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Jaclyn Schmidt
By Christopher Di Virgilio

From high school student to public speaker, Disabled Water Ski National Champ Jaclyn Schmidt visits with S`NS and talks about the sport of sit-skiing and the people who encouraged her to explore adaptive sports.


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Preparing for Paralympic games 2010
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Being active and healthy is not limited to the able-bodied. In fact, it’s even more important that wheelchair users remain active. Here are a few simple things to consider when searching for a fitness center.

Where is the closest transportation?
Is the entrance wheelchair accessible?
Are locker rooms, rest rooms, and shower areas accessible?
Do they have the specific features you are looking for? Pool lifts, handcycles, or other equipment?
What are the fitness instructor’s qualifications? Do they have experience training people with disabilities?

Having a disability is not a limitation. Search your local city or state run parks and recreation department to find fitness accessible locations near you, and get in the game.

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Rancho Renegade David Osuna.
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:: UPCOMING EVENTS ::
Feb 13 ::
Paralympic Experience Wheelchair Curling Chicago, Illionis
Contact: Maggie Richey / 847-509-9400, ext. 6833 / mrichey@nssra.org
Feb 21 ::
Adaptive Luge Clinic and National Team Tryouts Muskegon, Michigan
Contact: Tom Hernon / 616-451-4716 / www.back2sports.net / usdluge@yahoo.com
Feb 27 ::
Junior and Adult Regional Swim Meet Mountainside, NJ
Contact: Trisha Yurochko / 908-301-5424 / tyurochko@childrens-specialized.org.
Mar 3 ::
PVA Poker Tournament and Silent Auction Washington, District of Columbia
Contact: Tamala Scott / 800-424-8200
Mar 5 - 7 ::
Mid-America PVA Billiards Tournament Odessa, Florida
Contact: Andy MacDonald / (800) 424-8200, ext. 620 / www.pva.org / andym@pva.org
Mar 11 - 13 ::
Florida Gulf Coast PVA Trapshoot Odessa, Florida
Contact: / 800-424-8200 ext. 620 / www.pva.org / andym@pva.org
Mar 12 - 21 ::
Paralympics Winter Games Vancouver, British Columbia
Contact: / www.vancouver2010.com/en
Mar 18 - 20 ::
National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Marshall, Minnesota
Contact: / www.pva.org
Mar 21 ::
Los Angeles Marathon Los Angeles, California
Contact: / www.lamarathon.com
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:: THE BOARD ::
34th Annual Michigan Victory Games. The Michigan Victory Games is now accepting participants for the 2010 competiition. For more information contact Stella Husch at 248-922-1236 or online. (More)
2009-10 Competition Guides Available Online. The USSA Competition Guide for each sport has been published and they are available online as downloadable pdf files. New for this season, hard copies of the Competition Guides will only be mailed to member Coaches, Officials and Club. Athletes, including Alpine Masters, will need to access the electronic copy of their respective book. Hard copies will start shipping to current member Coaches, Officials and Clubs the first week of November. (More)
The Paralympian is the official magazine of the International Paralympic Committee. It aims to reflect the entire range of activities and developments in Paralympic Sport and is published four times per year. (More)
Nordic World Cup Underway in Oberried The 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World Cup have seen impressive performances after its first day of Cross-Country Sprint competition in Oberried, Germany. The 2010 IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Oberried, Germany, continues through 7 February. A total of 150 athletes from 18 different countries are competing in the World Cup. (More)
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:: POPULAR ARTICLES ::
Although it almost didn't happen, this annual junior competition turned into a successful venture and showed off some of the nation's best young talent. (More)
From high school student to public speaker, Disabled Water Ski National Champ Jaclyn Schmidt visits with S`NS and talks about the sport of sit-skiing and ... (More)
Athletes have trained and are ready to go for the gold at the upcoming Winter Paralympics. (More)
Wheelchair athletes go beyond their athletic careers and accomplishments and become worldwide ambassadors who work to change lives. (More)
:: FORUM COMMENTS ::
Far out. (More)
It was great meeting all the athletes. Tempe Town Lake is always a nice spot to hang out and meet new people. (More)
Way to go, Jaclyn. Keep up the awesome work. (More)
The world of wheelchair sports has lost an incredible ambassador. Randy was not only an amazing athlete, but he also made a difference in countless ... (More)
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After the Glory
Wheelchair athletes go beyond their athletic careers and accomplishments and become worldwide ambassadors who work to change lives.
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Rising to the Challenge
Prince William Sound is known as one of the best places on earth to explore by sea kayak, and people of all abilities have access to its sights and sounds.
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Prepping for Vancouver
Athletes have trained and are ready to go for the gold at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.
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Rollin' Down the Mountain
If you like nurturing your independence, appreciate the outdoors, and enjoy an adrenaline rush, mountain biking may be the sport for you!
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