USQRA Quad Rugby Tournament is Big Eye Opener for Local Team.

On Friday February 5th The North Texas Cowboys played their first real quad rugby game against Possibilities Crown, a team from Southern California.  They lost the game by 16 points…  But at the end of the game no one was hanging their head.  They were ecstatic, they played beyond their expectations and they played hard as a team.  There were a total of 7 teams from all around the country that came to play.  Crown went on to take first place in the tournament and the Cowboys continued to lose the rest of their six games. Read the rest of this entry »

Texas Thunder Quad Rugby Tournament, February 5-7th Great Results!

We would like to thank all of our volunteers  and sponsors, The Texas Stampede, RISE, C & R Medical,  Lift-Aids, the Hilton Garden Inn, and the City of Irving for helping put on an excellent tournament.  Seven quad rugby teams from across the country came to the city of Irving to compete in this three day event.  The competition was stiff with no teams going undefeated.

CLICK HERE for more photos of the tournament.

Check out the tournament results below…

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Charity Fundraising Rugby Match is a Huge Success!

On Friday December 18, the Dallas Harlequins played  Team RISE Adventures in a charity fund raising Quad rugby event. This year we gathered to help support two charities over the holidays. The event brought in tons of toys for Toys for Tots and some money for Triggers Toys. Both teams brought out numerous fans to support their team and these wonderful charities. Once again Team Rise dominated the scoreboard 56 – 46!  ON Magazine did a photo shoot with RISE and it will soon be profiled in their magazine.

This event wouldn’t have be possible without these great sponsors!  C & R Medical ,  Lift Aids, and  ON magazine

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RISE Quad Rugby Keeps Growing (New Video)

The RISE Adventures Quad Rugby program is getting bigger and better.  There are new players showing up every week.  This week we had 18 players.   The competition is getting fierce!  Five of our consistent players now have their own chairs and RISE Adventures provides 13 more chairs!  So come on out and bash it up with us!   No reservations are required for this weekly program.  We play every Friday from 6 pm till 9 pm at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center.

Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 Davis Dr
Irving, TX 75061    click here for map.

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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 criticism to make improvements. Send pictures to slarimore@riseadventures.org.  Comments can be made online click here. To view the pictures already posted click here.

Team RISE Quad Rugby Newest Player

RISE quad rugby has been growing leaps and bounds this past several months.  One of our newest players is an 18 year old man from Benbrook, Texas. Justin Miller’s first experience with RISE was with this program.  Here’s what Justin had to say:

“I heard about quad rugby over the internet and I first started playing sometime in May. I was encouraged to play rugby by watching the movie “Murderball” with Mark Zupan. He has been my idol since I was 4. I like playing rugby because I like the rough competition and playing with my friends. Also I like contact sports, which makes rugby all the better. Since I can’t play football, quad rugby is the next best thing. When I first started playing I kind of stunk, but now I am getting better and better as I practice. I plan on playing Murderball all the way through collage, even though I don’t know which collage I’m going to yet.”

Justin Miller

RISE Quad Rugby is every Friday night from 6–9pm at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center in Irving.

No reservations are required so come join us.

We play every Friday from 6 pm till 9 pm at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center.

Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 Davis Dr
Irving, TX 75061    click here for map.

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RISE is on Television, again!

Irving Community Television (ICTN) covered TEAM RISE versus the Dallas Harlequins able bodied rugby game. Parkscape is shown on local cable. This is great video

Want something to do this weekend, May 15-17th?

RISE Quad Rugby Friday Night, RISE Children’s Camp Friday-Sunday, visit the RISE Adventures booth at the Grapevine Main Street Days Festival Friday-Sunday, RISE collaborates with Baylor SCI Hand Cycle Clinic Saturday, RISE Airplane Rides in conjunction with Challenge Air Saturday, Sled Hockey Saturday, RISE Golf Sunday, RISE Hand Cycling Sunday, or RISE Kayaking Sunday.

Yes we are busy so get out of the house and have a great time at our numerous activities this weekend!

Sign up NOW for these RISE Programs; Golf, Kayaking, Fishing, Camping, Kayaking, Scuba, Photography, Airplane Rides, and Hand Cycling. Quad Rugby and Sled Hockey to not require reservations. Next month RISE will introduce dates for Therapeutic Horse Back Riding and Water Skiing. Additional Programs will start in July.

Paralympic Coach James Gumbert Rugby Clinic huge success

Paralympics Gold Medal Coach and Commissioner of the United States Quad Rugby Association, James Gumbert, held a two day rugby clinic thanks to the support of Doug Garner, Disability Sports Director, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) on May 9-10^th, 2009.  UTA hosted the two day event. The clinic instructed rookie, experienced players, TEAM USA Players, as well as local college students on the intricacies  and skills needed to play the game of quad rugby. There were over 20 participants that left knowing they had learned from the best. Special thanks to James Gumbert, Doug Garner, C & R Medical, and LIFT-Aids for making this all possible. RISE is honored to be associated with these great folks that truly care about bringing disability sports and the learning experience to the Metroplex.

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Team USA Quad Rugby Clinic

May 9th & 10th- Paralympic Coach and new commissioner of the United States Quad Rugby Association, James Gumbert, better known as Coach Gumbie, is holding a two day Quad Rugby Clinic at The University of Texas at Arlington UTA Physical Education Building, Greek Row and Nedderman, 801 W. Greek Row, Arlington, TX 76019-0260. This two day activity is only for quadriplegics to learn and play the game of rugby.

Space and equipment are limited so make your reservations now by contacting Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org of 469-762.5075.

Schedule
Saturday
9am – 12pm Gym
12pm – 2pm Lunch and Classroom
2:30 – 5pm Games

Sunday
10am – 3pm Exhibition games and Texas vs Dallas
3pm Home

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Singles Church Group vs. Team RISE Quad Rugby

Friday, April 24th, 7:00-9:00 pm. After an exciting evening versus the Dallas Harlequins, Lea Stewarts church group decided they wanted to take the same challenge. Please join us for an exciting evening of able bodied versus TEAM RISE Quads. No reservations required.

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TEAM RISE versus Dallas Harlequins Recap

Friday Evening, April 10th the TEAM RISE Quad Rugby team soundly defeated the Dallas Harlequins Able Bodied USA Rugby Team before a packed gym of enthusiastic fans! The score wasn’t the story on this fun night. Both team’s player’s competitiveness and camaraderie was a true reflection of the evening.

TEAM RISE salutes the Dallas Harlequins as a truly nice bunch of very talented tough guys. Their fans showed up in force. Our hats are off to TEAM RISE Quad Rugby for putting on a show that will be remembered for a very long time. Are hats are also off to the Dallas Harlequins, a great organization that RISE will continue to work with on many endeavors. This was the first annual event and the tradition is just getting started. Irving Community Television Network filmed the event and will show on local cable in May.

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TEAM RISE Quad Rugby vs Dallas Harlequins Rugby Football Club

When
Friday, April 10th @ 7:45PM

Where
Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 Davis Dr
Irving, TX 75061

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About
Come join in the excitement and watch the USA Rugby League Harlequins in quad rugby chairs for the first time! This will be a short scrimmage to see how our tough guys and gals match up with these very tough guys. They have shown interest in adopting our future team as their sister club. Let us know if you plan on coming out and how many friends you are bringing to watch this exciting match by emailing Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org.

Taking Reservations!

RISE Fishing with Andy, RISE Children’s Camping, Children’s Cast for Catfish, Children’s Addison Fish Derby, Hand Cycling, Golf, Scuba, and Sailing are taking reservations. RISE Rugby and Sled Hockey do not require reservations.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers! We need your support! Click here for details.

To become a TEAM RISE Volunteer, click here.

Thanks in advance for your support in helping us accomplish our mission!

Challenge Air Update

What a challenge Challenge Air was.  RISE had on display Quad Rugby chairs, hand cycles, golf and sled hockey sleds. After the kids discovered they could try them out it was a nonstop day!  Golf was an extreme favorite for kids and grownups alike. The kids created their own course through the airplane hangar for the hand cycles.  They raced away for hours! The Quad Rugby chairs were a hit , or bang I should say as many folks gave it a whirl.   It was all we could do to keep track of everyone, and thanks to Randy Smith with C&R Medical and Darrell with LIFT-AIDS for helping out as well.

RISE Sports a Smashing Success!

RISE Rugby makes the news in an exciting Dallas Morning article and video. The article can be found here. Click here for the video.

RISE Thanks to Local Iron Workers #263

Julio – I just wanted to personally thank you for helping out RISE Adventures. The Rugby chairs where certainly needing some attention and you all did a great job. RISE would like to thank the Local Iron Workers #263 for donating their time, labor, equipment, and material to repair these very expensive adaptive sporting wheelchairs.

Our Rugby program is one of our most popular events. We posted your group on our website for your wonderful donation. If we can ever do anything for you please just let us know. You or any of your group is welcome to come out and watch the guys and girls play. The sport is open to all physically challenged individuals free of charge. It is played every Friday night at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center in Irving, Texas.

Thanks again, we appreciate you all!

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Major Corporate Update

I founded RISE Adventures, Inc. on March 22, 2007 with the support of Steve Carlson. I am asked a lot of questions from our constituency about the overall status of RISE. As we approach our second birthday I felt it was important to provide a current corporate update. Transparency is important for all non-profit charitable organizations.

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