March 2008 Table of Contents

Got Whitewater?

If you're the adventurous type-or if you want to move out of your comfort zone-consider getting out on the rapids.

SPECIAL SECTION:
Creating the Next Reality

The 26th Annual Survey of Lightweight Wheelchair Manufacturers.

Victory At Sea

This challenging yacht race "Down Under" provides a tough test for skippers and crew—and a huge win for sailors with disabilities.

Wild Hogs

While many top teams came to Alabama in search of a basketball title, the Razorbacks did the most damage.

In My Opinion

Sports competitors' wheelchairs are like snowflakes: no two chairs are exactly alike. Repeat of a Cliff Crase SNS column from 1977.

Rugby

Field includes international teams, but the home team prevails in 2008 Demolition Derby in Birmingham, Ala.

Shooting

Trapshoot Circuit continues with competition in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Vaughan scopes out the event for their first-ever shoot.

Hunting

Hunters participate at pair of events in South Dakota. Also, Mike Olson wins all-expenses-paid elk hunt.

Basketball

University of Alabama to host basketball camps. Also, "over and back" violation is explained, and two NWBA Hall of Famers pass away.

Fishing

New England PVA Bass Trail to celebrate tenth season in 2008.

Power Soccer

Team USA outlasts France to win Power Soccer World Cup in Tokyo.

Scorecard

Bowling results from the 2007-2008 PVA/ABWA Tournament Series opener in Las Vegas. Also, skiing and bobsled racing in Utah, and table tennis in Chicago.

Juniors

Mobility4kids introduces customized go-karts for kids. Also, camping at the Double H Ranch, and kids to participate in Paralympic Academy Beijing Program.

Players

Record-setting grad student is selected USOC 2007 Paralympian of the Year. Also, Tim Totherow gets back on the race track.

Health & Fitness

Increasing fiber intake promotes regular bowel function and reduces risk of colon cancer.

Girl Power!

Goal of summits is to increase number of women in leadership positions.

Q & A

Jeff Pagels tells of his involvement with wheelchair sports.

Playbook

Hartford Ski Spectacular observes milestone anniversary. Also, competition in marathons aids healing.

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