July 2010 Table of Contents

The Will of a Warrior

The Warrior Games may be over, but for the participants who competed at the inaugural event, their work is just beginning.

Show of Strength

As the athletes approached the starting line, a lot more was on their minds than winning a race.

Mile-High Madness

Although the action on the court sometimes appeared like organized chaos, athletic skill was evident as men's, women's, and junior players met for four days of basketball frenzy.

Scorpions Sting & Edge Gets Sharper

Teams headed to Alabama for some hard-hittin' rugby action.

Social Work

Social networking is not just for teens and pre-teens. It has become a successful way to get the word out across the wires.

Bowling

• Florida and Virginia tournaments take place.
• US. Bowling Congress event highlights wheelchair team.

Hockey

• 6th Annual Disabled Hockey Festival welcomes home Paralympians.
• Teams battle for the top spots at the New England Invitational Sled Hockey Tournament.
• Development camp looks to attract best young athletes from around the country.
• What is sled hockey?

Racing

• Ernst Van Dyk wins his ninth Boston Marathon.
• London Marathon winner Josh Cassidy beats out David Weir and Kurt Fearnley.
• Despite a threat of bad weather, Bloomsday comes off without a hitch.

Billiards

• Charlie Hans beat Michael Chenail for the Virginia Mid-Atlantic PVA 9-Ball Classic title.

Tennis

• After quitting his job to focus on the sport, Ronald Vink takes a soggy Florida Open.
• Shingo Kunieda, Daniela di Toro, and David Wagner earn victories at Japan Open.
• Korean Open crowns champions.

Fishing

• Southeastern Challenge PVA Bass Tournament winners are Eddie Camara and Bart Blackburn.
• Anglers face high water during the Land of Lincoln PVA Bass Tournament.
• U.S. Open Bass Tournament lives up to its time-earned reputation.

Scorecard

• Athletes from across the nation and Canada find success at Desert Challenge Games.
• The Tri-State Regional Track and Field Competition includes strong performances by Colleen Rock and many others.
• Southeastern PVA Trapshoot draws 25 shooters and bad weather.

Q & A

• A man of many talents, Corbin Beu is a sports-equipment designer, outdoorsman, and former Paralympian.

Players

• Kevin Robinson rekindles his love of sailing when he takes delivery of his custom-built sailboat.
• Hard work and determination enable Mike Richardson to get back outside and enjoy hunting and fishing.

Health & Fitness

• Identify the excuses you use to get out of exercise and have a response ready.
• Project VisAbility facilitates the hiring of people with disabilities to lead exercise classes.

Playbook

• People with disabilities can get out and be successful riding motorcycles.
• Chris Waddell receives award for his drive and persistence.
• Wilderness Inquiry's summer trips include Yellowstone and South Dakota's Black Hills.
• Paralympians honor their mentors.

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