Posts Tagged ‘RISE Adventures’
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 [...]
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
Scottish Rite to Play in conjunction with Get Kidz Fit 2009
Event is this Saturday, April 25th, at the Dallas Fair Park Centennial Building from 1:00-4:00pm, admission is free. RISE Adventures will have a display of equipment as well as information about our kids programs. Gary Pickle will be demonstrating disability golf. Click here for event flyer.
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. »» More Quad Rugby Information
Handcycling Sunday April 19th
The best thing about Sunday was having four new riders joining the Program.
RISE Children’s Camp opens on May 15th, 2009
Make your reservations now by contacting Steve Carlson @ scarlson@riseadventures.org or 214.808.1065. Thanks to a generous donations by the Fort Worth Sportsmen’s Club and C & R Medical this camp is now a reality.
RISE Golf moves to North Texas Golf Center
The RISE Golf Program has moved to the North Texas Golf Center. RISE received a large foundation donation and purchased a new Model Tee Disability Golf Cart which will be the only free public outreach program golf cart in the state of Texas. To make reservations contact Gary Pickle @ gary@garypickle.com or 817-684-1128.
RISE Fishing with Andy & Addison Children’s Fish Derby
Contact Steve Carlson @ scarlson@riseadventures.org or 214.808.1065 to make reservations for the numerous pontoon fishing dates on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Addison Fish Derby for Children Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM All youth welcome. Behany Lakes Park, Addison, Texas. Here fishy, fishy! The entire family will enjoy this event. [...]
RISE Kayaking starts Wednesday, May 13th
RISE recently purchased new kayaks and is moving this program to every Wednesday nights starting May 13th throughout the summer. We are also moving this program to Lake Caroline in Irving. If you are interested in kayaking please contact Paul Gray @ pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075.
RISE Photography starts Saturday, May 2nd at the Dallas Arboretum
Join us at the Dallas Arboretum Saturday, May 2nd from 12-3pm in a beautiful environment for picture taking. Bring your camera and a friend. Entrance is FREE so make your reservations now by contacting Paul Gray @ pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075. Additional dates are being set. Click here to view our Photography program.
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 [...]
RISE Golf/Hand Cycle Picnic Recap
Saturday afternoon, April 11th was the third attempt to hold this event due to bad weather. The day started off cold and cloudy but the afternoon turned out nice. Attendance was down to what folks thought was going to be a bad weather day again but those in attendance had a great time. This was [...]
Spina-Bifida Easter Egg Picnic a Huge Success
The Spina-Bifida Association of Texas Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, April 4th at the Scottish RITE Hospital. RISE sponsored the event this year. A lot of fun was had by all! A special thanks goes to our title sponsors, C & R Medical and Lift-Aids, Wendy Harvey/SBANT, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay EnABLE Volunteers, and the RISE staff [...]
Introducing the new RISE Program Director, Stephanie Bowerman
After a long search for a salaried RISE Program Director, we are honored to welcome Stephanie Bowerman to the TEAM RISE staff! Stephanie volunteered for numerous programs in 2008 into 2009. Her duties are to work with each specific program in creating continuity with each director. She has oversight on all RISE programs.
RISE Board of Directors (BOD) Makes Changes
The RISE BOD met Tuesday, March 24th for their first quarterly full board meeting of 2009. The BOD lost four members; Gabriel Dominquez took a job in the insurance business, Jackie Bartels moved to Denver, Wayne Holt took a salaried position with RISE, and Kerry Morris completed his one year term. The BOD extended the [...]
RISE Handcycling Program News
We had another fine day of handcycling this afternoon. Michelle of course was there and I say of course because before the month was a week old I had an e-mail from her signing up for all the dates available this month. There also were a couple of first-timers Moise and Bill, it is special [...]
