Archive for the ‘Scuba’ Category
Discover Scuba Changes Lives
First of all I would like to thank you personally for all of the help that Rise provided to me so that I was able to discover scuba diving. Not to sound to cliche, but scuba diving has literally changed my life. There is just something so freeing about the sport. On land, barriers are [...]
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!
Discover Scuba was a new adventure for all
The event took place Sunday, June 26th at Kirby Creek Natatorium in Grand Prairie. We had 6 adaptive divers show up to discover what it’s like to scuba dive, they all did very well! They were outfitted in equipment & briefed on it. Then they learned how to perform some underwater skills. After that, 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 [...]
RISE Discover Scuba presented by IARTD
Where? Kirby Creek Natatorium, 3201 Corn Valley Road, GrandPrairie, Texas, 75052 When? June 12th 8:00 am-1:00 pm and June 26th 8:00 am-1:00 pm. Join RISE for a freeadaptive scuba adventure. These activities allow disabilities to see what it’s like to dive in a controlled environment with professional adaptive instructors. If IARTD, RISE, and You agree [...]
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 [...]
RISE Adventure Scuba adds more dates, Saturday May 30th and July 11th
This program is for disabled persons over the age of 10 to experience the freedom the water gives all levels of physical disabilities. All equipment and professional instruction is provided in collaboration with Adventure Scuba. We still need experienced divers that want to help with this program to take the Adaptive Buddy Class. Like all [...]
RISE Scuba was a great success
Saturday, April 18th. Additional dates have been scheduled so get your doctors certification now and fax it to 469-442-1381. We still need able bodied divers as Dive Buddies. »» More Scuba Information
Scuba Introductory Picnic
When Saturday, April 18 from 10am-4pm Where North Lake Aquatic Center, Community College Pool 5001 N. MacArthur Irving, TX 75038 Click here for a map. About Free Food and Drinks as well as some great door prizes. Bring the entire family and test your ability to get in the water and see what this new [...]
Scuba needs Able Bodied Divers
RISE has teamed with Adventure Scuba and the City of Irving Parks Department to offer this new program. If you are an able bodied diver that would like to volunteer for this exciting program we need you to take the “Adaptive Buddy Scuba Diving Course” at Adventure Scuba. Please help us help others!
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!
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 [...]
Introducing our 2009 Program Schedule
RISE Adventures introduces our 2009 Program Schedule. This schedule will continually be updated throughout the year. It gives complete information on all existing programs. All programs that run January- March are RESERVATION ONLY. To make reservations please contact the appropriate RISE Program Director listed on the programs page. The following new programs are being set [...]
