Unified Soccer Championship Filmed by PSTV, the Public Educational Channel for the School District of
Philadelphia
On Friday,
May 31, 2013, Special Olympics Pennsylvania's Philadelphia program partnered
with the School District of Philadelphia for an inaugural Unified Soccer
Championship held at Frankford Memorial Stadium in Philadelphia. Opening
Ceremonies were hosted by Veteran Philadelphia Sports Broadcaster Don
Tollefson.
The Championship featured teams from 10 Philadelphia high schools from across the city including: Abraham Lincoln, Edward Bok, Frankford, George Washington, High School of the Future, Northeast, Samuel Fels, Thomas Edison, Boy's Latin and University City High School. Approximately 100 athletes culminated months of preparation for these Unified Games and displayed the "best of the best" during the competition.
The Championship featured teams from 10 Philadelphia high schools from across the city including: Abraham Lincoln, Edward Bok, Frankford, George Washington, High School of the Future, Northeast, Samuel Fels, Thomas Edison, Boy's Latin and University City High School. Approximately 100 athletes culminated months of preparation for these Unified Games and displayed the "best of the best" during the competition.
The United
States Department of Education (DOE) released new guidance to schools and
school systems throughout the nation that receive federal aid about the
requirements of providing quality sports opportunities for students with
disabilities on January 25, 2013. Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an
inclusive sports program that puts athletes with and without intellectual
disabilities on the same team. This first ever rostered Unified Soccer elective
course, developed in partnership between the School District of Philadelphia
and Special Olympics Pennsylvania, includes curriculum with youth leadership
components, anti-bullying elements and soccer training and competition. The course provides greater access to sports
for all students, with and without disabilities.
Attending the
event were special guests from Special Olympics International; Pennsylvania
elected and appointed officials; City Council members; dignitaries including Dr.
William R. Hite Jr., Superintendent of The School District of Philadelphia and Pedro
A. Ramos, Esq., Chairman of the School Reform Commission; and administrators
and staff from both the Philadelphia School District and Special Olympics
Pennsylvania.
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