NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Albertus Magnus College athletics will host its fourth annual unified soccer tournament on Friday, October 20.
The event begins at 10 a.m. with a welcome ceremony and the national anthem. The first game will begin at 10:15 a.m.
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.
Albertus Magnus 2023 Unified Sports Tournament Schedule
| Field 1 | Field 2 | Field 3 | |
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Game 1 10:15 a.m. |
Albertus vs. SCSU |
Milford vs. Southington |
North Branford vs. New Haven |
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Game 2 10:45 a.m. |
SCSU vs. New Haven |
Albertus vs. Milford |
North Branford vs. Southington |
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Game 3 11:15 a.m. |
Albertus vs. North Branford |
Southington vs. SCSU |
Milford vs. New Haven |
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.
