September 2002 Table of Contents

TASTING VICTORY

Records fell as the best young athletes from across the country tested their skills

SETTING SAIL

There is nothing unique in sailing a three-masted square-rigger tall ship—nor in programs for people with disabilities. Yet when you combine the two, you get a one-of-a-kind high-seas experience!

YOUTH FORCE

Athletic opportunities for students with disabilities were once nonexistent. Now, thanks to key people and organizations, times are changing.

SPECIAL SECTION: VETERANS GAMES

Whether novices or experienced athletes, volunteers, sponsors, or spectators, everyone at this year's NVWG had a blast!

In My Opinion:

Editor Cliff Crase offers some random ramblings on this year's version of the world's largest annual wheelchair sporting event.

Juniors

S'NS Junior Athlete of the Year Joshua George describes the right way to warm up at the track and lets loose on his pet peeve.

Tennis:

Who will represent the U.S.A. in tennis's World Cup competition? Also, results of the Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament and a peek at the tennis ace named Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year With a Disability.

Racing:

Hundredths of a second separated first- and second-place finishers at this year's Peachtree Road Race. There's also news about the 11th Annual Nick Katsounis Memorial Wheelchair Championship 10k Run.

Playbook:

Reports on an outdoor program for people with disabilities, who won what at the handcycle nationals, new products, and an award winner.

Fitness:

It may be fall, but some areas of the country are still HOT! Here are some tips for beating the heat while remaining active outdoors.

Performance:

Wheelchair Sports Hall of Famer Marty Ball offers some tips on how to fight for (and get) the equipment you need.

Fishing:

The second stop on the 2002 PVA National Bass Trail nets some big ones.

Shooting:

The latest news from the shooting world, including the story of one of the first-ever ATA Grand Slam chairshooters.

Scorecard:

The latest scoop on fencing, the Southeastern Regional Games, IPC's World Track and Field Championships, horseback-riding championships, and a rowing team that makes a good showing.

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