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November 27, 2009

Local wheelchair basketball and sled hockey teams open season with mixed results

Filed under: Prep Flyers, Turnstone, Varsity Flyers, sled hockey, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 7:05 pm

 

Prep Flyers (Wheelchair Basketball) Open Season In Tough Losses

Saturday (11/21/09) the Prep Turnstone Flyers wheelchair basketball team open their season at home vs the Grand Rapids Jr. Pacers. The Pacers outscored the Flyers 61-34 in winning all three games (20-13, 24-14, and 17-7).

The Prep Flyers moved up/aged out 4 players (all starters) from last season 3rd place national ranked team. Two of these players are now starters on the Varsity Flyers.

Additional pictures from this weekend games can be found at:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=125135&id=556508600&l=c676ff57da

Varsity Flyers next Tournament: December 4-6, 2009 Nashville, TN
Prep Flyers next Tournament: December 12 & 13, 2009 Rockford, IL

The Fort Wayne Bandits Open Season in New Division

The Bandits have been a premier wheelchair basketball team dating back to when they started in 1989. They’re coming off three straight Mid-American Wheelchair Basketball Conference (MAWBC) Championships along with finishing in the top 3 at D3 Nationals 5 times in the past 7 seasons.

This season the Bandits moved up from D3 to the ‘Champion Division’ which is the top Men’s wheelchair basketball division.

The Bandits 09′ first action was up in Rockford, IL on Sunday, November 22, 2009 where they loss in tight battles:

Vs Chicago Wheelchair Bulls (5) 54-49 L     0-1
Vs Wakesha Thunder    56-44   L                0-2
Vs Kansas Wheelhawks 50-59 L                 0-3
Vs Chicago Wheelchair Bulls 57-53 L          0-4
 
Next Bandits Games: December 6, 2009 in Lafayette, IN
 

Turnstone Flyers Sled Hockey Team Showcase Skills in South Bend, Indiana

Group picture of Turnstone Flyers & Grand Rapids Sled Wings

The Turnstone Flyers Adult Sled Hockey played in South Bend, IN this past Sunday, November 22, 2009 where they played vs the undefeated St. Joseph’s High School AB hockey team and the Grand Rapids, MI sled hockey team. Both games were friendly scrimmages to honor Adam Milani, a 1984 St. Joe graduate who was paralyzed during a hockey game. Milani graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1988 and from Duke University Law School in 1991. He went on to become a renowned scholar on disability law, writing four books and numerous articles on the law of disability discrimination. Milani passed away in 2005, at the age of 39.

The St. Joseph’s hockey coach, Chris Kleva, spearheaded the event that raised enough funds to support both Grand Rapids and Turnstone sled hockey teams a new sled and a little extra for team expenses.

The Flyers along with a few Grand Rapids players defeated the St. Joe team 6-0. Grand Rapids then defeated Turnstone 2-0.

South Bend’s NBC affiliate (WNDU-TV 16) had local coverage on these games. Two video’s are posted on their site. I suggest watching the “Sled hockey game at St. Joe high school raises money for disabled players” piece: Check it out at  http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/71096182.html

November 10, 2009

Jr. Mid‐American Eagles sled hockey team wins 2009 Cruisers Cup

Filed under: sled hockey — activeadaptive @ 9:06 pm
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Over the weekend (November 6-8, 2009) Jr. Mid‐American Eagles sled hockey team (athletes 15 years and younger) won the inaugural Cruisers Cup over host team Cruisers Sports 1-0 at the South Fletcher’s Sportsplex in Brampton, ON…. 30 minutes west of Toronto, ON. 

Mid-Am Jr. Team Picture .

Mid-AM also had a team of 17 – 24 year olds that played in the Intermediate B Division which lost to the London Blizzard in the quarterfinals. 

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Mid-American Penguins Team Picture   

Both Mid-AM teams were a combination of athletes from the Indiana, Ohio, and western Pennsylvania area.

.   David Phillips Game winning goal 

  

Jr. Mid-AM - Post Champ Game Nov. 8
Jr. Mid-AM team after winning 2009 Cruisers Cup

 

Top finishers in each division … total of 20 teams involved

Jr Champion: Mid-American Eagles
Int-B Champion: Buffalo Sabres
Int-A Champion: Cruisers AB   

The inaugural Cruisers Cup results, rules, schedule and extra tidbits can be found at:

http://www.cruisers-sports.com/tournament/home.html  

Kevin Hughes Nov. 7 in Toronto

Fort Wayne, IN native Kevin Hughes finished with 1 Goal (PP), 1 Assist, and 2 Shots in the 4 Mid-AM Penguins games.

November 1, 2009

USA National and Jr teams split games vs Canada this weekend

Filed under: Paralympic, sled hockey — activeadaptive @ 6:25 pm

Over the Halloween weekend (October 30 & 31, 2009) the US National sled hockey team extends their season record to 5-2 as they split back-to-back games over Canada at the ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y. In game one Taylor Chace (Hampton Falls, N.H.) tied the game at 1 on a power-play with 8 seconds left in the game to force overtime; however, this wasn’t enough as Canada edge out the Americans 2-1. USA took control in game two with two goals in the 1st period and cruised to an 3-0 victory.    

Alexi Salamone collides with a Japan player on 9-24-09. Picture from Steve DeMeo

Alexi Salamone collides with a Japan player on 9-24-09. Picture from Steve DeMeo which can also be found at http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=270442

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The Jr. USA team followed suit as they split games over Team Ontario. In game one they fell short 3-2 then bounced back in game two with a 2-1 victory.  

2009-10 Jr. National Sled Hockey Results
Date Location Result
October 9 Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO 10-0 win over Phoenix
October 9 Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO 5-2 win over Utah
October 10 Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO 6-1 win over Phoenix
October 10 Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO 6-2 win over Colorado
October 30 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y  2-3 loss over Team Ontario
October 31 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y 2-1 win over Team Ontario

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2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Results
Date Location Result
September  11 Lakeshore Lions Arena in Toronto, Ont 3-4 Loss over Canada
September  12 Lakeshore Lions Arena in Toronto, Ont 2-1 Win (SO) over Canada
September  24 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y 5-0 win over Japan
September  25 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y 7-1 win over Japan
September  26 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y 3-0 win over Japan
October 30 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y  1-2 loss over Canada
October 31 ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y 3-0 win over Canada

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Remaining 2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Schedule

Date Event Location
 Nov. 14-22  Four Nations Sled Challenge  Prince Edward Island
Jan. 16-25 Japan Challenge Nagano, Japan
March 13-20 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Vancouver, B.C
     

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Most current USA Sled Hockey team news with photos, videos, stats, bios, and full game recaps at

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&ID=194136

Fans can watch the archive video of Team USA from both the Japan and Canada games hosted in NY at

USAHockey.FASTHockey.com

Past USA Sled Hockey Team Postings:

September 15, 2009 — Sled Hockey Rivals USA & Canada Prepare for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
May 16, 2009 — USA wins GOLD at IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship
May 14, 2009 — USA Men Sled Hockey team in Championship vs Norway
May 8, 2009 — Watch LIVE 09′ IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships 

October 20, 2009

Fort Wayne, IN players lead Rugby team

Filed under: Adaptive Hunting, Quad Rugby — activeadaptive @ 3:54 pm

This past weekend (October 10 & 11, 2009) the RHI Indy Brawlers capitalized on their home court and moved up in national rankings as they finish 4th at the 2009 Fall Brawl of the Midwest Quad Rugby Tournament. All games were played at Ben Davis High School (Indianapolis, IN area).

 

Jeff Butler & James Ezell 10-18-09 Midwest Quad Rugby

Jeff Butler & James Ezell 10-18-09 Midwest Quad Rugby

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As starters for the Brawlers, Fort Wayne, IN residents, James Ezell and Jeff Butler lead the team to a dramatic double over time win over #2 seed Minnesota North Star 48-47. Along with being the USQRA Treasure, Ezell was also the tournament director. Jeff Butler is a Homestead High School 2009 graduate and just started his freshman year at Indiana University.

Final Results
Champions  Kentucky TNT
2nd Place  St. Louis Rugby Rams
3rd Place  Michigan Storm
4th Place  RHI Indy Brawlers
5th Place  Minnesota North Stars
6th Place  Ohio Buckeye Blitz
7th Place  Chicago Bears
8th Place  Milwaukee Iron
Individuual Awards
Award Player Team
Lock Monster  Chris Madden  Milwaukee Iron
Speed Demon  Emily Shryock  RHI Indy Brawlers
Spoke Buster  Chuck Melton  St. Louis Rams
Brawler Award  Nick Fonner  Chicago Bears

All game scores are posted at: http://www.quadrugby.com/node/937

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Speaking of James Ezell, he recently went bow hunting. Check out this article from Gina Branch at KPC News

http://www.kpcnews.net/outdoors/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=530:hunters-helping-hunters-sponsors-bow-hunt&catid=38:hunting&Itemid=27

 

James Ezell is also heading up an opportunity for other hunters. Open to individuals with any type of physical disability.

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: $4/person for a round of 25 targets. They also have ammunition available for $6.50 for a box of 25 rounds.
Contact: James Ezell at  <jezell_1971@yahoo.com>
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2009

To watch James in action check out the final three videos at this site: http://www.beadaptive.com/video.htm

October 13, 2009

Quad Rugby – 2009 Fall Brawl Tournament

Filed under: Quad Rugby — activeadaptive @ 8:32 pm

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2009-2010 Team Picture of the Indy Brawlers

2009-2010 Team Picture of the Indy Brawlers

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Fall Brawl of the Midwest – Quad Rugby Tournament

When: October 17-18, 2009

FREE Admission


 Location:
Ben Davis High School
1200 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214-3499

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2009 Fall Brawl Tournament Schedule
POOL A

1) Kentucky TNT

3) Michigan Storm

6) Ohio Buckeye Blitz

8) Chicago Bears

 POOL B

2) Minnesota North Stars

4) St. Louis Rugby Rams

5) RHI Indy Brawlers

7) Milwaukee Iron

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Saturday – October 17, 2009

All times are in Eastern Daylight Time
Time Court 1 Score Court 2 Score
9:00 TNT vs. Chicago Michigan vs. Ohio
10:30 Minnesota vs. Milwaukee St. Louis vs. Indy
12:30 TNT vs. Michigan Ohio vs. Chicago
2:00 Minnesota vs. St. Louis Indy vs. Milwaukee
3:30 TNT vs. Ohio Michigan vs. Chicago
5:00 Minnesota vs. Indy St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
Sunday – October 18, 2009

All times are in Eastern Daylight Time
9:00 3rd Pool A vs. 4th Pool B G13 4th Pool A vs. 3rd Pool B
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10:30 1st Pool A vs. 2nd Pool B G15 2nd Pool A vs. 1st Pool B G16
12:30 Winner G13 vs. Winner G14 5th/6th Losers G13 vs. Losers G14 7th/8th
2:00 Losers G15 vs. losers G16 3rd/4th Winners G15 vs. Winners G16 1st/2nd

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Learn more about Quad Rugby at the following link

http://www.quadrugby.com

October 12, 2009

Team Cup — Wheelchair Tennis

Filed under: Wheelchair tennis — activeadaptive @ 5:37 pm

Results from the USTA Midwest Wheelchair Tennis Team Cup (October 10 & 11, 2009) in Aurora, IL

Men’s Open Singles Champion

Paul Moran over Curtis Bender 6-3; 6-1

Women’s Open Singles Champion

Jessica Sporte over Jocelyn Dettloff 1-6; 6-4; 1-0

Women’s A Singles Champion

Beth Redford over Dawn Crawford 6-2; 1-6; 1-0

Men’s B Singles Champion

Scott Cole over Jason Miller 6-7; 7-6 (8); 7-5; 1-0

Men’s C Singles Champion

Bryan Wilkinson over Matthew Clements 6-1; 2-6; 1-0

B Doubles Champion

Scores not published as of this posting

C Doubles Champion

Scores not published as of this posting

Most Improved

Alec Tranel

Sportsmanship

Kevin Hughes

Full recap with all the scores can be found at the following link

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=81279

October 2, 2009

It’s Official – Chicago will NOT host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics

Filed under: Paralympic — activeadaptive @ 2:11 pm

The Olympics will be in South America for the first time, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the 2016 Games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil earlier today.

Despite a strong bid, the IOC eliminated Chicago’s proposal for hosting the 2016 Olympics & Paralympics in the 1st round while Tokyo was knocked out in the second round.

Learn more at USA Today article below

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-10-02-rio-2016-olympics_N.htm

Next Olympic & Paralympic Hosting sites:
Winter 2010
Summer 2012
Winter 2014
Summer 2016		 Vancouver, Canada
London, Great Britain
Sochi, Russia
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Below is a snapshot of Chicago’s campaign

Olympian Luol Deng and Paralympian Matt Scott demonstrate their passion and dedication for the game of basketball.

Take a virtual tour through the streets, buildings, and common areas of Chicago 2016’s proposed Olympic and Paralympic Village.

Watch as Olympians and Paralympians take you through Chicago 2016’s proposed venue experience.

Additional YouTube videos on the Chicago 2012

http://www.youtube.com/user/chi2016#play/all

Chicago’s 45-minute presentation and subsequent 15-minute question and answer session with the IOC.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as-seen-on/Watch_Chicago_s_2016_Olympic_Presentation_Chicago.html

September 18, 2009

Wheelchair Tennis US Open & Other Related Updates

Filed under: Wheelchair tennis — activeadaptive @ 4:15 pm

The USTA ITF/NEC wheelchair tennis Tour wrapped up this past weekend. Below are links with all the action. Enjoy

St. Louis, Missouri 2009 US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships — September 1-6, 2009 — Full Recap can be found at the following link:

http://www.missourivalley.usta.com/sitecore/content/MissouriValley/Global/News/Adults%20Seniors/2009/09/US_Open_USTA_Wheelchair_Championships.aspx

Zachary Beaulieu at the 2009 US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships in St. Louis, MO. Photo from http://www.missourivalley.usta.com/sitecore/content/MissouriValley/Global/News/Adults%20Seniors/2009/09/Photos_USOpenWheelchair.aspx

Zachary Beaulieu -- Current Student Athlete at University of Illinois -- at the 2009 US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships in St. Louis, MO. Photo from http://www.missourivalley.usta.com/sitecore/content/MissouriValley/Global/News/Adults%20Seniors/2009/09/Photos_USOpenWheelchair.aspx

Hilton Head, South Carolina 2009 PTRO/ROHO Championships — September 9-13, 2009 — Recap

Fort Wayne, IN resident James Ezell won the Quad A Doubles with partner Bruce Fairbanks (Dalton, GA) over Gregory D. Taylor & Doug Luther both from Charlotte, NC 6-3; 6-3. In Singles Quad A Ezell lost to the #1 seed Taylor 6-1; 6-1

James Ezell d. Kevin Hughes 6-1; 6-4 in Men's B Singles Consolation Finals. Picture Above: James Ezell. Photo Courtesy of Mark Berron

Picture Above: James Ezell from the 2009 IPFW Open this past May. Photo Courtesy of Mark Berron

Sept. 11 update at the following link: http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/news/newsarticle.asp?articleid=20474

Final results at: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/draws/TournamentDraws.aspx?T=78872

US Open New York – USTA Billie Jean King – Final Grand Slam – September 10-13, 2009 – Wheelchair Tennis

Sept. 14 Update: http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/news/newsarticle.asp?articleid=20482

Sept. 9 update: http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/news/newsarticle.asp?articleid=20448

Muncie, IN wheelchair tennis program was featured (Sept. 10, 2009) on USTA.com. Check out the article at the following link:

http://www.usta.com/sitecore/content/USTA/Global/Play_Now/Wheelchair/Information/September_Program_Spotlight_Wheelchair.aspx

All information above can be found at:

http://www.itftennis.com

http://www.usta.com

http://www.usopen.org

September 15, 2009

Sled Hockey Rivals USA & Canada Prepare for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Exhibition Games this Past Weekend (Sept. 12-13, 2009)

Filed under: Paralympic, sled hockey — activeadaptive @ 5:59 pm

Team USA Men’s Sled Hockey is back on the ice after their Gold Medal finish at the 2009 International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey World Championship this past May.

At the Lakeshore Lions Arena (brand new practice facility of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs) team USA split the two-game exhibition series against rival Canada where USA lost game one (Sept. 11) 3-4 and won game two (Sept. 12) 2-1 in overtime.

Sept. 11, 2009 USA vs Canada Team USA fights for the puck in the corner

Sept. 11 - 1st Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada -USA Fights for the puck in the corner. Picture from http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269244

The most latest new on the USA National Sled Hockey team including in depth team roster/bios, game photos, game highlights, etc. from this past exhibition go to the following link

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&ID=194136

2009 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Schedule

Date Event Location
Sept. 11-12 Exhibition Series vs. Canada Toronto, Ont.
Sept. 24-26 Exhibition Series vs. Japan Rochester, N.Y.
Oct. 22-24 Exhibition Series vs. Canada Rochester, N.Y.
Nov. 14-22 Four Nations
Sled Challenge		 Prince Edward Island
Jan. 16-25

March 13-20

 Japan Challenge

2010 Paralympic Winter Games

 Nagano, Japan

Vancouver, B.C

Article — The Road USA Has Before 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver

Sept. 12, 2009 USA vs Canada A big collision in front of the U.S. bench.

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - A big collision in front of the U.S. bench. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

Six Months to Go to Vancouver: Sled Hockey Team Eyes Gold

Dave McMahon – Red Line Editorial – U.S. Paralympic Team September 12, 2009

http://usparalympics.org/news/article/15905

Article –USA Newcomer, Nikko Landeros

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Ex in Tronto - Team USA vs Canada. Team USA Newcomer, Nikko Landeros right, and Alexi Salamone converge on a Canadian player

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - Team USA Newcomer, #15 Nikko Landeros right, and #21 Alexi Salamone converge on a Canadian player. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

Landeros sees first action for Team USA
September 11, 2009
By Alex Clark
http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269186

2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team

Name Ht (cm) Wt (kg) Birthdate Hometown Club Team

GOALTENDERS (2)

27 Mike Blabac 5-10 (178) 160 (73) 1/18/74 Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

34 Steve Cash 5-5 (165) 125 (57) 5/9/89 Overland, Mo. DASA Blues Sled Hockey

DEFENSEMEN (6)

19 Taylor Chace 6-1 (185) 195 (88) 5/9/86 Hampton Falls, N.H. Northeast Passage/UNH Wildcats

4 Jimmy Connelly 5-3 (160) 150 (68) 10/27/89 Galloway, N.J. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

13 Mike Hallman 5-10 (178) 220 (100) 4/19/89 Hatboro, Pa. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

11 Lonnie Hannah 5-11 (180) 160 (73) 2/17/64 Boerne, Texas San Antonio Sled Rampage

44 Chris Manns 6-1 (185) 255 (116) 6/30/80 Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

12 Kip St. Germaine 5-8 (173) 170 (77) 4/3/65 East Falmouth, Mass. Northeast Passage/UNH Wildcats

FORWARDS (10)

5 Brad Emmerson 5-11 (180) 160 (73) 12/16/85 Amherst, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

23 Joe Howard 5-9 (175) 140 (64) 5/22/66 Kingston, Mass. New York Rangers Sled Hockey

3 Tim Jones 5-7 (170) 148 (67) 12/16/87 Mt. Ephraim, N.J. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

15 Nikko Landeros 5-9 (175) 190 (86) 4/28/89 Berthoud, Colo. Colorado Avalanche Sled Hockey

7 Taylor Lipsett 5-5 (165) 150 (68) 1/20/87 Mesquite, Texas Dallas Ice Hawks Sled Hockey

20 Adam Page 5-4 (162) 135 (61) 3/10/92 Lancaster, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

21 Alexi Salamone 5-5 (165) 135 (61) 6/17/87 Grand Island, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey

8 Greg Shaw 3-0 (91) 80 (36) 2/28/90 Park City, Utah NAC Golden Eagles Sled Hockey

25 Bubba Torres 5-6 (168) 120 (54) 10/31/91 Riverside, N.J. Pennsylvania Center-Pedes

9 Andy Yohe 5-10 (178) 175 (79) 7/21/78 Bettendorf, Iowa RIC Blackhawks Sled Hockey

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - Team USA group huddle before game. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

Sept. 12, 2009 - 2nd Exhibition in Toronto - USA vs Canada - Team USA group huddle before game. Picture by Alex Clark. http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=269316

In Early January 2010 this group will be trimmed to 15 players who will represent team USA at the
2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Learn more about Team USA at http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=264460

Team Staff

General Manager: J.J. O’Connor, Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Team Leader & Director of Player Personnel: Dan Brennan, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Head Coach: Ray Maluta, Rochester, N.Y.

Assistant Coach: Bill Corbo, Jr., Merrimack, N.H.

Athletic Trainer: Brian Brewster, Houghton, Mich.

Equipment Manager: Bill Sandberg, Parker, Colo.

Communications: Alex Clark, Colorado Springs, Colo.

USA Hockey, Inc.

President: Ron DeGregorio, Salem, N.H.

Executive Director: Dave Ogrean, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Chairman of the Board: Walter L. Bush, Jr., Edina, Minn.

Vice President, International Council Chair: Tony Rossi, Chicago, Ill.

Assistant Executive Director/Hockey Ops: Jim Johannson, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Director, Communications: Dave Fischer, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Past USA Sled Hockey Team Postings:

May 16, 2009 — USA wins GOLD at IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship

May 14, 2009 — USA Men Sled Hockey team in Championship vs Norway

May 8, 2009 — Watch LIVE 09′ IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships

September 8, 2009

Sled Hockey Strength and Conditioning Clinic 9/5/09 Pictures

Filed under: Turnstone, sled hockey — activeadaptive @ 6:55 pm

This past Saturday (Sept. 5, 2009) Cleveland’s Mighty Barons hosted the second annual Sled Hockey Strength and Conditioning Clinic

From the Turnstone Flyers, #14 Jesse Emmerich & #19 Randy Outman

From the Turnstone Flyers, #14 Jesse Emmerich & #19 Randy Outman .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

The Sled Hockey Clinic was held at
Lakefront Rink (Formerly Barons Arena)
5310 Hauserman Rd. Parma, OH 44130

4 Players from the Turnstone Flyers attended this event this event. In picture from left to right Jesse Emmerich, Kevin Hughes, Matt Kwapis & Randy Outman

4 Players from the Turnstone Flyers attended this event. Above picture from left to right: Jesse Emmerich, Kevin Hughes, Matt Kwapis & Randy Outman .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

This event included 30 plus players (both youth & adult) from the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania area.

Additional pictures can be found at

19 Photos
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=100154164653#/album.php?aid=101073&id=100154164653

31 Photos
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=100154164653#/album.php?aid=105705&id=556508600

Next Sled Hockey Clinic

— October 9 – 10, 2009 – The Cincinnati Icebreakers along with USA Paralympians, Brad Emmerson and Adam Page will host a sled hockey clinic. Recently added to this clinic is Tina Behrens, a senior doctorate of physical therapy student from The Ohio State University, who designed an injury prevention program for sled hockey players. Her program based on a review of literature includes both on-ice and home exercises. Handouts will be available at the clinic. Final details TBD.

Little baseball

After the sled hockey clinic, some went to watch the Cleveland Indians vs the Minnesota Twins on Sunday at The Jake

Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins 9/6/09

Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins 9/6/09 .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

Indians manager, Eric Wedge is a Fort Wayne, IN native and Northrop High School Alum

Indians manager, Eric Wedge is a Fort Wayne, IN native and Northrop High School Alum .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

Indians won 3-1 over the Twins

Indians won 3-1 over the Twins .... Photo exclusively for ActiveAdaptive.com

August 30, 2009

USA Clinches Gold over Canada at America’s Cup — Wheelchair Basketball

Filed under: Paralympic, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 2:29 pm

In the Championship Game of the American’s Cup up in Western Canada (Richmond, British Columbia) the United States rolled over Canada 79-69 to win their 6 straight game at the Richmond Olympic Oval .

8-28-09 Photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada USA #7 Nate Hinze loose ball over Mexico #15 Salvador Zavala as USA teammates #4 Eric Barber and #12 Jason Nelms look on. USA defeated Mexico 86-39

8/28/09 In the Semifinal match up USA #7 Nate Hinze goes for a loose ball over Mexico top player #15 Salvador Zavala as USA teammate #4 Eric Barber and #12 Jason Nelms look on. USA defeated Mexico 86-39. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

Canada was up 41-34 at the half. Team USA made some adjustments and cut the lead at the end of the 3rd quarter to 54-52. USA went on a 27-15 run to close out the game and win 79-69.

Interesting Nugget: 63 of team USA points came from non starters.

Jason Nelms for Team USA was named MVP. Nelms finished with 18 points …. two big 3’s. The first three pointer came at the last second of the 3rd quarter. Then on the first position in the 4th quarter, Nelms hit his second three pointer off a set play that gave USA it’s first lead. Nelms post tournament interview direct link: http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/jason-nelms-post-game-interview

Watch Team USA Eric Barber post tournament interview at:

http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/eric-barber-post-game-interview

Watch post tournament interviews and ALL the games at http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/2009-wcb-americas-cup

8/28/09 USA #11 Steve Serio takes shot over Mexico #14 Eduardo Prieto. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

8/28/09 USA #11 Steve Serio takes shot over Mexico #14 Eduardo Prieto. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

America’s Cup Final Standings
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8. 		United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Argentina
Venezuela
Jamaica

The Americans Cup featured the top 8 teams in North & South America as USA, Canada and Mexico received bids for the World Championships – July 2010 in Birmingham, England. All games were played at the Richmond Olympic Oval .

Learn more about wheelchair basketball in the United States at

http://nwba.org/

Full games stats and recaps for all the games can be found at the following link:

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=1017

Pictures

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

www.bogetti.com

Recent post on USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 28, 2009 LIVE Wheelchair Basketball — America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Team – Advance to Semifinals
August 27, 2009 America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team Undefeated after 3 – Advance to Quarterfinal
August 24, 2009 LIVE Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Today — 2009 America’s Cup

Recent posts on USA Under 23 Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 28, 2009

LIVE Wheelchair Basketball — America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Team – Advance to Semifinals

Filed under: Paralympic, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 3:21 pm

Yesterday the United States Men’s wheelchair basketball team cruised along to defeat Colombia 79-30 in the Quarterfinals at the 09′ Americas Cup in Richmond, BC (Western Canada). Team USA will face Mexico Today (Friday, August 28 2009) at 10:00pm EDT. In the other Semifinal match Canada will face off vs Brazil at 8:00pm EDT.

All games are broadcast LIVE on http://www.sportscanada.tv/ or watch archived games at wheelchairbasketball.ca.

8-26-09 USA # 5 Mikey Paye, #7 Nate Hinze, and #14 Paul Schulte defends Brazil player tightly as USA wins 64-54 @ Americas Cup.... photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

8-26-09 USA # 5 Mikey Paye, #7 Nate Hinze, and #14 Paul Schulte defends Brazil player tightly as USA wins 64-54 @ Americas Cup.... photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

The Americans Cup is featuring the top 8 teams in North & South America with the top three teams receiving bids for the World Championships – July 2010 in Birmingham, England. All games are played at the Richmond Olympic Oval .

USA Leaders & Upcoming Schedule (in Eastern Daylight Time)

Monday, August 24, 2009 – Pool Play
USA 102

Venezuela 31

 7 NATE HINZE 15 Points, 11 Rebounds, and 1 Steal
9 * MATT SCOTT 16 Points, 9 Rebounds, 6 Assists, and 4 Steals
10 BRIAN BELL 6 Points, 7 Rebounds 2 Assists, 1 Steal
13 JEREMY LADE 10 Points, 3 Rebounds, and 6 Assists
14 * PAUL SCHULTE 6 Points, 1 Rebound, and 6 Assists

Complete Game Stats at:
http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/uploadedFiles/Team_Canada/Americas_Cup/Competition_Schedule_and_Results/game%204_VEN%20VS%20USA.pdf?n=7662
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 – Pool Play
USA 106

Jamaica 25

 5 MIKEY PAYE 3 Points, 6 Rebounds, 6 Assists, and 1 Steal
7 NATE HINZE 17 Points, 5 Rebounds, and perfect 8/8 from the floor in just 10:47 mins
8 JACOB COUNTS 16 Points and 7 Rebounds
9 MATT SCOTT 10 Points, 9 Rebounds, 1 Assist
10 * BRIAN BELL 14 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assist, 1 Steal
13 * JEREMY LADE 4 Points, 7 Rebounds, and 5 Assists
14 * PAUL SCHULTE 21 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 4 Assist
15 * WILL WALLER 7 Points, 7 Rebounds, and 1 Block Shot

Complete Game Stats at:
http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/uploadedFiles/Team_Canada/Americas_Cup/Competition_Schedule_and_Results/game%207_USA%20VS%20JAM.pdf?n=337
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 – Pool Play
USA 64

Brazil 54

 9 * MATT SCOTT 9 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Block Shot, 1 Steal and 1/1 behind the arc.
12 * JASON NELMS 17 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, and 3/3 behind the arc before fouling out.
13 JEREMY LADE 10 Points, 6 Rebounds, and 2 Assists
14 PAUL SCHULTE 6 Points, 7 Rebounds, 6 Assist and 1 Block Shot

Complete Game Stats at:
http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/uploadedFiles/Team_Canada/Americas_Cup/Competition_Schedule_and_Results/game%2012_USA%20vs%20BRA.pdf?n=2097
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Quarterfinals
Mexico 86
Brazil 80
 Canada 71
USA 79		 Venezuela 63
Argentina 51
Jamaica 27
Colombia 30
Friday, August 28, 2009 – Semifinals
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Argentina vs Jamaica (Consolation)
Venezuela vs Colombia (Consolation)
Canada vs Brazil (Semifinals 1)
USA vs Mexico (Semifinals 2)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Noon
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:10pm		 Place 7/8
Place 5/6
Bronze Medal Game
Gold Medal Game
Closing Ceremonies

Full schedule and games stats for all the games can be found at the following link (these times are in Pacific Daylight Time)

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=1017

Pictures

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

www.bogetti.com

Recent post on USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 27, 2009 America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team Undefeated after 3 – Advance to Quarterfinal
August 24, 2009 LIVE Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Today — 2009 America’s Cup

Recent posts on USA Under 23 Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

## Name FG 3 Pt FT PTS ORB DRB TR PF AST TO BS ST MIN
4 * ERIC BARBER 0/1 0/1 2/2 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 20:11
5 MIKEY PAYE 1/1 0/0 1/1 3 0 6 6 0 6 1 0 1 20:47
6 MATT LESPERANCE 0/1 0/0 0/2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 19:49
7 NATE HINZE 8/8 0/0 1/2 17 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 10:47
8 JACOB COUNTS 6/12 0/0 4/5 16 4 3 7 1 0 1 0 0 14:02
9 MATT SCOTT 3/10 0/0 4/6 10 2 7 9 0 1 0 0 0 14:02
10 * BRIAN BELL 5/8 0/0 4/5 14 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 1 11:09
11 STEVE SERIO 2/3 0/0 1/2 5 2 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 14:02
12 JASON NELMS 2/4 0/0 3/4 7 0 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 19:49
13 * JEREMY LADE 2/3 0/0 0/0 4 1 6 7 2 5 2 0 2 20:11
14 * PAUL SCHULTE 9/13 1/1 2/3 21 3 2 5 1 4 0 0 1 20:00
15 * WILL WALLER 3/6 0/0 1/2 7 1 6 7 1 0 1 1 0 15:11

August 27, 2009

America’s Cup Update: USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team Undefeated after 3 – Advance to Quarterfinal

Filed under: Paralympic, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 6:17 pm

USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team continues to dominate international competition as they win 3 straight and will face Colombia in the Quarterfinals today (8/27/09) at 10:00pm (EDT) in Richmond, BC (Western Canada) at the 09′ Americas Cup.

USA vs Colombia Quarterfinal Prediction: In the three wins team USA has outscored their competition 272 – 110. Their next opponent on the other hand has been outscored 208-160. With all that said, Colombia has the height and talent — WILMAN RIOS, NELSON LONDONO, and RODNEY HAWKINS — to challenge the American’s. Expect the game to be close early with Londono and Hawkins being effective in the paint but team USA depth should be more then enough to keep things rolling and move on to the semifinals.

Also check out: Team Canada is also cruising along in pool play as they stay undefeated going into their quarterfinal match vs Jamaica today at 8:00pm (EDT). With both Canada and USA being the top seed on opposite pools, they’re lined up to face each other in the Championship game if both teams win their next two games.

Interesting Nugget: Canada’s elite athlete Patrick Anderson played in his last game yesterday. Learn why at his blog http://patrickanderson.ca/

All games are broadcast LIVE on http://www.sportscanada.tv/ or watch archived games at wheelchairbasketball.ca.

8/25/09 USA # 13 Jason Nelms drives past Jamaican defender as USA wins 106-25 in Pool Play at Americans Cup... photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith...

8/25/09 USA # 13 Jason Nelms drives past Jamaican defender as USA wins 106-25 in Pool Play at Americans Cup... photo courtesy of Kevin Bogetti Smith & Wheelchair Basketball Canada ... http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

Results & Upcoming Schedule (in Eastern Daylight Time)

Monday, August 24, 2009 – Pool Play
Canada 64
Brazil 116
Mexico 69
USA 102		 Colombia 39
Jamaica 24
Argentina 60
Venezuela 31
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 – Pool Play
Brazil 110
Mexico 81
USA 106
Canada 75		 Venezuela 32
Colombia 62
Jamaica 25
Argentina 34
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 – Pool Play
Venezuela 72
Argentina 63
Canada 66
USA 64		 Jamaica 58
Colombia 59
Mexico 48
Brazil 54
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Quarterfinals
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Mexico vs Venezuela
Brazil vs Argentina
Canada vs Jamaica
USA vs Colombia
Friday, August 28, 2009
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Consolation Semifinals 1
Consolation Semifinals 2
Semifinals 1
Semifinals 2
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Noon
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:10pm		 Place 7/8
Place 5/6
Bronze Medal Game
Gold Medal Game
Closing Ceremonies

Full schedule and games stats for all the games can be found at the following link (these times are in Pacific Daylight Time)

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=1017

Pictures

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/gallery.aspx?id=697

www.bogetti.com

Recent post on USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 24, 2009 LIVE Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Today — 2009 America’s Cup

Recent posts on USA Under 23 Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

August 24, 2009

LIVE Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Starts Today — 2009 America’s Cup

Filed under: Paralympic, Sterling Heights Challengers, UTA, University of Illinois, Whitewater, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 5:50 pm

The world’s top North and South America wheelchair basketball teams are competing this week (August 24-29, 2009) at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia (Western Canada) for the America’s Cup. The top three teams from this event will qualify for the World Championships – July 2010 in Birmingham, England.

All games will be broadcast LIVE on http://www.sportscanada.tv/

Pools

Schedule (in Eastern Daylight Time)

Monday, August 24, 2009
3:15pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Opening Ceremonies
Colombia vs Canada
Brazil vs Jamaica
Argentina vs Mexico
USA vs. Venezuela
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Venezuela vs Brazil
Mexico vs Colombia
Jamaica vs. USA
Canada vs Argentina
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Jamaica vs Venezuela
Argentina vs Colombia
Mexico vs Canada
USA vs. Brazil
Thursday, August 27, 2009
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Quarterfinals 1
Quarterfinals 2
Quarterfinals 3
Quarterfinals 4
Friday, August 28, 2009
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:00pm
10:00pm		 Consolation Semifinals 1
Consolation Semifinals 2
Semifinals 1
Semifinals 2
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Noon
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
8:10pm		 Place 7/8
Place 5/6
Bronze Medal Game
Gold Medal Game
Closing Ceremonies

Full schedule and results can be found at the following link (these times are in Pacific Daylight Time)

http://wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=1017

USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team:

Head Coach: Jim Glatch
Assistant Coach: Melvin Juette
Assistant Coach: Tom Colwell
Athletic Trainer: Mike Carr

Athletes / College / High School Team / International Classification
Brian Bell – University of Illinois / Lakeshore Lakers 4.5
Nate Hinze – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 4.5
Matt Scott – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater / Sterling Height Challengers 4.0
Jacob Counts – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 3.5
Steve Serio – University of Illinois / Long Island Lightning 3.5
Mikey Paye – University of Texas-Arlington / Michigan Thunderbirds 3.0
Paul Schulte University of Texas at Arlington / Grand Rapids Jr. Pacers 3.0
Jason Nelms – University of Texas-Arlington / Michigan Thunderbirds 2.5
Jeremy Lade – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2.5
Matt Lesperance – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater / Mad City Badgers 1.0
Eric Barber – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1.0
Will Waller – University of Illinois

Extra Nuggets:

Co Captains: Jeremy Lade & Paul Schulte
8 players returning from the 2008 Paralympic team
4 players competed with the 09′ Junior National Team
Junior USA team won Gold (July 14, 2009) at the IWBF U23 World Championship in Paris, France

Recent posts on USA Under 23 Men’s wheelchair basketball team:

Above is USA Team Captain Paul Schulte who was featured by Xable.com on July 18, 2009. Original video can be found at http://xable.com/videos/101990 The YouTube video was only version compatible with this site.
Reporter – Steven Sandberg
Shooters – David Heil, Nate Coombs

August 5, 2009

Invacare World Team Cup – Wheelchair Tennis

Filed under: Sterling Heights Challengers, University of Illinois, Wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 1:48 pm

The 25th Anniversary of the 2009 the Invacare World Team Cup was held this past week (July 26 – August 2, 2009) in Nottingham, Great Britain. This event is often referred to as the wheelchair tennis equivalent of pro tennis’ Davis Cup and Fed Cup.

Above picture of the USA Wheelchair Tennis Team at the 2009 the Invacare World Team Cup - Nottingham, Great Britain - event features 31 countries and 180 athletes. Photo from USTA and posted at http://usparalympics.org/multimedia/photo_gallery/917?photo=18967#gallery-header

Above picture of the USA Wheelchair Tennis Team at the 2009 the Invacare World Team Cup - July 26 - August 2, 2009 in Nottingham, Great Britain - event features 31 countries and 180 athletes. Photo from USTA and posted at http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

2009 United States Invacare World Team Cup Coaches and Staff

Head and Men’s Coach: Dan James – Oakdale, MN
Women’s Coach: Paul Walker – Lakeland, FL
Quad Coach: Jason Harnett – Irvine, CA
Junior Coach: Keri Preng – Cold Spring, KY
Manager: Jeremiah Yolkut – White Plains, NY
Trainer: John Finley – Middletown, DE

2009 United States Invacare World Team Cup Athletes

Men’s Team
Paul Moran – Northfield, IL
John Becker – Boca Raton, FL
Zach Beaulieu – Augusta, ME
After a tough last place finish in World Group 1, the Men will look to rebound in 2010 as they compete in World Group 2.

Zach Beaulieu (USA) in his 1st IWTC match on July 31, 2009 vs Marco Verzeroli (Italy). Zach lost 2-6; 2-6. Zach is a Student Athlete at the University of Illinois. Photo from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

Zach Beaulieu (USA) in his 1st IWTC match on July 31, 2009 vs Marco Verzeroli (Italy). Zach lost 2-6; 2-6. Zach is a Student Athlete at University of Illinois. Photo from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

Women’s Team
Emmy Kaiser – Ft. Mitchell, KY
Dana Mathewson – San Diego, CA
Hope Lewellen – Palos Park, IL
Finished 5th

Above picture from July 30, 2009 as Emmy Kaiser (USA) def. Silvia de Maria (Italy) 6-4; 7-5; 7-6(7). Emmy is no stranger to the international competition. After five years of battling on the junior team, this was her first on the USA Women's team. Picture from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

Above picture from July 30, 2009 as Emmy Kaiser (USA) def. Silvia de Maria (Italy) 6-4; 7-5; 7-6(7). Emmy is no stranger to the international competition. After five years of battling on the junior team, this was her first on the USA Women's team. Picture from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

Quad Team
David Wagner – Hillsboro, OR
Nick Taylor – Wichita, KS
Bryan Barten – Tucson, AZ
Finished 2nd under Great Britain

Junior Team
Dylan Levine – Paramus, NJ
Mackenzie Soldan – Louisville, KY
Ryan Nelson – Salt Lake City, UT
Finished 5th

On July 28, 2009 Mackenzie Soldan (USA) def. Agustin Ledesma (Argentina) 6-1; 6-7(3); 7-6(3). Mackenzie also plays on the Varsity Sterling Heights Challengers. Photo from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

July 28, 2009 Mackenzie Soldan (USA) def. Agustin Ledesma (Argentina) 6-1; 6-7(3); 7-6(3). Mackenzie also plays on the Varsity Sterling Heights Challengers wheelchair basketball team. Photo from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

July 27, 2009 Dylan Levine (USA) def. Roberto Chamizo (Spain) 6-1; 7-5. Above picture shows Levine serving an ace over Chamizo. Levine also plays wheelchair basketball on the Varsity New Jersey Nets.

July 27, 2009 Dylan Levine (USA) def. Roberto Chamizo (Spain) 6-1; 7-5. Above picture shows Levine serving an ace over Chamizo. Levine also plays wheelchair basketball for the Varsity New Jersey Nets. Photo from http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

Next up for Team USA: Turkey in 2010

In-depth recaps on all Team USA matches can be found at

http://www.usta.com/sitecore/content/USTA/Global/Play_Now/Wheelchair/Information/2009_ITF_World_Team_Cup_UK.aspx

Photo Gallery of the 2009 Invacare World Team Cup can be found at

http://www.usta.com/photogallery.aspx

Next USTA ITF/NEC Tournaments

August 14 – 16, 2009 — Beaverton, Oregon — Pacific Northwest Sectional Wheelchair Tennis Championships

September 1 – 6, 2009 — St. Louis, Missouri – US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships

September 9 – 13, 2009 — Hilton Head, South Carolina — PTR/ROHO Wheelchair Tennis Championships

Recent Wheelchair Tennis Postings:

July 28, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis Results from Grand Rapids, MI Midwest Championships
July 17, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis Results from Muncie
June 7, 2009 B Division Pictures from 2009 IPFW Open Presented by Turnstone
June 2, 2009 IPFW Open Pictures – Wheelchair Tennis
May 31, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis Results from IPFW Open
May 28, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis this Saturday & Sunday at IPFW
Mark 31, 2009 Up/Down Doubles Tennis Tourney

July 28, 2009

Wheelchair Tennis Results from Grand Rapids, MI Midwest Championships

Filed under: Wheelchair tennis — activeadaptive @ 8:50 pm

The top wheelchair tennis players from around the world competed at the Midwest Championships in Grand Rapids, MI. July 23 – 26, 2009. Hosted at the recently remodeled Orchard Hills tennis center

Final results

Men’s Open Singles Champion – Stephen Welch – Bedford, TX
Stephen Welch d. (2) Stephane Goudou 6-1; 6-1

Women’s Open Singles Champion – Jan Proctor- Delray Beach, FL
Jan Proctor d. Jocelyn Dettloff  6-1; 6-2

Quad Open Singles Champion – David Jordan- Chapel Hill, TN
(2) David Jordan d. Chris Studwell  7-5; 6-4

Junior Open/A Singles Champion – Chris Melton- Zeeland, MI
Chris Melton d. Natasha Southwell 6-3; 6-1

Men’s A Singles Champion – Kevin Green- Saint Louis, MO
Kevin Green d. Scott Bonk  6-4; 6-1

Women’s A Singles Champion – Dawn Crawford- Schererville, IN
Dawn Crawford d. (1) Suzanne Egeler  6-4; 7-5

Men’s B Singles Champion – Scott Cole- Wyoming, MI
(2) Scott Cole d. (1) Johnny McGinn  6-4; 7-5

Men’s C Singles Champion – Randall Ketchapaw- Wayland, MI
Randall Ketchapaw d. Stephen Richardson 6-4; 6-4

Men’s Open Doubles Champions – Goudou/Welch
Goudou/Welch d. Anderson/Rodriguez 7-6(3); 6-3

Women’s Open Doubles Champions – Crawford/Esrey
Crawford/Esrey d. Dettloff/Sporte2-6; 6-4; 6-2

Quad Open Doubles Champions – Herath/Studwell
Herath/Studwell d. (2) Harrison/Trawalter6-2; 6-1

Senior Open/A Doubles Champions – Bonk/Kyler
Bonk/Kyler d. Smith/Studwell8-5

Men’s A Doubles Champions – Besta/Bonk
Besta/Bonk d. Cole/McGinn6-4; 6-1

Women’s A Doubles Champions – Egeler/Shryock
Egeler/Shryock d. Redford/Schmidt6-3; 6-4

Men’s B Doubles Champions – Heumann/Rivera
Heumann/Rivera d. Gant/Smith6-4; 7-5

C Doubles Champions – Richardson/Wilkinson
Richardson/Wilkinson d. Briggs/Clements6-4; 6-1

Full list of the 54 competitors plus stats from all the matches can be found at the following link:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=77012

Where everyone came from

Michigan – 18
Bender, Curtis- Zeeland, MI
Besta, Patrick- Belmont, MI
Bolhouse, Daniel- Caledonia, MI
Bonk, Scott- Grant, MI
Briggs, David- Grand Rapids, MI
Clements, Matthew- Grand Rapids, MI
Cole, Scott- Wyoming, MI
Dettloff, Jocelyn- Kentwood, MI
Egeler, Suzanne- Belmont, MI
Heumann, Daniel- Ann Arbor, MI
Ketchapaw, Randall- Wayland, MI
Melton, Chris- Zeeland, MI
Redford, Beth – Grand Rapids, MI
Schmidt, Vicky- Grand Rapids, MI
Smith, Michael- Lansing, MI
Sporte, Jessica- Marne, MI
Wallace, Valerie- Rockford, MI
Wilkinson, Bryan- Allendale, MI

Florida – 9

Brockschmidt, Eric- Milton, FL
Gant, David- Riviera Beach, FL
Gomez, Jose- Royal Palm Beach, FL
Harrison, David- Ft Lauderdale, FL
Herath, Pani- South Miami, FL
McLean, Marc- Cape Coral, FL
Powless, Arron- Cape Coral, FL
Proctor, Jan- Delray Beach, FL
Richardson, Stephen- Hypoluxo, FL

Indiana – 8

Crawford, Dawn- Schererville, IN
Greenfield, Jessica- Evansville, IN
Hughes, Kevin- Fort Wayne, IN
Leimgruber, Julie- Greenwood, IN
Outman, Randy- Fort Wayne, IN
Rivera, Luis- Hammond, IN
Shryock, Emily- Greenfield, IN
Yablong, Noah- Fort Wayne, IN

California – 2

Anderson, Marsten- Yorba Linda, CA
Esrey, Denise- Grass Valley, CA

Wisconsin – 2

Hess, Brian- Greenleaf, WI
Miller, Jason- Green Bay, WI

Tennessee – 2

Jordan, David- Chapel Hill, TN
Rodriguez, Russell- Nashville, TN

Missouri – 1

Green, Kevin- Saint Louis, MO

Vermont - 1

Causton, Marcus- Shoreham, VT

Ohio - 1

Kyler, Thomas- Parma Heights, OH

Mississippi - 1

McGinn, Johnny- Jackson, MS

New Hampshire - 1

Riley, Steven- New Boston, NH

Illinois - 1

Selvaraj, Anand- Urbana, IL

North Carolina - 1

Studwell, Chris- Charlotte, NC

Connecticut - 1

Trawalter, Francois- Old Saybrook, CT

Texas - 1

Welch, Stephen- Bedford, TX

Canada – 1

Blokker, Bert - Ancaster, Ontario
Gilbert, Eric – Montreal, Quebec
Southwell, Natasha – Hamilton, Ontario

France – 1

Goudou, Stephane – Orleans

Newspaper Coverage:

July 26, 2009 – The Grand Rapids Press – By Kelly Hill

http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/07/friends_face_off_in_wheelchair.html

July 22, 2009 – The Grand Rapids Press – By Kelly Hill
http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/07/grand_rapids_to_host_wheelchai.html

Pictures:

Pam Cook has posted 167 pictures from this tournament on Snapfish.com below is the direct link

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=919281248826455739/l=3253323009/g=60473057/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink;jsessionid=E5C1A9F1B214340B8E357E5E6D75A873

Additional wheelchair tennis action around the Midwest

Learn more about USTA wheelchair tennis tournaments at USTA.com

Upcomming Wheelchair Tennis Camps

Date: August 5th-August 9th, 2009

Camp Venue:
Mercy Healthplex-Anderson
7495 State Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255

Co-Ed; All Ability Levels

Cost $125.00
*Scholarships available upon request

Make Checks Payable to:
Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Division of Therapeutic Recreation
805 Central Ave Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Deadline: July 31, 2009

Contact Information
Kristen Clatos, CTRS
Phone: 513-352-4055
Fax: 513-352-4637
E-mail: Kristen.Clatos@Cincinnati-oh.gov

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Date: August 10 & 11, 2009

Sponsored by: Great Lakes Adaptive Sports, USTA and Chicago Tennis Patrons

Camp Venue:
Lake Forest Club
554 North Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847.234.5316

OPEN TO BEGINNER THROUGH ELITE

Cost: $50 (includes instruction, court time. continental breakfast, lunch and dinner social)
$75 after July 31

Contact Information
Keri Schindler, GLASA Program Director
400 E. Illinois Rd.
Lake Forest, Il 60045
847.283.0908
847.283.0973
kschindler@glasa.org

Recent Wheelchair Tennis Postings:

July 17, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis Results from Muncie
June 7, 2009 B Division Pictures from 2009 IPFW Open Presented by Turnstone
June 2, 2009 IPFW Open Pictures – Wheelchair Tennis
May 31, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis Results from IPFW Open
May 28, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis this Saturday & Sunday at IPFW
Mark 31, 2009 Up/Down Doubles Tennis Tourney

July 17, 2009

Wheelchair Tennis Results from Muncie

Filed under: Wheelchair tennis — activeadaptive @ 7:33 am

Below are the final results from the 2009 McCann Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Open at the Northwest YMCA in Muncie, IN July 11 & 12, 2009

Open Singles Champion – Dan Bolhouse
Daniel Bolhouse d. Curtis Bender 6-4; 6-7(2); 1-0(10)

B Singles Champion – Tom Kyler
Thomas Kyler d. Patrick Besta 7-5; 5-7; 1-0(7)

Women’s A Singles Champion – Emily Shryock
Emily Shryock d. Beth Redford 5-4(5); 4-2

Men’s C Singles Champion – Randy Ketchapaw
Randall Ketchapaw d. Chris Melton 4-0; 5-3

Open Doubles Champions – Dan Bolhouse/Curt Bender
Curt Bender/Dan Bolhouse d. Tom Kyler/Noah Yablong 8-2

B Doubles Champions – Pat Besta/Jocelyn Dettloff
Pat Besta/Jocelyn Dettloff d. Randall Ketchapaw/Chris Melton 8-3

C Doubles Champions – James Ezell/Kevin Hughes
James Ezell/Kevin Hughes d. Beth Redford/Emily Schmidt 8-4

Full list of the 22 competitors plus stats from all the matches can be found at the following link:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=74030

For those interested in seeing more wheelchair tennis action around the Midwest below are a few upcomming USTA matches:

Learn more about USTA wheelchair tennis tournaments at USTA.com

Recent Wheelchair Tennis Postings:

June 7, 2009 B Division Pictures from 2009 IPFW Open Presented by Turnstone
June 2, 2009 IPFW Open Pictures – Wheelchair Tennis
May 31, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis Results from IPFW Open
May 28, 2009 Wheelchair Tennis this Saturday & Sunday at IPFW
Mark 31, 2009 Up/Down Doubles Tennis Tourney

July 15, 2009

Fort Wayne Power Soccer Players & Equipment Manager Video

Filed under: Power Soccer — activeadaptive @ 5:29 pm

For those of you who missed it… last Friday, July 10, 2009 Wane-TV in Fort Wayne, IN featured a video segment from Dick Wolfsie at WISH-TV in Indianapolis that went behind the scene of Fort Wayne natives Mark Berron from Hamilton’s Health Aid Services, Tiffany Shoda from the Turnstone Fantastic Flyers, and Greg Buse of the Turnstone Fearless Flyers power soccer team.

Here’s the link: http://www.wane.com/dpp/sports/local_sports/powerchairsoccer

Side note: The Fearless Flyers won the 2009 Division II USPSA National Tournament this past June while Fantastic won last year.


Recent posting on the Fort Wayne Power Soccer teams:

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July 14, 2009

USA Clinches Gold at IWBF — Wheelchair Basketball

Filed under: Arizona Wildcats, Mizzou, Paralympic, Turnstone, UTA, University of Alabama, University of Illinois, Whitewater, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 11:48 pm

In the Championship Game of the IWBF U23 World Championship in Paris the United States rolled over Spain 77-54 to win their 8 straight game in the past 9 days at the Halle Carpentier Sport Facility in Paris, France.

USA # 8 Brian Bell grabs rebound over Spain #9 Augustin Alejos in championship game as USA wins 77-54. Bell earned All Tournament Team... photo courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

USA # 8 Brian Bell grabs rebound over Spain #9 Augustin Alejos in championship game as USA wins 77-54. Bell earned All Tournament Team... photo courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html


Full coverage with stats, HUNDREDS of pictures, and top scores on all the games go to http://www.iwbf.org/

Tuesday – July 14, 2009 — Gold Medal Game
USA 77

Spain 54


Team USA Individual Stats:

*Steven Serio (University of Illinois) 10 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals

*Brian Bell (University of Illinois) 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals (3 pointers: 1/1)

*Jared Arambula (University of Alabama) 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assist, 2 steals

Chris Okon (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) 11 points, 2 rounds, (3 pointers: 3/6)

*Matt Lesperance (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) 1 rebound, 1 steal

Nate Hinze (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assist

*Trevon Jenifer (Edinboro University) 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals

Tommie Gray (Edinboro University) 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

John Gilbert (University of Missouri) 1 steal

Ian Pierson (University of Texas-Arlington) 2 points, 2 rebounds

Alex Grunstein (University of Illinois) 2 points

Tom Smurr (University of Illinois) 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal

*Starters

Spain Top Scores:

#9 Augustin Alejos – 24 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

#6 Alejandro Zarzuela – 18 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

#8 Pablo Zarzuela – 6 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists

Tournament MVP Steve Serio...photo courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

Team USA team captain, Steve Serio, with Tournament MVP trophy. Serio was also named All Tournament Team ...photo courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

IWBF U23 World Championships Final Standings
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Spain
Sweden
Australia
Turkey
Japan
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
France
South Africa
Malaysia

http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Final_Standings.html

Learn more about wheelchair basketball in the United States at http://nwba.org/

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July 13, 2009

USA in World Championship – U23 Wheelchair Basketball

Filed under: Paralympic, wheelchair basketball — activeadaptive @ 5:59 pm

The United States U23 wheelchair basketball team continue to cruise along as they’ll play Spain tomorrow (Tuesday, July 13 2009) for the 2009 IWBF Under 23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Paris, France. To reach the finals the Americans won 7 straight including a 51-18 win over Australia (today) in the Semifinals and 85-29 over Canada (yesterday) in the Quarterfinals.

Simifinal Tipoff #8 Brian Bell (USA) & 11 Bill Latham (Australia) USA won 86-43... photo courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

Semifinal Tip-off #8 Brian Bell (USA) and #11 Bill Latham (Australia) USA won 86-43... photo courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

Team USA last three matches

Saturday – July 11, 2009 — Final Group B Match

Box Score link: http://www.iwbf.org/pdfs/ParisStats/11.07.09/AUS_USA.pdf
USA 67

Australia 53

 Top USA Scores:

Brian Bell – 21 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asst, 2 steals

Steve Serio – 18 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asst, 3 steals

Chris Okon – 10 pts, 5 rebs, 6 asst, 2 steals

Jared Arambula – 6 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asst
Sunday – July 12, 2009 — Quarterfinals
USA 85

Canada 29

 Top USA Scores:

Steve Serio – 20 points, 10 rebounds

Nate Hinze – 17 points

Brian Bell – 16 points
Monday – July 13, 2009 — Semifinals
USA 86

Australia 43

 Top USA Scores:

Brian Bell – 22 points, 6 rebounds

Jared Arambula – 19 points, 2 rebs

Steve Serio – 11 pts, 9 rebs, 9 assts, 1 block shot, 4 steals

Nate Hinze – 11 points, 8 rebounds 1 steal

Click here for the previous team USA group B match results

Follow the Final Games LIVE tomorrow at http://www.iwbf.org/%21%21%21Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

Tuesday– July 14, 2009
3:00am
5:15am
10:00am
12:30pm
2:45pm		 Place 7/8 — Brazil vs Canada
Place 5/6 — Japan vs Turkey
Bronze Medal — Australia vs Sweden
Gold Medal — USA vs Spain
Closing Ceremonies

Times above are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)….Paris is on Central European Summer Time (CEST)

#11 Steve Serio posts up over Canada...USA won 85-29... Photo Courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells.... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

#11 Steve Serio posts up over Canada...USA won 85-29... Photo Courtesy of IWBF photo library, photographer Matt Wells.... http://www.iwbf.org/!!!Paris_2009/IWBF_Under_23_Paris_2009/Welcome.html

Full coverage with stats, HUNDREDS of pictures, and top scores on all the games go to http://www.iwbf.org/

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