July 2006 Table of Contents

Turning Up the Heat

After pounding at the championship door for years, the Phoenix Heat showed the rugby world how it's done.

On Safari

Heading to Africa may not be a trip some people would choose, but it's an exciting adventure and more accessible than you might think.

The Gumbert Code

Life is about more than grabbing all you can while you can. Some people—like Wendy Gumbert—"get it" and make a valuable difference.

Water World

Swimming is an activity for all ages and abilities, and modern facilities make it available and accessible year-round.

In My Opinion

SnS Editor Cliff Crase tells the story of a young disabled woman who came from a Russian orphanage and is now fighting to compete alongside able-bodied high school runners.

Timeout

Two-time Paralympian Bob Molinatti, now a broadcast journalist, describes the inroads made regarding television coverage of disabled athletes and the events in which they participate.

Playbook

Mary Ann Higgins writes about a couple of participants in the Mobility Project, an organization that distributes wheelchairs and teaches sports and mobility skills to people with disabilities in developing countries.

Tennis

Australia's David Hall, a six-time world champion, announces his retirement from the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour. Also, results from the 2006 Florida Open International Wheelchair Tennis Championships.

Racing

Tom Cameron describes the action at Bloomsday 2006, the 30th anniversary of the Spokane event.

Shooting

Results from the Mid-America PVA Trapshoot, a trap tip from Rick Glotfelty, and a shooting advancement.

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