner Rob DiTursi has created Crossfit Rising Star, which opened Dec. 19 with free…
Turkey hunters had a successful year
January 25, 2016
VTF&W photo by John Hall Vermont’s wild turkeys are now well-established throughout the state. Vermont wild turkey hunters had safe and successful spring and fall hunting seasons in 2015, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. A total of 5,874 turkeys were taken by hunters during Vermont’s three hunting seasons – the spring youth…