The Canton High School Athletic Department and the CHS Student Services Department are happy to announce the return of a Unified Basketball team for the 2017 Fall/Winter Season.
Special Olympics Project Unify is an education-based project, funded by the US Dept. of Education, that uses the sports and education programs of Special Olympics to activate young people across the US. In order to promote school communities where all young people are agents of change- fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with disabilities. Canton High School and Special Olympics believe that through sports young people can make a difference in friendships, schools and communities.
The Unified Basketball program is scheduled to begin the week of October 9th. There will be roughly 1-2 practices each week with approximately 4-6 games. The team will ultimately be made up of both student with and without disabilities. Our hope is to continue to strengthen our inclusive community and help develop new friendships and meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Any student interested in joining the Unified Basketball team should have his/her parent register them online by visiting the CHS Athletics Website. Registration info is right in the middle column.
Questions about the program may be directed to:
Danny Erickson- Athletic Director- ericksond@cantonma.org 781-821-5050- x6
Shanna Belenky- CHS Student Services Coordinator- belenkys@cantonma.org 781-821-5050x 2138
