In 1992, the Minnesota State High School League accepted a proposal from the Minnesota Association for Adapted Athletics (MAAA) to become the first high school activity association in the nation to sponsor adapted athletic programs. The adapted athletic program includes:
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Participation Guidelines:
There are two divisions:
Students who are under 22 years of age and fully enrolled in grades 7 through 12 or in an ungraded setting are first eligible when they or their peers are in the seventh grade. They are eligible for a maximum of 8 semesters |
The team is cooperatively sponsored by the Minnetonka School District and the Wayzata School District and the nickname is "The Lakers". Practices are after school at a facility in the Minnetonka or Wayzata school district. Coaches work with students to compete in local games, sectional playoffs and state competition.
To register:
http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/activities Click on the register button
To view the current schedule see:
http://www.maaaconference.org Click on Wayzata/Minnetonka on the right side of the screen
For additional information contact the Minnetonka Activities Office at 952-401-5903 or visit their website:
Minnesota Association for Adapted Athletic:
"The mission of the Metro Association for Adapted Athletics is to provide youth with disabilities the same opportunity as other students to enjoy the benefits of a quality high school sports program.”
Comments:
"Students with disabilities want to play on school athletic teams, earn varsity letters, wear letter jackets, and be recognized by their peers as student-athletes.”
-John Bartz, Minnesota State High School League, Associate Executive Director
This is a Minnetonka High School Activity – It is not connected to the Special Education Services Department. Students/Parents register for this activity through the MHS Activities Office (same timelines/expectations as all MHS activities).