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Join the Revolution Ride & Festival!

Posted on: May 21, 2019 12:38 am By: Elaine Beale
Cyclists at the Revolution at the starting line

The REV brings together adaptive and non-adaptive cyclists in a fabulous, fun event that raises about $200K to support all BORP’s programs. This year’s ride will be held on Saturday, September 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Rosa. Riders can choose between four rides in beautiful Wine Country:

  • A family-friendly ride along a scenic paved bike path (riders can go up to 10 miles, but less if they wish along this out-and-back route).
  • A 30-mile, relatively flat but lovely ride past vineyards and orchards.
  • A 45-mile ride that includes almost 3,000 feet of elevation gain.
  • A 70-mile ride that includes vineyards, redwoods, ocean views, and challenging climbs. 

The Festival following the rides takes place in a lovely garden at the Hyatt Regency. There’ll be music, delicious food, wine & beer, and free professional massages for riders.

Riders are required to raise $400. But don’t worry, we make that easy with lots of wonderful tips and tools.

Use the code EARLYBIRD and register by June 30 to get 50% off your registration fee!

REGISTER NOW.

For more information, email elaine@borp.org

http://www.borp.org/join-the-revolution-ride-festival/

Cesar Chavez California Children’s Services hosts Sports Day

Posted on: May 16, 2019 10:25 pm By: Trooper Johnson

On April 24, BORP and the Cesar Chavez California Children’s Services Therapy Unit hosted a Sports Day at the Cesar Chavez campus. The event brought in 14 Oakland students with a variety of physical disabilities to try wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, and to learn about BORP and the programs we offer to Bay Area youth.

Generally, these kids are never around other kids like themselves, and never get to simply get out and play. These events offer them an opportunity to play sports with other kids who have similar disabilities.

Eleven new kids tried wheelchair basketball for the first time. Three current BORP athletes, Kevin, Joseph, and Eyan, helped run drills and answer questions.It was an incredible day on the court and we hope to be hosting several more of these events in the near future!


http://www.borp.org/cesar-chavez-california-childrens-services-hosts-sports-day/

My Experience at Bash at the Beach in Carpinteria

Posted on: May 16, 2019 9:48 pm By: Talia Geliebter

Talia Geliebter is a member of the BORP Shockers, Athlete #34

On Friday, April 5, 2019, my power soccer team, the BORP Shockers, drove down to Carpinteria, which is near Santa Barbara to play in three power soccer games. Ten teams competed with each other in this tournament.

    On Saturday, April 6, we didn’t have games until later in the afternoon and in the evening, so we rolled to the boardwalk and across it a couple of times. The weather was very beautiful and sunny. The games were running an hour ahead of schedule, so I had to get to the gym and get into my soccer chair.  After the speed test, both teams faced each other and chatted. It was fun getting to know the opposing team. The first game was against the Sacramento Valley Flames team and we beat them 2-0. My teammate Ian and I scored goals in that game. We had a 2-3 hour break in between games, so I went to the boardwalk again with my parents while the rest of my teammates were watching the other games at the gym. As I was rolling back and forth on the boardwalk, I practiced my visualization and breathing as I was preparing myself for the second game of the day

The second game began a little after 6 p.m. I had to quickly head back to the gym and get back into my soccer chair. After we speed tested, we headed over to meet the team that we were playing against. That team was the Central Valley Ghostriders and they weren’t very friendly. At least we were able to grab a photo opportunity with them before the game started! We ended up losing 0-4 because they were very good and very quick at setting up! After that very tough game, the BORP Shockers went out for dinner and dessert.

On Sunday, April 7, we had our final game against the Glendale Rough Riders. Again we chatted with them after the speed test. It was fun getting to know the Rough Riders and where they came from. It was a pretty close game, but we ended up winning 3-2. Ruby, my teammate, mainly scored in that game. After the game, we said goodbye to the hosts, loaded the soccer chair into the van, and headed home. I had tons of fun over the weekend. Winning two games was a joy as well.  

http://www.borp.org/my-experience-at-bash-at-the-beach-in-carpinteria/

BORP’s Inaugural Kathryn Black Invitational Power Soccer Tournament was a Huge Success

Posted on: May 16, 2019 1:36 pm By: Jonathan Newman
Group photo of all the teams, referees, volunteers at the Kathryn Black Invitational

The Kathryn Black Invitational, held on May 5 & 6, was an truly awesome event!! The competition was fierce and friendly with teams battling to win and at the same time showing respect and appreciation for their opponents’ efforts. The first day initiated and sealed many friendships as all the athletes became invested in each other’s success. 

Action shot of two players

The generosity of our sponsors ensured that we had first class meals, awards, souvenirs and amenities. Thanks to USPSA, Power Soccer Shop.com, Dominic and Karen Russo, BORP and all our donors for supporting the event and the vision of the KBI and perpetuating Kathryn Black’s legacy! 

Thanks to volunteers, families, friends, attendants, and staff for their donations of time, resources, talents, patience and good humor. A few of the many exemplars: Josh Burger and his family, Dindzans family, Shemaria family, the announcing crew, St. Theresa students, Delta Gammas, Scot Goodman, Dawn Nakashima, Mike Wolford, Betsy Dorsett and BORPees back to the beginning of time (1975). 

Thanks to the coaches for their leadership and commitment to the athletes: Julie Fuller, Alberta Cunningham, Pam Richerson, Tony Paradis, Margo Roeckl, Paul Navazio, Julian Perez.

Thanks to our awesome officials: Head Referee Dan Chafey, Bill Cain, Lauren Candia, Mark Jones, Paul Navazio, Phil Weaver.

Power Soccer Referees

Veteran Warriors took the Championship over the Sac Valley Flames, with a Golden Goal in the 2nd overtime period to win 1-0. BORP Bombers led by Tournament MVP, Edana Contreras, were in synch from start to finish of the 3rd Place game and overcame the SLO Dragons 5-1.

Power Soccer players shaking hands

Golden Guard winner: Lady Villegas, Sac Valley Flames

Top Defender: Julian Perez, Veteran Warriors

MVP: Edana Contreras, BORP Bombers

Spirit of the KBI: Mohan “Mr. V.” Vallbhapurapu (actual award was lost in the shuffle, it’s on it’s way).

All Tournament selections

SLO Dragons: Matt “Mad Dog” Green, Megan Costenze

Sac Valley Flames: Lady Villegas, Hunter Horkheimer

Veteran Warriors: Julian “Big Daddy”  Perez, “Wheelchair Willie” Hendrickson, Al “Sharpshooter” Marconi (quote in the subject line is from Al)

BORP Bombers: Edana Contreras, Brooklynn Watson, Chanelle Stallmeyer, Charlie Cleberg

Power Soccer Rocks!

http://www.borp.org/borps-inaugural-kathryn-black-invitational-power-soccer-tournament-was-a-huge-success/

BORP Honors Women with Disabilities in Sports and Recreation

Posted on: May 16, 2019 1:24 pm By: Betsy Dorsett
BORP Hall of Fame and Awards Celebration:
Honoring Women with Disabilities in Sports & Recreation

This year, the BORP Annual Hall of Fame and Awards Celebration will honor the women of BORP. It’s no surprise, of course, that women athletes and leaders have made important contributions to BORP, but many people may not realize that BORP was started in 1976 by two young female CAL students, Susan Sygall and Diane Schechter. Given that BORP started as a sports program at a time when there was little equity and visibility for women in sports, having women in these and many other leadership roles at BORP was remarkable. Today, women and girls continue to contribute immensely to BORP, making up the majority of staff, playing key volunteer roles, and participating as dedicated and outstanding athletes.

On June 19, we will celebrate the achievements and contributions of the following women and girls:

Susie Grimes
Kristi Hruzewicz
Ella Rodriguez
The Women of Quadzilla (Bonnie Lewkowicz, Sun Chan, Val Brown, Susie Grimes, Megan Schirle, Ann Cupolo-Freeman & Lori McLeod)

We will also honor The Clif Bar Family Foundation for their longstanding and generous support of BORP.

Lindsay Gottlieb, Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball team at UC, Berkeley will keynote the event.

All proceeds from the event will benefit BORP.

Please join us!

YES! I want to celebrate the outstanding women and girls of BORP!

http://www.borp.org/borp-honors-women-with-disabilities-in-sports-and-recreation/
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