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2020 Regatta Survey

Edit June 13, 2020: This survey has closed

The NDAA is still determining whether it is possible to hold our annual Lake Champlain Martin 16 regatta this year. Part of our determination process involves gauging the interest of potential sailors and volunteers to participate. Please fill out our survey if you are (or were) considering attending our annual regatta. Your input is critical, and very much appreciated.

You may take the survey on SurveyMonkey.

Cairns Arena Closed Indefinitely, Sled Cats Season Ends

We have been informed that Cairns Arena will not re-open in time for the Sled Cats last two scheduled practices. The Sled Cats 2019-2020 season is over. Thank you to our players, coaches, and volunteers for another great season, we appreciate your effort.

Stay home and stay safe. We look forward to returning to the ice next fall!

Cairns Arena Closed Thru March 30

Cairns Arena, home of the Vermont Sled Cats, has closed due to concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. Cairns is closed through at least March 30th. Consequently, Sled Cats practices for the next two Sundays in March have been cancelled. Please monitor this site for the latest updates to find out if Cairns will re-open and our April practices will take place. You can also monitor the Vermont Sled Cats page on Facebook, or the NDAA Twitter @NDAASports.

To our friends, teammates, coaches, volunteers, neighbors and supporters: stay safe!

COVID-19 Guidance

NDAA is a chapter organization of Disabled Sports USA. They have posted communication regarding the novel coronavirus/COVID-19, and they ask that we share with you the following.
It is critical that we all take these everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases:
  • Stay home when you feel sick.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash your hands before and after doing so.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve/elbow, not your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Do not share personal items such as cups, water bottles, eating utensils, etc.
  • Avoid shaking hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
If you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19 you should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Vermonters are advised to check https://www.healthvermont.gov/ for the latest updates from the Vermont Department of Health.
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CANCELED: 2020 Zach Stamatis Memorial Cup

The 2020 edition of our annual power soccer tournament has been canceled due concerns surrounding coronavirus/COVID-19.

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Skate with the Sled Cats on September 28th

The Sled Cats weekly practice begins on October 20, but come try out sled hockey before the season starts! We’ll be hosting an informal event and meetup on Saturday, September 28 from 3-4:30 PM at Leddy Park arena in Burlington. Come try the sport and shed the offseason rust.

Thanks to Sled Cat veteran Lee Weltman for donating the ice time.

NDAA Adaptive Kayaking Program Receives Christopher and Dana Reeve Grant

The Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (NDAA) is proud to announce that our NDAA Adaptive Kayaking Program is the recipient of a 2019 Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Direct Effect Quality of Life Grant as part of the 2019 1st Cycle grants program, funded through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information, and advocacy. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a program of the Reeve Foundation and is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-539-7309.

NDAA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Burlington, Vermont that provides athletes with physical disabilities the opportunity to pursue recreational and competitive athletics.

This marks the second time that NDAA has received this prestigious grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. A 2006 grant enabled us to purchase a Martin 16 sailboat and launch Vermont’s first adaptive sailing program. out of the Moorings on Lakeshore drive in Colchester, VT. For more information, contact us at 802-862-NDAA. NDAA thanks the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for its continued support in making Vermont’s water sports accessible.

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NDAA Thanks Vermont Parks Forever

Providing disabled athletes the opportunity to participate in adaptive sports at low or no cost is central to our mission. It is one significant way in which NDAA is unique. We would not be able to provide these opportunities without donations from partner organizations in our communities.

Volunteers launch a kayaker

Today, on behalf of NDAA’s Board of Directors, I would like to thank Vermont Parks Forever (VPF). VPF has supported our adaptive kayaking program since its first outings. A grant from VPF paid for the park entrance fees for all NDAA adaptive kayakers during the 2019 kayaking season.

Two kayakers in August 2019

We share VPF’s goal of increasing park access to underserved communities, and we appreciate their generosity in helping to make kayaking accessible for all visitors to Vermont State Parks.

Seated Yoga Clinic

Come to our free seated yoga clinic on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 11:30 AM, presented by RxRelax and the Reeve Foundation.

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Vermont Chargers Post 2-1 Weekend

Our Vermont Chargers played hard in their final games of 2018! Here’s a recap from Nate Besio:

“What a great day of power soccer for the Vermont Chargers! Special thanks goes out to the Boston Brakers for hosting a very busy and very large tournament. We had a great time.

We started our day with a strong performance against the Baystate Falcons. We largely controlled to the field, took the lead early and never looked back on our way to a 3-1 victory.

After a quick lunch break, we squared off with the host Boston Brakers. Boston jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, but we didn’t cave in and played them tough the rest of the way. Although we dropped that game 5-2, it was a solid performance against a high quality opponent.

Finally, we wrapped up the day with a rematch against the Northeast Passage Power Cats. Again, the Chargers were able to largely control the field of play, and we ended up coming away with a 2-0 victory.

In what will be our final games of 2018, we were very happy with the results, and we are looking forward to a very exciting 2019! Thank you all for your support so far!”