Ski Tour Course - Gorgeous

The ski tour path behind the state complex has been groomed and should be a wonderful morning outing - especially with a couple of more inches tonight.

Lt. Governor Phil Scott Opens Winterfest

An excellent opportunity to discuss the finer points of starting position with Lt. Governor Phil Scott after he inaugurates Winterfest. Friday January 18th, 4:15pm at Dac Rowe fields. Map.

Fun Run Course Announced

Sunday's 5k fun is a whimsical tour de Waterbury Village including 14 left-turns and 11 right-turns - surely an incentive to keep up with the group lest you miss a turn. More...

Winterfest Award Announced

Announcing the WINTERFEST AWARD presented to the person who brings the most fun to the most events:

• Friday: High School Nordic races
• Saturday: cross country ski, snowshoe tour, snow shoe obstacle race, and citizens Nordic race
• Sunday: fun run, broom ball tournament, Mt. Bike Race, and Ice Center events

 Who will bring the most fun to the greatest number of these events? That person will win the right to drive the Ice Center Zamboni or designate whomever they choose to drive it, and receive a  photo embossed with their name and their accomplishment.

Broomball Article

In case broomball is a new concept - the Waterbury Record published a wonderful article about the coming tournament.

Winterfest Poster

A pdf of the Winterfest poster is now available for download. Please remember to check the website for last-minute changes. We all know how fickle Vermont weather may be.

Press Release

December 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Bill Minter, 802-345-5728
email:waterbury.winterfest@gmail.com 

WATERBURY WINTERFEST TO SHOWCASE COMMUNITY, COMPETITION & FUN

Friday -Sunday January 18th-20th
Dac Rowe and Anderson Field in Waterbury Village

2013 is the 250th birthday of Waterbury and we are pleased to be kicking off the year with the Waterbury Winterfest on January 18-20, 2013. Waterbury Winterfest will be a full weekend of events celebrating outdoor recreation in Waterbury.  The community is invited to play, watch and cheer these events. On Friday, January 18, Harwood Union High School will hold a race featuring six high school cross country ski teams competing under the lights on the Dac Rowe fields in the heart of Waterbury's downtown. That evening there will be a community bonfire and skating party followed by a pep rally for local athletes including boys and girls varsity players, who will face off at the Ice Center on Saturday night.

Saturday will feature Bill Koch Leauge cross-country races and a citizens race.  The Waterbury Winter Fest weekend will also include cross-country and back-country ski tours, a broomball tournament, snowshoe festival , a community bonfire and skating party, plus food and more.

The weekend is a fun mix of activities, some familiar, some maybe new.  Hockey players and fans can see Nordic Ski racers under the lights at Dac Rowe Field on Friday, and the Nordic skiers can support the hockey teams at the Ice Center on Saturday.  Then everyone can come together for the big broom ball tournament on Sunday.

Visitors and locals, spectators and participants, varsity athletes, youth league competitors, winter sports enthusiasts of every age and every ability are invited to participate in Winter Fest and experience the world class outdoor recreation opportunities that exist all around Waterbury.  Residents and kids will be able to learn about outstanding winter sports opportunities available to them in their own back yards.

When: Friday-Sunday January 18th - 20th.
Where:Dac Rowe Field in downtown Waterbury will host Noric Skiing events.  Anderson Field will host broomball, skating party, pep rally and bonfire.  Ice Center will host hockey games and closing ceremonies.

Competitors will pay a nominal fee to participate.  Funds will support recreational opportunities and economic growth in Waterbury.  Organized by the Waterbury Recreation Committee and Harwood Nordic, with the assistance of many volunteers.

On Saturday 1/26/13 Sugarbush Resort will be hosting Waterbury Winter Fest Rail Jam at Sugarbush. Come watch all the fun or sign up to participate.

Event sponsors are still coming in.  Thus far the list already includes:
Gold: Town of Waterbury, Ben & Jerry's, Sugarbush, US Army National Guard
Silver: Waterbury Pharmacy, American Legion, Landmark Realty
Bronze: Family Physical Therapy, Waterbury Rotary
Snowflake:  Jameson Insurance

Meeting venue confirmed - TBPS Conference Room.  Plan to use projector and wifi.

Meeting venue needs confirmation

Can someone please request to reserve meeting room at TBPS?  Hoping to use projector.

Next Meeting - Location Changed

The organizing committee's next meeting is 7pm December 5th at Thatcher Brook Primary School.

Next Meeting

The organizing committee's next meeting is 7pm December 5th at the Waterbury Congregational Church.