May 2012 Table of Contents

Out of the Rough

Golf presents challenges for almost everyone who attempts to play it. Wheelchair users typically face additional barriers, but solutions are available.

Nine Lives

Despite some setbacks, AJ Nanayakkara has become successful on and off the rugby court.

Climbing out of the Hole

When tough challenges hit, this long-running clinic provides positive experiences, rehabilitation, and camaraderie.

Raising the Bar

Many people and competitions have contributed to the sport of basketball to make it what it is today.

Straight Talkin'

Your mom may have been on to something when she told you to sit up straight.

Time to Shine

In a few months, an accumulation of long-pursued dreams, arduous training, and intense competition will come to a head with the opening of the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Dream Big

Athletes get a boost to help them on their road to Paralympic competition.

Basketball

• The men’s team that will compete at the London Paralympics has been chosen.
• Fitness and strength training program benefits many.

Scorecard

• Handcyclist trains and coaches others for Fifth Third River Bank Run.
• 2012 US Paralympics Track & Field Trails scheduled for Indiana.
• Carlos Leon finds success at his first marathon.

Tennis

• The late Randy Snow is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
• Construction is finished on Eton Manor, site of wheelchair tennis at London Paralympics.

Juniors

• Teenager gets back in the saddle and helps others in the equestrian arena.
• The Challenger Division of Little League provides opportunities for kids of all abilities.

Health & Fitness

• Fiber and fluids are important parts of every athlete’s daily regimen.

Players

• Josh Dueck makes headlines as the first sit skier to perform a backflip on snow.
• After 20 years of playing tennis, Jon Rydberg seeks to represent the U.S. at his third Paralympic Games.
• Justin Aten coaches varsity boys basketball team.

Playbook

• Venues prep for Paralympics.
• Philip Craven receives 2012 GSD Humanitarian Award.
• Three Rivers plans to market products under Out-Front name only.
• Oksana Slesarenko, captain of Russia’s curling team, is IPC Athlete of the Month for February.
• Bowler Al Uttecht elected to USBC Hall of Fame.

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