Disabled Sports are sports played by people with disabilities, most of which are based on traditional sports that have been modified to meet the needs of persons with a disability. Not all disabled sports are modified; several sports have been specifically created for persons with disabilities and have no equivalent in able-bodied sports. This program has been developed using the Paralympics as a model for competition.
Participation is open to secondary students free of charge. PE credit can be earned by applying for Credit by Choice (PDF) with the curriculum principal before the season begins.
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Wheelchair basketball
Sept. 12 - Oct. 13, 2011
This sport shares most of the major rules and scoring of basketball, and maintains a 10-foot basketball hoop and standard basketball court. The exceptions are rules which have been modified with consideration for the manual wheelchair.
Q: What if my child doesn't use a wheelchair?
A: Most people are surprised to learn that many of the kids involved in disabled sports don't use wheelchairs except to play Paralympic sports. Non-wheelchair users only use a wheelchair to allow them to play a sport in which they would otherwise be unable to participate. It does not teach dependence or promote use of wheelchairs; it levels the playing field (similar to specialized running shoes do for track runners) and promotes teamwork, fitness, and sportsmanship as do all sports.
Season information:
Who: Middle and high school students
When: 5-7 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., September 12, 2011-October 13, 2011
Where: Central Middle School Gym
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Power Soccer
March 19 - April 19, 2012
Power soccer is designed and developed for power wheelchair users. Power Soccer combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair to participate in an extremely challenging game similar to soccer. The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court.
Power Soccer is a non-contact sport and uses "guards" that temporarily attach to the front of the power chair. These guards allow players to "kick" and "handle" the ball in much the same way traditional soccer players do. Soccer guards will be provided for all team members.
Q: What if we don't have any of the equipment?
A: The equipment necessary for participation in wheelchair basketball and power soccer is provided, with the exception of power chairs, as part of the program.
Season information:
Who: Middle and high school students
When: 5-7 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., March 19, 2012-April 19, 2012
Where: Hanshew Middle School Gym
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Download a program brochure for additional information
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2011-12 season