First NU Special Olympics Invitational Basketball Tournament - a real team effort
"As there were over 100 athletes participating, the most important
volunteer duty was to chaperone and escort the athletes and teams,"
said Davison. Volunteer support, enthusiasm and encouragement was provided
by NU Women's Basketball Team; NU Football Team; NU Corps of Cadets;
Also contributing to the success of the tournament were several members of the Vermont Basketball Officials Association, who donated their time to officiate this event. "They did a tremendous job," said Davison. The games were opened by Coach Steve Lanpher of the NU Women's Basketball Program; awards were presented by Officer Seitz of the Northfield Police Department; and the event was closed by Gordon MacGregor (a student), the Games Director. dweggler@norwich.edu, April 2003 |
The
students, who adopted the title "Games Committee," took responsibility
for all aspects of the event management, from facilities and officials
to publicity and sponsorship.
Ten
teams from community programs and high schools around the state competed
in 3 divisions (1 Traditional and 2 Unified) in the daylong event. In
addition an Individual Skills Competition was run concurrently. 
The
tournament, which took place in Plumley Armory, was made possible by a
legion of volunteers from throughout the Norwich community who performed
various tasks to ensure the smooth running of the event. 
Northfield
Middle and High School SHINE Students; NU Athletic Dept.; NU Office of
Volunteer Programs; NU Facilities Operations; NU Security. 
In
addition, the following businesses provided food, services and/or sponsorship:
Vermont Pure; Sodexho-Marriott Catering; Subway; Common Cafe; Depot Pizzeria.