March 2010 Table of Contents

The Right Stuff

Is a wheelchair only as good as its parts? It is difficult to see the whole picture without considering the individual pieces that make it roll.

Bring on the Fire

Two separate sports—basketball and rugby—enjoyed top billing during two Alabama weekends.

Let it Snow

The untimely death of Randy Snow leaves the world without one of its most colorful, inspirational, and charismatic icons—but his legacy lives on.

Follow Me!

Searching for information about “wild” times such as hunting and fishing? You can forge a new path to the great outdoors without ever getting dirty.

Iron-Tough

Famous for its grueling length and harsh race conditions, the original Ironman triathlon in Hawaii tests even the best of the best.

Rugby

• Scotland native Graeme Crowther satisfies his desire to remain competitive by playing with the NEP Wildcats.
• The 12-athlete 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team is announced after a three-day tryout camp.
• Five teams fight for the Raleigh Rumble Quad Rugby Tournament title.
• California event results in good action as well as a few rain-soaked chairs.

Shooting

• Arizona PVA Trapshoot participants face cold temperatures and heavy rain.
• Sharpen your skills at free air rifle seminar in San Diego.
• Buckeye National Disabled Shooting Championships scheduled in April.

Basketball

• National Wheelchair Basketball Association/ABC Medical grants awarded.
• New wheelchair basketball publications.
• Scouting service will analyze your team.

Tennis

• Geraint Richards is named International Wheelchair Tennis Association Coach of the Year.
• Shingo Kunieda and Korie Homan burn up the courts at the Australian Open.
• Colorado tennis program generates grass-roots success.
• 2010 Invacare World Team Cup to take place in Turkey.

Hunting

• David Fowler has double success during a deer hunt in Texas.
• Hunting programs are available in New Mexico for people with disabilities.

Juniors

• 2010 Paralympic Experience Vancouver sends a delegation to the Games.
• French tennis tournament features top juniors from around the world.
• Video documentary results from Australian Youth Paralympic Games.
• Top water-skier Jaclyn Schmidt trains for summer Nationals.

Players

• Despite challenges along the way, Nick Scott moves forward to be a top-rated wheelchair bodybuilder.
• Evan Piper is a successful businessman but also has time to enjoy sports and recreational opportunities.

Health & Fitness

• The Inclusive Fitness Coalition addresses issues related to lack of inclusion and access to physical activity among people with disabilities.

Playbook

• Rock n’ Roll Yosemite provides participants opportunities to handcycle or try adaptive rock climbing.
• USOC presents annual awards to Paralympians Stephani Victor and Steve Cash, as well as the U.S. National Sled Hockey team.
• People with disabilities scuba dive as part of Operation Deep Down.
• Seattle Adaptive Sports sponsors sports and recreation programs.

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