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Footbag News (News for 2002)
30 December 2002
!! ANNOUNCING: STEG skate and footbag contest
Announcing the STEG skate and footbag contest, which will take place April 30, 2003-October 24, 2007 in Balatonalmádi, Hungary. Contact Gergo Csallo for details, but first check the event listing.
Announcing the STEG skate and footbag contest, which will take place April 30, 2003-October 24, 2007 in Balatonalmádi, Hungary. Contact Gergo Csallo for details, but first check the event listing.
!! New Videos From 2002 Worlds
Thanks to Ellis Piltz and Flipsider.com, we now have some great new freestyle videos in the video gallery. Check out winning routines from the World Footbag Championships as well as a few great extras!
Thanks to Ellis Piltz and Flipsider.com, we now have some great new freestyle videos in the video gallery. Check out winning routines from the World Footbag Championships as well as a few great extras!
28 December 2002
25 December 2002
!! Happy Holidays from Footbag.org
24 December 2002
Caracas Footbag ClubAnthony Di Benedetto has added his club in Caracas, Dtto.Capital, Venezuela to the club list.
23 December 2002
!! Major Changes at Footbag.org
Though you may not be able to tell, we've worked tirelessly for the last year making changes to the way footbag.org works. Our goal was to make these changes as transparent as possible, and to enable other new features and functionality in the future. Well, we're done with the major rework, and you should find footbag.org much faster and more stable. Though there are some things still unfinished, we have decided to turn off the old systems and fire up the new. If you see anything that looks like a "bug" please e-mail the webmaster.
Though you may not be able to tell, we've worked tirelessly for the last year making changes to the way footbag.org works. Our goal was to make these changes as transparent as possible, and to enable other new features and functionality in the future. Well, we're done with the major rework, and you should find footbag.org much faster and more stable. Though there are some things still unfinished, we have decided to turn off the old systems and fire up the new. If you see anything that looks like a "bug" please e-mail the webmaster.
!! IFPA Annual Election Results
IFPA members were invited to vote online for elected positions on the IFPA Board for 2003. This year, two seats were up for election: Education Director and Rules Director. Voting completed on December 20th, and with 35% of the membership voting, Scott Davidson (unchallenged) was given a vote of confidence as Education Director, and Vince Bradley (also unchallenged) was elected as Rules Director. Both are one-year positions.
IFPA members were invited to vote online for elected positions on the IFPA Board for 2003. This year, two seats were up for election: Education Director and Rules Director. Voting completed on December 20th, and with 35% of the membership voting, Scott Davidson (unchallenged) was given a vote of confidence as Education Director, and Vince Bradley (also unchallenged) was elected as Rules Director. Both are one-year positions.
22 December 2002
!! News is Back!
For the last six months, as we've been actively improving footbag.org, you may have noticed that the "What's New" section (this page) has not been very active. Those days are soon to end, as we are starting to turn back on some of the automatic updates to this page, as well as fixing some of our tools to make it possible for multiple editors to contribute content to the service. Note that this page is still being reworked, so you'll notice some things are slow. Those will definitely be fixed soon, so bear with us. Enjoy the improvements to footbag.org, which will start rolling out very soon. These latest changes have been 5 years in the making.
For the last six months, as we've been actively improving footbag.org, you may have noticed that the "What's New" section (this page) has not been very active. Those days are soon to end, as we are starting to turn back on some of the automatic updates to this page, as well as fixing some of our tools to make it possible for multiple editors to contribute content to the service. Note that this page is still being reworked, so you'll notice some things are slow. Those will definitely be fixed soon, so bear with us. Enjoy the improvements to footbag.org, which will start rolling out very soon. These latest changes have been 5 years in the making.
21 December 2002
!! Spotlight on Kenny Shults
This week's spotlighted player is Kenny Shults, of Newton, Pennsylvania (USA).
This week's spotlighted player is Kenny Shults, of Newton, Pennsylvania (USA).
29 September 2002
!! New Features
Well, there are finally some new features on footbag.org. Among other things, the members home page now shows IFPA committee memberships (if any) as well as offers members without a current club listing to easily find other clubs in their area or create their own. Similarly, the member profile section now shows members' IFPA committee positions if applicable. Also, the IFPA section is beginning to get more functional -- expect more useful features soon for IFPA members.
Well, there are finally some new features on footbag.org. Among other things, the members home page now shows IFPA committee memberships (if any) as well as offers members without a current club listing to easily find other clubs in their area or create their own. Similarly, the member profile section now shows members' IFPA committee positions if applicable. Also, the IFPA section is beginning to get more functional -- expect more useful features soon for IFPA members.
!! 10,000 Members and Counting
Footbag.org has recently reached a milestone -- we have over 10,000 registered members in well over 100 different countries around the world! The IFPA now has official registered members in 17 countries as well.
Footbag.org has recently reached a milestone -- we have over 10,000 registered members in well over 100 different countries around the world! The IFPA now has official registered members in 17 countries as well.
12 July 2002
!! WORLD FOOTBAG CHAMPIONSHIPS - August 5-11 in San Francisco!
The biggest event in footbag is happening in San Francisco! For detailed information, click the link above. This will be the single greatest collection of footbag athletes ever assembled in one place. Don't miss it.
The biggest event in footbag is happening in San Francisco! For detailed information, click the link above. This will be the single greatest collection of footbag athletes ever assembled in one place. Don't miss it.
26 June 2002
!! World Championships Update
Click the link above for the latest updates on the 2002 IFPA World Footbag Championships, in San Francisco, California (USA). This event is a MUST SEE for footbag enthusiasts who can make it. If you are considering registering and competing, a simple on-line registration form is now available (deadline coming up). Tickets are also now available for all semi-finals and finals. Don't miss out, get your tickets now. Click the link above for more information.
Click the link above for the latest updates on the 2002 IFPA World Footbag Championships, in San Francisco, California (USA). This event is a MUST SEE for footbag enthusiasts who can make it. If you are considering registering and competing, a simple on-line registration form is now available (deadline coming up). Tickets are also now available for all semi-finals and finals. Don't miss out, get your tickets now. Click the link above for more information.
14 June 2002
!! Spotlight on Greg Nelson
This week's spotlighted player is Greg Nelson of Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA).
This week's spotlighted player is Greg Nelson of Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA).
6 June 2002
!! World Championships Update: Registration Open; Schedule, Sites & Tickets Available
The IFPA World Footbag Championships are shaping up to be incredible. Click the link above to go to the Worlds Home Page and find out about the latest updates. Registration is now open, the schedule is now available, and all of the sites have been finalized. Tickets are now on sale for the semi-finals and finals of both net and freestyle.
The IFPA World Footbag Championships are shaping up to be incredible. Click the link above to go to the Worlds Home Page and find out about the latest updates. Registration is now open, the schedule is now available, and all of the sites have been finalized. Tickets are now on sale for the semi-finals and finals of both net and freestyle.
9 May 2002
22 April 2002
!! World Championships Update
The home page for the 2002 World Footbag Championships is now ready. This year's event will be August 5-11 in San Francisco, California (USA). Check out the Worlds home page for more information on the event!
The home page for the 2002 World Footbag Championships is now ready. This year's event will be August 5-11 in San Francisco, California (USA). Check out the Worlds home page for more information on the event!
17 April 2002
!! New Version of Member Home Page
For those of you who have been frustrated by problems with the members section of footbag.org, I've finally gotten around to rewriting much of the members section. Consider the current version as a beta, and please e-mail me if you see serious problems. You'll notice you can now view and/or edit any clubs and/or events you may have from one spot on that page. There are still some problems, so bear with me. But it's a lot better than it has been for the last few months.
For those of you who have been frustrated by problems with the members section of footbag.org, I've finally gotten around to rewriting much of the members section. Consider the current version as a beta, and please e-mail me if you see serious problems. You'll notice you can now view and/or edit any clubs and/or events you may have from one spot on that page. There are still some problems, so bear with me. But it's a lot better than it has been for the last few months.
7 April 2002
!! International Footbag Players' Association (IFPA) Membership Drive
Join the IFPA today and help support the non-profit development of the sport of footbag around the world. IFPA runs footbag.org and provides this and many other valuable services to all footbag players around the world. Your membership will help the new IFPA gain acceptance as an amateur sports organization in the U.S., which will translate to yet more benefits for players in the long term. If you love footbag, help us help you, and join today.
Join the IFPA today and help support the non-profit development of the sport of footbag around the world. IFPA runs footbag.org and provides this and many other valuable services to all footbag players around the world. Your membership will help the new IFPA gain acceptance as an amateur sports organization in the U.S., which will translate to yet more benefits for players in the long term. If you love footbag, help us help you, and join today.
28 March 2002
!! The Biggest News Yet
In March, the International Footbag Players' Association (IFPA) was granted 501(c)(3) charitable status as an international amateur sports organization by the U.S. government. This status marks a new milestone in the development of the sport of footbag. Read more by clicking above to see more detail by reading the announcement sent to the announce@footbag.org mailing list.
In March, the International Footbag Players' Association (IFPA) was granted 501(c)(3) charitable status as an international amateur sports organization by the U.S. government. This status marks a new milestone in the development of the sport of footbag. Read more by clicking above to see more detail by reading the announcement sent to the announce@footbag.org mailing list.
20 March 2002
!! Spotlight on Samuli Viitanen
This week's spotlight is on frozen freestyler Samuli Viitanen, of Helsinki, Finland.
This week's spotlight is on frozen freestyler Samuli Viitanen, of Helsinki, Finland.
25 February 2002
7 February 2002
30 January 2002
!! Spotlight on Bruce Guettich
This week's spotlighted member is Bruce Guettich, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado (USA).
This week's spotlighted member is Bruce Guettich, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado (USA).
29 January 2002
!! IFPA Membership Drive
The International Footbag Players' Association is now accepting new members for our first full operating year. Among many other things, membership in IFPA allows you to compete in IFPA sanctioned tournaments (including Worlds) and vote in IFPA elections. Join right away for only $10 a year and help support our fledgling world-wide non-profit organization so our sport can take off!
The International Footbag Players' Association is now accepting new members for our first full operating year. Among many other things, membership in IFPA allows you to compete in IFPA sanctioned tournaments (including Worlds) and vote in IFPA elections. Join right away for only $10 a year and help support our fledgling world-wide non-profit organization so our sport can take off!
15 January 2002
!! Footbag.org update...
I am actively in the process of rewriting footbag.org into a web scripting language called "php". This will make the system run faster, but will also allow more great features to improve the quality of the service going forward. (The club list is already running on the new software.) No big new features yet, but examples of new features coming soon: IFPA members area, free limited web hosting for sanctioned clubs, improved user-contributed photo and video galleries, and much more.
I am actively in the process of rewriting footbag.org into a web scripting language called "php". This will make the system run faster, but will also allow more great features to improve the quality of the service going forward. (The club list is already running on the new software.) No big new features yet, but examples of new features coming soon: IFPA members area, free limited web hosting for sanctioned clubs, improved user-contributed photo and video galleries, and much more.
11 January 2002
9 January 2002
!! Spotlight on Randy Nelson
This week's spotlight is on Randy Nelson of Steamboat Springs, Colorado (USA).
This week's spotlight is on Randy Nelson of Steamboat Springs, Colorado (USA).
1 January 2002
!! Spotlight on Forrester Winterburn
This week's spotlight is on Forrester Winterburn of Logan, Queensland (Australia).
This week's spotlight is on Forrester Winterburn of Logan, Queensland (Australia).
!! Happy New Year!
Footbag.org wishes footbag players, family, and friends a wonderful, happy, and safe new year.
Footbag.org wishes footbag players, family, and friends a wonderful, happy, and safe new year.