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RISE Adventures is partnering with Life Rolls On, a subsidy of the Dana and Christopher Reeves Foundation, in the first ever event of this kind in Irving, Texas on May 5, 2012. The goal of this event is to acclimate disabled wheelchair participants to the activity. We hope to grow a program if enough interest exists locally.
Life Rolls On made history in 2010 by offering the first-ever skating clinic specifically for people living with paralysis. "They Will Skate Again" (TWSkateA) was hosted at the famed Venice Skatepark in Venice Beach, CA, where paraplegics and quadriplegics received expert instruction from pro skaters, including Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham, famous for landing the first wheelchair back flip, and Jim Muir, one of the legendary members of Dogtown.
From chairskating to assisted skateboarding, individuals with varying levels of mobility pushed possibilities by proving that a spinal cord injury can't keep you from shredding at the skate park! This program is provided at no-cost to the public, while Life Rolls On also provides complimentary safety equipment, expert instruction, and an energetic setting with great food, music, and prizes.
Due to its initial success, the popularity of the event grew exponentially in only one year. Taking place on June 25, again at Venice Beach, They Will Skate Again in 2011 not only included an adaptive skating workshop, interactive festival village, and pro skate exhibition, but also an ADAPTIVE skate competition with a prize purse of $10,000!
Truly a unique event, participants traveled from as far as Alaska and Pennsylvania to attend the program, while celebrity guests included legendary pro skater Christian Hosoi, the Ezekiel skate team, actor Scott Caan, voice of the X Games Sal Masekela and many more!
Though the 2011 They Will Skate Again season has come to a close, look for our 2012 schedule to be posted in late January. Let us know if you'd like to be notified of our schedule release by filling out the information below or simply check back in the New Year to register as an adaptive skater or volunteer.
Program Introduction
Program is for all ages and levels of persons with physical disabilities.
Program Contact
Paul Gray, pgray@riseadventures.org or (469) 762-5075.
Reservations
YES reservations are required for all RISE programs (except Rugby). All reservations must be made 48 hours prior to program start time. All participants must be registered as a TEAM RISE member. All family/friends must be registered as a TEAM RISE volunteer. RISE can only accommodate those who have registered (including friends and family) and made reservations.
To register please submit one of the following electronic forms: http://www.riseadventures.org/join-rise/
To make program reservations please submit the following electronic form: http://short.riseadventures.org/register
When & Where
Location and Times will be available March 1, 2012.
