Day 75

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) participates in Boys 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 1 1A where they compete against local private and public schools.  These athletes also compete in the Mason Dixon Tournament where they play against other deaf schools from Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.  This team also competes in the USA Deaf Track & Field Competition.  These athletes have the opportunity to play in the regional championship for the SCHSL.  If the team advances in the Regional Championship, they can take part in the Upper State Championship in Columbia, South Carolina where they have the opportunity to 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 travel for this 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 on the previous page and at the top of this page is Christian Washington (at the time a junior) after he placed 2nd in the 100-meter event at the Region 1A Championship meet at McCormick High School last year.  He qualified to attend the Upper-State Championship meet.

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