Monday, June 11, 2012

What's been going on?

It's a busy time at Adaptive Sports Iowa! Between RAGBRAI preparations, regular wheelchair basketball games and special events it's been an exciting few weeks.

On May 26th we had the privilege of hosting US Paralympics athletes and coaches for a track and field clinic. They worked one on one with athletes to improve their throwing and racing skills. It was a tremendous day and hopefully the first of many collaborations.
US Paralympic athletes Kelsey LeFevour and Josh George along with Jordan  Haudeshell (Marion, IA) at the US Paralympic Track and Field Clinic hosted by Adaptive Sports Iowa at Waukee High School

On Thursday June 7th the wheelchair basketball team traveled to the Valley Junction Farmer's Market to play their regular game. Ed Wilson from Channel 13 came out to broadcast the weather and to play basketball with the team. It was a lot of fun! Channel 13 has been a great friend to Adaptive Sports Iowa in their coverage of various programs and activities. Below are some photos from that evening or you can watch the broadcast HERE.

Ed learning about his new wheels. 

Talking to the guys before the broadcast. 

Everyone playing basketball. 

Coming up next...

Saturday June 16th, 6:30-6:50
The Iowa Reapers will be playing a "demo" game in front of the crowd at Principal Park in Des Moines. We'll be playing to promote the Beep Baseball World Series coming to Ames at the end of July. Come watch the Iowa Reapers and then the Iowa Cubs!