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Special Olympics and Arizona Interscholastic Association Bring Competitive Sports to a New Group of Students

First of its Kind Partnership Gives Special Olympics Athletes a Chance to Compete at 91 High Schools in Arizona

(Phoenix Arizona) Special Olympics of Arizona and the Arizona Interscholastic Association have broken new ground to give high school students with intellectual disabilities the chance to compete at the high school level in  such sports as basketball, track and field, cheerleading,  and flag football.

The Unified Sports Program partners Special Olympians and students without intellectual disabilities on sports teams for training and competition. This is the first such partnership in the country.

Special Olympians will now be able to experience the high school athletic competition experience thanks to a grant from Special Olympics International, the resources of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, volunteer student athletes, and the cooperation of 91 high schools in the state of Arizona.

Ronny Jones is one of the Special Olympians  who has competed in Unified Sports, “On the sports field, all athletes, “special” or not, have a common goal, excel together and communicate to produce a physical bond of friendship that doesn’t need proper articulation.  Everyone learns to have fun together!  Unified Sports gave me the chance to make my high school life a great success!”

On November 28th at Mountain Pointe High School in Ahwatukee, representatives from Special Olympics Arizona, the Arizona Interscholastic Association, Special Olympics Athletes, and their partners in unified sports will be holding a news conference to talk about this new program.

Who: Special Olympics Arizona/AIA
Where: Mountain Pointe High School 4201 East Knox Road, Phoenix
When: November 28th, 11am
 
91 high schools have committed to playing one or more AIA Unified Sports for the 2011-2012 school year.  
  • 67 schools are participating in Track & Field
  • 16 schools are participating in Basketball
  • 19 Schools are participating in golf
  • 6 schools are participating in Flag Football
  • 3 schools are participating in Cheerleading

  For more information about Special Olympics Arizona go to www.specialolympicsarizona.org

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Phoenix PGA Professional Marty Jertson Joins 20-Player Contingent Headed to the 93rd PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club

 

PGA Professional Marty Jertson of PING Golf in Phoenix, Ariz., will join a group of 19 other PGA Professionals who qualified for the 93rd PGA Championship, Aug. 8-14, at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga.

 

Jertson, 30, of Phoenix, Ariz., will be competing in his first PGA Championship. He qualified by finishing in the top 20 on June 29 at the 44th PGA Professional National Championship at Hershey (Pa.) Country Club.

 

The following is a list of the 20 PGA Professionals who will be competing in the 93rd PGA Championship: David Hutsell of Baltimore, Md., representing The Elkridge Club in Baltimore, Md.; Danny Balin of Greenwich, Conn., representing Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Conn.; Brian Cairns of Waterford, Mich., representing Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center in Plymouth, Mich.; Todd Camplin of West End, N.C., representing Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort and Country Club; Jeff Coston of Blaine, Wash., representing Semiahmoo Golf Resort in Blaine, Wash.; Sean Dougherty of Overland Park, Kan., representing Milburn Country Club in Overland Park, Kan.; Scott Erdmann of Tigard, Ore., representing Oswego Lake Country Club in Lake Oswego, Ore.; Faber Jamerson of Appomattox, Va., representing Falling River Country Club in Appomattox, Va.; Marty Jertson of Phoenix, Ariz., representing PING Golf in Phoenix, Ariz.; Brad Lardon of College Station, Texas, representing Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas; Robert McClellan of Butler, Pa., representing Butler (Pa.) Country Club; Rob Moss of Broadview Heights, Ohio, representing Pepper Pike (Ohio) Club; Mike Northern of Colorado Springs, Colo., representing Valley High Golf Course in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Dan Olsen of Free Soil, Mich., representing Walnut Hills Country Club in East Lansing, Mich.; Steve Schneiter of Saratoga Springs, Utah, representing Schneiter’s Pebble Brook in Sandy, Utah; Mike Small of Champaign, Ill., representing the University of Illinois; Stuart Smith of San Gabriel, Calif., representing Somersett Country Club in Reno, Nev.; Jeff Sorenson of Blaine, Minn., representing Columbia Golf Club in Minneapolis, Minn.; Bob Sowards of Dublin, Ohio, representing New Albany (Ohio) Country Club and Craig Stevens of Dallas, Ga., representing Steel Canyon Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.

 

About The PGA of America

Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

 

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.

 

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.


 AFL LEGEND KURT TO CALL ARENA BOWL XXIII

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    Kurt Warner, arguably the greatest player in Arena Football League history, will call Arena Bowl XXIII for NFL Network on Friday, August 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET.  Kurt, who has played in two Arena Bowls, joins former University of Iowa quarterback Paul Burmeister, who will be handling the play-by-play and sideline reporters Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe in calling the game that features the Spokane Shock vs. the Tampa Bay Storm.
    "I was lucky enough to play in three Super Bowls and two Arena Bowls," said Warner. “There is nothing better than playing for the championship at any level of football.  I will share my experiences and what the players are feeling as they play for the ultimate prize in Arena Football.”
    Kurt was an analyst on NFL Network’s Arena Football Friday for the Iowa Barnstormers game against the Arizona Rattlers earlier this season and called the National Conference Championship Game last week.
    "We couldn’t be more pleased to have one of the legends of Arena Football, Kurt Warner, call the Arena Bowl game on NFL Network,” said AFL Commissioner Jerry Kurz.  “We have an enjoyed a successful return of Arena Football and can’t wait to crown a new champion.”  

 

KURT HONORED WITH 2010 BART STARR AWARD
Voted by his peers for character & leadership on & off the field

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Newly retired, Kurt is still winning awards!  He was presented with the Bart Starr Award on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, recognizing his outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field, and in the community.

"It's not about the award or the hardware," Kurt said.  "It's about what it represents and the message that it sends."

NFL players vote on the award, named after Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr.  This year's other finalists were Colts center Jeff Saturday and Saints QB Drew Brees.  Click here for full story.
 


ScrambleScoop Golf Ball Retriever Allows For Quick Pick-Up On The Go

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(St. Charles, Missouri) " It is being called the first-ever "drive-by" golf ball retriever. The ScrambleScoop allows any golfer to easily scoop up grounded golf balls while in a moving cart -- without bending, leaning or stretching. Originally designed for use in golf scrambles or "best ball" games, the ScrambleScoop is proving popular for any golf outing."

How Does ScrambleScoop Work?
The ScrambleScoop was designed with perfectly angled edges that guide the ball right into the almost 7 inch net. The golfer begins by simply extending the telescopic shaft of the ScrambleScoop to the desired length. While the
cart is moving, reach out the scoop to drag along the grass a few feet behind the golf ball. As the scoop reaches the ball the uniquely angled edges actually guide the ball to hop effortlessly into the small mesh basket to be easily removed for use on the next shot. The ScrambleScoop can be used from either side of the cart simply by inverting the mesh net on the scoop.

For many people, young and aging alike, bending over can be difficult. The ScrambleScoop reduces back, hip and knee strain caused by bending and squatting. The ScrambleScoop sports an aluminum rustproof shaft and
comfortable grip, is lightweight yet durable and can easily be stored in a golf bag. When compacted, it is small enough to keep in the front compartment of the golf cart for easy accessibility during play.

ScrambleScoop inventor Betty Bucher created the product to find a solution to a problem that many golfers experience. "I've played many golf scramble games and when I leaned from the cart and nearly fell out trying to pick up the ball, I knew there had to be a better way," she says.The ScrambleScoop is also effective in speeding up golf play. "It used to be time consuming and exhausting to keep stopping the cart to pick up the balls. Not anymore."

The patented product is also proving handy for picking up things in the yard
or in the house.

The ScrambleScoop sells for $16.95 and is available at www.ScrambleScoop.com

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ROADRUNNERS TO
CEASE OPERATIONS AT CONCLUSION OF 2008-09 YEAR

Phoenix Continues Four-Game Set at Idaho at 6:10 p.m. Friday 

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and the Worcester Sharks, announced today that they have informed the ECHL Board of Governors that they will cease operations at the conclusion of the 2008-09 playing season.   

“On behalf of the RoadRunners, I would like to thank all of the loyal season ticket holders, marketing partners, and fans that have supported our team over the past four seasons,” said Ben Weber, Vice President of Business Operations.

 Owned and operated by the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the RoadRunners returned to the ice as a member of the ECHL in 2005-06 and advanced to the Kelly Cup Playoffs in 2007.

 The RoadRunners were eliminated from playoff contention Tuesday following a 3-2 loss at Idaho. 

 The RoadRunners continue a season-ending four-game series against the Idaho Steelheads at 6:10 p.m. Friday at Qwest Arena in Boise.  Catch all the action on Independent 1310 KXAM beginning with “RoadRunners Countdown” at 6:00 p.m. 

 For more information, contact the Phoenix RoadRunners offices at (602) 462-GOAL.

Hall of Fame Ballot Includes Pat Tillman

Pat Tillman is among a group of 76 players and six head coaches who were named to the College Football Hall of Fame ballot Tuesday.

Tillman, left his NFL career to join the U.S. Army Rangers and was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, played at Arizona State from 1994-97 and was a first-team All-American as a senior. He was the first-ever Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year from ASU and led the Sun Devils to the 1996 Pac-10 title.

Also nominated from ASU were former linebacker Bob Breunig, a first-team All-American in 1974 who ranks third in school history in career solo tackles (206) and fifth in career tackles (353). and coach

Also nominated Darryl Rogers coached the Devils from 1980-84, where he was 37-18-1. He also coached at Cal State-Hayward, Fresno State, San Jose State and Michigan State, where he was Big Ten coach of the year in 1977 and national coach of the year by the Sporting News in 1978..

Also nominated former University of Arizona defensive back Chuck Cecil (1984-87), a first-team All-American and Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1987, was also nominated.


 
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