Unified Sports
Sponsors: Sara Simpson and Tonya Cossairt
Unified Special Olympics Bowling
This competitive KSHAA sport is new to Shawnee Mission South this year! Unified Bowling brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities for competitive bowling play. Practices and competitions take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm. The season runs from September 27 to November 19. If you are a student without an intellectual disability who is interested in trying out for Unified Bowling, please contact Coach Tonya Cossairt or Coach Sara Simpson.
Unified Athletics Recreational Basketball, Bocce, and Soccer
These recreation-focused sports bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to enjoy socializing and staying fit by playing recreational sports. Practices for Unified Rec take place weekly during Late Start time; competitions take place on Saturdays. Basketball runs from early September to mid-October. Bocce season runs from early December to late February. Soccer season runs from early March to mid-May. Students can choose to participate in one, two, or three of the sports offered. If you are a student without an intellectual disability who is interested in trying out for Unified Bowling, please contact Coach Tonya Cossairt or Coach Sara Simpson.