You may not know, but the Bridge II Sports office is actually an old house tucked out in rural Durham– a perfect place to sit on the porch, sip some lemonade and talk about what else?…adapted sports!
We thought it would be fun and informative to host live ‘Porch Time’ virtual meetings with special guests (from a social distance of course). These chats are opportunities for you to catch up with familiar faces and coaches you know from BIIS and Valor Games SE, ask sport-specific questions, learn a few things about the sports you love and reminisce. Grab a lemonade, fire up your computer or device and join us on ‘the porch’!
Click here for links and information on WebEx events from Virtual Valor Games SE May 18-21
The Long River Home
meet Lonnie Bedwell
Click to watch the WebEx recording of this incredible presentation!
Join us ‘On The Porch’ for an afternoon with Lonnie Bedwell, kayaker, extreme-sport athlete, a National Geographic Adventure of the Year 2015 and blind Navy Veteran featured in the short film ‘The Long River Home’.
Bring your questions for this ‘behind the scenes’ look into the challenge of kayaking the Colorado River and ‘Exploring Your Vision’ when faced with disability.
Incontinence
and Adapted Sports
TUESDAY JUNE 16 3PM EST
LINK to WebEx Recording
Password: yBqxZ3B7
At Bridge II Sports we believe EveryBODY should and can be active. One of our goals is to assist you in finding strategies to help reduce the ‘NO, I can’t’ and move to the ‘YES- I can do this!’.
For many people with physical disabilities, the reality of bladder and bowel incontinence can keep them on the sideline from being active, participating in community activities or even just trying sports.
We are very excited to team up with Domtar/Attends and HDIS for an open discussion on this topic that is often not talked about but is a major roadblock to leading a full life.
Join us for ‘tips, tricks, and strategies’ from athletes managing their incontinence and learn about the latest in incontinence supplies, delivery and getting what you need from Domtar/Attends and HDIS.
Attendees in this WebEx event will not be able to see other attendees video or names.
PREVIOUS PORCH TIME TOPICS:
PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS TALK
TUESDAY JUNE 2 3PM EST
Ask questions and learn about the latest in prosthetics and orthotics with experts from Limbionics and Sunstone Labs.
Recreation Therapy at the VA
THURSDAY MAY 28 3PM EST
If you don’t know your VA Recreation Therapist- you should!
Meet the team from the Durham VA and learn about the oppportunities Recreation Therapy can provide to help reach your goals.
Porch Time - Get In The Game with Adapted Sports Organizations
THURSDAY MAY 14 3PM EST
Adapted sports resources abound. Make connections to organizations that have connections on the national level with Disabled Sports USA and right here in North Carolina with Bridge II Sports, Hillandale Golf (adapted golf), and Triangle Volleyball Club (sitting volleyball).
Porch Time - Para Athletes
TUESDAY MAY 12 3PM EST
A panel discussion with a range of Para Athletes that have taken their passion for sport to the next competitive level- locally, nationally, even worldwide! If you are interested in ‘upping your game’ you don’t want to miss this webinar.
Porch Time - CONDITIONING
TUESDAY MAY 5 10am EST
Take your Bridge II FIT a step further and learn about SPORT ENDURANCE CONDITIONING from Wes Hall, BIIS Director of Programs. Wes has been coaching athletes and helping them improve their performance since 1990.
Porch Time - AIR RIFLE
TUESDAY APRIL 28 10am EST
This week Coaches John Book and Mickey Strader are back to talk about AIR RIFLE.
Topics will include how to maintain your air rifle, charge cartridges and anything you want to know about the sport. A wealth of knowledge between these two gentlemen – you don’t want to miss it.
Porch Time - ARCHERY
TUESDAY APRIL 21 10am EST
Our first ‘Porch Time’ is all about ARCHERY with Coaches Mickey Strader and John Book — if you have EVER been to Valor Games SE you know these guys!
Akeem will be hosting and leading the discussion on stance, set-up, equipment maintenance, bow tuning, Q&A, the new BIIS range… and much more!
