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Please check our CALENDAR for current activities and events (updated as of 3/17/2009 )

3 - Day Multi-Sports Camp
Franklin Park Adventure Center
1755 E. Broad St
Columbus Ohio 43203

June 15, June 16,  June 17,  2009
Time:  8:30 am  - 4:00 pm
Cost:  $20.00  per day  or  $50.00 for the week
Ages  6 and Up

For more information call 614.645.5648
<<Click Here for Flyer>>
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Thank You   NBC4 and Groveport Madison H.S.  !
NBC4 News Columbus, OH. May 14, 2009    Ohio Wheelchair Games Gets Track

2009   Ohio Wheelchair Games Photos are available from
Jones Imaging Columbus Ohio 260-312-4798
Visit the Jones Imaging web site
or   < Click Here for Information Flyer >
'Proceeds will benefit the Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association.' 


Obituary

DEMPSEY Michael Henry Dempsey, 52, San Diego, Calif., passed on April 29, 2009,  Born September 8, 1956 in Columbus, Oh. Columbus Dispatch full obituary  Mike was inducted into the Ohio Wheelchair Sports Hall of Fame in 1981.

Service celebrating Michael's life will be at St. Mary's Church, 82 E. William Street, Delaware, Oh. Monday morning, May 4th, 2009 at 10:00
a.m. with Father Kevin Kavanagh officiating and Father James Black co-celebrating. A lunch reception will be held at 12Noon at Eddie's Merlot's Restaurant, 1570 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Oh. The California celebration of Michael's life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, 6309 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 92067 on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 10 a.m. A lunch reception will follow at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 92067 at 12Noon.
 

Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 614-885-4006. Condolences may be made to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.
 


Ohio Blitz -Quad Rugby

The team is looking for financial support, volunteers, donations, etc.. to support the team for USQRA national tournament.  if you or someone you know would like to help support the team please contact Brett at (937) 470-4578 or email to bharbage@ohwcsports.org

For more Quad Rugby information contact Brett Harbage at bharbage@ohwcsports.org 

 


Basketball

The 2008-2009 basketball season has concluded.  Summer basketball practices will be scheduled at random in preparation for the 2009 - 2010 season.  Check the basketball page on this web site for current team activities or  contact Rick Morrison for more information.


Pioneers Softball Information !

Subject: Ken Campbell Memorial Fund & Dedication Ceremony

As some of you may already be informed, Columbus Rec & Parks has agreed to rename the ADA Sports Pad at Rhodes Park on West Broad St. in honor of Ken. I anticipate a dedication ceremony in April, 2009 featuring speakers such as Buck Rinehart, Greg Lashutka and others who worked with Ken. I attach information about how to contribute to the Fund. We are purchasing a granite monument, a boulder, that will have Ken's name inscribed, literally, CARVED IN STONE, and installed at the park.

Please circulate this info to anyone you know who knew/worked with Ken over his decades of enthusiastic, persistent and tireless effort to make our world more accessible. No contribution is too modest! To date we have raised $775. Your donation can be made at any branch of the Huntington National Bank simply make your check payable to the KEN CAMPBELL MEMORIAL FUND.

Direct your questions to me at this e-mail address.

Thank you for giving!

Jim Coe: "ProPoint" /ATCO /AthensMRDD [mailto:jimcoesells@columbus.rr.com]

  


Kroger Gift Cards   The rechargeable Kroger gift cards can now be purchased from any OWSA member or online. visit the Support page for additional information.

For more information on the Pioneers Contact:   Tammy Harbaugh 614.986.9211

Slides/Video from the Pioneers 2007 National Wheelchair Softball Tournament games in Minnesota.

In The News !

NBC4 News Columbus, OH. May 14, 2009    Ohio Wheelchair Games Gets Track

Subject: Ohio 2009 Disability Training & Networking Opportunities 
Below are five of the many opportunities in Ohio to learn more about disability, improve skills and network.

·       Transition to College for Students with Disabilities TACCLD 2009
·       Impact of the ADA Amendments ACT - Professional Development for Accommodations Decision Makers.
·       10th Anniversary Solidarity Conference - 
·       Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & disability
·       Ken Campbell Memorial Lecture: Preparing to Serve Wounded Warriors
<<Click Here for Information on ALL of these opportunities>>


TAASC - Programs      For current Information contact   Steve Ricker 

Message from: Stephen Ricker

Dear participants and family members,

Family Membership;

TAASC attempts to keep our programs and activities family friendly and affordable. As an “all volunteer” organization, we also have many expenses including –adaptive equipment, training, insurance etc.

We encourage you to become a member of TAASC and take advantage of your member pricing.

Current membership fees for 2009 are $25 individual / $40 family /$250 group.

If you are not certain if your yearly dues have been paid-we will have a membership roster at the hill.

For those who have family memberships, we may be able to offer lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment for siblings and family members-who would also like to learn to ski/board. This will be based on availability of volunteers and instructors. (our priority is providing lessons for individuals with disabilities). Please indicate "sibling" when you pre-register.

Pricing:

non-member TAASC equipment includes duration member rental

Participant w/disability $35 $15 included lift , lesson, equipment 3 hrs

Siblings and Family $35/person $15 $10 lift ticket , lesson 3 hrs


  Our Mission

It is the intent of The Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association, a non-profit corporation, to encourage and promote the nurturing and development of individual and team adaptive competitive and recreational sports in the State Of Ohio.


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Last modified: June 02, 2009