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:: SPOTLIGHT ON ::
A Huge, Huge Honor
Chris Carr

Phoenix Quad Rugby Player Wins 2012 Athlete of the Year and Celebrates Great Successes Off the Court


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:: VIDEO ::
Unstoppable

An awesome promotional video from the Canadian Paralympic Committee

:: Jr ATHLETE NOMINATION ::

Do you know an outstanding junior athlete?
Nominate them for the 2012 SPORTS 'N SPOKES Junior Athlete of the Year.
Nomination deadline is June 15, 2012 so don't delay.


:: PHOTO OF THE WEEK ::
Photo of the week

Christiaan Otter Bailey shows his moves at the Venice Beach skate park.

March 2007 Table of Contents

Powder-Fresh

Hitting the Colorado ski slopes is more than fun and gamesit enriches the mind, body, and soul.

Front-Court Fury

This action-packed tournament had a little bit of everything, and made for one exciting event.

Special Section:
Tennis Around the World

The popularity of wheelchair tennis is growing and possibly nowhere faster than in the world's developing countries. See how people in remote areas of the globe are getting a taste of this sport.

25th Annual Lightweight Wheelchair Survey:
Past, Present, & Future

Over the years the S'NS wheelchair surveynow celebrating its silver anniversaryhas seen many people, companies, devices, and ideas come and go. But after all is said and done, are today's "lightweight" wheelchairs an improvement over the past and as good as they getor will they continue becoming better and better? And why should you be involved and help designers build a better wheelchair?

Also in this issue:

In My Opinion

Wheelchair sports loses a maverick and a public servant; we loved them both.

Sailing

Biscayne Bay, Fla., event attracts 855 sailors from 49 countries.

Rugby

Results from the Knock & Roll wheelchair rugby tournament. Also coverage of Best of West and Coloplast tournaments.

Hunting

Active couple plan to keep on a-hunting.

Scorecard

Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular provides ski and race programs, youth mentorship, competitions, and training for volunteer instructors.

Health & Fitness

Most cardiovascular disease is preventable by managing the risk factors.

Girl Power!

Girls and women with disabilities need encouragement and opportunity to participate in sports.

Q&A

Tips offered for combating changes in body and abilities.

Juniors

Event introduces juniors with physical disabilities and their parents to winter Paralympic sports.

Playbook

Reception spotlights Illinois women's wheelchair basketball team.

Timeout

New products enhance wheelchair function and improve comfort.



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