ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS

SPPS students with Cognitive or Physical Disabilities in 7-12^th grade are eligible to participate in Saint Paul Public Schools Adapted Athletics program.

Adapted Athletics are Interscholastic sports sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The goal of the program is to offer athletes with disabilities the opportunity to compete in a varsity sport. Athletes can earn a varsity letter.

Interscholastic athletics are intended to give student athletes the opportunity to discover and/or improve:

• Goal setting
• Pride and self-confidence
• Friendships
• Leadership and teamwork
• Competitiveness
• Graciousness (win or lose)
• Physical condition/ wellness
• Concentration and intensity
• A sense of community and belonging
• Commitment and dedication

It is the belief of the Minnesota Adapted Athletics Association (MAAA) Board that the mental and physical attributes that student athletes acquire through participation will help them lead more productive and well-rounded lives.