July 2008 Table of Contents

The Road to Beijing

Several thousand athletes from around the world head to Beijing, China, to compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games in September. Who will take home the gold, silver, and bronze?

Paradise Awaits

Alaska's Prince William Sound invites people of all abilities to explore its majestic scenery.

The Good, The Bad,
& The Rugby

Not your average wheelchair sport, quad rugby features fast & furious all-out action.

If You Build It, They Will Come

Pat Karman's contributions to wheelchair sports helped lay the foundation for many of the events and athletes who have emerged over the last 20 years.

In My Opinion

Guest columnist Marilyn Hamilton says that the competitive spirit of athletes in the Paralympic Games carries over to their everyday lives as well.

Fishing

Late entries mean success for Zia PVA bass tourney in New Mexico. Also: Results from Central Florida, Vaughan, and New England PVA events.

Hunting

Marcus Burkhardt recounts hunt organized by New Mexico Game and Fish Department. Also: North Central PVA holds pheasant hunt.

Scorecard

Esther Vergeer keeps winning, this time at the Florida Open. Also: Billiards, bowling, softball, and more!

Shooting

Despite northerly winds, four shooters are "perfect" at Mid-America PVA Trapshoot. Also: Results from Cal-Diego PVA's trap and small arms events, as well as Florida Gulf Coast PVA's Harry Plymire Memorial Shoot.

Basketball

Wheelchair sports saddened by the loss of Jim Hayes, University of Texas-Arlington Movin' Mavs basketball coach.

Juniors

Friendships are formed through joint practices involving BlazeSports Tampa Bay wheelchair basketball team and the Tampa Extreme girls AAU able-bodied squad.

Health & Fitness

Although the word "fat" has historically had a bad connotation, many beneficial fats can greatly improve our health.

Q & A

Although she is retired from competitive racing, Jean Driscoll stresses the importance of being physically active over your entire life.

Players

Scott Stokes: "Get involved in something—rugby, fishing, water-skiing, whatever." Also, Michael Glen, a hot-air pilot who graces the cover of this month's SNS.

Playbook

People with disabilities benefit as Boulder program becomes a partner with U.S. Paralympics. Also: Modified cars allow disabled drivers to get in the race, a flight school for students with disabilities, and more!

Timeout

Santina Muha recounts her first glider flight at Freedom's Wings.

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