Allied (or Unified) sports programs are developing across the United States. The idea will make it into Nebraska Schools in the near future. What are allied sports/ Unified sports?
From the website https://www.bcps.org/offices/athletics/alliedSports/history.html
Modeled after the Special Olympics’ "Unified Sports" program,
Allied Sports is a totally inclusive program that affords
students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate
in interscholastic sports along-side their non-disabled peers.
This program was designed for students who are interested
in playing a sport but do not necessarily possess the skill
or desire to play on a varsity or junior varsity team. There
are three Allied sports offered, one per season. Soccer is
offered in the Fall, bowling is offered in the Winter, and
softball is offered in the Spring. All team activities are
co-ed with the appropriate rule modifications to ensure a
safe and successful experience for all students, regardless
of ability.
