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:: SPOTLIGHT ON ::
The Eureka Moment
By Christopher DiVirgilio

Monica Quimby faces off with the sport that ultimately changed her life.


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:: VIDEO ::
MADeIN

From our friends in Italy comes a unique style of wheelchair dancing.

:: TRAINING TIP ::

By Monica Quimby

Follow Monica Quimby's journey as she takes us from the gym to the slopes.

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Week Two

Week Three

Week Four

Week Five

Week Six


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

The University of Arizona Wildcats take on the Albuquerque Kings during the Banner Wheelchair Suns 13th Annual Basketball Roundup in Phoenix, Ariz.

July 2009 Table of Contents

Batt-Man Begins

The rugby nationals brought forth its usual excitement, while a potential superhero emerged onto the scene.

Cycle Mania

Tires were spinning as top handcyclists from around the country matched up in elite competitions.

On The Firing Line

Trapshooting, pistol shoots...it might be time to give these activities a try. Whether for competition or simply for fun, you just need to concentrate!

Running On Water

Hawaii is a huge tourist destination. And, despite its sand, surf, and other intimidating and potentially inaccessible features, it's a place where disability doesn't have to be an issue.

Also in this issue:

In My Opinion

From the July 1992 edition of Sports 'n Spokes, editor Cliff Crase comments on race officials telling wheelchair competitors, believe it or not, to slow down.

Racing

South Africa's Ernst Van Dyk claims his record eighth Boston Marathon victory. Japan's Wakako Tsuchida cruises to the women's title. Also: The L.A. Marathon and the Bloomsday 2009.

Hunting

Jeff Pagels relates his hunting experiences from the seat of his ATV. Also: Hunting turkeys in Iowa.

Fishing

Boat that accommodates six people, including two wheelchair users, facilitates fishing fun off the Tampa MacDill Air Force Marina. Also: PVA Bass Trail news.

Scorecard

Athletes compete in track, field, weightlifting, swimming, and archery at the Southeastern Regional Wheelchair Games in South Carolina. Also: Bowling action and the 2009 Florida Open International Wheelchair Tennis Championships.

Q & A

Sled hockey player and three-time U.S. Paralympian Kip St. Germaine keeps coming back for more.

Health & Fitness

Measures you can take to make sure you eliminate the possibility of foodborne illness.

Players

Staff at Craig Hospital in Denver opens Matt Updike's eyes to recreational opportunities. Now he competes in races all over the world.

Playbook

World T.E.A.M. Sports event draws 340 cyclists to honor and include soldiers who have been severely injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (This month's SNS cover is from the event.)

Juniors

Survey relates the positive effects that competing in sports has for students with physical disabilities.

Timeout

Jeff Pagels takes a stab at his wife's favorite sport: golf.



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