Scenes from the '95 Worlds (August 5, 1995)

Burgess Park and Burgess Gymnasium
Menlo Park, California

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  1. w95-3-04.jpg -- Remi Kristensen (Copenhagen, Denmark) scuffs the famous Hane Dane footbag over the net as Alf Marcussen (originally from Norway, now living in San Francisco) eyes the bag. Remi's partner, Allan Petersen (Copenhagen, Denmark) ended up becoming both the '95 men's overall world champion and the '95 men's Master's overall world champion in footbag. Marcussen and his partner Brent Welch ultimately won this semifinal match taking place in Menlo Park, advancing to the finals in Golden Gate Park the following day.

  2. w95-3-05.jpg -- In one of the more exciting net matches of the '95 World Championships, Copenhagen's Remi Kristensen (far court) sweeps the footbag in midair as Alf Marcussen (San Francisco, originally from Norway) runs to defend against it. Marcussen and his partner Brent Welch (behind Marcussen on left of picture) finished in second place at this event, defeating the Hane Danes (Kristensen and partner Allan Petersen) in this semifinal match before an awestruck crowd of spectators in Menlo Park.

  3. w95-3-06.jpg -- Denmark's Remi Kristensen executes an aerial "pull-down" spike during a semifinals match in open doubles net in Menlo Park.

  4. w95-3-07.jpg -- The Bay Area's own Brent Welch prepares to spike a perfect set from his partner Alf Marcussen (foreground) under the watchful eye of opponent Allan Petersen of Copenhagen, Denmark. Marcussen prepares for an immediate return in this fast-paced semi-finals game. Petersen's partner, Remi Kristensen, is not pictured.

  5. w95-3-12.jpg -- 1995 women's overall world champion Tricia George (Portland, Oregon) earns her title by setting herself for a perfect spike during a match with the 1995 women's master's champion, Tina Lewis (Austin, Texas) during women's doubles semifinals in Menlo Park.

  6. w95-3-14.jpg -- In the third-place open doubles net playoff in Menlo Park, Vancouver's Danny Borsky (left) and Denmark's Remi Kristensen (right) "joust" at the net as Allan Petersen (far right) stands ready. Borsky and his partner Sébastien Verdy were defeated by the Hane Danes to end up in fourth place.

  7. w95-3-16.jpg -- San Francisco's Dave Wedertz freestyles his way into a world title in the intermediate finals in Menlo Park. Wedertz, in a routine matching difficulty with unique style, shows that a weekly regimen of footbag play can truly pay off. Dave rarely misses a Sunday afternoon practice session in Golden Gate Park.

  8. w95-3-18.jpg -- Top women's competitor Julie Symons (Santa Clara, California) performs a "Flying Clipper" during the women's freestyle finals in the Burgess Park Gym (Menlo Park, California).

  9. w95-3-19.jpg -- Lisa McDaniel (El Cerrito, California) represents the Bay Area Footbag League with a strong final-round performance in women's freestyle in Menlo Park. Lisa is one of the top women footbag players in the world.

  10. w95-3-20.jpg -- BAFL's Carol Wedemeyer does a quick sole delay on her way through a hane display of dexterity and style. Carol is indisputably one of the top women freestylers in the world, placing second in this women's freestyle finals event.

  11. w95-3-21.jpg -- Women's overall world champion Tricia George shows the unique breadth of her footbag skill with a classy and respectable third-place routine during the women's singles freestyle finals in Menlo Park.

  12. w95-3-22.jpg -- The inimitable and world-famous Sam Conlon executes a practically flawless routine (1 drop) to dance her way into yet another first-place finish in women's freestyle. Sam, who lives in San Francisco, is a member of the Bay Area Footbag League.

  13. w95-3-15.jpg -- Dan Roddick (El Segundo, California) shows that he's still got it, during a pick-up net game with partner and footbag legend Mag Hughes (Portland, Oregon). Dan is one of the main supporters of organized footbag and disc sports, through his work in the sports marketing department of Mattel. Photo taken in Burgess Park (Menlo Park, California) during a break between semi-finals matches.

  14. w95-3-12.jpg -- 1995 women's overall world champion Tricia George (Portland, Oregon) earns her title by setting herself for a perfect spike during a match with the 1995 women's master's champion, Tina Lewis (Austin, Texas) during women's doubles semifinals in Menlo Park.

  15. w95-3-26.jpg -- 40-time world champion Kenny Shults (Portland, Oregon) performs an insane freestyle routine during the final round inside the Burgess Gymnasium in Menlo Park, California.

  16. w95-3-27.jpg -- Big-Add Posse member Tim Kelly (San Francisco) demonstrates "juggling" two footbags on one foot during the final round of singles freestyle in the Burgess Gymnasium (Menlo Park, California).

  17. w95-3-37.jpg -- Relative newcomer Josh Casey (Midland, Michigan) amazes everyone by vaulting into the finals in open singles freestyle with a graceful and difficult routine.

  18. w95-3-52.jpg -- Greg Nelson (Milan, Michigan) exhibits his smooth style and sharp technical skill, consistently finishing in the top three in the open singles freestyle competition each year (including '95, where he placed third).

  19. w95-3-38.jpg -- Scott Davidson (Chicago, Illinois) stuns the audience with a very respectable fifth-place finish in the open freestyle competition in Menlo Park. Scott is a member of the Midwest Footbag Association.

  20. w95-3-39.jpg -- The MFA's own Scott Davidson shows another of his famous unusual surface moves during the open freestyle finals in Menlo Park. Davidson placed fifth in this event, with the highest add/contact ratio of the night (2.4).

  21. w95-3-41.jpg -- Sometimes called the "Master" of freestyle, Rippin' Rick Reese showed off his famous two-bag opening to hushed crowds during the open singles freestyle finals in Menlo Park. Reese (from Fort Collins, Colorado) placed fourth in this event with a sizzling routine that only the Master himself could attempt. (First of four photos.)

  22. w95-3-42.jpg -- Sometimes called the "Master" of freestyle, Rippin' Rick Reese showed off his famous two-bag opening to hushed crowds during the open singles freestyle finals in Menlo Park. Reese (from Fort Collins, Colorado) placed fourth in this event with a sizzling routine that only the Master himself could attempt. (Second of four photos.)

  23. w95-3-43.jpg -- Sometimes called the "Master" of freestyle, Rippin' Rick Reese showed off his famous two-bag opening to hushed crowds during the open singles freestyle finals in Menlo Park. Reese (from Fort Collins, Colorado) placed fourth in this event with a sizzling routine that only the Master himself could attempt. (Third of four photos.)

  24. w95-3-45.jpg -- Sometimes called the "Master" of freestyle, Rippin' Rick Reese showed off his famous two-bag opening to hushed crowds during the open singles freestyle finals in Menlo Park. Reese (from Fort Collins, Colorado) placed fourth in this event with a sizzling routine that only the Master himself could attempt. (Fourth of four photos.)