Working 2 Walk 2008

We are in the midst of the W2W Symposium. Today was the Science Day and we have been mixing and mingling swith scientist and advocate from across the country. Tomorrow is the Advocacy Day when I speak in behalf of the NWI SCI Group and we brush up on our dos and don'ts of legislative meetings. I can't wait to tell you all about it during May's meeting.

Joe

Local Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition

Wheelchair & Ambulatory Tennis Clinic

Instructed by Two-time U.S. Paralympian Karin Korb

A Program of RHI Sports, Indianapolis Community Tennis Association
and sponsored by the Indianapolis Racquet Club

When: April 20th, 2008
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Youth Session)
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Adult Session)

Where: Indy Racquet Club
8249 Dean Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Instructor: Two-time U.S. Paralympian Karin Korb and member of seven U.S.A. World Teams. Ms. Korb was the first female athlete with a physical disability to receive a Division I athletic scholarship to play collegiate wheelchair tennis.

Who: Any youth and adult athletes as well as interested pros, potential mentors and volunteers who are interested in learning teaching techniques such as court movement strategies, wheelchair pushing techniques and proper tennis strokes

Cost: $10 for Everyone

RSVP: Please contact Pat Dean: pat.dean@rhin.com / (317)-329-2281 Or Julie Fritz: jlfritz58@sbcglobal.net / (317)-925-9775.

A Day at the Races 2008

The Sam schmidt Paralysis Foundation has released it's calender of event for this year. The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group is proud to be associated wit this organization. If you haven't ever been to an Indy Car time trial you ar in for a treat. The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Provides admitance to the track, lunch and a pit tour on 05/15/2008 for A Day at the Races. If you have been, than you know how much fun it can be.

Also consider the 9th Annual Racing to Recovery Gala Dinner on 05/12/2008.

Please contact me at nwiscig@gmail .com or Ida Cahill at icahill@samschmidt.org for more details.

Joe

March Meeting

We will be meeting again on Saturday, March 1st.

Gelsosomo's Pizzeria

1pm-?
2605 Laporte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
map | driving directions


This month we have a guest speaker. Lenita Y. Gipson from Hollister, Incorporated will be speaking about Urinary Tract Infections, proper technique, Insurance company issues, giving free samples, and free pizza. What more could you ask for.

Please contact nwiscig@gmail to rsvp.

April 5th will be the next scheduled meeting.

The group meetings are open to anyone. Persons with or without spinal cord injury, friends or family, or anyone just wanting to learn more about spinal cord injuries are welcome.

We hope to see you there.

Joe

Wheelchair basketball Feb 16-17

Wheelchair basketball

WHEELER HOSTS YOUTH TOURNAMENT: Wheeler High School will host the Midwest Conference wheelchair basketball tournament this weekend. Round-robin play will be held in the prep (age 6-12), JV (early teens) and varsity (18 and under) divisions Saturday with bracket play Sunday. The field of 17 includes a Hammond-based team in the JV division and the Fort Wayne-based Turnstone Flyers, who are ranked second in the nation in the varsity division. Wheeler senior Jared Arambula is a member of the Flyers. Games will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day with the championships scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.

http://nwi.com/articles/2008/02/15/sports/region_sports/doc252da5d2aa2b6a6b862573f000143a47.txt

ADAPTIVE SLED HOCKEY CLINIC

RHI SPORTS

ADAPTIVE SLED HOCKEY CLINIC

WHEN: Saturday, March 8th

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ellenberger Park & Ice Rink

5301 E. ST. Clair Street

Indianapolis, IN

WHO: Anybody who wants to try out Sled hockey. This sport is more challenging for those who have decreased arm and hand coordination. However, we can always adapt the equipment if you want to try.

PRICE: $10 includes gear and lunch.

RESERVATIONS:

Please RSVP to:

Pat Dean via pdean@rhin.com

or call Pat at 317-329-2281 By

March 5^th