Unified Sports

What is it?O Unified Sports is a program run

under the direction of Special Olympics which brings together students with and without disabilities and provides them with an environment of meaningful athletic competition

O Motto: On the field we’re teammates off the field we’re friends

Some FactsO Half a million people worldwide take

part in Unified SportsO The state of Maryland is considered

to have the model program for Unified Sports

O The concept of Unified Sports began back in the mid 1980s, but has really taken off in just the last few years

Unified Sports and FCPS

O Started in the spring of 2010 in Frederick County

O Tennis, Indoor Bocce and Track & Field

O All 10 county high schools participate during all 3 season with over 200 students participating each season

O FCPS is a leader in the state

BenefitsO Sports skill developmentO Meaningful competitive experiencesO Public educationO Personal developmentO An alternative program choice or

opportunity

A Key Criteria For Success

O The principle of meaningful involvement!

A Key PrincipleO Training together and playing

together leads to friendship and understanding

Legislation

Support