REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Schools are celebrating a new athletics program, as the Unified Sports team prepares for a state tournament.

Superintendent Charan Cline says Unified Sports is an inclusive program for Special Olympics athletes, “We have students who are both disabled and abled. It gives a situation where every kid can participate, no matter what their abilities, both physical and mental.”

Dr. Cline believes the program is an opportunity for students of all abilities to take part in athletics, “I got to go over to a game one day that we were doing between our two high schools and, it’s just great to see every kid out there participating and having a great time, and finding value through athletics. So, we’re really happy the program has started this year, and we’re looking forward to building it as the years come.”

Redmond’s unified teams will participate in a soccer scrimmage between Redmond High and Ridgeview High School teams on Friday, November 18th at 11 a.m. “They went to the regional competition and took third; took the bronze medal, this time around,” said Dr. Cline.

They are ramping up for the Unified State Tournament at Providence Park in Portland, Saturday, November 19th.