The 2007 US Open Footbag Championships July 6-8

redshredz · Post by **redshredz** » 25 Mar 2007 11:24

We are proud to announce the 2007 US Open Footbag Championships in Portland OR, July 6-8. This event will again be a mix of the best freestyle and net, with awards and cash prizes handed out. Thanks to everyone for making last year's a great success, we are looking to step it up again for this year!

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Initial Schedule

Friday
Preregistration
Demos (Misc other stuff)

Saturday
1pm Intermediate Shred 30
1:30pm Open Shred 30 (one round)

2pm Intermediate Big Trick

2:30pm Intermediate Big Three
3:00pm Open Big Three

3:30pm Intermediate Routines
4:00pm Open Routines, first round

5pm Intermediate Rippin' Run
5:30 Circle (Open only)

Sunday
1pm Rippin' Run (open only)
1:30pm Big Trick (Open)

2:30 Open Routines, finals
Awards Ceremony

Initial attendance list:

Freestyle

Jim Penske
Lon Smith
Scott Bevier
Daryl Genz
Sunny Freeman
Cameron Pepper
Dylan Johnson
Zac Jackson
Zeb Jackson
Justin Dale
Sam Potter
Scott Behmer
Dan Reed
Ricky Moran ...?
Nate Linscott
James Erickson
Aaron Orton
Joe Crain
Steve Goldberg
James Randall
************
Kyle Hewitt !
Mannel Rox
Danny Williams
Dan Morse

Our guys (those that I can think of off hand)
Nick Landes
Noah Jay-Bonn
Jake Wren
Jake Martin
Ben Schmaltz
Sean Wingert
Shawn Johnson
Brian Cooper
Chrisco Jears
Clayton Dee
James Chance
Micah J.
Carlo D.
Mikey Nunley

Kenny Shults
Kendall Kic
John Stalberger
Garwin Bruce
Ted Huff
Mag Hughes
Cheryl Hughes
Chris Siebert
Paul Vorvick
Tricia George
Dennis Ross
Becca English Ross
Lori Jean Conover
Steve Dusablon
yours truly

Glencoe Footbag Group (6-8 kickers)
Sole Purpose Strikers (HB Lee Middle School group)

Net
Chaos posse
John Leys
???

More to come!

Red Husted

Jimpenske · Post by **Jimpenske** » 25 Mar 2007 13:59

I can't wait! Last year it was awesome. It was fun having Jorden and Dave in the same circle.

B_Man · Post by **B_Man** » 25 Mar 2007 15:12

I'm going to try real hard to make it this year.

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 25 Mar 2007 15:14

last years was SO awesome, i wish i had competed in all the events last time, im definately going to this year!

professor · Post by **professor** » 25 Mar 2007 15:56

I can't make it this year and I don't think Evan can either unless he somehow gets a lot of cash.

Jorden · Post by **Jorden** » 25 Mar 2007 20:21

Hey,

I'm not sure if I will make it this year. Basically my winnings at Worlds funded me to go last time. Now that it's happening before worlds it's hard to say. Gonna be paying for most of my own schooling next September as well.

I also got booked for a gig on July 9th. Would definitely have to reschedule that.

So yeah, no promises but I'll try.

Jorden

beenjammin · Post by **beenjammin** » 25 Mar 2007 22:06

ONe word Jorden,
Tipjar

Senor Grommet · Post by **Senor Grommet** » 26 Mar 2007 15:14

Red,

It was awesome that you were able to have the freestyle and the net (prelim) competitions at the same venue, and I hope that trend continues next year. BUT, it would even be cooler if the Freestyle finals and the Net finals were NOT scheduled at the exact same times. Last year I had to choose between them. I made a choice, and then later felt as if I had been robbed of something I really also wanted to see. If the finals for these events are timed differently, then freestylers could watch net and net players could watch freestyle. We need more integration of both worlds.

Hope to see you there.

LEGOMAN · Post by **LEGOMAN** » 26 Mar 2007 19:20

first page

and I'm going to make it. I hope

Maraxus · Post by **Maraxus** » 26 Mar 2007 19:21

I can finally attend a tournament in Oregon on those dates.

Yes... I will finally be done with my four years by then, and it's just 80 miles away, fucking awesome.

RawSko · Post by **RawSko** » 28 Mar 2007 16:01

Portland, Oregon is also the home of my favorite band (The Decemberists). I wish I could go... I'm already getting all my time off work to go to Worlds though

someday...

sidekick · Post by **sidekick** » 29 Mar 2007 01:26

WHAT??? The site is at Pioneer Square, the publicity will be off the hook, the shred will be even better this year, and people are saying that they won't be there?

If you have to chose between this and worlds, then go to worlds, I can understand that. But if you can, in anyway, make both, then do it. Save and beg/borrow/steal so that you are able to attend the US Open. Last year it was amazing, so do you think this year will be better? Of course! Red is working his ass off and recruiting the rest of Sole Purpose to help and this comp will be one to remember.

Maraxus · Post by **Maraxus** » 29 Mar 2007 18:22

I want to be Sole Purpose

Send me a shirt gogo~

redshredz · Post by **redshredz** » 29 Mar 2007 19:29

You are always welcome up here Aaron, we have been awaiting your return to the area for some time! Let us know what your plans are, we could always use another great shredder. I remember our sessions were always a blast. Come on up anytime, I would like to have you meet the new additions to the gang (the kids, as I call them). See you at the Open, or sooner, keep me posted.
R

Stuge47 · Post by **Stuge47** » 29 Mar 2007 23:05

I wouldn't miss this at all.

I love Portland.

Anyone who can go, should go.

funklovesfootbag · Post by **funklovesfootbag** » 02 Apr 2007 16:40

This was super fun but my sole purpose is saving $$ for worlds/travel afterwards.... I will see what I can do though, this event was awesome last year!

mannel rox · Post by **mannel rox** » 13 Apr 2007 16:26

this might seem like a stupid question but I'm gonna ask it anyway. I am 13 and my skills aren't very good yet. I can hit toe stalls in stalls and almost clipper and mirage but... Should i go to this? Is it like all competition and pros or would i learn from it?

LEGOMAN · Post by **LEGOMAN** » 13 Apr 2007 17:14

Go to any tounry you can make it to ever.

redshredz · Post by **redshredz** » 13 Apr 2007 18:30

This event is going to be a bit more expanded from 2006's format. Again we are offering all of the competitions of last year, but are also being more inclusive to the everyday "hacker", with a few more beginner/kicking events. My goal is to have the US Open be as all inclusive and accessible as possible. If your foot touches a footbag, I want you there. This year we are catering to not only the greater community, but the local community of kickers, for which there are a great many. If you want to learn more tricks, you certainly will have a chance to at the Open. It's hard not to pick up new stuff at events, and make new friends. Hope to see everyone there!
Red

mannel rox · Post by **mannel rox** » 14 Apr 2007 10:14

GREAT! I'll see you there!

By the way. What kind of "hacking events" are you talking about? could you
PM me or post details of what the "hacking events'' are?