November 2005 Table of Contents

Fish-y Business

Making the right decisions at the opportune time results in winners. This year, a last-minute choice paid off—big time.

Unfinished Business

Two failed attempts to summit one of Colorado's famous "14ers" left an adventurer with a renewed spirit—or an obsession—to give it another try.

Windy City Warriors

This annual double-elimination classic lulls competitors into a sense of security before taking them down the road to perdition-like reality that begins with that ever-looming first loss.

Special Section: Water World

Two articles touch on two distinct aspects of water skiing. In one, the best of the best compete, breaking (and setting) seven world records. In the other, novices discover, through a water-ski clinic, just how exciting—and life-changing—the sport can be.

In the Know

If you participate in any type of sports or recreational activity, it's important to know what medical issues could affect you.

In My Opinion

Editor Cliff Crase bids a fond farewell to the "Ka-nick Ka-nack" Kid—Jan Elix—whose energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional contributions to wheelchair sports will be sorely missed.

Basketball

Contributor Mike Lenser describes a U.S. team featuring tremendous strength and skills; adequate size; superb conditioning, energy, and motivation; unselfish team play; unity; and speed, speed, and, yes, still more speed. This squad of age-22 and under young players won the 2005 World Junior Wheelchair Basketball Championships, resoundly beating Japan in the final game, 73-34.

Fishing

Experience Eddie Camara's dream come true: fishing at the 2005 BASS Federeration National Championship. And other anglers share their dreams at recent events in Missouri and New Hampshire.

Hunting

Contributor Dennis Knox recounts an unforgettable first-time adventure, hunting moose in Alaska. There are also reports on a South Dakota pheasant hunt and on the National Wild Turkey Foundation's outreach program to meet the needs of hunters with disabilities.

Racing

Veteran wheelchair racer Bob Molinatti offers his take on two challenging events: the Virginia Beach Rock and Roll Half Marathon and the New York City Marathon.

Shooting

The 106th Amateur Trapshooting Association's Grand American World Trapshooting Tournament ("the Grand) saw the end of an era with its last competition in Vandalia, Ohio. Next year, the event moves to Sparta, Ill. The North Central PVA Trapshoot and Cal-Diego PVA's 17th Annual Trapshoot (Summer) are also highlighted in this issue.

Tennis

David Hall and Esther Vergeer take top honors for men and women, respectively, at the ROHO/PTR $15,000 Wheelchair Championships.

Juniors

Read about a new magazine�Kids on Wheels�that debuted in August. You'll also find photos and an article about an adaptive sports camp for youngsters, held in Libertyville, Ill.

Health & Fitness

Contributor Jan Thurman offers tips on developing your own strength-training program.

Players

Up close and personal with avid hunter Ray Desmarais and sled-hockey enthusiast Joey Brinson.

Playbook

Nominees for the first-ever Paralympic Awards 2005 have been announced. Find out who they are in this month's issue! There is also news about a motorized FES system said to be suitable for children as young as 4.

Timeout

Teamwork can move your group beyond mediocrity and onto the medal stand. You and your teammates can choose to work the magic, says this month's guest columnist, Randy Snow.

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