2009 US Open Freestyle Footbag Championships July 11-13

Kenar · Post by **Kenar** » 16 Jun 2009 22:30

Hey Red, I'll be there. As I read it, I only need to sign up as an Intermediate competitor to get the player pack and shirt, right? The sideline packs are for the players who aren't competing,
I will be bringing my wife, also. Is there a way I can pay a fee for her to be at the post event on Saturday?

Thanks for putting this event together. I look forward to meeting you.

Ken Moller

redshredz · Post by **redshredz** » 17 Jun 2009 17:07

Hi,
Thanks Ken, look forward to meeting you in person as well. Anyone can attend the Saturday and Sunday evening ceremonies, so your wife is good to go. But, there is a catered on site dinner (sandwiches and such sponsored by Panera), that will only be available to people who have paid the competitor shredder fees. There are a good deal of restaurants literally surrounding the site, something like a two minute walk if that. It will be fun for sure, the site location allows for easy access to all your needs (hotel, food, entertainment) around the area, it is quite located.
Red

skankin · Post by **skankin** » 17 Jun 2009 19:42

to any canadians wanting to be there, I'm leaving montreal on the 7th of july, getting in vancouver on the 10th, then planning to go to Vancouver,WA on the 10th at night, room for 2 in the car, if any of you need a ride, we split gas and driving.

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 17 Jun 2009 19:58

Wow this sounds like its going to be an even better event than last year. Which I didn't think it was possible.

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this year. I hope that everyone has a great time, which I'm sure they will.

calemccoy · Post by **calemccoy** » 18 Jun 2009 01:13

that really sucks =[

flash · Post by **flash** » 20 Jun 2009 17:01

Hey all,

As some you already know I'll be driving cross-country to make the Open this year. I plan on leaving PA by July 4, Denver by the 6th, I think I may visit a friend in Jackson, WY the next day. I want to make it to Portland no later than Friday the 10th, but I'd probably prefer a day earlier. I guess my question is, could I stop in Boise in between Wyoming and Oregon?

I'm looking forward to making the U.S Open again, and making Portland my new home. See you soon, if all goes to plan.

Matt K · Post by **Matt K** » 20 Jun 2009 17:23

Good to hear Scott!

I got all the time off from work I wanted, so I will definitely be attending.

Jimpenske · Post by **Jimpenske** » 20 Jun 2009 21:54

Flash you should definitely stop by Boise on your way through! We'll party it up. You can stay at my place.

Sporatical_Distractions · Post by **Sporatical_Distractions** » 21 Jun 2009 03:08

time off is an impossibility. still have yet to make a us open

hope u all have fun though

ianek · Post by **ianek** » 24 Jun 2009 07:06

i booked a room with Jay B and Reid S, we need 1 to 3 more persons to share our room.

if you're interested, send me a PM.

and we have the room from friday night through tuesday morning.

edit: the room is now full.

sidekick · Post by **sidekick** » 25 Jun 2009 18:39

I will have a small stockpile of footbags for sale. Just wanted to let anyone know if you were worried about finding footbag. Also, we have to be extra secretive when talking to the coach this year, just wanted to alert everyone.

redshredz · Post by **redshredz** » 25 Jun 2009 23:57

Hey all,
Nick brought up a good point. For those who like to have safety meetings, people have to be sure it is off site property. Smoking anything in general is off limits at the sport facility, as it is a health/fitness company pretty much. Our main goal this year is to build a strong relationship with the sponsoring/host company, thus we have to be respectful on their turf. Luckily, there is a lot around there, including the host hotel across the street. Please let me know if anyone has any questions, this year we are looking to up the standards of professionalism and accessibility regarding footbag events with the US Open. It will be heavily sponsored and promoted, and will be the launch pad for quite a few exciting things. Check it out!
Red

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 26 Jun 2009 14:20

coach...?

flash · Post by **flash** » 26 Jun 2009 21:16

Evan...?

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 26 Jun 2009 22:47

Bueller...?

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 29 Jun 2009 20:17

Good points made.

Eric Chang · Post by **Eric Chang** » 02 Jul 2009 18:32

Driving from Green Bay to Portland via car with a good number of people

Oh by the way, I will be donating EZ Production's DOTS (Dawn of the Shred) DVD as a prize, and they will be for sale 25 buck in person!

So be prepared for an epic year at USO, and an epic DVD to be released!

-Note, for those who paid for the Demo DVD, I still have the list!

brianbear · Post by **brianbear** » 03 Jul 2009 09:23

YAY! I'm stoked for that DVD.
And to shred with you again, it's been a while!
I have been shreddin hard to prepare for this event.
AND stitching up a storm: I will have at least 20 bags for sale, hybrids, faciles, and a couple all microsuede bags...
bags will be priced between 20-30 depending on materials and filler.
$20: all facile led/seed beads
$25: all facile tungsten/seed beads AND Hybrid led/seed beads
$30: Hybrids tungsten/seed beads AND all microsuede (tungsten or led)
Booked a King suite for up to 4 for check-in on the 11th and check out on the 13th. saturday and sunday night.
So far it is me, my girlfriend, and Marc from stanford crew. Anyone down to fill a 4th spot?

Juana · Post by **Juana** » 03 Jul 2009 14:24

Hey hey - Alex and I are showing up on Saturday. We procrastinated long enough that the Mariott is fully booked now. Guess we'll make reservations at the Phoenix which is about a mile away, unless someone can suggest a better place. On that note, any chance any of you made reservations that you can't keep? We'd be more than happy to swoop in and snatch that up!! Let us know.

See ya there!
Jane

redshredz · Post by **redshredz** » 03 Jul 2009 14:33

Hi all!
We are seven days out from the 2009 US Open Footbag Championships! We are working to make this a very professional and heavily sponsored event, it will be well documented and promoted. Please let me know if you have any questions, we will be collecting music on Friday at Registration (thumb drive is best, but we can upload cd as well). Also would like to thank just a few of our sponsors;

Title Sponsors:
Nautilus
Wham-O
Burgerville
Realty Pro
Sign*A*Rama

Event Sponsors:
Fancy Footworks
Pinemeadow Golf
Columbia Litho
NW Deli
Heritage Trophies
Dubli.com
Marriott
Panera

And all of our 'Friends of Mr. Hacky Sack' Sponsors:
Michelson Law Office
Allen Appraisal
American Underwriters Insurance Agency
Linten's Carpet Cleaning
Lease One
Pay Chex
Pinnacle Roofing
Sound Mortgage
Independent Heating and Cooling
Car Savers
JS Motors
Umpqua Bank
Certa Pro Painters
Gallery and Associates Photography
Spacemaster Construction
Cara Olsen Chiropractic
ARBORSMITH Tree Care
Lynch Janitorial and Cleaning LLC
The Schepers Family
The Zilm Family

Much love to the IFPA as well!