By Richard Rhinehart Sleepy Hollow, New York, September 24, 2018 – Athletes from ten eastern states are traveling this week to the historic Hudson River Valley community of Sleepy Hollow. Their destination is national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s September 29 Face of America Liberty cycling challenge. The 56-mile bicycle and hand cycle ride to West Point […]
Face of America Liberty Honors Adaptive Military Veterans
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, August 10, 2018 – An anticipated 100 cyclists and hand cyclists from the greater New York region will pedal together in national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s September 29 Face of America Liberty cycling challenge. The 56-mile ride from historic Sleepy Hollow along the Hudson River to the United States Military […]
Inaugural Face of America Liberty Ride to Manhattan Satisfied Athletes
By Richard Rhinehart New York, New York, October 13, 2017 – The exceptional power of teamwork and collaboration led 65 adaptive and able-bodied athletes to the successful conclusion of the inaugural Face of America Liberty bicycle and hand cycle ride October 8 for the national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports. The 54-mile journey from the United […]
Face of America Liberty Bicycle and Hand Cycle Ride Set for October 8
By Richard Rhinehart New York, New York, October 4, 2017 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural Face of America Liberty bicycle and hand cycle ride from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York to the World Trade Center in Manhattan October 8 will include nearly 100 athletes from throughout the northeastern […]
Face of America Liberty, Presented by Northwell Health, Debuts October 8
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, August 18, 2017 – National nonprofit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today the opening of athlete registration for the October 8 Face of America Liberty bicycle and hand cycle ride from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York to the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. The […]
Fourth Annual Coastal Team Challenge Kayaking Long Island’s Southern Coast
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, July 7, 2017 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ August 1-2 Coastal Team Challenge will join together adaptive and able-bodied athletes in a challenging outdoor sporting endeavor. Paddling Hobie two-person Mirage Oasis kayaks, the 32 participating athletes will travel 16 nautical miles across the Great South Bay of New […]
Center for Discovery to Host Eighth Adventure Team Challenge New York
By Richard Rhinehart Harris, New York, June 5, 2017 – Twelve teen-aged adaptive athletes from The Center for Discovery will join with 20 able-bodied coaches in the June 8-9 Adventure Team Challenge New York from national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports. Athletes in the eighth annual Challenge will participate in three stages of the inclusive event, […]
Face of America Veteran Finds Bicycling Therapeutic
By Richard Rhinehart Endwell, New York, March 28, 2017 – Navy and Army National Guard veteran Nicole Lee is riding in her first Face of America with national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports this April 28-30. The southern New York state veteran is riding with Team Rescue 22 from Arlington to Gettysburg with other adaptive military […]
Giving it Her All: A Profile of Face of America Athlete Donna Zephrine
By Melissa Grappone Bayshore, New York, March 21, 2017: Adaptive Army veteran, Donna Zephrine, is no stranger to challenges. Having participated in several World T.E.A.M. Sports events over the last few years — the Face of America (FOA) in 2015 and 2016; the 2015 Face of America Liberty from West Point Academy to the Freedom […]
Adaptive Athletes to Compete in Adventure Team Challenge New York
By Richard Rhinehart Harris, New York, August 16, 2016 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ popular Adventure Team Challenge New York returns to Harris and the grounds of The Center for Discovery September 8-9. Bringing together teams of developmentally-disabled athletes and able-bodied coaches, the annual outdoor sporting event features bicycling, water sports, mountain climbing, geocaching, […]
Athletes Sought for Upcoming World T.E.A.M. Sports October Events
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, August 11, 2016 – World T.E.A.M. Sports is seeking a few athletes for two challenging northeastern United States outdoor sporting events this October. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for positions in these events, as participation numbers are limited. Face of America Liberty Face of America Liberty, the organization’s […]
Cooperative Athletes Complete New York’s Coastal Team Challenge
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, August 5, 2016 – Traveling 16 nautical miles by sea kayak along Long Island, New York’s southern coast, 16 developmentally-disabled athletes teamed with 16 able-bodied coaches successfully finished national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ August 2-3 Coastal Team Challenge. “Coastal Team Challenge was a tremendous success,” said Alex Rohman of […]
Funny Fundraiser Boosts World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, February 26, 2016 – Seeking to create a unique and effective fundraiser for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle ride honoring injured veterans, two employees of Long Island, New York independent broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services turned to laughter. With nearly 70 disabled and able-bodied American […]