Archive for the ‘Kayaking’ Category
Paralympic Sport North Texas, A Program of RISE Adventures, Paralympic Experience- Saturday April 14, 2012
Featuring Handcycling and Kayaking. The Paralympic Experience program introduces individuals with physical and visual disabilities to Paralympic sport on the local and international levels. The goal of the program is show individuals with physical and visual disabilities how participation in sport and living a healthy, active lifestyle can have a profoundly positive impact on their [...]
It’s HOT outside and so are RISE Programs!
Go to the RISE Adventures calendar and make your reservations now for: Golf, Handcycling, Sailing, Scuba, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Tubing, Kayaking, Boating, Fishing!
Remaining Summer 2011 Adaptive Water Sports Picnics and Events
Hispanic Water Sports Picnic – Sunday, July 31st, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm — Contact Fatima Rangel at fatimameme@yahoo.com Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Water Sports Picnic – Saturday, August 6th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Dallas Junior Wheelchair Mavericks Water Sports Picnic – Saturday, August 13th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Hispanic Water Sports Picnic [...]
Summer 2011 Program Updates and Location Changes
A friendly reminder that most RISE programs require 48HR reservation notice. This ensures we have enough volunteers and equipment available. Thank you for your continued support of this new approach to scheduling. Below are a few changes we’ve made to both TIMES and LOCATIONS. Please read carefully and always remember to check out the RISE Calendar before making reservations. Handcycling [...]
REACH Water Sports Picnic was a Success
I had the great opportunity to attend the REACH/Rise picnic out at Grapevine Lake. It was my first time attending a RISE event. It was unbelievable to see all the talent out there. My co-worker and her grandchildren went tubing it was awesome to see the smiles on their faces and all the fun they [...]
RISE Summer Schedule
RISE Adventures, Summer Program Schedule, June-August 2011 All programs are FREE for persons with physical disabilities and family members! Programs Require Mandatory 48 Hour Advanced Online or Phone Reservations! Some dates are blacked out for group events. Check the RISE Calendar for availability. Group reservations are available at optional dates and times. Outdoor Programs, Weather [...]
Kayaking is good for your muscles!
Have you thought about trying it? Wondering how you’ll get in the kayak? Wondering how you’ll paddle? Where there is only one way to find out … TRY IT! RISE challenges you to a fun adventure on Lake Grapevine. You’ll receive lots of sun as we paddle through small waves. But don’t worry you’ll be [...]
End of Summer Bash VI Promo
The End of the Summer Bash is Saturday, September 25, 2010 9am – 3pm at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine, Texas. This Free Event provides a variety of outdoor leisure activities for those in the community of all ages with physical disabilities and their families. Activities: Water Skiing, Scuba Demonstration, Jet Skis, Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming, Fishing, Disability [...]
Dallas Mavericks Wheelchair Basketball Water-Sports Picnic
This past weekend RISE held a water-sports picnic for the Dallas Mavericks Wheelchair Basketball Team to kick off the season. The kids were all very excited to started the basketball season, and there wasn’t a better way to do it! Several of the Junior Mavericks have never been jetskiing, tubing, or kayaking before, so this [...]
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Water Sports Picnic
On Saturday July 31st, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation sponsored a spinal cord peer mentor water sports picnic for peer mentors, patients, and family members. The event was organized by RISE adventures and was held in Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine. The activities that were offered for individuals with disabilities were water skiing, jet skiing, boat [...]
Spina Bifida Water Sports Picnic was held Saturday, July 17th.
There are always way too many people to thank for their unconditional support. Without the financial support of C & R Medical Supplies & Lift-Aids and their personal involvement none of our free programs would be possible! It was over 100 degrees but the temperature did not dampen the spirits. The huge turnout of children [...]
RISE Adventures Adaptive Water Sports Program is Profiled by 360 West Magazine
Read 360 West Magazine to see the article in the July issue. Download the extracted pages in PDF format.
REACH Water Sports Picnic, Saturday, June 26, 2010- Recap
TEAM RISE Staff, Sponsors, and Volunteers, From the bottom of my heart, I truly appreciate each and every one of you for your effort, presenting the REACH Water Sports Picnic. Your heartfelt compassion and unconditional support were truly inspiring. This was one of the best days of RISE Adventures short existence. I have written this [...]
RISE Water Sports Bring Family and Friends Together.
The RISE Adventures Water Sport Program at Grapevine Lake is a great opportunity to get friends and family out of the house and enjoying the outdoors together. With 4 jet ski’s, several kayaks, a sailboat and a ski boat with adaptive water ski’s all in one place there are plenty of activities for everyone! My [...]
RISE Adventure’s Kayaking Gets Mentioned in The Star-Telegram
The Star-Telegram published a great article about beginner kayaking and how to get started. They mention RISE Adventures in the article. CLICK HERE to check it out.
RISE Kayaking Get’s Going for the Summer!
RISE Kayaking has started for the summer on the Trinity River, McInnish Park, 2340 Sandy Lake Road Carrollton, TX 75006. Contact Annette Brauer at abrauer@riseadventures.org or (972) 978.8903. Kevin is a paraplegic that had only kayaked in a swimming pool at a local event. He contacted RISE and wanted a real kayaking experience and the [...]
Kayaying in the Cold 11/21/09
It was a cloudy morning on Saturday, November 21, 2009. A few of us were planning to go hand cycling and kayaking. Since it rained the night before the hand cycling trails were completely under water so we went kayaking that day. It was a good thing we decided to go kayaking it was over [...]
RISE Kayaking on 09/05
The group of us, me (Mike), Rick, Peanut, Joey, Valerie and Justin had another incredible day on the water in Irving. The river was flooded due to all the recent rain but that didn’t stop us. I can say from experience the water was a taaaad bit cold but if you’re careful you would never [...]
RISE End of Summer Bash V Smashes Attendance Record!
This year’s attendance more than doubled last years with 918 total persons in attendance; Disabilities 237, Family Members 344, Volunteers 220, and Vendors/Sponsors 117. Thanks to everyone that attended and supported this year’s event. We would like to ask everyone to send us your stories, pictures, and comments about the event. We are also open to any constructive [...]
I love RISE kayaking! 6/24/09
I went kayaking with RISE for the first time on Wednesday and I had a great time. I have wanted to try kayaking for some time now but could never manage to find the time. It finally happened this week and boy am I glad it did. We spent a couple hours paddling up and [...]
