March 2003 Table of Contents

Spoke-tacular!!

Is it time to shop for a new or different wheelchair? If so, where do you start looking? How about right here, in our 21st Annual Survey of Lightweight-wheelchair Manufacturers?

Special Section: Skiing

Skiers of all abilities�first-timers to experts�had the opportunity to explore the beautiful Colorado Rockies in Breckenridge and Crested Butte.

More Than a Dream

Italy's Barcolana Regatta's sailors with disabilities got a taste of the region's infamous Bora winds.

Back On Track

Although a motorcycle accident briefly sidelined Marcus Culvert, he's made a strong comeback as entrepreneur, musician, and drag racer.

BASKETBALL

Where is your favorite NWBA team ranked?

In My Opinion:

Birmingham, Ala., will host new Olympic and Paralympic Training Center�a first for any U.S. facility.

Basketball:

NWBA hires new program manager. Also, reports on the Lakeshore Foundation's Pioneer Classic, an icon who steps down, and another who's honored.

Fishing:

Looking for that big bass? Try the PVA Bass Tour (new name, same game!).

Fitness:

Whether you're starting a new program or work out regularly, here are some things to remember about exercise.

Juniors:

For the first time in sports history, the resources to build a national network of competitive after-school sports programs for youths with physical challenges have become available.

Performance:

A backup wheelchair may keep you more self-sufficient.

Playbook:

Decision announced on including events for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.

Players:

The real-life stories of two men who haven't let their wheelchairs hold them back—they're making waves, in the water and on land.

Rugby:

Demolition Derby is true to its name!

Sailing:

More than 30 countries represented in Olympic/Paralympic grade-one ranking event.

Scorecard:

Paraplegic race-car driver makes NASCAR history.

Tennis:

ITF aims to fund wheelchair-tennis projects in developing countries.

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