November 2007 Table of Contents

Doin' It the Hard Way

Solid pitching backed up by speed in the outfield and quickness in the infield—a winning softball combination.

A Difference Maker

More than an accomplished athlete in days gone by, Cliff Crase was a great encourager, husband, father, boss—someone who cared more about others than himself—an unselfish, giving example to everyone around him.

Defend Yourself!

One man's self-defense philosophy strives to keep people with disabilities safe and secure.

Wham, Bam, Grand Slam!

Excitement was in the air in San Diego as top tennis athletes went for prized titles.

Training—It's All About Options

Getting the most out of your workout may mean thinking outside the box.

In My Opinion

Read Cliff Crase's first editorial from the very first issue of SNS (May/June 1975).

Basketball

Remove "moving screen" from your jargon: If contact is made when an offensive player impedes a defender, a foul should be called. Also: USOC names U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team as August Team of the Month.

Fishing

Larry Cooper, a C5-6 quad, develops totally wheelchair-accessible luxury commercial sportfishing boat. Also: Coverage of the 6th Annual Lake Winnipesaukee New England PVA Bass Tournament.

Shooting

Crooks Gun Club in Sioux Falls, S.D., is site for North Central PVA trap event. Also: 11th PVA National Trapshoot Circuit concludes with Boise, Idaho, shoot.

Scorecard

U.S. athletes earned 117 medals at Parapan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Also: Bowlers take down pins at Dallas and Denver events.

Juniors

Research study officials seek input to examine the benefits of sports partcipation for students with physical disabilities. Also: Stay-Focused offers opportunities for young scuba divers.

Players

Johnny Quinn rebounds from near-fatal motorcycle accident to become successful bodybuilder. Also: Eric Lazar, paralyzed in 2003, organizes Gimpspeed Foundation to provide support for athletes with disabilities.

Q & A

Mark Bullock, International Tennis Federation wheelchair tennis development officer, on wheelchair tennis.

Girl Power!

Women's Sports Foundation and BlazeSports America work together to address sports equity for people with disabilities through public policy.

Playbook

Marilyn Hamilton launches Envision, her own international professional speaking and business consulting company. Also: Four handcyclists tackle Mount Evans in Colorado.

Timeout

Formulation of plan to include all student athletes in the competition is needed.

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