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 2009 The Adventure TEAM Challenge Donate: Click HERE to help contribute. All proceeds go towards funding the event. What: The Adventure TEAM Challenge, (formerly called The Real Deal) is a unique, push-the-envelope, inclusive problem-solving adventure that celebrates true diversity and emphasizes how much more effective we can be by working together as a TEAM. The Ultimate Team Adventure Challenge is a multi-day, multi-sport TEAM-building wilderness adventure challenge. Teams made up of 5 athletes, two with disabilities and three without, work together meet the challenges of the terrain. The event was conceived by Erik Weihenmayer. When: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2009. TEAM training takes place on Friday June 26th led by Ian Adamson, acclaimed adventure racer, and by Timberline Tours, a leader in Colorado River Whitewater Rafting since 1971. Where: The event is based in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near Kremmling, Colorado; rafting the mighty Colorado River, hiking dramatic peaks and biking through beautiful alpine meadows. Why: World T.E.A.M. Sports creates inclusive sports TEAMS; using the powerful platform of sports to bring together the disabled and able-bodied athletes. The Adventure TEAM Challenge highlights the potential and capabilities of all participants. Like previous World T.E.A.M. Sports events, this race is about meeting challenges, building camaraderie, and developing the lasting knowledge that ALL of the participants are integral members of our society. Cost: For a Corporate sponsored TEAM of five participants, the cost is $10,000. This includes Friday-Sunday campsite, food, drinks, course management, insurance, a full day training seminar, and helping us subsidize the participation of service members and others who have been severely injured. Individuals can also now participate and will be matched into TEAMs. Individual registration is $500 plus a $1500 fundraising goal. This includes all costs as noted above for corporate TEAMS. Non-corporate sponsored disabled athletes receive free registration and TEAM placement. However, an application for donor support & participation is required. World TEAM Sports has scholarship and fundraising support available with an application required. All TEAM members are responsible for their transportation to Vail. For registration or questions: jeffmessner@worldteamsports.org or call 303-663-2600.  Click HERE to add a donation and see our list of contributors. Friday, April 24, 2009 - Sunday, April 26, 2009  The 2009 Face Of America was a beautiful weekend! Our 340 riders included 150 injured and active duty military plus 180 civilians. All were well supported by 110 great volunteers. The 110 mile ride from Bethesda to Gettysburg was splendid with peak flowers and blossoms. We had abundant sunshine and the record temperatures were easily exceeded by the determination and enthusiasm of all. The T.E.A.M. spirit was evident on every long uphill grade and at every rest stop. And what a thrill to ride thru the Gettysburg battlefield and arrive at Marine Barracks under crossed 155mm artillery. Thanks to everyone for participating and we're already looking forward to next year.   The Real Deal Inclusive Sports was broadcast nationally on NBC Sports’ Jeep World of Adventure Sports on Saturday November 8th, 2008, at 3:00 EST Click HERE to view the video. The Real Deal Inclusive Sports Adventure is a unique, inclusive T.E.A.M. adventure that features T.E.A.M.s of 5 participants, two of whom must be participants with disabilities, one of whom must be non-ambulatory. We were honored this year to host a total of ten teams and 50 amazing participants. The Real Deal Sports Adventure includes mountain biking in the Colorado Rockies, white water rafting, climbing, hiking, rappelling , a zip-line over the Colorado River, orienteering, swimming in the Colorado River, and multiple T.E.A.M. problem solving, action-packed activities over the course of three days (the first day is a training day). The Real Deal Inclusive Sports Adventure showcases the power of inclusive T.E.A.M.s, teaming participants with and without disabilities - showing what is really possible when you include everybody and work together. Talk about T.E.A.M. building! To succinctly summarize the event, it was amazingly inspiring!  The Real Deal Inclusive Sports Adventure was broadcast nationally on NBC Sports' Jeep World of Adventure Sports on Saturday November 8th, 2008 at 3:00 EST. Click HERE for more information about the show.
 Click HERE to read the article that appeared on the front page of the Denver Post sports section.
Congratulations to Inclusive Kayak Pioneers Vancouver Island Inclusive Kayak trip with US and Canadian service members a great success! 10 adventurous pioneers are just back from the beautiful Vancouver Island. Although there was some challenging weather, we did prove once again that an inclusive TEAM is capable of meeting great challenges and pushing the envelope with challenging, inspiring sports adventures! We are already planning our trip next year from Seattle to Vancouver; let us know if you would like to join us! The 2008 Face of America Bike Ride was a Huge Success! On May 3rd & 4th, 2008 World T.E.A.M. Sports (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) hosted our 2008 Face of America Bike Ride, a two-day inclusive bike ride from Bethesda, MD to historic Gettysburg, PA.  " World T.E.A.M. Sports inspires
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