Special OLympics

Our Mission Statement

At The Riverview School, our mission is to foster maximum student involvement by providing diverse opportunities within and beyond the school environment. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from all of our sites can participate in unified physical education, Special Olympics events, unified athletic programs, and skills challenges. Our primary focus is to ensure that there is something for everyone, encouraging active engagement and empowering students to thrive. Through our collaborative efforts, we aim to inspire personal growth, promote inclusivity, and cultivate a vibrant community of students who embrace and celebrate diversity. Together, we build a future of limitless possibilities.

SPORTS

SOCCER

Floor BALL HOCKEY

SKILLS
TRADITIONAL TEAM

Floor BALL HOCKEY

SKILLS
TRADITIONAL TEAM

SwimMING

Floor BALL HOCKEY

Basketball

This is a competitive program. Athletes are required to know how to swim prior to joining the team.

Basketball

Floor BALL HOCKEY

Basketball

SKILLS
TRADITIONAL TEAM
UNIFIED TEAM

Volleyball

TRACK & FIELD

We are offering volleyball skills program for students looking to learn the basics of this sport. This program is entirely during the school day. Students will compete in basic volleyball skills such as serving and passing.

SKILLS

TRACK & FIELD

Along with their coach, students select from 2-3 running , throwing, jumping, or power-walking events to compete in, based on their individual strengths.

SKILLS
DEVELOPMENTAL
YOUNG ATHLETES

Developmental Sports

Developmental Sports is a non-competitive, sport-specific training program for elementary students to learn the fundamentals of each sport, while working on basic skills such as turn-taking, sharing, and following directions. Students practice their PhysEd period, and are invited to select showcases throughout the spring season.

Motor Activity Training Program

Motor Activity Training Program also know as "MATP" is a specially designed athletic program for students with more profound physical disabilities. All events are wheelchair accessible.

SKILLS

This program is geared towards our students who are not yet ready to play in a game. In this program, students are scored for time and accuracy on different skills. There is a starting level and an advanced level students can progress to once they build their skills.

Traditional Team

Students compete in the D75 Special Olympics against teams from other D75 schools. Practices and games are held during the school day. There are occasional weekend tournaments

Unified League

Select students partner with general-ed students from Business Technology students to play on team comprised of students with and without disabilities. This league plays on Saturday mornings.