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Texas Thunder Quad Rugby Tournament, February 5-7th Great Results!
Posted on February 8th, 2010 2 comments
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!
Posted on December 19th, 2009 3 comments
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
CLICK HERE to see more photos of the event.
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RISE Quad Rugby Keeps Growing (New Video)
Posted on October 10th, 2009 2 comments
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.Click here for more photos
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RISE End of Summer Bash V Smashes Attendance Record!
Posted on September 29th, 2009 6 comments
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.
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C & R Medical – RISE Title Sponsor
Posted on September 28th, 2009 3 comments
Without RISE Title Sponsors we would not be able to provide our programs for Free. Please support our sponsors by contacting them today!C & R Medical for all of your urological needs.
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Team RISE Quad Rugby Newest Player
Posted on July 14th, 2009 1 comment
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
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RISE Quad Rugby is every Friday night from 6–9pm at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center in Irving.
Posted on June 9th, 2009 No comments
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.Click here for more photos
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RISE is on Television, again!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 No commentsIrving Community Television (ICTN) covered TEAM RISE versus the Dallas Harlequins able bodied rugby game. Parkscape is shown on local cable. This is great video
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Texas Stampede Quad Rugby, this video Rocks!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 No commentsClick the image below to save and download the Texas Stampede Quad Rugby Promo video! It’s worth the download time!
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C & R Medical is proud to announce their sponsorship of the “United States Quad Rugby Association” (USQRA) National Developmental Team “Team USQRA”
Posted on June 9th, 2009 No commentsThis is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to facilitate the development of Wheelchair Rugby on the national level for the United States of America. This includes helping sponsor new players and teams learn the sport through instructional clinics, to training top level athletes and preparing our National team to represent the United States at elite international competition.
The sport of Wheelchair Rugby or Quad Rugby was introduced to the United States in 1982 as a quadriplegic equivalent to wheelchair basketball. Since this time, Quad Rugby has grown to become a truly international sport, with teams now competing from around the globe. There are now more than forty-five organized teams in the US not counting the many developmental teams and an estimated twenty international teams, as well as being a Paralympic Sport. Quad Rugby is without question the fastest growing wheelchair sport in the world.
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Team USA Quad Rugby Clinic
Posted on April 28th, 2009 No comments
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 GamesSunday
10am – 3pm Exhibition games and Texas vs Dallas
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Singles Church Group vs. Team RISE Quad Rugby
Posted on April 23rd, 2009 1 commentFriday, 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
Posted on April 12th, 2009 No comments
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.
Click here for more event pictures!
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RISE Thanks to Local Iron Workers #263
Posted on February 12th, 2009 4 commentsJulio – 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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: I am trying to organize a group of 10 - 12 people for a game of wheelchair cricket. I have a few friends who would gladly coach us in how to play cricket. Hopefully, we can get a match scheduled somewhere indoors or before it gets too hot if it's outdoors. Please contact me if you'd like to play or know anyone who would. Thanks. Email: jmaybutt@yahoo.com
: I'm a 38 year para. i was injured my junior year in college. naturally i was "pressured" to help advance t-point but didn't like the organization. now my age and declining health had stopped my yearly hunting and fishing but i still practice martial arts and am just shy of my black belt in combat hapkido an affiliate of the Ind pendent Disabled Defense Association IDSA. I'm a CERTIFIED TP&W HUNTER ED MASTER CHIEF instructor as well as a NRA certified instructor. Cant wait to participate...
: Hey yall!
I really enjoyed working the End of Summer Bash 09... It was a blast for anyone who showed up.
Plan on seeing you guys around more often, Peace! 
: I had an awesome time volunteering for the Rise End of Summer Bash. My 9 year old came too and it showed her the Abilities of everyone and the endless possibilities for all. Thanks Paul.
: This was a wonderful event. I volunteered at Gary Pickle's golf station and watching him instruct the youngsters on how to swing a golf club was impressive and seeing the awesome look on their faces was amazing. Good Show! and glad I got to experience this feat. Thank you for being there for them!