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A Guide 1

Unified Sports

to Starting Your ProgramCUSD Unified Sports

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unified Facts and General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4

● Mission Statement/Constitution

● What Are Unified Sports?

Coach Certification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7

● Required Courses

● Compensation & Expectations

● Facilities & Transportation

● Scheduling OfficialsParticipants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

● Athletes Vs. Partners

● Varsity Letters Vs. Community Service

● Attracting Athletes

o Parent letter Sample

o Parent Informational Meeting Flyer Sample

o Parent Meeting Agenda Sample

● Attracting Partners

o Announcements

o Buddies Clubs

o Club Fair/Open House

o Campus clubs who need community service hours (NHS)

Unified Cheer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

● Sample Roster

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● Sample Practice and Performance Schedule

● Rules

Unified Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20

● Sample Roster

● Sample Practice and Game Schedule

● Rules & Field Diagram

● Announcement for the GameUnified Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30

● Sample Roster


● Rules

Unified Track & Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38

● Sample Track Meet Invitation

● Sample Practice and Meet Schedule

Unified Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40


● Rules

Fundraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 42

● Spirit Links

● Miracle Minute

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Project Unify/Unified Sports

ARTICLE I: CLUB NAME

The name of this club will be Project Unify.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The purpose of the Project Unify club is to provide a wide variety of activities for students in Special Education. It will support Unified Sports along with other activities that promote the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers. These activities may be achieved through field trips, community-based instruction, vocational situations and any other activities that may be appropriate. With these extra experienced students in Special Education can further develop skills to enhance their education and enable them to be productive citizens.

Unified Sports: The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and Special Olympics have joined together to create Unified Sports in schools. The mission of Unified Sports® philosophy revolves around an inclusive program that combines individuals with intellectual disabilities

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(athletes) and individuals without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition.

ARTICLE III: MEMEBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

1. Members must be enrolled in one or more class at Chandler High School and/or be dedicated to the enrichment of the education of students with intellectual disabilities.

2. Members must demonstrate appropriate behavior both in school and out in the community.

3. Members must have satisfactory academic standing and citizenship status. 4. Members will pay dues of $3.00. 5. Members of the Unified Sports team must have an athletic clearance packet and meet the

criteria for all Chandler High School athletes.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Officers will not be elected. The sponsor will assign students necessary duties after conducting interviews with students who are interested in officer positions.

President● Keep monthly calendars of all events, meetings, etc. ● Help plan all activities throughout the year ● Keep accurate member attendance at all meeting and activities.

Vice President● With help of the president keep monthly calendars of all events, meetings, etc. ● Help plan all activities throughout the year ● Help accurate member attendance at all meeting and activities. ● Represent the president when he/she is not available

Secretary● Help President with roster and phone numbers, keep updated all year. ● Take notes at each meeting ● Make an attendance sheet for every meeting

Treasurer● Oversee all fundraising activities ● Help coordinate fundraising ● Keep track of all the money that gets raised and put in the account

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Historian● Take Pictures at all events ● Help any officers when needed ● Call Places for fundraisers ● Make Scrapbook at the end of the year.

ARTICLE V: REVENUE

Money for this club will be obtained from fundraisers, donations, gifts and vocational contract work.

What are Unified Sports?The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and Special Olympics have joined together to create Unified Sports in schools.

The mission of Unified Sports® is to create an inclusive program that combines individuals with intellectual disabilities (athletes) and individuals without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition.

At CUSD Unified Sports are considered varsity sports. Each participant who completes the season and attends all required practices and events receive a Varsity Letter from their home school. All participants must also complete an Athletic Clearance Packet.

What does the Unified Sports program look like at CUSD?CUSD schools participate in unified cheer, flag football, soccer, track & field and basketball. Listed below are the time frames for each season.

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Cheer – Cheer participates in practices and performances from August to May. Members of the unified cheer team practice weekly and cheer at all unified games as well as selected varsity football games and basketball games. In the past we have also performed at the AIA Regional Cheer Competition and during sports assemblies hosted by each school.

Flag Football – Flag football is in season from August to October. The Unified Football team plays games, that consist of two 20 halves, against other CUSD and FUSD schools. At the end of the season, participating teams will compete in a tournament.

Soccer – Soccer is new to the 2016-2017 school year! CUSD schools will now be offering this sport from October to December 2016. Each school will have approximately 6 games and will have 1 tournament that will conclude the soccer season.

Track & Field – Track & field is in season from January to March. Unified Track teams compete against each other at a minimum of two meets. We also participate in the Annual Chandler Rotary meet.

Basketball – Basketball season is from March to May. The Unified Basketball team plays full games consisting of four 8 minute quarters against other CUSD and FUSD schools. At the end of the season, participating teams will compete in a tournament.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

ATHLETIC Coaching Requirements (Unified)

The following items are required and must be presented to Chandler Unified School District Athletic Office before coaches will be allowed to work with student-athletes.

● CPR Certification attached to the District form (Free Course option available) **MUST BE ADULT/CHILD/INFANThttp://www.onlinecprcertification.net/cms/blscprcourse.php

● NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate (Not Cheer) www.nfhslearn.com7

○ Cheer coaches : Coaching Cheer and Dance www.nfhslearn.com

● NFHS Concussion Course Certificate www.nfhslearn.com

● NFHS Coaching Unified Sports Course Certificate www.nfhslearn.com

● Heat Acclimatization & Heat Illness Preventions Certificate www.nfhslearn.com

● Pursuing Victory With Honor video watch & sign log sheet. Site

● Risk Management Video watch & sign log sheet. Site

Additional courses for cheer coaches only:

● AACCA Spirit Safety Certification www.nfhslearn.comIn addition, if the coach is not a current employee, they must do the following:

● Online Application If not a posted position, have them use the volunteer coach

application

● Current fingerprint card , fingerprints are taken at site or district office. They are

submitted and reported back from the state

o This process could take as long as eight weeks.

● Background check – if paid coach HR will check, if volunteer coach Site will check.

● Make sure that you have three valid references.

● Volunteer Form – Required for all volunteer coaches. Volunteer & Out of District

Coaches-**Once Human Resources and the District Athletic Office clears the coach,

they will be contacted by Human Resources to pick up a CUSD badge.

UNIFIED CHEER COACHES

Please note that you will be required to update your NFHS Rules certification year each and your AACCA Spirit Safety Certification every 4 years. To renew, please follow these steps:

Step 1 - Go to aiaonline.org

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Step 2 - Click on “activities” options will present themselves

Step 3 - Click on “Spiritline”

Step 4 – Click on the “AACCA & NFHS Rules Spiritline Registration Form”

Step 5 – Complete and submit the form.

2015-2016 EXPECTATIONS OF UNIFIED COACHESIn order to receive the coaching stipend, the following requirements must be met.

● Be an AIA/CUSD certified coach and complete the NFHS Unified Sports Coaches Course (http://www.nfhslearn.com)

● Complete a minimum of eight practices (the majority of which are outside of contract

time) and all competitions scheduled by the Unified Sports Coordinator during the

season.

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● Football – In season from September – October.

● Cheer – In season from September - May. The team will cheer at all unified

football games as well as any other event organized by the individual sites.

● Soccer – In season from October - December.

● Track – In season from January – March. Teams will compete in a minimum of 3

track meets one of which must be the Chandler Rotary.

● Basketball – In season from March – May.

● Communicate through your Unified Sports Coordinator.

● Submit a practice and attendance sheet to the Unified Sports Coordinator at the end of each season.

● Each sport listed above has a stipend of $778.00 The stipend can be allocated in one of the following ways:

A. ________Head coach receives the entire amount of $778.00.

B. ________The stipend is split. The head coach receives $518.67 and an assistant coach receives $259.33.

Head Coach ____________________________

Assistant Coach __________________________

Please initial the stipend option you prefer.

Print Name: Signature:

School: Date:

I, _______________________________________________, agree to perform all the duties listed above, for the ________________ season, in a timely manner.

Facilities and TransportationOnce you have received the season schedule from the Unified Sports Coordinator, please follow these steps to ensure you have the appropriate facilities for home games and transportation for away games.

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Step 1 – Fill out a facility request form for home games.● Fill out a form requesting the main field if it is for a football or

soccer game. Submitting these forms is important to ensure you have use of the facility as well as lights for the evening games.

● Fill out a form requesting the main basketball court if it is a basketball game.

Step 2 – Fill out a transportation request form for all of your away games.● Transportation requests for sporting events go through your site

athletic office.

Step 3 – Contact your site athletic director and request the following items:● Announcers for all home games as well as the use of the

scoreboard ● Equipment to set up the modified field (cones)● Water/Trainers● Officials for home game (see scheduling officials procedures)

Unified SportsProcedures When Requesting Game Officials

High School

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1. Once you have the final schedule for the season, contact your site Athletic Director to add the schedule into the AIA Website.

● Once the schedule is added into the AIA website officials will be assigned.

2. Your site Athletic Director with be able to give the contact information of the officials to you prior to the games.

3. Before your game, verify that the correct officials are working the game. ● To verify, have them sign the contact information sheet that was

provided by your Athletic Director.● If there is a discrepancy, please write down the name of the official

that was present at your game.

4. After the game, submit your verification paper to your site Athletic Director and they will pay the officials.

Junior High SchoolYour Unified Sports Coordinator will schedule and fund the officials for your games.

Unified Sports – Partner and Athlete Eligibility Explanation of Partner Eligibility

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● In Unified Sports, “partners” are students who attend high school and do not have an intellectual disability.

Explanation of Athlete Eligibility

● In Unified Sports, “athletes” are students who attend high school and have been identified by an agency or professional as having intellectual disabilities as determined by their localities; or

● The student has a cognitive delay, as determined by standardized measures such as intelligent quotient or “IQ” testing or other measures which are generally accepted within the professional community in that accredited program’s state as being a reliable measurement of the existence of a cognitive delay.

Unified Sports are considered contact sports. Partners and Athletes who participate must have a sports physical and be cleared to participate in contact sports.

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Unified SportsChandler Unified School District recognizes unified sports as a varsity sport. Athletes and

partners who participate are eligible to receive a Varsity Letter if they complete the season and

attend the required amount of practices and events. However, some partners prefer to receive

community service hours in lieu of a Varsity Letter. Partners and athletes are not permitted to

receive a Varsity Letter and community service hours for the same activity. Please indicate

below what you prefer.

Please initial your preference below.

______ I would like a Varsity Letter for participating in Unified Sports.

______ I would like to receive community service hours for participating in Unified Sports.

______________________________ __________________________________Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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January 11, 2013

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am pleased to inform you that the Chandler Unified School District with be participating in Unified Sports again this year! The Unified Sports® philosophy revolves around an inclusive program that combines individuals with intellectual disabilities (athletes) and individuals without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition.

As with any other high school sport, students participating in Unified Sports are required to turn in an athletic eligibility packet that includes a complete physical and doctor release. Please have your packet completed and turned in by the first day of practice. At the end of each season all athletes participating will earn a Varsity letter.

Listed below are the upcoming sports and information for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year.

Track & Field - Head Coach: Andrew Valuikas

Please contact Coach Valuikas at 480-812-7832 or [email protected] if you are interested in participating in track.

Events include 4X100, 4X200, shot put and the running long jump. Athletes will be paired with their partners in each event.

Running events - athletes hand off to their non-disabled peers. Partners run first and athletes finish the race.

Running long jump - Partners jump from the line and athletes jump from the edge of the running strip.

Basketball

2012-2013 season begins the first week of April. More information including practice and game schedules will be provided closer to the beginning of the season.

If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 480-812-7833 or e-mail me at [email protected] . I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks!

Jessica Peacock

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CHANDLER HIGH SCHOOL350 N ARIZONA AVE

CHANDLER, AZ 85225480-812-7700 PH /40-812-7720 FX

CHS Unified

Informational MeetingWho: Unified parents, athletes and partners

When: Monday, August 6, 2012 5:30pm

Where: CTE Lecture Hall (this building is located to the west of the cafeteria and the south of the pool).

Why: Discussion topics include:

✰ Meet and greet with coaches

✰ Unified T-Shirt orders

✰ Practice times and dates

✰ Games and competitions

✰ Uniforms

✰ Athletic clearance packets

✰ Tax credit

If you have questions please contact Coach Peacock at 480-812-7833 or [email protected]

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Unified SportsMeeting Agenda

8/10/16

● Introductions

● What are Unified Sports?

● Participating Partners and Athletes

o Athletic Clearance Cards

o Varsity Letter Vs. Community Service Hours

o Commitment

● Flag Football Schedule

o Practice Requirements

o Games

● Unified Cheer

o Practice Requirements

o Performances

● Unified Soccer

● Fans in the Stands

● Uniforms and Clothing

● Questions?

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Attracting PartnersClub Fair/ Open HouseA great way to introduce Unified Sports to your school is to have an informational booth available during club fair and open house. For optimal response, these booths should include the following:

o General information flyer (What are Unified Sports?)o Partners and athletes that can talk about their experiences.o Posters and/or pictures that promote Unified Sports.o Invitations to informational meetings

Announcements/Posters● Having announcements about Unified Sports read to the entire school is another tool you can

use to increase your schools interests in the program. Announcement Example: Are you interested in learning more about Unified Sports at Chandler High School? Stop by room 515 and see Mrs. Peacock for more information.

● Posters with information are also useful when promoting Unified Sports and attracting partners. At CHS, posters are hung in the courtyard and flyers are plastered on all of the bulletin boards.

Campus Clubs● A great place to start when looking for partners to participate in Unified Sports are clubs on

campus. Best Buddies clubs designed to build one on one friendships between students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers are a great resource.

● If you don’t have a Buddies club, other campus clubs such as NHS are a good place to look for volunteers. Many of these clubs require volunteer hours and participating in Unified Sports can provide students with those hours.

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2016UNIFIED CHEER ROSTER

Unified CheerTiffany AcostaKayling Allen

Nikki ArceKyla Belville

Dahlis CowellRuby Cruz

Krystal CummingsGabby Moreno

Miranda FimbresAlyssa Hardy

Bailey JohnsonLeslie Kriser

Chyna McGeeRandi MitchellBaylee Mueller

Breanna NehrkornAbby Porter

Evie SanchezGrace StefaniakMia ThompsonTeresa Zavala

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CHANDLERUNIFIED CHEER

2014-2015 PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Head Coach: Heather Dyke Assistant Coach: Jessica Peacock

Practice: Day Date Time Location

Monday 9/8/2014 2:30-3:30 Payne Gym FoyerMonday 9/15/14 2:30-3:30 Payne Gym FoyerMonday 9/22/14 2:30-3:30 Payne Gym FoyerMonday 10/20/14 2:30-3:30 Payne Gym FoyerMonday 10/27/14 2:30-3:30 Payne Gym Foyer

Performances:Day Date Time/Event Location

Tuesday 9/16/14 Arrive at Austin Field at 5:15pm/ We will be cheering at the Unified Football game against Perry High

CHS-Austin Field

Tuesday 9/23/14 Arrive at Payne Gym at 4:30pm/ We will be taking a bus to Hamilton to cheer at the Unified Football game

Hamilton High

Friday 9/26/14 Walking in the Homecoming parade 1:15pm

CHS

Wednesday 10/15/14 Arrive at Austin Field at 5:15pm/ We will be cheering at the Unified Football game against Poston Butte High

CHS-Austin Field

Tuesday 10/21/14 Arrive at Payne Gym at 4:30pm/ We will be taking a bus to Higley High to cheer at the Unified Football game

Higley High

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2016 Unified Football RosterUnified Football

#33 Sam Helms#23 Nicole Lewis#34 Ashley Pirtle#40 Jean-Luc Kriser#16 Grant Miller#9 Vi Le#5 Selena Dominguez

#42 George Merza#1 Chelsie Holbrook

#35 Cameron Allen#28 Frank Rodriguera#29 Noah Myre#21 Kyndal Pardo#12 Michael Nagy

#17 Lindsey Kriser#32 Brent Dye#22 Sean Rath#38 Kendra Commons#20 Joshua VonAspern

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#19 Micah Lawrence#7 Destiny Anderson

#11 Mia Smith#14 Sage Farissier#50 Joey Ford#24 Antonin Pauk#41 Brandon Hill#3 Jessica Warren

#13 Andrew Dang

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CHANDLERUNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL

2013 Practice and Game ScheduleHead Coach: Andrew Valuikas Assistant Coach: Jon Baranick

Practice Location:Practices will be held on the South side of the practice fields. The practice fields are located on the south side of the pool. Parents can drop off and pick up in the parking lot behind the CCA.

Day Date TimeTuesday 9/3/13 5:00pm-6:00pmThursday 9/5/13 5:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday 9/10/13 5:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday 9/12/13 5:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday 9/17/13 5:00pm-6:00pm


Tuesday 9/24/13 5:00pm-6:00pmWednesday 9/25/13 5:00pm-6:00pm

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Games

Day Date Game/Time LocationThursday 9/26/13 CHS Vs. Poston Butte

Arrive at 6:00pm to play a game during the JV halftime.

CHSAustin Field

Thursday 10/17/13 CHS Vs. Perry HighArrive at 5:15pm to prepare for the game that starts at 6:00pm

CHSAustin Field

Tuesday 10/22/13 CHS Vs.Basha HighArrive at the Payne Gym by 4:50pm to take a school bus to the Basha game from 6:00-7:00pm.

Location:Basha High

Tuesday 10/29/13 CHS Vs. HamiltonArrive at 5:15pm to prepare for the game that starts at 6:00pm.

CHSAustin Field

FLAG FOOTBALLSpecial Olympics Arizona/Arizona Interscholastic Association

Unified Sports® Flag Football Rules

The official Special Olympics Arizona/AIA Unified Sports® rules for flag football shall govern all competitions related to AIA Unified Sports®. These rules have been created that were based upon rules from a national flag football organization. Uniform Specifications

1. All participants must have a playing uniform consisting of matching shirts with numbers on front and back which can be tucked in at the waist.

2. All players must have a mouthpiece to be used during competition. 3. No jewelry may be worn (rings, bracelets, necklaces, earring, etc.). 4. No blue jeans will be allowed. 5. All players must wear athletic shorts without pockets. 6. Players must wear rubber-cleat or flat-sole athletic shoes.

a. Metal cleats, spikes, hiking boots or other equipment deemed dangerous by officials will not be allowed.

General Rules

1. AIA Unified Sports® Flag Football is non-contact.

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a. In all aspects of AIA Unified Sports® Flag Football, rulings shall be made with player safety as the primary consideration.

2. (The team roster may contain a maximum of 12 players) CUSD has no limit.3. Teams shall field five (5) players to start the game (required).

a. Teams may continue with a minimum of four (4) players, if necessary due to disqualification or injury.

4. Points of Emphasis: a. No team shall repeatedly commit fouls which halve the distance to the goal line. b. Neither team shall commit any act which, in the opinion of the referee, tends to make

a travesty of the game. This includes intentionally committing fouls to gain an advantage.

c. The referee will enforce any penalty he/she considers equitable, including the award of a score for an unfair act.

5. Open Play/Closed Play a. Partner to Partner plays are not allowed under any circumstance.

6. Scoring a. Touchdown: Six (6) points for a Partner and Athlete b. Extra Point: One (1) point from the 5-yard line, two (2) points from the 10-yard line.

7. Timing a. The game shall consist of two (2) 20-minute halves (running time). b. Officials can stop the clock at their discretion (injuries, delays). c. The clock will stop on all time-outs. d. Each team receives one (1) 60-second time-out per half.

i. An unused time-out in the first half does not carry over to the second half.e. There shall be a 5-minute break at halftime. f. If both coaches agree, the length of the game time can be changed.

8. Coin Toss a. A coin toss determines first possession. b. Each team will provide two (2) captains. c. The officials and team captains will meet three (3) minutes prior to the start of the

contest to conduct the coin toss. d. The winner of the coin toss will choose offense, defense, or end of the field to defend.

The team winning the coin toss may defer its choice to the second half.9. Possessions

a. All possessions, start at the offensive team’s 5-yard line. b. The offense has four (4) plays to cross mid-field. c. Once the offense crosses mid-field, they have four (4) additional plays to score a

touchdown. d. If the offensive team fails to cross mid-field or score a touchdown in a prescribed

number of plays, possession of the ball changes and the opposite team starts at their 5-yard line.

e. The ball carrier may not spin (athletes can spin), dive, hurdle, stiff arm, or use either arm to shield a defender from grasping his/her flag.

f. The ball is marked at the spot where the position of the ball is when the player is declared down (carrier’s flag belt is pulled or hand/knee touches ground).

10. Positions/Snap a. The ball must be snapped between the legs to start each play. b. No minimum number of players is required to line-up on the line of scrimmage.

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11. Rushing the Quarterback (QB) a. All players who rush the Quarterback must be a minimum of 5-yards from the line of

scrimmage when the ball is snapped. Only athletes can rush.i. A special marker, placed by the official, will designate the spot 5-yards from

the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped.b. Players not rushing the quarterback may defend the line of scrimmage. c. Once the Quarterback hands off the ball, the 5-yard zone no longer exists, and all

defenders are eligible to rush.12. Running

a. The Quarterback (player receiving the snap) cannot advance the ball across the line of scrimmage. If the quarterback is an athlete he/she may run if rushed.

b. Only direct hand-offs behind the line of scrimmage are legal. Laterals or pitches (legally known as backward passes) of any kind are NOT allowed.

i. In AIA Unified Sports®, a partner to partner hand-off is NOT allowed.c. The player who takes a hand-off can pass the ball, as long as he/she does not pass the

line of scrimmage. d. “No Running Zones” are located 5-yards before the goal line.

i. Any ball snapped from these zones must be passed. ii. The purpose of “No Running Zones” is to avoid short yardage power running

situations.e. The ball carrier may not spin (athletes can spin), dive, hurdle, stiff arm, or use either

arm to shield a defender from grasping his/her flag. f. The ball is marked at the spot where the position of the ball is when the player is

declared down (carrier’s flag belt is pulled or hand/knee touches the ground).13. Passing and Receiving

a. All passes must be forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage. b. All players are eligible to receive a forward pass, including the Quarterback, if he/she

has legally handed-off. i. Exception: In AIA Unified Sports® divisions, if a partner throws a pass, only

athletes are eligible receivers c. Only one (1) player is allowed in motion at the snap and he/she may not be moving

toward the line of scrimmage at the snap. d. A player must have at least one (1) foot in bounds when making a catch. e. Interceptions change possession of the ball at the point of the interception.

i. Exception: A ball intercepted in the end zone is spotted at the 5-yard line.14. Dead Balls/Fumbles

a. There are no fumbles. The ball is spotted where it hits the ground or where the ball was positioned before being fumbled forward.

b. Play is ruled dead when: i. The ball carrier’s flag is pulled; ii. The ball carrier loses his/her flag; iii. The ball carrier steps out of bounds; iv. The ball carrier’s knee or hand touches the ground; v. A touchdown, extra point, or safety is scored; vi. When during a try-for-point the defense obtains possession of the ball; vii. When a forward pass strikes the ground or is caught simultaneously by

opposing players (the offense retains possession); viii. A pass is intercepted (no returns); ix. A receiver catches a ball without his/her flags attached; x. A snapped ball touches the ground; or xi. When there is an inadvertent whistle.

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15. Penalties a. The following options are available to teams which will be identified prior to

State/National competition by the State Office based on program needs, time, and number of teams. Only one option may be used during the competition.

i. Option 1: Coach’s will have the opportunity to decline or accept the penalty based on result of the play.

ii. Option 2: Each team will be allowed to decline a penalty twice during a game. Otherwise, all penalties are automatically accepted.

iii. Option 3: All penalties are automatically accepted (no declination).b. All penalties are assessed from the line of scrimmage. c. No penalty may take the ball more than half the distance to the offender’s goal line. d. Sportsmanship/Roughing

i. The officials will disqualify any player who participates in rough or unsportsmanlike play.

ii. No warning is required.e. Offense: 10-yards (5-yards) from the line of scrimmage and loss of down

i. Illegal Motion (more than one (1) player moving at snap, moving forward at snap);

ii. Offside (in neutral zone at snap, false start); iii. Illegal Forward Pass (not beyond line of scrimmage; Partner to Partner Illegal

Procedure (Quarterback run); iv. Pass Interference (picking or pushing defender); v. Illegal Contact (holding, blocking, bumping, stiff arming); vi. Flag Guarding (driving, spinning, warding off, hurdling); and vii. Delay of Game (failing to snap within 30 seconds).

f. Defense: 10-yards (5-yards) from the line of scrimmage and automatic first down i. Offside (in or beyond neutral zone at snap); ii. Pass Interference; iii. Illegal Contact (holding, blocking, bumping); iv. Illegal Flag Pull (before receiver has ball); and v. Illegal Rushing (rushing Quarterback inside 5-yard line).

16. Overtime a. If the score is tied at the end of regulation play:

i. A coin toss is held to determine first possession. ii. Each team receives two (2) plays from midfield and the team gaining the most

points or gaining a yardage advantage is awarded one (1) extra point and wins the game.

Exceptions to this rule are as follows:

1. Interception: The team that intercepts the pass automatically wins the game. 2. If the team with the first attempt in overtime scores on the first play, the opposing

team must score on its first play also. 3. If both teams score a touchdown, or gain the same yardage, the procedure is repeated

until one (1) team wins.

Supplement to the Rules

1. Delay of Game

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a. The ball must be put in play promptly and legally and any action or lack of action by either team that tends to prevent this is considered a delay of game.

b. This includes: i. Interrupting the 30-second count for any reason except for a granted time-out, ii. Consuming more than 30-seconds to snap the ball after it is ready for play, iii. Failing to remove an injured player for whose benefit an excess time-out has

been granted, or iv. Deliberately advancing the ball after it has been declared dead.

2. Diving a. A defensive or offensive player may dive to catch a pass. b. Diving is illegal when used to down a player or advance a ball. c. A player cannot dive in an attempt to gain extra yardage. d. The team will be penalized accordingly.

3. Eligible Receiver a. All offensive players are eligible to receive a pass, except in AIA Unified Sports®

divisions where partners are only allowed to catch a pass from another partner when it is an OPEN Play (See Rule 5).

i. AIA Unified Sports® teams are expected to comply with this rule without intervention by officials.

b. Failure to “self-patrol” will be considered unsportsmanlike, and will be penalized accordingly.

4. False Start a. No member of the offensive team may simulate the start of the play before the ball is

snapped.5. Handling the Ball

a. Handling the ball is transferring player possession from one teammate to another without throwing or kicking it.

b. A ball carrier may hand the ball backward at any time behind the line of scrimmage c. No forward hand-offs are allowed (Illegal Pass).

6. Hurdling a. Jumping over or attempting to jump over a player, by the ball carrier, to prevent from

being downed or to gain additional yardage is illegal. i. Note: Jumping over a player who is on the ground to avoid injury, by official’s

judgment, is legal.7. Inadvertent Whistle

a. In case of an inadvertent whistle, the team in possession of the ball may choose to accept the result of the play at the point where the play was blown dead or choose to re-play the down.

8. Line of Scrimmage a. The line of scrimmage for each team is a vertical plane through the point of the ball

nearest the team’s goal line. b. Each player on a team must be on its side of the line of scrimmage when the ball is

snapped.9. Motion

a. Only one player of the offensive team may be in motion at the snap. i. This player must be behind the Quarterback and not moving toward its goal

line at the time the ball is snapped. ii. If the player comes to a stop he/she must be set for one (1) second.

10. Screen Blocking a. Legally obstructing an opponent without contacting him/her with any part of the screen

blocker’s body.

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b. The screen blocker shall have his/her arms fully extended to the ground (below the waist) either at his/her side, in front, or behind his/her back.

c. Any use of arms, elbows, or legs to initiate contact during the screen block is illegal. d. A player must be on his/her feet before, during, and after screen blocking. e. Screen blocking is the only form of legal blocking that can be used by any player at

any time. f. If any of the provisions listed are violated, and contact results, the screener has

committed an illegal block. i. The screen blocker must give an opponent at least one (1) step. ii. The screen blocker must not initiate contact with the opponent. iii. The screen blocker may not take a position so close to a moving opponent that

this opponent cannot avoid contact by stopping or changing directions. iv. After the snap of the ball, a blocker may move laterally or backward two (2)

steps only.11. Shielding (Flag Guarding)

a. Runners shall not flag guard by using their hands, arms, or the ball to deny the opportunity for an opponent to pull or remove their flag belt.

b. This includes: i. Swinging the hand or arm over the flag belt; ii. Stiff arms; iii. Placing the ball in a possession over the flag belt; and iv. Lowering the shoulders or arm over the flag belt; v. Hurdling

12. Shift a. A Shift is the action of one (1) or more offensive players who after taking set positions

move to a new position prior to the snap. b. A player who shifts must reset for one (1) second prior to the snap.

13. Snap a. A snap is the legal act of passing the ball through the legs from the ground to the

Quarterback to start a play.14. Substitutions

a. Any player on the roster may enter upon the completion of a play (when the ballis dead).

b. Each substitute must play at least one (1) down prior to being replaced. c. A replaced player must leave the field immediately.

Equipment

1. An intermediate (youth) size football will be used in all divisions. 2. A protective mouthpiece must be worn at all times. 3. A one-piece, three-flag belt will be worn during the game at all times.

Playing FieldThe playing field is ideally 54 yards long (including 7 yards per end zone) and 30 yards wide. If insufficient space is available, a slightly smaller space can be used. A space of at least five (5) yards around the field must be free and clear of obstructions. The field can be marked with chalk, paint, and/or traffic cones.

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● These dimensions are meant to fit the width of a regulation size football field (Cross-field).

Standard Rules for SOAZ/AIA Unified Sports® Team

1. The roster shall contain a proportionate number of athletes and partners. 2. During competition, the line-up shall never exceed three (3) athletes and two (2) partners at

any time 3. Failure to adhere to the required ratio results in a forfeit. 4. Each team shall have an AIA sanctioned coach responsible for the line-up and conduct of the

team during competition. 5. Partners shall NOT dominate play.6. Athletes must be wearing even numbers and partners wearing odd numbers.

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Unified Flag FootballAnnouncement

Special Olympics and AIA have joined together to create unified sports in schools. Unified teams made up of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers joining together to represent their schools and compete. Chandler Unified School District offers this program in cheer, flag football, soccer, track and field and basketball. Tonight your Chandler Wolves take on the Hamilton Huskies!Introduce HamiltonIntroduce Chandler (we are running through the blow up wolf head)Singing the National Anthem is Miss Arizona and Chandler High school alumni, Jennifer SmestadAlso performing tonight is the Unified Cheer Team!

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Unified SoccerRoster

Head Coach – Alex PenaAssistant Coach – Kathy Narmont

# Player Name

16 Brent Dye

23 Hannah McWilliams

24 Grant Miller

6 Kyle Bradfield

7 Danielle Thompson

8 Vincent Martinez

32 Sonia Lopez

22 Antonio Gutierrez

2 Zachery Corder

10 Kristen Escobar

14 Jairo Diaz

4 Laura Kistoff

18 Shaleesa Glover

20 Ean Douros

19 Brecarea Hunt

32 Diamond Beverly

21 Jazmyne Bartee

3 Averi Bussell

13 Alex Gerstner

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CHANDLER

UNIFIED SOCCER2013 Practice and Game Schedule

Head Coach: Andrew Valuikas Assistant Coach: Jon Baranick

Practice Location:Practices will be held on the South side of the practice fields. The practice fields are located on the south side of the pool. Parents can drop off and pick up in the parking lot behind the CCA.

Day Date TimeTuesday 9/3/13 5:00pm-6:00pmThursday 9/5/13 5:00pm-6:00pmTuesday 9/10/13 5:00pm-6:00pm


Tuesday 9/17/13 5:00pm-6:00pm


Tuesday 9/24/13 5:00pm-6:00pmWednesday 9/25/13 5:00pm-6:00pm

GamesDay Date Game/Time Location

Thursday 9/26/13 CHS Vs. Poston ButteArrive at 6:00pm to play a game during the JV halftime.

CHSAustin Field

Thursday 10/17/13 CHS Vs. Perry HighArrive at 5:15pm to prepare for the game that starts at 6:00pm

CHSAustin Field

Tuesday 10/22/13 CHS Vs.Basha HighArrive at the Payne Gym by 4:50pm to take a school bus to the Basha game from 6:00-7:00pm. We will be returning to CHS at approx. 7:20pm.

Departure: Payne GymLocation:Basha High

Tuesday 10/29/13 CHS Vs. HamiltonArrive at 5:15pm to prepare for the game that starts at 6:00pm.

CHSAustin Field

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Unified Soccer RulesSchool District Modified Competition Model

SECTION A — OFFICIAL EVENTS● High School Unified Teams will be participating in the 6-a-side modified competition

model

SECTION C — RULES OF COMPETITION6-a-side Soccer - 1 Athlete Goalkeeper, 3 Athlete field players and 2 Partner field players

a. The Field of Play:

1) The 6-a-side field shall be a rectangle: maximum dimensions of 50 meters by 35 meters, minimum dimensions of 40 meters by 30 meters. The smaller field is recommended for lower ability teams.2) The field shall be marked out as shown below. (See 6-a-side field diagram)3) The goal size must be between a minimum of 3 meters x 2 meters and a maximum of 4 meters by 2 meters.4) The goal area shall be 8 meters by 12 meters. The penalty mark must be at 7 meters for goal size of 4 meters x 2 meters. The penalty mark must be at 6 meters for goal size of 3 meters x 2 meters.5) The recommended playing surface is grass.

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b. The Ball:

1) All other players: Size 5 ball, not more than 70 cm (28 in) and not less than 68 cm (27 in).

c. The Number of Players:1) Allowable roster size is to be determined by the Competition Committee. There is no limit on roster size for High School Unified Sports.2) The game is played between two teams, each consisting of six players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper (athlete). A minimum of three players shall be on the field at any one time.3) To support the modified competitive model, the goalkeeper should be an athlete4) Substitutions are unlimited in number (players may return to the field after being substituted). Substitutions can be made any time the ball is out of bounds, between periods, after a goal is scored or during a timeout for an injury. The coach must signal the referee or linesman in order to make a substitution. A substituted player can only come on to the field when given a signal by the referee.

d. Players’ equipment:1) Shirts must be numbered. Partners are odd numbers and athletes are even numbers.2) Shin pads are required.3) No metal studs are allowed.

e. The Referee:Each match is controlled by one referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which he has been appointed.

g. Duration of the game:

1) The duration of the game shall be 4 equal quarters of eight minutes with a halftime interval of ten minutes. There will be a continuously running clock. The referee should be responsible for keeping the playing time.2) If overtime is used to break a tie, two five-minute overtime periods are used. If the game is still tied, penalty kicks will be used to break the tie. (See 11-a-side tie-break protocol).

h. Start of play:1) A ball must be kicked forward from the center spot before being touched by another player. A goal can be scored directly from a kick off.

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i. Ball in and out of play:1) Ball over the sideline results in a kick in.2) Ball over the end line results in a goal clearance or a corner kick.3) The ball must be completely over the line to be considered out of play.

j. Goal Clearance:

1) When the ball passes over the goal line (not in the goal), having last been played by an attacking player, the goalkeeper, standing within his own penalty area, shall throw the ball back into play beyond his own penalty area, but not further than the halfway line (i.e., the ball must touch the ground or another player before crossing the halfway line). The ball shall be deemed in play as soon as it passes outside the penalty area.2) The above rules of goal clearance also apply when a goalkeeper gains possession, with his hands, of a ball that is still in play.3) Infringement penalties:

a) If the ball thrown by the goalkeeper passes beyond the goalkeeper’s half of the field without first having been touched by a player or without having touched the ground, the referee shall award an indirect free kick for the opposing team from any point on the halfway line.b) From the goalkeeper’s throw, if the ball is touched by any player inside the penalty area, the throw shall be retaken.

k. Method of scoring:The whole of the ball must have completely crossed the line inside the goal to count as a goal.

l. Fouls and misconduct (except there is no offside):Tripping, pushing, handball or charging result in a direct free kick. Obstruction or dangerous play results in an indirect.1) If a player is expelled from the game (receives two yellow cards or a red card), this player may not re-enter the game.

m. Restart exception:1) Any free kick that is awarded to the defending team inside their own penalty area will be restarted with a throw from the goalkeeper.

n. Free Kick:1) Opposing players must retire at least 5 meters from the ball for all free kicks.

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2) When an indirect free kick is awarded to the attacking team inside the penalty area, within 5 meters from the goal line, the referee must place the ball at five meters from the goal line.

o. Penalty Kick: A penalty kick is taken from the 7-meter mark or 6-meter mark depending on size of goal.

p. Kick In:

When the whole of the ball passes over a sideline, it shall be kicked back into the game, from the place where it crossed the line (on the sideline), by a player from the opposing team to that of the player who last touched it. The ball must be stationary before being kicked. It shall be deemed in play immediately after it has traveled the distance of its own circumference. The ball cannot be played again by the kicker until it has been touched by another player. The players from the opposing team must retire at least 5 meters from the spot where the kick is being taken.1) A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.2) A goalkeeper may not pick up a ball passed back to him/her from a kick in.3) A goalkeeper may not pick up a ball passed back to him/her by their own player.

q. Infringement penalties:1) If the player taking the kick in plays the ball for a second time before it has been touched by another player, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the point where the infringement occurred.

r. Corner-Kick:

Awarded to the attacking team when a player from the defending team kicks the ball over his/her own end line.1) Opposing players must retire at least 5 meters from the ball.

s. In the case of extreme heat, the official representative from the Competition Committee (e.g., Field Manager) may signal to the referee to introduce a water break (maximum of three minutes) at a natural break in play, approximately halfway through each half.

t. Overtime/Penalty Kick:1) In regular league play, ties are considered final.

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2) In tournament play, overtime periods shall be 5 minutes each.3) If the game is still tied after the overtime periods, penalty kicks shall be used to decide the game.

a) The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken.b) The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss decides whether to take the first or the second kickc) Each team is responsible for selecting 5 players from those on the field of play at the end of the match and the order in which they will take the kicks.d) The highest score after five penalty kicks is declared the winner. The referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken.e) Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take five kicks.f) The kicks are taken alternately by the teams.g) If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored more goals than the other could score, even if it were to complete its five kicks, no more kicks are taken.h) If, after both teams have taken five kicks, both have scored the same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, kicks continue to be taken in the same order until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks.i) A goalkeeper who is injured while kicks are being taken from the penalty mark and is unable to continue as goalkeeper may be replaced by a named substitute.j) With the exception of the foregoing case, only players who are on the field of play at the end of the match, which includes extra time where appropriate, are eligible to take penalty kicks.k) If at the end of the match one team has a greater number of players than its opponents, it must reduce its numbers to equate with that of its opponents. The team captain must inform the referee of the name and number of the excluded player. The referee must ensure that an equal number of players from each team remains within the center circle and they shall take the kicks.l) Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players must take a kick before any player can take a second kick.m) Once all eligible players have taken a penalty kick, the same sequence does not have to be followed as in the first round of kicks.n) An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken,o) In Unified Sports penalty kicks, alternate kicks by athletes and partners must be taken, with the athlete taking the first penalty kick for each team.

u. Coaching from the bench area:

1) A team bench area will be provided for each team.

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2) A team bench should be provided within each area.3) Coaches and substitutes must remain within the bench area at all times. Only one coach can stand. Failure to adhere to this may lead to the coach being sent from the field of play.4) Coaches are expected to restrict their coaching to simple verbal encouragement.

v. Verbal abuse of players or officials, or excessive and explicit coaching from the sidelines, will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct and may result in a warning from the Referee. If such behavior persists, the r Referee may eject the offending coach from the field.

w. Unified Partner Rules:

1) Partners shall not score goals.2) There shall be no consecutive partner to partner passes in one possession.

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3RD ANNUAL UNIFIED TRACK MEETThursday, March 6th 2014

Chandler High School is hosting its 3rd Annual Unified Track meet Thursday, March 6th. We would love for your school to participate in this event!

Location: Chandler High School

350 N. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85225

Time: Events begin at 9:00am (athletes need to bring a sack lunch)

Events Offered

● 2X100-reserved for students who have limited athletic ability.● 4X100● 4X200● 100m individual (athletes only)● Boys and girls long jump● Boys and girl shot put● Boys and girls javelin.

Current Schools Attending● Chandler High School● Perry High School● Hamilton High School● Basha High School● Poston Butte High School● Florence High School● Coolidge High School

If you are interested in participating please contact me as soon as possible so that we can accommodate you.

Hope to see you there!

Jessica Peacock

480-812-7841

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CHANDLERUNIFIED TRACK

2015 PRACTICE AND MEET SCHEDULE

Head Coach: Andrew Valuikas Assistant Coach: Jessica Peacock

Practice: Day Date Time Location

Wednesday 1/21/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin FieldMonday 1/26/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin Field

Wednesday 1/28/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin Feild

Monday 2/2/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin Field

Wednesday 2/4/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin Field


Wednesday 2/11/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin Field

Tuesday 2/17/2015 2:30-4:00 N/W corner of Austin Field


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Parents: Athlete pick up will be in the parking lot between Austin Field and the Wolf Den. See attached map.

Track Meets:

Day Date Event/Time LocationWednesday 2/18/15 3rd Annual Poston Butte Unified Track

Meet/events begin at 9:00am.Poston Butte High32375 N Gantzel Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

Friday 3/6/15 3rd Annual Chandler Unified Track Meet/events begin at 9:00am.

The Unified Track team will be meeting on Austin Field at 7:30am

Chandler High350 N. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85225

Saturday 3/21/15 Chandler Rotary Invitational

Event time: TBD

Chandler High350 N. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85225

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CHANDLERUNIFIED BASKETBALL

2015 Practice and Game ScheduleHead Coach: Kathy Normont

Practice:Day Date Time Location

Monday 3/30/15 5:00pm-6:30pm Old Gym

Wednesday 4/1/15 5:00pm-6:30pm Old Gym







Games & Tournaments:

Day Date Game Time Location

Thursday 4/9/15 6:00pm (Athletes arrive by 5:00pm)

CHS Payne Gym


CHS Old Gym


CHS Payne Gym


CHS Old Gym

Thursday 5/7/15 6:00pm (Athletes arrive by 4:00pm in front of gym)

Poston Butte High School

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Saturday 5/16/15 8:30am-1:00pm ( Perry High School

Unified BasketballUpdated Rules

● The 5 players during the game consist of 2 partners and 3 athletes.

● Uniforms – Numbers should be visible on the front and back of the uniform. Partner numbers are odd and athlete numbers are even.

● Each game has four quarters.

● Each quarter will be 8 minutes with a running clock.

● Each team has one 30 second time-out per quarter at this time the clock will stop.

● During each quarter, the clock will stop at 4 minutes for player substitutions.

● 10 minute half time between the second and third quarter.

● If a foul occurs, there will not be free throw attempts. In place of free throws, the following rules will be enforced:

o Offensive Fouls - the team will lose possession of the ball. If a partner/athlete is committing frequent fouls, they will be removed from the game.

o Defensive Fouls – the offensive team will get 1 point and maintain possession of the ball. If a partner/athlete is committing frequent fouls, they will be removed from the game.

● No backcourt pressure at any time.

● Subs can be placed in the game at any time; teams are not required to call a timeout.

● “Hands up” only defense for both partners and athletes. No swatting at the ball/reaching in.

● Traveling – Traveling violations will not be called however, athletes must attempt to dribble the ball if it is within their ability.

● Partners should only be rebounding 1 time per possession.

● Partners should not steal the ball from athletes.

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● Partners may only shoot baskets if their team is down by 15 or more points and then must stop when they are within 6 points.

FundraisingSpirit LinksSelling spirit links is an easy, inexpensive way to earn money for your Unified Sports Program. Spirit links are sold to homeroom classes during Homecoming season, once a week for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. This fundraiser is easy to implement if you follow the following steps:

Step 1 – Fill out a fundraising request form located in the office and wait for approval.

Step 2 – Once your request has been approved you will need to gather the following materials:

Construction paper 12in X 18in (your school colors)

● A large paper cutter

● Paperclips

● Large Manila envelopes (for collecting money)

● Tally Sheets

● Clipboard

● Box with lid

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Step 3 – Using the large paper cutter, cut construction paper into strips about 1 inch thick.

Step 4 – Paperclip the strips in bundles of 10. This will make distributing sold strips easier.

Step 5 – The week before you begin to sell, have an announcement read to the school. Have the same announcement played each week that you are selling spirit links.

Example Announcement: September is spirit link month!!! Each year members of the CHS Unified Sports program sell spirit links for 10 cents each and all the money raised supports Unified Sports at CHS. Please support your unified teams and purchase spirit links! The class that raises the most money gets a BOSA doughnut party!!! Thank you!

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Step 6 - Now it’s time to sell. Divide the schools classrooms into sections (example 100 building, 200 building) and assign groups to each section of classrooms. Groups should be made up of a two partners and two athletes. Each group will need a box to carry the spirit links, a lid to collect purchased spirit links, a clipboard with the tally sheet to record purchases and a large envelope to collect money.

When spirit links are sold, have the students write down their grade on each link (9 th, 10th, 11th, 12th). That way you can tell the school which grade level had the most spirit during Homecoming!

Step 7 – At the end of the fundraiser, tally up which classroom bought the most spirit links and reward them. In the past we have provided pizza parties and doughnut parties. The spirit links that were purchased are then linked together and displayed at the Homecoming football game or during the Homecoming parade.

Fundraising Miracle MinuteThe Miracle Minute is another fast and easy way to generate funds for your program. To conduct this fundraiser follow the following steps:

Step 1 – Fill out a fundraising request form located in the office and wait for approval.

Step 2 – Once your request has been approved you will need to gather the following materials:

● Large manila envelopes (for collecting money)

● Teacher instructions

● Contact a school administrator who is willing to conduct the official countdown

the day of the fundraiser.

Step 3 – Once you have your Miracle Minute fundraiser date promote your event by hanging posters

around school and make several announcements to the school.

Example Announcement: March 5th we will be conducting the Miracle Minute fundraiser to raise money for Project Unify at CHS. Project unify

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promotes programs that build meaningful relationships and inclusive environments between students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers. These programs include Unified Sports and Chandler Buddies. To participate in this fundraiser, bring in any loose change you can find. Your class will have 1 minute to fill an envelope with as much change as possible. The class who raises the most money will receive a pass that allows them an additional 5 minutes for lunch!

Step 4 – Hand out the large manila envelopes with instructions to all teachers on campus.

Step 5 – On the day of the event, have your selected administrator review why we care participating the

Miracle Minute and begin the one minute countdown over the intercom.

Step 6 – Collect envelopes from the teachers.

Spirit Links● Hi everyone!

● My name is ______________________ (If you are with a partner make sure each of you introduce yourselves).

● We are here to sell Spirit Links! (Show the class an example of a spirit link).

● Spirit Links are only 10 cents each and all the money raised supports Unified Sports at CHS.

The Unified Sports program pairs students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers together to create sports

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teams. CHS has unified cheer, flag football, soccer, track & field and basketball.

● The class that raises the most money gets a BOSA doughnut party!!!

● Who would like to buy some spirit links?

● Remember to write whether you are in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

SMILE!!!!!!!!!

Teacher Name : Room number: ________

9/1/16

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9/8/16

9/15/16

Over all total ____________________________

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Miracle MinuteStep 1 – Obtain envelope

Step 2 – On Thursday, March 3rd listen for the announcement to begin collecting funds

● You will only have 60 seconds to collectStep 3 - Place all of the funds collected in the envelope and seal it. The class who raises the most will get a Bosa Donuts!

Step 4 - Have a responsible student deliver the envelope to room 515.

*All funds raised goes to support Project Unify at CHS. This includes clubs like Chandler Buddies and Unified

Sports.

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