Day 67

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) competes in Girl’s Track and Field.  The Head Coach is Michael Sims.  The Track and Field team is a member of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Region 2 1A where they compete against local private and public schools.  These athletes compete in the USA Deaf Track and Field Competition.  They also compete in the Mason Dixon Tournament where they play against other deaf schools from Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.  These athletes have the opportunity to play in the regional championship for the SCHSL.  If they advance in the regional championship, these athletes have the opportunity to take part in the Upper State Championship in Columbia, South Carolina where they can advance further and compete in the State Championship. 

Every year at least one athlete from our Track and Field team makes it to Upper State whether it is in running or in field events.

The Foundation assists with all transportation, lodging, and meals for our Girl’s Track and Field team.  Playing sports has many benefits for students.  Many athletes do better academically and sports teach teamwork and problem-solving skills.  In addition to the physical benefits of sports, they help boost self-esteem.  An added benefit for the students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is that playing sports exposes them to people and places they may not otherwise have a chance to experience.  They also get a chance to practice the real life skills they learn on our campus.

Pictured here is Ryleigh Rabon (center) waiting in her lane at the start of a race in 2023.

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