as the official provider of online
registration and customized Web site services for Dixie teams and leagues in
11 states. Dixie will offer Active's services to administrators, players,
coaches, volunteers and parents across its three major divisions: Dixie Youth
Baseball; Dixie Boys + Majors Baseball; and Dixie Softball.
Through its Dixie Youth Baseball, Boys + Majors Dixie Baseball and Dixie
Softball divisions, Dixie offers youth sports programs for boys and girls
throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South
Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. 500 company, is a leading worldwide
provider of application and marketing services for the participatory
activities and non-profit sectors. Pleva , Sr.S.
More information is available at www.org

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The main purpose of
the programs is to provide a recreation outlet for as many girls and boys as
possible, with an emphasis on local league play rather than tournament play.

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Dixie Baseball Chooses Web Services From The Active Network

Thursday, June 30 is "Kids Day at the Games," when local
children will visit with the athletes and learn about wheelchair sports.

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Organizations of all size use the
company's application services to automate information collection, activity
registration, facility reservation, membership and fundraising management.
"We are proud of these talented athletes, our volunteers who make these
Games possible and the communities that open their doors and their hearts to
these heroes ," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson.
The Wheelchair Games, presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), are open to all U. Pleva Sr.

Military Writers/News Editors/Sports Editors

EDMOND, Okla.----

Oklahoma Chapter of Disabled Sports USA Supports
American War Veterans and Their Families' Participation
in Fifteen Sport, Weekend-Long Event in Edmond

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a chapter of Disabled
Sports USA (DS/USA), today announced the 2005 Endeavor Games for
Athletes with Physical Disabilities, an event created to teach people
with disabilities participation in adaptive sports.
Kevin Pannell, 1st Cavalry division, 9th regiment, who lost both legs
-- above the knee on the left side and below the knee on the right --
in Bagdhad. I also know that they will have such
a positive experience at the UCO Endeavor Games and will leave knowing
that they can still accomplish their dreams in life.S.

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Dixie Softball, Inc.
Commemorative activities are also planned recognizing the 25th year of the
event.

As a continuation of Disabled
Sports USA's 38 year history of rebuilding the lives of disabled
veterans, UCO will partner with DS/USA to host U. soldiers who were
severely injured during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as special
guests at the event.

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Sponsors of the event include: title sponsor, University of
Central Oklahoma; platinum sponsor , Valir Rehabilitation Hospital;
diamond sponsors, Disabled Sports USA and the Wounded Warriors
Project; and gold sponsors, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics and Renda
Broadcasting. UCO is proud to now
be offering these exciting programs and is looking forward to adding
more programs and events in the future, all for the benefit of
physically disabled athletes.

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Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc. Thomas, Lake
Harriett, the Ft. A member of the U.

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Youth Baseball and Softball Programs Across the Southeast Using Active's
Online Registration, Customized Team Web Sites

LA JOLLA , Calif. Online registration offers a convenient registration option
and provides an immediate confirmation ., an Inc.

National Veterans Wheelchair Games Come to Minneapolis

In
December of 2004, UCO absorbed The Sports Group, which was created in
2000 to provide quality sports programs to athletes from Oklahoma and
beyond. Olympic Committee, DS/USA conducts
regional, national and international training camps and competitions
to prepare athletes for the Paralympic Games -- the international
Olympic-sanctioned competitions for athletes with physical
disabilities.

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(Logo: http://www.eteamz. "The Games also
serve as a stage where we can show the world what we can do -- to soar far
beyond any physical limitations we might have and reach previously unimagined
levels of success. In total, more than 20 soldiers and their
families will participate."
The Endeavor Games were created because of recognition that there
was a need for a multi-sport event for athletes with physical
disabilities. Since
then , The Sports Group added numerous programs, such as the Endeavor
Games, BlazeSports Edmond, the Oklahoma Amputeee Golf Tournament, U
Kan Ski and is a member of the Paralympic Academy.dsusa.

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About The Active Network, Inc.
Many of the events will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center , also
the site for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.ucok.

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WASHINGTON, More than 500 disabled veterans will
compete in the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world, the 25th
National Veterans Wheelchair Games, June 27 - July 1 in Minneapolis.S.

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We'll also be able to stay in touch with players and families,
quickly and easily, throughout the season.

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newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050112 /LAW033LOGO)
The Active Network, the official Web services provider for such national
sports organizations as Little League(R) Baseball, NFL Youth Football and MLS
Soccer Camps, will provide integrated online registration for Dixie's 2,000+
leagues and customized eteamz (http://www. (DSI ), is a youth softball program for girls eighteen
years of age and younger, playing on a scaled-down diamond to meet the
physical development of the growing child.
For more information, please visit http://www. Sports are important in the therapy used to treat many
disabilities. Participation in the Games has more than tripled since
inception; approximately 300 disabled athletes from all over the world
are expected to participate in 2005. The
University is also sponsoring a luncheon on Saturday, June 11, and a
banquet on Saturday night where a video of the 2005 competition will
be screened.
For athletes interested in participating in the event,
registration and additional background information can be found at
www.

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, is a
youth baseball program for boys, 13-14 years, playing on a medium-sized
diamond to meet the physical development of growing boys. The Active Network delivers services to the largest
customer base in its market, including local governments, non-profit and
educational organizations, consumer product corporations, and national sports
associations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Beginning June 30, individual news releases and photos of the athletes
will be available on the Games' web site.
"Immediately after I was injured in Iraq, I never even dreamed of
participating in an event like the Endeavor Games," said Army Spc.
"Disabled Sports USA is proud to partner with the University of
Central Oklahoma to sponsor this event and host as special guests our
fine service men and women.edu/wellnesscenter/ds_home .

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, Dixie Baseball, Inc.
The Active Network's application services provide the technology to help
organizations increase efficiency, while reducing the cost and complexity of
managing community activities and fundraising events.org.

All other recreation and sports sites are listed in their appropriate country, location and category.

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Using eteamz services, Dixie teams can create easy-to-use, customized
homepages. "Getting our teams and leagues online with services like Web
sites and registration will make sign-ups easier and help us get the word out
quickly. Veterans
from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan will join the other
competitors at the Games this year.
"Year after year, the rehabilitative nature of the Games provides endless
opportunities for our wheelchair athletes to pursue their athletic goals and
dreams," said PVA National President Randy L. Snelling soccer fields and Como Park.

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League organizers can also eliminate
paperwork and check processing, streamlining the registration process each
season.org.com or call
1-888-543-7223.
From June 27 - July 1, actress Bo Derek, Honorary Chairperson of VA's
National Rehabilitation Special Events, will attend the events to visit with
athletes and present medals. "With the support of DS/USA, I know I will have all the
encouragement and physical training I need to once again try the
sports I love, and I am even looking forward to some friendly
competition at the event. These soldiers have put their lives on the
line for freedom, and we will to be there to help them in their hour
of need," said Kirk Bauer, executive director of Disabled Sports USA. "The entire City
of Edmond is rallying behind this unique opportunity and we hope to
provide the soldiers with a weekend full of inspiration and
opportunity.

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Through Active's online registration, parents can register Dixie players
day or night, quickly and securely, right from a Dixie league Web site, using
a credit card.
The Active Network, Inc. military
veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord
injuries, certain neurological conditions, amputations or other mobility
impairments. Most importantly , I know that my
participation in sports will inspire others who are overcoming their
physical disabilities. The special guests will participate in hands-on instruction
courses in wheelchair fencing , sit volleyball, wheelchair basketball,
swimming and the Third Annual First Step Clinic, an inspiring session
for amputees who wish to participate in track and field events.

This category contains links to countries within North America that have sites related to recreation and sports.

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, a leading
organizer for youth baseball and softball programs across the Southeast, has
chosen The Active Network, Inc . In a few simple steps and without the need for HTML skills,
administrators and players can build homepages, add online registration and
payment to their sites, post news, photos and schedules, link to their
fundraising campaigns, and even send broadcast phone calls to players right
from their sites.
The 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games kick off June 27 with a
wheelchair basketball demonstration at Peavey Plaza, as well as the 2005
Disabled Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo.

Other venues include South
Town Bowl, Eden Prarie Bowl, McMurry Field, Metro Gun Club, Braemar Golf
Course, the University of Minnesota, the University of St.
"As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I know that their adjustment back to
normal life will be challenging.htm

About UCO Sports and Events

UCO Disabled Sports and Events is a division of the Wellness
Center on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma.

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dixie. The Minneapolis VA Medical Center and
the PVA Minnesota Chapter are hosting the 2005 Games."
Participants in the Games will also be invited to the Opening
Ceremony on Friday , June 10, at the Hamilton Field House, UCO.

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Trap shooting, golf and a power wheelchair relay will be
exhibition events this year.

Only sites with multiple locations in two or more countries within North America will be listed here.

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The 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games would not be possible without
the support of many local and national corporations, foundations and
organizations that generously support this event.

About Disabled Sports USA

Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA
provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to
gain confidence and dignity through sports, recreation and educational
programs.

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"We've seen what Active has done for youth sports programs across the
country and are looking forward to offering this technology and innovative
service to our Dixie family," said Wes Skelton, commissioner , Dixie Youth
Baseball, Inc. For many injured veterans, the Wheelchair Games provide their
first exposure to wheelchair athletics.wheelchairgames.

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Its consumer properties also offer a one-stop shop of services for
the active lifestyle.theactivenetwork."
At the Games, veterans will compete in track and field, swimming,
basketball, weightlifting, softball, air guns, quad-rugby, 9-ball, bowling,
table tennis, archery, handcycling, a motorized rally, wheelchair slalom and
power soccer . A special first-time
wheelchair sports demonstration will be held at the Mall of America on
Wednesday , June 29.

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The company's marketing
services offer integrated online and field marketing campaigns to reach active
consumers. At the Opening Ceremonies on
June 27, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson will deliver remarks,
along with PVA National President Randy L. For more information about the
National Veterans Wheelchair Games, or to track events as they happen, visit
http:/ /www. The sixth annual
Endeavor Games will take place in Edmond, Oklahoma, June 9-12, and
offers anyone with a physical disability the opportunity to experience
a variety of sports, including wheelchair basketball, archery,
powerlifting, shooting, tennis, table tennis, softball, swimming,
boccia and track and field events. In addition to the multitude of competitive sports offered
this year , the staff of the Endeavor Games has added a day to the
event to accommodate training clinics for athletes, volunteers and
coaches.
"We are honored to have the chance to host these amazing soldiers
for the weekend at the Endeavor Games," said Katrina Shaklee,
assistant director of UCO Disabled Sports and Events. The organization is the nation's largest multi-sport,
multi-disability organization and serves more than 60,000 people
nationwide.

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com) Web sites for its teams."

About Dixie Baseball, Inc. For more
information, visit http://www. Athletes are encouraged to
participate in more than one event, and Olympic-style gold, silver and
bronze medals for first, second and third place will be awarded in
each event. The Sports Group's first "endeavor" was the organization of
the Endeavor Games, which was held for the first time in 2000. DS/USA also offers sports rehabilitation programs
through its nationwide network of over 80 community-based chapters.