Sports
East Haven Excels in Unified Sports Tournament
Monday's CIAC Unified Basketball tournament at East Haven High School offered athletes a chance to shine.
East Haven's Unified Basketball team competed in Monday's CIAC state-wide event.
The team combines student athletes with special needs with their mainstream counterparts.
Students with disabilities are the only players who are allowed to score.
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On the court, special needs students are referred to as "athletes" and wear even-numbered jerseys, while students without disabilities are referred to as "partners" and wear odd-numbered jerseys. This distinction helps referees identify who's allowed to score. It is no different than any other varsity sport; students can earn both varsity letters and jackets, and compete in tournaments around the state.
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