Adaptive Rowing Vernon is home to one of the largest adaptive rowing programs in Western Canada... Click here (156k pdf) to find out more. Diving "BreathABLE Diving" in Sechelt specializes in teaching people with physical disabilities how to Scuba Dive. More info at www.breathablediving.com Active Communities Vancouver Active Communities Vancouver invites you to be a part of a healthier and more active community, find out more at vancouver.ca/parks/activecommunity/ Mobility Cup 2008 Mobility Cup, Canada's annual international regatta for sailors with disabilities, will be in Montreal next year. The AbleSail Network (ASN) board unanimously voted at its annual general meeting to accept AQVA Montreal's bid to host the event. According to that submission, the event will be held at Pointe Claire Yacht Club, between Monday, Aug. 25 and Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. This will include one training day and four days of racing. The goal is to have a fleet of 20-25 Martin 16s, allowing 40-50 sailors to take part in gold and silver fleets. Venues have already been lined up to provide accessible accommodation. Longtime volunteer Paula Stone will be regatta chairperson. Background about this regatta: www.mobilitycup.org Adaptive Golf For information in the Chilliwack/Abbotsford area, contact Jim Miller at 604.799.2028 or by email at jim_miller@shaw.ca For information in the lower mainland, contact Bonnie at 604.257.8500 or Jan at 604-737-6266 New Paralympic Sport for 2008 takes root in Vancouver Details and photos Adaptive Kayaking Power to Be Adventure Therapy Society (PTB) with offices in Victoria and Vancouver, provides inclusive adventure-based programs that integrate nature and experiential learning to enhance personal growth for people of all ages and abilities. For more information about Power To Be visit www.powertobe.ca Or contact - Karen Lai Program Manager - Open Water Connections Program Power to Be Adventure Therapy Society Email: karen@powertobe.ca Website: www.powertobe.ca Tel: 250.478.0161/ 1.800.375.2363 or Vancouver: 604.221.4835 Cell: 778.839.6120 Download information sheet (28k pdf) Vancouver Water Ski Club For local information and programs, contact Ian Harder at ian.harder@vwsc.org or telephone 604-329-2800. Wheelchair Racquetball For information and to get involved in Wheelchair Racquetball, contact Geri Powell at geripowell@telus.net United States Handcycling Federation www.ushf.org Upright Golf Upright golf equipment (550k pdf). Water Ski Canada It's not surprising that water skiing is becoming more and more popular with athletes with a disability. It is suitable for the visually and hearing impaired, amputees, paraplegics and quadriplegics and those with intellectual disabilities. It is also a great fitness opportunity. To find out more, check the Water Ski Canada website www.waterski-wakeboard.ca/adapted_e.htm