March 2009 Table of Contents

Come Sail Away

Sailboats and sailing prompt thoughts of oceans and seas—venturing off the Pacific or Atlantic coasts; in the Caribbean, Baltic, or Mediterranean; or maybe the Chesapeake Bay. But Chicago?

One Year Out

In one year the Paralympic Winter Games cauldron will be lit in Vancouver, Canada. Expect great things from Team USA!

Trading Spaces

Was your first ride affordable, bulky, and generic? Have you traded up? If not, it might be time to do so. But beware—it may not be as easy to get what you're looking for.

Home Sweet Home

Although the scoreboard distinguishes between home and guest, for basketball players throughout the country the Pioneer Classic feels like coming home.

In My Opinion

In a reprint from the September 1987 S'NS, Cliff Crase works up a sweat just thinking about the ultimate sports challenge.

Basketball

World traveler: Matt Scott, a former basketball star for Team USA, is now playing in Turkey. His team wins a tournament in Japan.

Scorecard

U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team members Laurie Stephens and Stephani Victor lead the way at the season's first World Cup event, in Spain. Also: Sledge hockey in Japan and more skiing in Finland.

Rugby

Lakeshore hosts the 12th Annual Demolition Derby rugby tournament. Also: Rugby in San Diego and Las Vegas.

Hunting

Disabled hunter Doug Bermel impresses Alex Duvenage of Kudu Adventure Safaris with his accuracy and quick work with the crossbow.

Tennis

Jon Rydberg soothes the competitive itch by playing USTA league tennis, often going up against able-bodied players.

Players

Despite numerous physical roadblocks, Angela Madsen is an accomplished athlete. Also: U.S. Disabled Ski Team (now U.S. Adaptive Ski Team) member Chris Waddell.

Health & Fitness

Gillian Goodfriend looks at nutrition facts labels and gives advice on how to use this information to your healthy advantage.

Juniors

Rockdale (Ga.) youth Baseball Association provides opportunities for all children, regardless of their ability, to play baseball. Also: Fitness company Burn Machine donates wheelchair-friendly exercise equipment to Shriners Wheelchair Bodybuilding Camp.

Playbook

Hartford Ski Spectacular, hosted by Disabled Sports USA, provides instructional programs and clinics on Colorado slopes.

Timeout

Joshua George: "I see no reason why our sports should not be open to able-bodied athletes whenever possible."

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