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INCLUSIVE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SEES MAJOR GROWTH IN SECOND YEAR

The Unified 3 on 3 Basketball Provincial Championships tournament on Saturday in
Regina saw a 220 per cent increase in participation over last year.

Author of the article:
Jennifer Ackerman  •  Regina Leader-Post
Published Apr 22, 2018  •  3 minute read
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Part of the Special Olympics Unified Sport program, the Unified 3 on 3
Basketball Provincial Championships tournament held at O’Neill High School on
Saturday saw a 220-per-cent increase in participation over last year.

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The program promotes social inclusion through sports, and brings together people
with and without intellectual disabilities to compete. A total of 16 schools
from Regina and surrounding communities competed this year, compared to five in
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More than 200 athletes competed on Saturday, according to the event’s
organizers. One of those athletes was Spencer Peterson, a Grade 10 student from
F.W. Johnson Collegiate. This was his second year in the program.

Spencer Peterson, second from left, steps into a layup during a basketball game
at Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Catholic High School in Regina. Photo by BRANDON
HARDER /Regina Leader-Post

“The first year I did it, it was kind of challenging because there was a bunch
of schools that had top competition,” said Peterson. “I got a little bit
nervous, but other than that, I had a lot of fun.”

Watching Peterson play this year, it was clear he was having a ball and if there
were any nerves present, they didn’t stop him from executing two flawless layups
within a few minutes of each other during one of the games.

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His aunt and guardian April Peterson sat in the bleachers cheering him on. A
look of surprise and then pride filled her face as her nephew’s layups
accumulated points for his team.

“Spencer is an amazing kid,” said April. “He has been with me for about five
years. He has ADHD, but he deals with it very well. His outlet is sports of all
kinds.” 

April Peterson sits on the sidelines as her nephew Spencer Peterson plays
basketball at Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Catholic High School in Regina. Photo by
BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post

The games were played in a three-on-three format. As per the program’s rules,
each team must have two Special Olympics athletes — people with intellectual
disabilities — and one unified sports partner athlete — someone without an
intellectual disability — on the floor at all times.  

Teams are comprised of people of similar ages and ability. The program is
usually specific to students with intellectual disabilities, but organizers have
expanded it to students with physical disabilities as well. 

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The combination of athletes with and without disabilities is meant to break down
barriers and build bridges. Chris Hamilton, the youth program co-ordinator, said
working or playing with people with disabilities teaches empathy and combats
stereotypes.

“They can contribute, whether it’s on a court or playing bocce or bowling, it
doesn’t really matter,” said Hamilton. “If you include them, then you get all
the benefits of it, and if you don’t, you don’t learn, you don’t grow.”

Chris Hamilton, co-ordinator for Special Olympics Saskatchewan, referees a
basketball game at Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Catholic High School in Regina. Photo
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From keeping them active to boosting self-esteem and confidence, the program
does a lot for the kids with disabilities who participate, Hamilton said.

“It has a ripple effect,” he said. “You’ll have one guy in a wheelchair who’s
usually segregated and in their own classes — well, he’s going to go down the
hallway and go, ‘I play on a basketball team with that guy and that guy,’ and
they high-five.”

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Despite the fact teams were competing against each other, there was a strong
feeling of camaraderie and friendship, which was especially evident during a
lunchtime group photo on the front steps of the high school. With no ramp to the
steps, a boy in a wheelchair waited on the sidewalk patiently, only to be picked
up by four other students and whisked up onto the steps to be included in the
shot.   

“It’s important for all of them to come together to make a good bonding
experience with the other teams, to make new friends,” said Spencer. “And most
importantly, just to have a good time.”

jackerman@postmedia.com


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