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Bridgewater‑Raynham launches unified sports; eight athletes qualify for state meet
Summary
The district started unified strength and conditioning and track & field programs in partnership with Special Olympics and MIAA; administrators said 16 athletes participated in track and eight qualified for the state meet next Wednesday.
The Bridgewater‑Raynham Regional School District this year launched a unified sports program at the high school in collaboration with the state MIAA and Special Olympics, offering unified strength and conditioning in winter and track and field in spring.
Superintendent Powers told the committee the programs exceeded expectations: “We actually were able to offer 2. We offered strength and conditioning in the winter, and then we offered track and field this past spring,” he said, adding the district had “phenomenal crowds” and strong staff and family support.
Administrators reported about 16 athletes participated in track and roughly 12 in the winter strength program. Powers said 8 students from the track and field team qualified for the state meet and the district plans a special send‑off; the state event is scheduled for the following Wednesday.
DECA and student groups supported uniforms and gear for participants, and committee members described the program as a high‑visibility, community‑supported effort to expand extracurricular opportunities for students with disabilities.
Why it matters: unified sports broaden access to organized athletics for students with disabilities, increase family and community engagement, and require modest ongoing operational support and coordination with state partners.
