SGA Announcements

Men's Hockey plays their first home game Oct. 19

Congratulations to the UVM Cycling team who competed in the Road Cycling nationals in Fort Collins, Colorado. Up against some full squads of talented riders UVM proved it could hold its own finishing 17th overall.

Sailing continues it strongest ever season ranking 8th in the nation in the most recent poll as it gears up for the final regatta at the end of this month.

All recognized clubs must submit a new Club Update Form by May 11. You can download a copy from the "Documents and Forms" link. Please fill this out and email back to uvmsga@uvm.edu

The SGA would like to wish good luck to several of its clubs this week who have qualified for and will be attending Regional tournaments including Men's and Women's Ultimate Frisbee and Crew.

In addition, a very special congratulations to Sailing who has qualified for its first ever Nationals and currently stands 12th in the country.

The always powerful Cycling team will be headed to Colorado state to fight for road racing supremacy, while Equestrian rider Jordan Werner gallops to California.

This weekend our club sports will be very active in the wake of last weekend where we were not onyl active but very succesful holding events like a regional fencing tournament, prom dress rugby and lacrosse.

This week, Cycling will be hosting its largest road race ever. As well, both Sailing and Ultimate Frisbee will be traveling for regionals this weekend.

Good luck to all and enjoy the weather.

As the weather warms are Club sports continue to be active with several events on campus this weekend.

Fencing hosts an all weekend event in the Tennis Courts while Rugby battles in their prom dresses on Field 1 at 11 am on Saturday.

Men's Lacrosse continues the weekends events with a game on the turf at 3.

Good Luck to the Crew team in defense of their Vermont Cup title up at the boathouse in Milton.

Stop by the PFG Complex to come support many of your fellow students faculty and staff in this great opportunity to support Cancer Research.

If you are interested in joining a team or donating, it is not too late. Contact MLeonard@uvm.edu for more info.

Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball and many others traveled last weekend to represent UVM in the realm of club sports.

The afformentioned teams were competing in their respective NIRSA regionals tournaments and did admirably. Women's Basketball, in their first ever appearance in the tournament, made it to the semi finals.

Numerous other teams had successful weekends including Cycling and Sailing, who had their usual stellar weekends, as well as Women's Lacrosse who split in thier first league weekend.

Catch three of our men's club hockey team's best players in action against all-stars from all over the north east as the club hosts the NECHA All-Star game. Festivities take place all weekend with the main event taking place on Sunday afternoon.

Check out uvmclubhockey.com for more details and for links to purchase tickets.

Many Catamounts had great success and amazing experiences over this past spring break. Many have probably heard of Varsity Men's Hockey who gained a berth to the Hockey East Championship in thrilling fashion on their home ice.

The Men's and Women's Ultimate Frisbee teams also had great success over their spring break. Read more about the talented Team Chill and Ruckus at: http://savannahnow.com/node/462750

The SGA would also like to give a shout out to the many students who donated their time to ASB and other great service trips all over the world. Just another fine example of our students doing great things while having a great time.

GO CATS GO!

Congratulations to Hoop Dancing, the newest SGA recognized club Sport. Not sure what hoop dancing is but are interested? See what it looks like at:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MQaj5Zx7FpU

To join the club contact Munawar Mona Qaddoumi

The Snowboard Team in Action

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UOS1nFBrJmo

After another great weekend of sporting activities for our Club Sports(Roller Hockey may have qualified for nationals and Cycling won yet again). This week many of our clubs are gearing up for intense spring break trips.

Both Sailing and Crew head south for full days on the water in preparation of the runs toward nationals.

Ultimate Frisbee and Cycling both will be competing in multiple tournaments and should have some solid team bonding time in both the Vans and houses on the water.

UVM Dance team and the Cheer Squad are traveling to Binghamton to support Men's Basketball in their quest for the America East Championship and a birth in the NCAA tourney.

All our teams will undoubtedly have a great time and we look forward to hearing the stories when they return from "break".

Men's Crew participated in the indoor championship down in Boston this weekend and every individual returned to Vermont with a "Personal Best".

Men's Hockey lost a heart breaker in the first round of playoffs to end their season but should be commended for another above .500 season and qualifying for the regional playoff.

The Stowe Derby took place this weekend, one of the most unique skiing events in the world, combining multiple skiing disciplines was attended over the weekend by our Nordic Ski Club.

Men's Volleyball had a 2-2 weekend and are on the cusp of qualifying for the NIRSA regional tournament.

Roller Hockey has qualified for their playoffs after another solid weekend and are looking forward to battling the top teams in the East next weekend.

Congratulations to the Club Squash team who competed in the Men's National Tournament in Princeton, New Jersey over the weekend. The women's side of the club will be traveling to compete in their national tournament this upcoming weekend. This is a great honor for our team, especially considering club is only two years old!

Men's Ultimate Frisbee recently returned from several days in Las Vegas where they had a great showing amongst 80 teams, many of whom are nationally ranked. Team Chill, as they are affectionately called, finished 39th and good times were had by all.

Men's Club Ice Hockey starts there quest for New England Supremacy as they travel to play Westfield St. this upcoming weekend in the first round of playoffs. Good Luck Boys!

Please check the SGA Website Calendar of Events for important election dates!

Are you interested in attending a conference or event that would help your professional career but not sure where to get help with the funding to go? SGA has begun to budget for students to head to conferences, to learn more contact SGA Treasurer Sarah Shackett, sshacket@uvm.edu. Application will be made available upon request.

Want to find a place to live or a roommate to live with? Then Click search UVM's new Rental Database UVM's new Rental Database. Please note that the rentals will be advertised as the information is sent in from property owners, which will be occurring beginning in December 2006.

Is something around campus making you frustrated? Is there something that you think should be changed? Take action and send a TIX-ME-OFF request by using the feature from the menu on the left. You have a voice, use it!

Some issues SGA has worked on because of TIX-ME-OFF included...
Dining Services (recyclable packaging)
Parking and Tranportation
Library Accessability