Our Recreation Department, in collaboration with Special Olympics, hosts several Unified Sports teams including;

• Softball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Soccer

Following is a description of the philosophy of the Unified Sports teams, as outlined in the Official Special Olympics Summer Sports Rules guide.

"Special Olympics Unified Sports® are Special Olympics training and competition programs developed by Special Olympics International and Accredited Programs in which approximately equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes and peer athletes without mental retardation (Partners) participate together on sports teams for training and competition.

All participants (Special Olympics Athletes and Partners) on a team shall be of similar age and ability. All athletes in this program need to have the necessary skill level to participate in the sport. Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an important program because it expands sports opportunities for Athletes and Partners seeking new challenges.

In addition, Special Olympics Unified Sports® dramatically increases inclusion in the community by helping to break down barriers that have historically kept people with and without mental retardation apart.

At the same time, Special Olympics Unified Sports® furthers the overall mission of Special Olympics by providing a valuable sports opportunity to individuals who are not presently involved with Special Olympics."

In addition to the Unified Sports Teams, we participate in the City of Warwick's Recreation Division of Coed Softball.

For further information on the Unified Sports Teams or the Tiger Sports team, please contact the Recreation office at 739-2992 OR 739-2700

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