March 2011 Table of Contents

Chemical Imbalance

It's not unusual to hear about performance-enhancing drug use in professional sports. But what about in adaptive sports? Is it really an issue?

Role Reversal

A one-time world-class mono-skier changes her course and goes for gold on solid ground.

Chair Shake-Up

Some alarming changes took place in the wheelchair industry recently, and most wheelchair users may not even be aware of the impact these changes will have on their lives.

Double Trouble

Sibling rivalry is a typical part of most families, but these twin brothers have faced obstacles far greater and moved past them.

Innovation Meets Adventure

Outdoor adventures and cutting-edge technologies and techniques highlight this four-day experience.

Tennis

• Stephane Houdet and Sabine Ellerbrock named NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour 2010 Male and Female Players of the Year.
• Shingo Kunieda is IPC Athlete of the Month for December 2010.
• ITF Silver Fund travels to Iraq.

Basketball

• Twenty-fourth Pioneer Classic crowns champions.
• 58th Annual Eastern Wheelchair Basketball Conference Tournament takes place in Cedarhurst, N.Y.
• Bill and Julie Duncan Good Guy Award goes to an NWBA volunteer who exemplifies a commitment to the sport at the grass-roots level.
• Wayne Kunishige Memorial Scholarship helps students attend college.
• University of Wisconsin team spreads the word about the sport.

Rugby

• Action is fast and furious at the 11th Annual Knock & Roll Wheelchair Rugby Tournament.
• Demolition Derby attracts teams from across the country and Canada.

Hunting

• Indiana deer hunt has positive results.
• It's time to apply for big-game hunts.

Scorecard

• U.S. has good showing at table tennis championships in South Korea.
• Handcycling series lineup announced.
• IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships in Italy results in medals for U.S. team.

Shooting

• Pheasant hunts bring in birds across South Dakota.

Players

• Dennis Ogbe overcomes tough conditions growing up in Africa to compete for the U.S. track and field team.
• Eric Ingram receives his blue belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu.

Playbook

• Alana Nichols, Taylor Chace, and U.S. Sled Hockey team receive Paralympic awards.
IPC adds paratriathlon and paracanoe to the 2016 Paralympics. Summer camps at University of Illinois offer opportunities. Video offers views of adaptive recreation.

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