OHSAA Sports
OHSAA Track & Field
OHSAA Swimming
Ohio interscholastic adaptive track and field is governed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). OIAS has played a vital role in supporting adaptive track and field through athlete recruitment, training, and equipment loans.
Since 2009, Adaptive Sports Ohio has advocated for students with physical disabilities to have the opportunity to participate on their school’s track and field team. In June of 2012, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) announced the decision to include wheelchair competitors at the state track meet with the inaugural event occurring in 2013. Since 2009, more than 200 students using racing wheelchairs have represented their schools. Ohio students with disabilities now compete at the junior and high school state track and field meet each year.
Track and Field Chairs Available for Loan
Adaptive Sports Ohio has a limited number of racing and throwing chairs available for loan to students who wish to participate. Adaptive Sports Ohio also provides hands-on training (mandatory for first time borrowers) with a complete overview of wheelchair racing for athletes, parents, and coaches. View more about Adaptive Sports Ohio's support on the main site: AdaptiveSportsOhio.org. Contact Adaptive Sports Ohio today with any questions.
OHSAA Seated Track and Field Events
High School
(Boys & Girls)
100 Meter
400 Meter
800 Meter
Shot Put
Junior High
(Boys & Girls)
100 Meter
400 Meter
Shot Put
OHSAA
Swimming
The OHSAA recognizes the following categories for the para swim division:
- Category One – Non-ambulatory (uses a wheelchair) with limited use of all four extremities.
- Category Two – Dwarfism, multiple limb deficiencies, ambulatory with assistance, can use a wheelchair with a high functioning upper body.
OHSAA Para Swim Guidelines:
- Two para events 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke (enter in one or both).
- Para swimmers may swim in relay events at any time during the post season, including the state meet.
- The top sixteen (16) qualifiers (by time) in each category, in the state, will advance to compete at the state tournament.
- All competitors must have the following to participate in the OHSAA Tournament:
- Para Swimming Verification on file with the OHSAA (OHSAA Sport Administrator).
- Para Swimming Entry Form.
More information regarding OHSAA swim division can be found here:
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