HAMPTON — Superintendent Lois Costa and Principal Neal Campbell are proud to share that Hampton Academy’s Unified Basketball team is expanding its programming for a third year.
The Unified Basketball Program focuses on promoting physical activity, teamwork and social inclusion by pairing students with and without disabilities on the same team to compete, build friendships and support one another both on and off the court. Each Unified athlete is paired with a partner who helps them develop the fundamentals of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and the concepts of offense and defense.
These partnerships create valuable opportunities for students to form lasting connections among their peers.
“I think the great thing about Unified basketball is that it brings together students from multiple grades, so it is an opportunity to meet new people,” said a participating student. “It’s great to learn the basics of the game and have fun representing our school.”
Recently, students from Hampton Academy participated in their first-ever Unified Basketball Tournament in Derry alongside teams from Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and Timberlane Middle School.
The tournament provided students with the chance to connect with peers while playing basketball. With a strong turnout from parents and supporters, the event helped bring schools and communities together in the spirit of inclusion.
“Unified basketball is so fun to learn the basics of basketball in a fun, risk-free environment,” said a participating student. “The people are cool, and it was fun to have success without the pressure of a traditional game.”
“We are extremely proud of all of our student-athletes, peer partners and staff members who help make this program possible,” said Superintendent Costa. “The dedication, enthusiasm, and support create an environment where every student feels welcome and has the opportunity to be part of a team.”
###
Discover more from John Guilfoil Public Relations
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.