March 2006 Table of Contents

24th Annual Survey of Lightweight Wheelchair Manufacturers

In the world of wheelchairs, weight really does matter. With so much to lose�your independence�it's important to check out what's necessary and what you can live without.

Big Sky Bounty

No matter your ability or disability, Montana is an outdoor lover's paradise.

From Sand to Snow

A promising young athlete trades Florida's beaches and tropical climate for Utah's rugged mountains and famous powder�and a chance to pursue a new passion.

Pioneering Challenge

Fast-paced action was the name of the game during this top hoop tourney.

Basketball

Hot times at the America's Cup, where Team USA men defeated Canada in a triple-overtime nail-biter—arguably the greatest game in the history of wheelchair basketball. USA's women also battled Canada but couldn't hang on for the title. Get the scoop on this topnotch tournament—and find out where your favorite team ranks at season's end.

Rugby

Three of the world's top four teams battled it out at the 10th Demolition Derby. When the dust settled, the Phoenix Heat emerged victorious—and as serious contenders for the sport's National Championships. Catch all the action on this event as well as rundowns on the Coloplast International (where the team from Arizona again prevailed) and the Iron Horse Rumble, won by the Edmonton Steel Wheels.

Scorecard

Reports on the Florida Wheelchair Trio (bowling) Classic and the man whose vision inspired it, and the USA Paralympic Table Tennis Championships, where 130 players from 26 countries garnered points to qualify for September's World Championships.

Health & Fitness

Columnists Marcie Davis and Delia Carper urge readers to stop procrastinating and start living a healthy lifestyle! They offer some tips for evaluating where you are now and for moving forward with the right exercise and nutrition.

Players

A former Navy SEAL and current Ironman athlete, Carlos Moleda is extremely motivated. Once he sets his mind on something, he doesn't stop until he has accomplished it. Read his story in this month's Players.

Playbook

Bits and blurbs provide updates on recent events of interest to the active wheeler: a meeting in Portugal to bring the power-soccer community closer together, the induction of three sports greats into the Boys' Club Hall of Fame, help for a disabled hunter (and other sportsmen with disabilities), taking sports to soldiers, and the latest Paralympic news.

Timeout

Wheelchair tennis great and all-around adventurous guy Randy Snow shares a recent parasailing experience that taught him some words to live by: "Whether we are on the way up, on the way down, or sitting at the pool drinking Margaritas and waiting for inspiration, if you want to be successful, you'd better be running."

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