Registration is now open for Shelburne Parks and Recreation Youth Lacrosse. This season Shelburne will be offering teams at the following levels: boys and girls in grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, coed grades 1-2, and coed kindergarten.

Me & My Guy Valentine Dance Buy your tickets now! Friday, February 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm. This popular event is for girls in K - 5th grades and their special adult guy (dad, uncle, grandfather, etc.). The event costs $20 per couple and $5 per additional person. It will be held in the Shelburne Town Gym and is limited to 200 people. Dance the night away with music provided by Top Hat Entertainment. Each girl will receive a craft frame and photo. Light snacks will be provided. Don't miss out on this memorable occasion!

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the wrestling Redhawks traveled to Colchester for the Bob Benoure Invitational tournament. The team came home with a sixth place finish among 17 teams from four states.

Facing a 6-1 deficit at the start of the second period, the Redhawks were in trouble, but would not lie down. CVU would go on to score three more goals and shut out South Burlington for the remainder of the game. The Rebels took the CSB Cup, but not the Redhawks' pride.

The Champlain Valley Union High School girls basketball team looked to senior Lazrin Schenck, and her consecutive 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions, to pull away from Essex 46-34 in a metro division rivalry Tuesday night, Jan. 31, in Hinesburg. Schenck finished with 15 points, including two more 3-pointers, and CVU stayed undefeated. Emily Kinneston added 10 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Kaelyn Kohlash scored nine, Remi Donnelly scored eight, and Elana Bayer-Pacht had seven assists and seven rebounds for the 10-0 Redhawks. For more photos check us out on Facebook. Photos by vtsportsimages.com

Today the Shelburne baseball and softball fields don't look like much - patches of stale snow sit in the deserted outfield, base paths are bullet-proof frozen dirt, and a biting west wind is whistling through the batting cage frame.

Little League Softball and Baseball Registration: A registration table for Little League Baseball and Softball will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Shelburne Community School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Baseball Board members will be available to answer questions during the registration.

The Shelburne Community School (SCS) boys basketball B team won the 21st annual CSSU Basketball Tournament at Charlotte Central School Thursday, Jan. 19. After defeating Williston by 11 points in the first game Tuesday afternoon, the team advanced to play Charlotte on Wednesday.

Redhawks basketball teams win again Remi Donnelly scored 10 points, made 11 rebounds, and five assists to lead CVU over Burlington 52-33 in basketball action Tuesday night, Jan. 24 in Hinesburg. The 9-0 Redhawks, the only undefeated D-I team, also received productivity from Kaelyn Kohlasch, who had 13 points and four steals, and Elana Bayer-Pacht, who scored 11 points and had nine rebounds.

If the winter continues like this, it won't be long before lacrosse season. Once it begins, there will be a large number of girls playing the "the fastest game on two feet." The Shelburne girls lacrosse program continues to flourish.

Because there are too many people touched by cancer on a yearly basis, the Shelburne Community School (SCS) basketball program is on a mission to save lives and create a world with more birthdays. Toward that end they are participating in a season-long fundraiser and designated two home basketball games to benefit the Vermont Cancer Center.

Aiming to bounce back against South Burlington after a difficult stretch, Champlain Valley Union (CVU) was unable to gain traction on the ice, and the Redhawks were defeated in a blowout, 5-1.

So far, 2012 has been a very good year for CVU Wrestling. The Redhawks proved ungracious hosts, defeating both Essex and Mt. Abe on Wednesday, Jan. 4, on their home mat. The team is now 4-1 on the season.

Last week the Champlain Valley Union boys basketball team soared past BFA St. Albans 51-39 and South Burlington 58-40 before succumbing to Mount Mansfield 56-30 in a high school boys basketball game Friday, Dec. 30 in Hinesburg. On Friday John Keen led the 4-2 Redhawks with nine points.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common in athletes participating in running and cutting sports. It is reported that females incidence of ACL injury can be 10 times higher than males in similar sports like basketball and lacrosse. The disparity is multifactorial and related to muscular control, anatomy, sex hormone differences, as well as high-risk sport selection.

From left, Bob and Marcia Bristow of Shelburne accept an autographed 2012 New England Patriots calendar from Racevermont.com Director Rayne Herzog at Shelburne Health & Fitness Monday, Jan. 2.

The Catamount Trail Association (CTA) will host its 4th Annual Get Out and Backcountry Ski Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bolton Valley Resort. This unique and popular event is designed to give the beginner to intermediate backcountry skier the knowledge and skills necessary to comfortably explore winter wilderness areas on skis.

This year, over 1.4 million Americans will hear the words "You have cancer." There are too many people who are touched by cancer on a yearly basis. Blessings that include family, friends, happiness, and health should never be taken for granted.

After the first three games of the season, the CVU girls hockey team is still looking for its first victory. After a 6-3 loss to Colchester, a 10-0 defeat at the hands of South Burlington, and a 4-3 loss to Rutland the girls look to rebound against Northfield on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

The Parks and Recreation Staff sends wishes for a Healthy and Merry Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! The office will be closed Fri., Dec. 23 at noon, Mon., Dec. 26, and Dec. 29-Jan. 2, 2012.

The Champlain Valley Union gymnastics team fared well at the Rebel Holiday Invitational at South Burlington Saturday, Dec. 17. Freshman Madison Tieso placed third in the vault while sophomore Megan Nick placed first in vault, floor, all around, and third in beam.

The Champlain Valley Union boys hockey team traveled to Montreal for a weekend series of hockey. On Friday night the team was defeated 3-1 by Lower Canada College.

The CVU Redhawk wrestlers opened their 2011-2012 season with a very strong showing at St. Johnbury's "Early Bird" tournament finishing in 5th place among 17 teams from three states Saturday, Dec. 10.

President of the Edge Sports & Fitness, Mike Feitelberg, is proud to announce a new all-inclusive basketball program for children ages 4-21 with disabilities.

Youth Basketball Score Clock workers needed This PAID position is needed for the boys and girls 5th and 6th grade basketball leagues that will run from early January to late February. Games are mostly on Saturday mornings. Inquire at the recreation office by calling 985-9551.

The Champlain Valley Union High School winter sports season is already heating up with games underway and potential to be realized.

Last July Stephen Mount died unexpectedly while competing in a Racevermont.com sprint triathlon in Shelburne. More than the Vermont racing world - a whole community - lost a wonderful man that day: husband, father, friend, neighbor, writer, cook, software engineer, Patriots fan, and athlete.

With under a minute to play, and down 1-2 in the final round of the Burchard Tournament, Rice took a shot at CVU's goal in an attempt to send the game to overtime, but goaltender Jason O'Brien had different plans.

CVU cheerleaders Ashley Filardi (sophomore) and Gracey Delisle (junior) recently returned from their NCA Cheerleading trip to Walt Disney World.

Former Shelburne resident, Jeff Alexander, runs down Main Street in Burlington during the first all-Santa race in Vermont Sunday, Dec. 4.

The next Session for Color Belt Training will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 27-Feb.16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $80. The Advanced Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 27-Feb.16 from 6:30-8 p.m. for $35.

The Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) has named Meredith Powlison of Shelburne, to its All-Academic Sailing Team. The All-Academic Sailing Team recognizes collegiate sailors who have achieved excellence in national and inter-conference competition as well as excelling at the highest academic level for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Justin Hameline, age 13, earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo this past weekend.

On Friday, Dec. 16 the Saint Michael's College women's basketball program is sponsoring its annual Holiday Kids' Knight Out. Your child is invited to an evening of fun and games in the Ross Gymnasium. It will be a great chance for you to get out and finish up that holiday shopping!

CVU cheer squad captains Sarah Gerry and Brenna Gorman paraded in the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City as part of the National Cheerleading Association All American Team Thursday, Nov. 24.

Shelburne resident Molly Aronsson missed the cut in the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament held Nov. 30 through Dec. 4 at the Champions and Legends courses in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The Champlain Valley Union girls cross country team wrapped up their season Saturday, Dec. 3 at the eighth Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore.

Former CVU basketball standout and Oberlin College sophomore, Allison Gannon of Shelburne, was named NCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week.

Tim McClellan of Shelburne was awarded one of two ski scholarships to the Mad River Glen Freeskiing Team from the Flyin Ryan Hawks Foundation.

Santa's coming to town - in running shoes. VR Pro, organizers of Burlington, Ontario's hugely popular Santa 5K (4,000 expected in 2011) are bringing the event to sister city Burlington, Vt. Sponsored by Ri Ra Irish Pub and presented by New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU), this event will be the first all-Santa race in Vermont. More than 800 participants have already signed up.