NEW HAVEN, Conn. – On Friday, October 21, the Albertus Magnus College Athletic Department is set to host its third Unified Soccer Tournament at Celentano Field. Six teams – Albertus Magnus, Southern Connecticut State University, Town of Milford, Town of North Branford, Town of Southington, and New Haven – are set to compete in the tournament along with student-athletes from the various 16 Albertus athletic teams.
The soccer tournament is slated to begin at 10:30 AM with a welcome message from Patricia Fitzgerald and the playing of the national anthem, followed by a 10:45 AM kick-off. Once the games are completed, the teams will come together at midfield for the medals ceremony and the annual group photo.
In September 2018, Albertus Magnus entered into a partnership with the Amity Regional School District that included a Unified Sports program in basketball and soccer.
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ABOUT UNIFIED SPORTS
Unified Sports® is a registered program of Special Olympics that combines athletes with and without disabilities on sports teams for training and competition.
The CIAC/Special Olympics Unified Sports® Program provides a forum for positive social interaction between students with disabilities and non-disabled students. As Unified® teammates train and compete together they foster ties that develop into friendships both on and off the athletic field.
Participation in Unified Sports® leads to new friendships, improved self-esteem, and positive changes in attitude, behavior, and performance.
The CIAC/Special Olympics Unified Sports® Program helps to foster an inclusive school community where the values of tolerance, patience, and sensitivity are cornerstones.