Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Rupa Shenoy
ST. PAUL, Minn.

Settlement expands high school track events for disabled students

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

The Minnesota State High School League has agreed to expand events for athletes who are disabled and allow them to score points on mixed teams.

The league has doubled the number of track and field competitions for wheelchair athletes, from three events in 2011 to six this year.

The changes are part of a settlement to a lawsuit brought by Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School student Rose Hollermann. Her attorney at the Minnesota Disability Law Center, Justin Page, said the changes will make competing more meaningful for Hollermann and others like her.

"Last year, Rose [and] wheelchair athletes were not allowed to score points for their team. It was more of an exhibition. This year she will be able to, under the settlement agreement, score points for her team," Page said. "We feel that she is fully a member of her team now."

The high school league's track and field wheelchair division is now in its second year. Page said a handful of disabled students currently compete but he hopes the league changes will encourage more to participate.

The Minnesota State High School League said the changes outlined in the settlement have been in practice for some time.