Transcript Minnesota’s “Other” Sports: Adapted Athletics

Minnesota’s “Other” Sports:
Adapted Athletics
Marcus Onsum
Rhonda Landwehr
St. Cloud State University
Presentation Outline
History
MSHSL sanctioned sports
– Divisions/Conferences
– Eligibility
– Game play/Rules
Benefits of Participation
Getting Involved
– Participant/Coach/Official
References/Resources
KARE 11 Story
KARE 11 video
History
1952—AAHPERD defined adapted
physical education
1975—First adapted sports league
formed in the Twin Cities
1978—Metro Association for Adapted
Athletics (MAAA) was founded
– First governing body for adapted
athletics in Minnesota
History
The mission of the Metro Association
for Adapted Athletics is to:
“provide youths with disabilities the
same opportunity as other students
to enjoy the benefits of a quality
high school sports program.”
History
Late 1980’s—Divisions were formed
– Mentally Handicapped (MH) and
Physical and Other Health Impairments
(POHI)
1992—Minnesota State High School
League (MSHSL) sanctioned and
became the governing body for all
Adapted Athletics
History
June 2000 – MSHSL sanctioned first
adapted bowling state tournament
September 2003 – POHI and MH
were renamed to PI and CI to follow
current state classifications
MSHSL Sanctioned Sports
Bylaw 415.00:
– Sports: soccer (fall), floor hockey
(winter), softball (spring), and bowling
(spring)
– Teams can be formed by cooperative
agreements with neighboring schools
and districts
MSHSL Sanctioned Sports
All sports are played according to
NFHS game rules in conjunction with
adapted supplements created by
MAAA founding members and the
MSHSL
Minnesota is the only state that has
a governing body (MSHSL) for an
adapted athletic program
Divisions & Eligibility
Physically Impaired (PI)
– Students must have a medically
diagnosed and documented disability
that falls into one of two specified
sections:
“ neuromuscular, postural/skeletal,
traumatic, growth or neurological
impairment that either affects motor
function or modifies gait patterns.”
Divisions & Eligibility
Physically Impaired (PI)
(Cont.)
“cardio/respiratory impairment that is
deemed safe for athletics but still creates
physical distress when five minutes of
physical activity at 60% of maximum heart
rate is performed.”
Divisions & Eligibility
Cognitively Impaired (CI)
– The student must have a diagnosed and
documented cognitive impairment.
– This refers to students with “subaverage intellectual function defined by
a Full Scale intelligence quotient of 70
or below, using a standardized,
nationally-normed, technically
adequate, and individually administered
intelligence test.”
Conferences
The MAAA is now the official
conference to which adapted
athletics belongs
Each division has its own subconferences for regular season play
– CI North & South
– PI North & South
Adapted Soccer
Played indoors, preferably in a high
school sized gymnasium
Indoor, low-bounce soccer balls are
used
Offside rule eliminated
Adapted Soccer
PI Division
– Running is not allowed
– All teams must play at least two
athletes using assistive devices
CI Division
– Designated positions/areas for each
player
– Running is allowed
Adapted Soccer
Soccer game video
Adapted Floor Hockey
Played indoors, preferably in a high
school sized gymnasium
Athletes must wear helmets; all
other protective gear is optional
Plastic sticks and pucks are used
Adapted Floor Hockey
PI Division
– Follows traditional hockey rules (icing,
offside, etc.) but without any contact
– Running is not allowed
– Must play two athletes that use assistive
devices
Adapted Floor Hockey
CI Division
– Rules are simplified (offside and icing
are eliminated)
– Contact is not allowed
– Running is allowed
– Designated positions/areas for each
player
Adapted Floor Hockey
Floor hockey game video
Adapted Softball
Played indoors in any space that
provides adequate space (usually a
gymnasium)
Plastic bats and balls are used.
CI Division – plays like traditional
softball
Adapted Softball
PI Division – very complex rules with
special designations made for
students that use assistive devices
– Must play two athletes using assistive
devices
– All players (except pitcher) are not
required to catch a thrown or batted ball
to record an out
– Running is not limited
Adapted Softball
Softball game video
Adapted Bowling
Each division has singles and
doubles; competition can be co-ed
Teams are made up of four bowlers.
Two games per match, sixteen match
maximum
Ramps and other modifications may
be used, but bowler must be
independent in all adjustments
Benefits of Participation
Interscholastic Athletics should
provide opportunities to discover
and/or improve:
– Goal setting
– Pride and self-confidence
– Friendships
– Leadership and teamwork
– Competitiveness
– Graciousness (win or lose)
(MAAA website)
Benefits of Participation
Interscholastic Athletics should
provide opportunities to discover
and/or improve:
– Physical condition/wellness
– Concentration and intensity
– A sense of community and belonging
– Commitment and dedication
(MAAA website)
Player Testimonial
Ashley
Player Testimonial
Kati
Parent Testimonial
Sally
Parent Testimonial
Judie
Getting Involved
Athlete
– Costs
Athletic fees vary by school
Special equipment costs covered by player
Teams subject to conference membership
fee
– Eligibility
As outlined previously, must be documented
medically or via reliable testing
Getting Involved
Athlete
– Policies
Athletes expected to abide by MSHSL
participation guidelines and MAAA policies
– Awards
All-Tournament Team, conference awards,
team awards, school letter
MSHSL/Wells Fargo sponsor All Tournament
Teams for each sport
Getting Involved
Coach (must be certified)
School
– Program funding usually comes from
general funds
Officials
– Paid position
– Contact MSHSL or local high school
organization to register
References & Resources
http://www.mnadaptedathletics.com
http://www.mshsl.org
http://www.couragecamps.org/
http://www.robinsathletics.com/
Johnson, Ted H. Let the Third Child Play: Adapted
Athletics at the Crossroad. Saint Cloud State
University, Unpublished Starred Paper, 1993.
Game footage provided courtesy of Northwest
Community Television, Brooklyn Park, MN.
All player and parent interviews used with permission.
Adapted Athletics story provided courtesy of KARE 11
Television, Golden Valley, MN.
THANK YOU
FOR ATTENDING OUR SESSION.
For further information regarding adapted
athletics please refer to MAAA
and MSHSL websites or contact
Marcus Onsum at:
[email protected]