November 2010 Table of Contents

Smashing Success

Although rain delayed some of the action, topnotch tennis competitors kept the on-court play fast and furious.

Freedom of the Seas

Rowing your boat can be more than a casual trip across a lake to cast a line. The activity can offer competition that leads to so much more.

Start Spreading the News

In the shadows (and on the parking lot) of the majestic $800-million Citi Field, New York City played host to the annual softball championships.

What Now?

Injuries are and always have been a part of sports. But what happens when you get hurt on top of an already existing impairment?

Fourth Time's a Charm

Team USA wins its fourth World Championship gold medal at the 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.

Billiards

• Rocky Mountain Shootout consists of 16 pool players from around the U.S.
• Despite a low turnout, New England PVA/Boston Billiards 9-Ball Classic is a success.

Rugby

• Emily Shryock is the only female player on Team USA's developmental squad.
• Team Force, the rugby developmental squad, takes gold at Maximus MMX in Mexico City.
• The United States Quad Rugby Association enters its twenty-third year this season.

Scorecard

• Bayada Regatta brings together more than 60 rowers from 11 clubs across the U.S. and Canada.
• Costa Rica hosts International Paralympic Table Tennis Tournament.
• Water skiers take home top titles at the 21st Duke Energy Disabled Water Ski National Championships.
• At age 14, fencer Cat Bouwkamp captures national and international medals.

Shooting

• Brown County Sportsmen's Club in Green Bay hosts the Wisconsin PVA Trapshoot.
• Northwest PVA Trapshoot top winners are Doug Vann and Ed Hutchison.
• Cal-Diego PVA takes chapter team award at Nevada PVA Trapshoot.

Tennis

• David Wagner wins first Gland Slam title of his career at the U.S. Open in New York.
• Bolivia's high elevation challenge athletes during summer clinics.
• Junior camp in the Netherlands brings out tough competitors.

Juniors

• Team USA travels to the Czech Republic for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation Junior World Championships.

Health & Fitness

• How can you work out and get in or stay in shape?
• Managing your environment can promote healthier eating.

Players

• Years following his injury, Richard Fucci straps on his pilot's wings and enjoys glider flying.
• Brian Hicks has completed 21 triathlons, 3 half marathons with a prosthesis, and 7 marathons with a handcycle.

Q & A

• Sled Hockey equipment is similar and different than what is used in the able-bodied version of the game.

Playbook

• National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego lets participants enjoy surfing, kayaking, cycling, and rock-wall climbing.
• National Wheelchair Basketball Association accepting applications for High School All-Academic Team.
• Independence Ride in Michigan offers great sights and sounds.
• Plan winter getaways to Mexico, Kenya, Costa Rica, and more with Wilderness Inquiry.

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