September 2010 Table of Contents

Sky's The Limit

Juniors come from near and far for this annual competition that showcases some of the best young talent from across the country.

War of the World

Teams battle for roundball supremacy and find out who can dig deepest for the prize.

How to Explore More

Some people play it safe simply grillin' and chillin' during their vacation time. But adventure is waiting to be had with just a little planning and the right attitude.

Rising to the Top

While many athletes push hard and succeed in Florida, two in particular come away with noteworthy performances and continue to show the world their talent.

Going for the Gold

Athletes' journeys lead to success at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

Basketball

• The U.S. men and women reign supreme at the North American Challenge Cup.
• Topnotch New York and Arizona tournaments planned in upcoming months.

Tennis

• The 10th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament brings in talent and top athletes.
• Maikel Scheffers and Aniek van Koot secure a Dutch double at the Swiss Open.
• On the grass at Wimbledon, Robin Ammerlaan and Stefan Olsson upset favorites for the win.

Scorecard

• Athletes are on top of their game at the 30th Annual Dixie Games, in Tampa.
• Mid Atlantic Wheelchair Games feature first-time participants and a four-time Paralympian.
• Rain dampens the day but not the Challenge 2010 participants' spirits.

Fishing

• Lone Star PVA Bass Tournament attendees catch fish by flipping their lures at the edge of the grass.
• Twenty-five anglers enjoy two days of fishing at the 8th Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament in South Dakota.
• Triple digit temps keep action sizzling at the 2010 Capital Class Bass Tournament.

Shooting

• Mid-America, Colonial, and Vaughan PVA Trapshoots take place.

Billiards

• Pool players battle it out during the Seventh Annual U.S. Open 8-Ball Championship in Northfield, Ohio.

Players

• Growing up in the Hawaiian Islands gives Ann Yoshida a love of all water-based activities.
• David Jacka plans to be the first quad to fly solo around Australia.

Juniors

• Caitlin McDermott is the youngest woman on U.S. national basketball team.
• Masonic Junior Regional Wheelchair Meet features good weather and great performances.
• Teen shooter wins West Virginia Disabled Air Rifle Regional Championships.

Playbook

• U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team member Carl Burnett retires to become an academic librarian.
• Project Pure Light Hawaiian outrigger canoe program promotes outdoor recreation.
• Paralympic gold medal sled hockey goalie Steve Cash receives ESPY Award.
• Japanese Physically Disabled Golf Association visits Canada's BC Amputee Golf Association.
• Matt Updike is the first handcyclist to officially conquer the Bob Cook Memorial/Mt. Evans Hill Climb in Colorado.
• Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman winner Krige Schabort scorches the course and sets a new course record.

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