World T.E.AM. Travels to Harris, NY for Adventure Team Challenge “This is what joy feels like, this is what hope looks like!” echoes the voice of Jim Cashen, Assistant Chief of Integrated Arts at The Center for Discovery and the emcee for the weekend’s Adventure Team Challenge NY. Once you step onto the grounds of […]
American Portfolios Increases Support for Face of America Gettysburg
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, October 15, 2018 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. announced today that American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, is increasing their support for the organization. Through this support, the Long Island-based firm is recognized as the […]
Athletes Travel to Sleepy Hollow for Face of America Liberty
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 […]
Adventure Team Challenge Begins September 7
By Richard Rhinehart Eagle, Colorado, September 5, 2018 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s inclusive Adventure Team Challenge begins Friday, September 7 in the rugged high Gore Mountains northeast of Eagle. Able-bodied and adaptive athletes from across the United States will compete in the outdoor adventure race that includes mountain biking, river rafting, rock sports and […]
Colorado’s Adventure Team Challenge Tests both Adaptive and Able-Bodied Athletes
By Richard Rhinehart Eagle, Colorado, August 29, 2018 – Adaptive and able-bodied athletes will travel from across the United States to Colorado’s Gore Mountain range northeast of Eagle for the September 6-9 Adventure Team Challenge Colorado. Hosted annually since 2007, each team includes five athletes, two being adaptive athletes with disabilities ranging from blindness to […]
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 […]
Adaptive Athletes Paddle Sea Kayaks in World T.E.A.M.’s Coastal Team Challenge
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, August 6, 2018 – Developmentally-disabled athletes from non-profit Independent Group Home Living Program will join with able-bodied athletes in national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s Coastal Team Challenge August 14-15. The ocean based athletic endeavor will see 32 athletes maneuvering two-person sea kayaks 16 nautical miles along the waters of Long […]
World T.E.A.M.’s Inclusive Adventure Team Challenge Returns in September
By Richard Rhinehart Eagle, Colorado, July 20, 2018 – Considered to be one of the toughest back country team competitions in the United States, national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s annual Adventure Team Challenge this September 6-9 will see teams of adaptive and able-bodied athletes competing together in Colorado’s high Gore Mountain Range. Registration opened online for […]
Jon Brideau Appointed World T.E.A.M. Sports CEO and President
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, May 14, 2018 – World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today that Executive Director Jon Brideau has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the national non-profit organization. Brideau, who joined the sports management organization in October, 2017, follows the retirement of Van Brinson, who served as CEO and President […]
Face of America Ride to Gettysburg Returns April 27-29
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, November 27, 2017 – Face of America, non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive two-day bicycle and hand cycle ride to historic Gettysburg, returns to the Washington D.C. and Philadelphia regions this April 27-29. As one of America’s most inspiring events, participating athletes include adaptive military veterans and able-bodied athletes from […]
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 […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports Names Jonathan Brideau as Executive Director
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, October 2, 2017 – National nonprofit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today that Jonathan Brideau has been named as the organization’s Executive Director. He joins CEO and President Van Brinson in the growing organization’s management. Brideau is a seven-year veteran of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing […]
Chilly Colorado Temperatures Doesn’t Cool Hot Adventure Team Challenge Team
By Richard Rhinehart Eagle, Colorado, September 20, 2017 – Comfortable autumn racing conditions helped a Colorado team to a record winning pace at national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Adventure Team Challenge. Held in the high Gore Mountains northeast of Eagle, Colorado September 15-17, the three day event saw 50 competitors. Shattering the 2011 course record […]
Adventure Team Challenge Colorado Encourages Athlete Cooperation
By Richard Rhinehart Eagle, Colorado, September 13, 2017 – Adaptive and able-bodied athletes from across the United States will gather in Eagle September 14 for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Adventure Team Challenge. Ten teams of athletes will complete three outdoor sporting stages beginning September 15 at the rustic Rancho del Rio resort along […]
Pearl Meyer Athletes Inspired by World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Adventure Team Challenge
By Richard Rhinehart Eagle, Colorado, August 24, 2017 – It’s not the finish that matters; it’s the journey to successfully complete the sporting event. For participants of national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Adventure Team Challenge, an inclusive outdoor multisport competition to be held in the high mountains north of Eagle, Colorado this September 15-17, […]
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 […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports Partners with R4 Alliance’s Coordinated Care Network
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, July 18, 2017 – Adaptive military veterans needing assistance have another option beginning this week with the launch of the R4 Alliance Coordinated Care Network. National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports is a pioneer member of this network, which provides personal support for veterans across a spectrum of health and […]
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 […]
Outdoor Sports to Thrill Disabled Teens at Dralla Foundation Adventure Team Challenge D.C.
By Richard Rhinehart Washington, D.C., June 26, 2017 – Developmentally-, intellectually-, and physically-disabled young athletes from the greater Washington region are scheduled to participate in the inclusive Dralla Foundation Adventure Team Challenge this September 9 at Washington D.C. Hosted by national nonprofit World T.E.A.M. Sports, the Challenge is patterned after the organization’s inspiring Adventure Team […]
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, […]