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April 1, 2009
Elon, NC
Carolina Crash support NCSCIA Fundraiser
The North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association
(NCSCIA) will partner with Elon University's Mens
Rugby Club to put on a murderball/quad rugby
demonstration and scrimmage on North Carolinas
only two wheelchair rugby programs - the Carolina
Crash and Raleigh Sidewinders, whom share a
longtime rivalry despite the camaraderie of their
disabilities - will play at the event. Players will also
share information about their life experiences,
injuries and overall knowledge of the sport.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness
and funds for spinal cord injury.
Armbands can be purchased for $5 from any Elon
men's rugby player at the door for admission to the
event. All funds raised will be donated to the
NCSCIA.
See Flyer/Brochure.
Elon, NC
Carolina Crash support NCSCIA Fundraiser
The North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association
(NCSCIA) will partner with Elon University's Mens
Rugby Club to put on a murderball/quad rugby
demonstration and scrimmage on North Carolinas
only two wheelchair rugby programs - the Carolina
Crash and Raleigh Sidewinders, whom share a
longtime rivalry despite the camaraderie of their
disabilities - will play at the event. Players will also
share information about their life experiences,
injuries and overall knowledge of the sport.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness
and funds for spinal cord injury.
Armbands can be purchased for $5 from any Elon
men's rugby player at the door for admission to the
event. All funds raised will be donated to the
NCSCIA.
See Flyer/Brochure.
May 21, 2008
Waxhaw, NC
Crash Puts on Quad Rugby Exhibition for High School Students
The Carolina Crash wheelchair rugby team put on a sport focused
disability awareness program for Jamie Grimshaw's 3rd period
physical education class. Five veteran Crash players, including
freshman student Sam Robb presented at Marvin Ridge High
School this past Wednesday giving enthusiastic students there a
birds-eye view of the sport.
Led by Carolinas Rehabilitation Kina Atkin (Team Manager) and
Team Nurse Jane Thomas, players Matt Crisp, Doug Luther, Tom
Johnson and Greg Taylor, along with Sam, shared information
with the class about the sport as well as the trauma that led to
their injuries and life in a wheelchair.
After a brief demonstration, complete with the forceful collisions
the sport is renowned for, students were given the opportunity to
play with the Crash, their peers and their teachers. Students
received an education in the shoulder and upper body strength
required to move a chair with speed and agility, strategies of the
sport, how to take a collision, and just as importantly, how to avoid
one.
Waxhaw, NC
Crash Puts on Quad Rugby Exhibition for High School Students
The Carolina Crash wheelchair rugby team put on a sport focused
disability awareness program for Jamie Grimshaw's 3rd period
physical education class. Five veteran Crash players, including
freshman student Sam Robb presented at Marvin Ridge High
School this past Wednesday giving enthusiastic students there a
birds-eye view of the sport.
Led by Carolinas Rehabilitation Kina Atkin (Team Manager) and
Team Nurse Jane Thomas, players Matt Crisp, Doug Luther, Tom
Johnson and Greg Taylor, along with Sam, shared information
with the class about the sport as well as the trauma that led to
their injuries and life in a wheelchair.
After a brief demonstration, complete with the forceful collisions
the sport is renowned for, students were given the opportunity to
play with the Crash, their peers and their teachers. Students
received an education in the shoulder and upper body strength
required to move a chair with speed and agility, strategies of the
sport, how to take a collision, and just as importantly, how to avoid
one.
October 9, 2008
Charlotte, NC
Crash Hosts Local Boy Scout Troop at Practice
The Carolina Crash hosted Charlotte Boy Scout
Troop 174 at Thursday nights practice as part of
the troops effort to earn their Disabilities
Awareness Merit Badge. The scouts watched and
participated in the Crash practice.
Troop Leader Paul Martino told Coach Duda the
troop was greatly impacted by the experience and
arranged for a number of the scouts to volunteer
for the Inaugural Annual Carolina Collision
Tournament to be hosted in November at Marvin
Ridge High School in Waxhaw.
Charlotte, NC
Crash Hosts Local Boy Scout Troop at Practice
The Carolina Crash hosted Charlotte Boy Scout
Troop 174 at Thursday nights practice as part of
the troops effort to earn their Disabilities
Awareness Merit Badge. The scouts watched and
participated in the Crash practice.
Troop Leader Paul Martino told Coach Duda the
troop was greatly impacted by the experience and
arranged for a number of the scouts to volunteer
for the Inaugural Annual Carolina Collision
Tournament to be hosted in November at Marvin
Ridge High School in Waxhaw.
November 3, 2008
Waxhaw, NC
First Annual Crash Collision Quad Rugby Tournament is Huge
Success
Quad Rugby Teams from Atlanta, Raleigh and DC came together to
compete against the Crash in their First annual home tournament
at Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw.
A number of corporate sponsors made the event possible
including the high school which donated gym time. The event was
coordinated by Marianne Duda a seasoned "hometown" referee
and Kina Atkins, team manager.
The Atlanta's Shepherd Smash swept the tournament as was
expected and the Crash beat out the Punishers by only two points
to take third place.
The event was a first for both Union County and Union County
Public Schools. The Crash hopes to grow the event next year to
include 6 teams.
April 21, 2009
Charlotte, NC
Rugby Players Ride to the Sea for ASAP
Parks will participate in ASAP's (Adaptive Sports
Crash rugby athletes Greg Taylor and Robbie
Crash rugby athletes Greg Taylor and Robbie
Parks will participate in ASAP's (Adaptive Sports
and Adventures Program) 10th Annual Cycle to
the Sea.
Cycle to the Sea is an event to raise funds and
awareness for ASAP. The outreach
program was developed by the Carolinas
Rehabilitation to meet the sport, recreational and
leisure needs of their patients with physical
disabilities. ASAP provides the unique equipment
needed for athlete participation, as well as
instruction and programing. Funds raised allow
ASAP to keep program costs low.
The Ride is a main fundraiser for ASAP, in which
individual riders obtain pledges for a 180 mile
ride from Charlotte, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC on
handcycles or tandem bikes, in just three days.
The ride also serves as a reminder as to the
remarkable ability, perseverance and attitude of
these extraordinary athletes.
Charlotte, NC
Rugby Players Ride to the Sea for ASAP
Parks will participate in ASAP's (Adaptive Sports
Crash rugby athletes Greg Taylor and Robbie
Crash rugby athletes Greg Taylor and Robbie
Parks will participate in ASAP's (Adaptive Sports
and Adventures Program) 10th Annual Cycle to
the Sea.
Cycle to the Sea is an event to raise funds and
awareness for ASAP. The outreach
program was developed by the Carolinas
Rehabilitation to meet the sport, recreational and
leisure needs of their patients with physical
disabilities. ASAP provides the unique equipment
needed for athlete participation, as well as
instruction and programing. Funds raised allow
ASAP to keep program costs low.
The Ride is a main fundraiser for ASAP, in which
individual riders obtain pledges for a 180 mile
ride from Charlotte, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC on
handcycles or tandem bikes, in just three days.
The ride also serves as a reminder as to the
remarkable ability, perseverance and attitude of
these extraordinary athletes.
July 23, 2009
Charlotte, NC
Carolina Crash Players Delight Young Campers with Special Needs.
Six players from the Carolina Crash Quad Rugby Team put on a rugby demonstration for
children ages 6-12 attending a summer camp put on by the Charlotte Mecklenberg Parks
and Recreation Program.
unique details of the athletes chairs.
The campers, who have various disabilities were attentive and asked some excellent
questions of the players such as why the wheels of the chairs are so dramatically angled
(quick turns) or why the chairs have "little wheels" on the back (prevent backward spills).
As always - player collisions appeared to be a crowd pleaser. At the end of the rugby
demonstration several of the campers climbed into extra rugby chairs to get a hands on
feel for the equipment.
Charlotte, NC
Carolina Crash Players Delight Young Campers with Special Needs.
Six players from the Carolina Crash Quad Rugby Team put on a rugby demonstration for
children ages 6-12 attending a summer camp put on by the Charlotte Mecklenberg Parks
and Recreation Program.
unique details of the athletes chairs.
The campers, who have various disabilities were attentive and asked some excellent
questions of the players such as why the wheels of the chairs are so dramatically angled
(quick turns) or why the chairs have "little wheels" on the back (prevent backward spills).
As always - player collisions appeared to be a crowd pleaser. At the end of the rugby
demonstration several of the campers climbed into extra rugby chairs to get a hands on
feel for the equipment.
July 25, 2009
Danville, VA
Crash Contributes to "Wreck for Rec" Fundraiser
Citing the USQRA motto "smashing stereotypes
one hit at a time", seven Crash athletes joined
players from Raleigh and Virginia Beach in a full
on quad rugby demonstration in Danville on
Saturday.
The event featured 3 teams playing modified
games of 10 minute halves and a running clock.
All proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to
the Stonewall Therapeutic Recreation Center.
The center provides opportunities for individuals
with disabilities to participate in recreational and
leisure programs that reinforce positive
self-esteem and physical, social and mental
well-being.
Event Video and News Article
Danville, VA
Crash Contributes to "Wreck for Rec" Fundraiser
Citing the USQRA motto "smashing stereotypes
one hit at a time", seven Crash athletes joined
players from Raleigh and Virginia Beach in a full
on quad rugby demonstration in Danville on
Saturday.
The event featured 3 teams playing modified
games of 10 minute halves and a running clock.
All proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to
the Stonewall Therapeutic Recreation Center.
The center provides opportunities for individuals
with disabilities to participate in recreational and
leisure programs that reinforce positive
self-esteem and physical, social and mental
well-being.
Event Video and News Article
