Font ResizePUTNEY -- Landmark College will host one of the area's largest athletic events this weekend as 14 teams from southern Vermont and New Hampshire will compete in the 26th annual Putney Soccer Tournament.
"It's great to have such a strong community partner to help make this happen," said Cheryl Struthers, treasurer and past president of the Putney Recreation League. "Everyone at Landmark College, from facilities to the athletic department to the students and staff, has been fantastic in helping make this event possible. We couldn't do this without Landmark's support."
The tournament is a round robin format between teams of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade co-ed soccer teams from Brattleboro, Chesterfield, N.H., Dummerston, Guilford, Hinsdale, N.H., Kurn Hattin, Westminster, and Putney.
"Landmark has always tried to be a good corporate neighbor, and has a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities, many of which are home to our faculty and staff. As an example, we provide an annual contribution to the town of Putney that helps defray the expense of their extraordinary emergency services staff and facilities. Recently, we also contributed funds to study the feasibility of a safe pedestrian and bicycle link between the college and Putney downtown," said Senior Vice President Brent Betit.
The tournament kicks off Friday afternoon, with a majority of games taking place on Saturday and Sunday. The championship game will be
Sponsors of the event include Brattleboro Subaru, Green Mountain Orchard, Harlow's Sugar House, J.D. McCliment's Pub, J.J. Nissen Bakery Outlet, Landmark College, Mountain Paul's Store, Pepsi-Leader Beverage, Putney General Store, The Putney Coop, The Putney Diner, The Putney Inn, Putney Paper Mill, Rusty Nail Renovations, Sam's Outdoor Outfitters, Southern Vermont Sprinkler Services, Steve's Septic Service, and Two Masters Automotive.
Landmark College was the first institution of higher learning to pioneer college level studies for students with dyslexia. Today, Landmark College is a global leader in integrated teaching methods for students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD and ASD, and draws students from all over the world for its innovative educational model, designed to help all students who learn differently become confident, self-empowered, and independently successful learners.
For more information about this or other Landmark events, contact Justin T. Martin, Director of Marketing Communications, at justinmartin@landmark.edu or by calling 802-387-1632.
