Small Champions announces appointment of Mark F. Noble as chairman of the board

Small Champions recently announced the appointment of Mark F. Noble as chairman of its board of directors. Noble has served on the organization’s board since 2019 and has provided leadership as chair of both the Strategic Planning Committee and the Executive Committee.

A resident of the Vail Valley since 2004, Noble is retired and the father of two children, Kendall and Brigitte, both graduates of Battle Mountain High School in Edwards. Kendall, now 22, is autistic and participated in Small Champions for seven years. Noble credits the program with playing a transformative role in his son’s development.

“We have seen the huge, positive impact that Small Champions had on a child with cognitive disabilities,” said Noble. “His participation not only helped Kendall learn skills in several sports, but also gave him tremendous confidence to tackle challenges in every part of his life.”

Noble added, “I am honored to accept this position. Small Champions is a wonderful organization that will celebrate 30 years of service to our community this year. We are growing rapidly and continue to support children in Eagle County with cognitive or physical disabilities. I am looking forward to helping Small Champions continue that important work.”

Small Champions transforms and empowers the lives of Eagle County youths who face a range of cognitive and physical disabilities. Through one-on-one instruction with certified, expert coaches, children build skills, confidence and independence across a variety of sports. Whether on the ski hill, the ice rink, a hiking trail, a climbing wall, or a bike path, Small Champions helps participants learn, grow and above all have fun.

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