November 2009 Table of Contents

Gateway To Success

St. Louis welcomed some of the world's best tennis athletes for a topnotch competition.

Lions, Tigers, & Barons—Oh My!

The howls and roars were not from the nearby zoo animals but from athletes and fans enjoying great softball competition.

Tri It—You Might Like It

Marathons, adventure races, triathlons, and similar "extreme" competitions may seem out of reach for most people. However, it could be time to re-think that philosophy.

London Calling

With the appearance of the movie Murderball a few years back, wheelchair rugby in the U.S. has become well-known. As it turns out, it's just as popular in other places across the globe.

Sailing

Angela Madsen, after conquering the Atlantic in 2008, crosses the Indian Ocean by oar with fellow crew members. Also: Results from the 2009 North American Challenge Cup held in Chicago.

Basketball

Americans overcome halftime deficit to beat Canada in the championship game of the 2009 America's Cup. Also: Paralympic sport program now a reality at Fort Carson, Colo.

Scorecard

Crested Butte, Colo., is the site of the four-day Off-Road Handcycling Championships. Also: PVA Trapshooting Circuit, Disabled Water Ski World Championships, and New Zealand Winter Games.

Bowling

Eight bowlers compete for first time in an American Wheelchair Bowling Association event at the Fred Doty Classic/Virginia Mid-Atlantic PVA Tournament. Also: Bowling action in Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

Billiards

In the eighth and final stop of the PVA/NWPA National Wheelchair Billiards Tournament Series, Charlie Hans captures top spot in the Chicago Classic Wheelchair 8-Ball Tournament and also the series title.

Juniors

Tammy Wilber benefits from camping experience as a teen and now, as a coach, helps other disabled youth build self-confidence and social skills.

Health & Fitness

Antioxidants reduce inflammation, keep arteries flexible, and preserve cells; food sources are listed.

Players

Friends encourage Greg Drown back to the shooting range where he regains the championship form he had as a member of the Ohio State University rifle team before he was disabled. Also: Jared Riggle and Scott Winkler.

Q & A

Active in wheelchair basketball and softball, Eric Barber realizes sports experiences help develop character and leadership qualities.

Playbook

Awareness of the Paralympics by Americans has risen dramatically as a result of the U.S. Olympic Committee's involvement in overseeing the Paralympic movement. Also: Wheelchair-tennis tournament in Muncie, Ind., is an example of how lesser-known events can get people involved in the sport.

Timeout

Thoughts from Jeff Adams on adapting to compete "because competition is good for us."

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