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2007 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby National Team Selection Camp to Be Held at Lakeshore Foundation Jan. 5-7
By Susan Katz
// Lakeshore Foundation
// January 4, 2007
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All 12 members of the gold medal-winning 2006 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby World Championships Team will be in Birmingham Jan.5-7 to attempt to earn a spot on the 2007 National Team
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The 2007 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby National Team selection camp will be held at the Lakeshore Foundation U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site in Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 5-7.
Twenty-five athletes have been invited to the camp, including all 12 athletes that won a gold medal at the 2006 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships this past September in Christchurch, New Zealand, as well as 13 additional athletes looking to make this year’s squad. Head Coach James Gumbert (Austin, Tex.) has said he will select up to 18 athletes at this camp, though the team roster will be cut down to 12 later in the year.
“While it was a great thrill to win the World Championships this past September, we can’t be satisfied with what we accomplished there,” said Gumbert. “This camp is the next step in our 21-month journey to win the gold medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.”
Training sessions will be held on Friday, Jan. 5 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-6:00 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 6, the team will train from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Players and coaches will be available to media at the conclusion of each training session. All media inquiries and requests can be sent to Susan Katz, Communications Coordinator, at (205) 313-7434, (205) 381-0600 (cell), or susank@lakeshore.org.
2007 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby National Team Tryout Camp Participants
RJ Bunnell (Corona, Calif.)
*Andy Cohn (Tempe, Ariz.)
Chad Cohn (Tucson, Ariz.)
Eddie Crouch (Smyrna, Tenn.)
Delmon Dunston (Corona, Calif.)
Nick Fonner (Homewood, Ill.)
Sam Gloor (San Diego, Calif.)
*Will Groulx (Portland, Ore.)
*Scott Hogsett (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Steve Kearly (Houston, Tex.)
*Bryan Kirkland (Leeds, Ala.)
Bob Lujano (Hoover, Ala.)
*Norm Lyduch (Austin, Tex.)
*Seth McBride (Juneau, Alaska)
AJ Nanayakkara (Roslyn, Penn.)
*Steve Pate (Kalispell, Mont.)
*Justin Patterson (Salinas, Calif.)
*Jason Regier (Denver, Colo.)
Brad Schramel (Crestwood, Ill.)
*Nick Springer (St. Petersburg, Fla./New York, N.Y.)
Scott Stokes (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
*Chance Sumner (Denver, Colo.)
Joel Wilmoth (Hueytown, Ala.)
Max Woodbury (Portland, Ore.)
*Mark Zupan (Austin, Tex.)
*Indicates members of the 2006 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby National Team that won a gold medal at the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.
About Lakeshore Foundation U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site
Lakeshore Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through fitness, recreation, and athletics. These programs help children and adults with physical disabilities maintain healthy and active lifestyles, as well as develop stronger self-esteem and improve independent living skills. The United States Olympic Committee designated Lakeshore Foundation an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site in 2003. Along with the nation’s three Olympic Training Centers, Lakeshore Foundation plays a critical role in the success of U.S. athletes. For more information, visit http://www.lakeshore.org/.
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