Western Unified Basketball Program
Western had a great inaugural season of the Western Unified Basketball program last year, and hosted a one-day tournament and Winter league which involved participants throughout London and surrounding regions. Western Unified Basketball Team also participated in the Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games 2019 in Toronto, competing against other Universities and Colleges, and finished with the Bronze medal
This year events planned:
o Fall and Winter Leagues (September 2019 – April 2020)
o One-Day tournament on (November 2019)
o Unified Basketball University/Colleges Tournament @ Western University in (March 2020)
To register participants go to the https://shop.westernmustangs.ca website and search depending on what type of player you are, 'Unified' or 'Special Olympic Athlete', and then sign in.
"Participating in the Unified Basketball Program at Western University was an extremely rewarding experience. I believe joining people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team really fosters social inclusion and understanding. The friendships and memories created over the 4 month league will absolutely be highlights of my time at Western University. It was remarkable to witness the increase in confidence of all participants (Unified partners and Special Olympics athletes) over the course of the program, both on and off the court. I can't wait to be part of the Unified Program again this year!" – Stephanie (Western Student Athlete)
“I loved playing in the Unified competition in Toronto. It was so much fun playing with the Western students. I
liked making friends with everyone. I am signing up for this year too.” Valerie (Special Olympics Athlete)
