Upcoming Footbag Events from Footbag.org upcoming events from the International Footbag Players' Association en-us XML Output Copyright 2004 IFPA, Inc. - All rights reserved. http://www.footbag.org/events/list 1 The World of Footbag at Your Fingertips http://www.footbag.org/ Footbag.org connects the entire world of footbag. http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1239056543?ver=2 The AkiSphere 2009, presented by AKIQ (Montreal Net) http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1239056543?ver=2

July 3-5, 2009 / Montréal, Québec, Canada (Lafontaine Park)

Singles, Doubles (Open and intermediate), mixed doubles.

<p>This is the first all-net-events championships hosted by AKIQ. Our first Winter singles-only tournament was a success and Aki Québec members are working hard to create a great event where players will be pushed to express their true potential and have fun at the same time! Come on, European and American players, we need you here!!! </p>

Details:

The tournament will start on friday July 3rd. There will be pick-up games 
until 5h00 then at 18h00 we'll start the singles single elimination first two 
rounds to ease the rest of the tight two-day schedule. So make sure you're 
there at 5PM for registration (you can regiter for doubles saterday morning 
at 9:30). 

Saterday and Sunday schedules are from 10:00 to 18:00. The schedule is very 
tight so players will be asked to show on time and play their games according 
to the planning. 

All 3 days will take place in Lafontaine Park, behind the Pavillon Calixa 
Lavallée (see map below for directions):
http://www.imtl.org/edifices/Pavillon-Calixa-Lavallee.php 

Montreal's players are pleased to offer accomodation for any participant that 
requires lodging. Let us know when you arrive and we'll tell you where to go 
(a shuttle from the airport drives you, for 15$CAN, right downtown).

Please contact us for any question.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1239056543">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1240469006?ver=2 Turku Open 2009 http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1240469006?ver=2

July 4-5, 2009 / TURKU, Finland

Net.

<p>More info later.</p><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1240469006">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245590527?ver=2 Taste of Chicago Footbag Exhibition http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245590527?ver=2

July 4-5, 2009 / Chicago, IL, USA (Taste of Chicago - TasteSports Pavillion)

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Footbag Net, Footbag Freestyle, Footbag Consecutives Exhibitions

<p>July 4th starts off with a Parade in Oak Park. Arrive 9:30am at Jackson and Ridgeland in Oak Park. Parade route is north on Ridgeland. Starting at 2pm, meet us at the Petrillo Bandshell area of Taste of Chicago where we'll be jamming freestyle all afternoon. On Sunday July 5th, we'll have an official presence at the Taste Sports Pavillion run by the Mayors Office of Special Events. This is our chance to reach out to the people of Chicago and give them an experience of fun with a footbag, and expose them to the sports of Footbag Net, Freestyle and Consecutives.</p>

Details:

Taste Sports Pavillion is located at Balbo and Columbus in Chicago.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245590527">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1233299407?ver=2 2009 U.S. Open Freestyle Footbag Championships http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1233299407?ver=2

July 11-12, 2009 / Vancouver, WA, USA (Nautilus Worlds Headquarters Sports Facility)

We are going to offer the best of freestyle footbag.

<p>The Sole Purpose Group is proud to announce the 2009 US Open Freestyle Footbag Championships in Vancouver, WA (near Portland, OR), on July 11-12, with a special event on July 13 in downtown Portland, OR. <p>This event will be dedicated to the sport of freestyle footbag. This year the event will be hosted at the Nautilus World Headquarter sport facility, in the PDX area. Many events will be offered, and it is all open to the public!</p>

Details:

Schedule: 	

Friday July 10th 7:00pm-9:00pm, Registration (in front of the Nautilus main
entrance)

Saturday, July 11, 2009  
ACTUAL EVENT BEGINS
11:00am to 5:00PM
	
Sunday, July 12, 2009 
11:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 	
 Nautilus World Headquarters
 16400 SE Nautilus Drive
 Vancouver, WA 98683 

<b>NOTE:</b> This year, the main event is in Vancouver, Washington, which
is really just a suburb of Portland.  In fact, Vancouver is actually much
closer to the PDX airport than downtown Portland!  So definitely you will
want to fly into PDX if you are flying.

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Events Offered:
 Open Performance Routines
 Women's Open Performance Routines
 Intermediate Routines
 Circle Competition
 Request Competition
 Open Best Three 
 Women's Best Three
 Intermediate Best Three

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On Monday July 13th, we have our annual "Water Temple Shred":

Monday, July 13, 2009 at 2:00pm

Location:
 "Water Temple" (really Ira Keller Forecourt Fountain)
 1550 SW 3rd Ave
 Portland, OR

Schedule:
Friday July 10, - Opening Ceremony/Registration/Mecca Jam
7pm to 9pm at the front entrance to Nautilus

Saturday July 11 - Event (Routines, Circle, other events, prelims)
11am to 5 pm - Nautilus Basketball Courts

11am to 12 noon - Entertainment (- Groove Nation Hip Hop; Martial
Arts)
Noon to 2pm - Freestyle routines - prelims
2pm to 3pm - entertainment ( -Ken Shults interview)- Groove
Nation & Martial Arts/Freestyle Workshop/5 Minute Timed Consecutive Kicks
(crowd event)
3pm to 5pm - Freestyle Circle Prelims
6pm (tentative) Launch Party/outdoor dinner/Hall of Fame
Inductions

Sunday July 12

11am to 5 pm - Nautilus Basketball Courts

11am to 12 noon - Entertainment
Noon to 2pm - Freestyle routines - Finals
2pm to 2:30pm - Freestyle Workshop
2:30pm to 3:00pm Last Kicker Standing (crowd event)
3pm to 5pm - Freestyle Circle Finals/Request Competition/Best 3
6pm-8pm Awards/Closing Ceremonies

Note: Schedule is subject to minor change


Entry Fees: 
Open Competitors: $45.00 
Women's: $45.00 
Intermediate: $30.00 
Sideline Shredder Basic Package: $20.00 (gets a player's pack). This applies
to open level players and intermediate shredders not competing but playing (to
help cover the overhead costs of the event).  Many thanks!
Sideline Shredder T-shirt Package: $25.00 (player's pack with t-shirt) 
Booster Club:  $25.00  (optional, supports the event, gets a player’s pack and
t-shirt)
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1233299407">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1225370942?ver=2 Frankfurt Footbag Open - *Bembel Cup 2009* http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1225370942?ver=2

July 11-12, 2009 / Frankfurt, Germany

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Open Double Net 
Open Cash Game Golf 
<img src=http://www.bembelcup.de/index-Dateien/image3391.jpg>

<p>Full details are at: <a href="http://www.bembelcup.de">http://www.bembelcup.de</a> . </p>

Details:

In 2009, the SG Frankfurt Footbag e.V. proudly presents the revival of the
famous Frankfurt Footbag Open, revamped and renamed – 
introducing the “Bembel Cup” to the Footbag universe!

As official IFPA Tournament we hereby invite all net players around the globe
to take part in a new era of Frankfurt-Style Footbag Challenge.

The Bembel Cup is an Open Net Challenge Cup which will be passed on by the
winners from year to year. Be there on your way to the worlds 2009 in Berlin -
we await the best of the best!
Within the next years our goal is to establish the most highly qualified and
ambitious Open Net Tournament in Europe.


The Bembel Cup is a price-money tournament! This year, the winning team will
receive a three-digit amount of Euros, the exact price money will be
determined shortly.

Freestylers: Sorry, this year we will not be able to host a tournament for
you, but you are welcome to show your skills on site.

This years location is the Brentanobad – Europe’s largest and definitely
Frankfurt’s most famous open air pool – a perfect net location with a 
complete infrastructure and loads of spectators.
6 net courts and a centre-court will be ready for action.
All registered players will have free access to this beautiful—and
refreshing—site which is located between lush, old and green parks.
Over the following years, our goal is to host the most ambitious Open Net
Tournament in Europe—so the message goes out to the best players throughout
the world:

Be there and be the first to get your names engraved into the Bembel Cup!

For further information please check the website: <a
href="http://www.bembelcup.de">www.bembelcup.de</a>
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1225370942">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1226679678?ver=2 30th Annual IFPA WORLD FOOTBAG CHAMPIONSHIPS http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1226679678?ver=2

July 19-26, 2009 / Berlin, Germany (sites TBA)

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net,
freestyle,
golf
(more info soon)

<p>DATES ARE CONFIRMED and ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH JULY 9TH!<p> The Footbag Conspiracy Footstar Berlin is very proud to be hosting the 30th Worlds in the German capital and our beloved hometown, Berlin. Ten years after the now legendary first European Masters (1999 in Berlin), we are happy that the international footbag scene will return to our city to celebrate the next season's biggest footbag tournament.<p> We are trying our best to make these Worlds very special for all players and guests, and we invite all of you to become part of the experience.<p> The official website with all important info is now online at http://www.footbag.org/worlds2009/ <p> For now, we can inform you that, in order to compete, we will require pre-payment and pre-registration for all events from all competitors. There will be no exceptions. There will not be late/on-site registration at all. Only guests will be able to do so, but will have to pay an extra fee.<p> The registration fee will be a flat rate for everyone -- intermediates, open competitors, and guests -- regardless of how many events you want to participate in. <p> The tournament will start on Sunday, July 19, with the intermediate qualifications, and the rest of the events will begin on Monday, July 20. The event will officially conclude on Saturday, July 25. On Sunday, July 26, our local arrangements team will ensure optimal conditions so that you all will have an opportunity to casually shred and spike. <p> We are organizing accommodation for everyone's needs and budgets. Please wait for the official information on the website before booking anything! All of the options will be within very close reach of the event sites. Our hope is that you will not have to use public transportation at all. <p> We also hereby announce the official Worlds 2009 Video Contest. We will accept all footbag-related videos sent in through July 1, 2009, for the competition. We reserve the right to decide which videos to show at the public screening at Worlds if too many are sent in. The best three will be judged and awarded there. Start filming now!<p> Once again, we are really really looking forward to Worlds and meeting all of you again for a week of crazy footbag action and fun in the summer of 2009!<p> Book now!<p> all info now at:<p> <a href="http://www.footbag.org/worlds2009/">http://www.footbag.org/worlds2009/</a></p><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1226679678">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1242576759?ver=2 Brussels Atomic Jam http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1242576759?ver=2

August 7-9, 2009 / Brussels, Ixelles, Belgium (Centre Sportif Albert Demuyter)

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Routine, Shred 30, Big One, Sick-3, Circle Contest, Golf

<p>We are proud to announce our very FIRST BELGIAN CONTEST hosted by the Brussels Footbag Club, here in Brussels. The event starts on Friday, welcoming our guest and foreign players. The contest itself will start on Saturday and end on Sunday end pm. The complete schedule is available online on our website forum !! Please check our forum for complete infos about registration, location, hosting, etc.</p>

Details:

see our forum !

http://www.footbag-brussels.be/forum



... or the FaceBook group :

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=39321379958
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1242576759">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245432804?ver=2 Austrian Footbag Championships 2009 http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245432804?ver=2

August 7-9, 2009 / Wiener Neustadt, 2700, Austria (Schwimmbad / Triebwerk (Finals))

Open Routines, Women Routines, Doubles Routines, Intermediate Routines, Net,

<p>AUTsiders Footbag Club is more than happy to host their first tournament in their homecity of Wiener Neustadt just 20 minutes away from the capital city of Vienna. All Austrian AND International players are warmly welcomed! more tba</p><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245432804">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245199707?ver=2 22nd Annual Vancouver Open Footbag Tournament http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245199707?ver=2

August 15-16, 2009 / Vancouver, BC, Canada (Jericho Beach)

Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Net

<p>Welcome to the 22st Annual Vancouver Open Footbag Net Tournament. We'll have some great net competition, a great BBQ and some great prizes. In short, it's gonna be a great time. Please let us know if you plan to attend, so we can make sure you're all taken care of in proper Vancouver style. On a side note, Chris Seibert and Steve Dusablon are vying for their 5th consecutive Doubles title at this event. Who wants to be the team to take the belt away from them. That's some serious longterm bragging rights Chaos.... </p>

Details:

Event Details:

Where:
Jericho Park East, Vancouver BC
The cross streets are 4th Ave. and Wallace.
 
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When:
Friday August 14th at Kits beach for pretourney play and registration at the 
Sunset
Grill.
 
Saturday August 15th @ 9 am for registration at Jericho Park East
 
Sunday August 16th @ 10 am Doubles begins so be early to warm up.
 
Who: 
 
 Leanne - 604-251-4021 
 
How:
The efforts of the Kitsilano Footbag Assoc. and particularily Leanne Makcrow

   
Why:
Cuz we love footbag
 
    
 
Schedule of Events
 
Friday Aug 14th
5:00 pm - Dark - pick up net games at Kits Beach
 
8:00 pm - Registration party at the Sunset Grill (Don't know where the Grill 
is? Ask
someone at the beach.
It's where we keep the nets.
 
Saturday Aug 15th
9:00-9:30 am -  Registration for tournament events
 
9:30 - ? 
Singles Net -please note this will be single elimination to contend for the 
open crown.
Everyone will be        
asked to play off for placement and there will be an Amateur Singles bracket 
derived from the first round of the single elimination bracket. We will play 
up to, but not including, finals.
 
2:30 pm -?  
Mixed Doubles - Depending on the start time and the # of teams, the format 
will be
decided and played up to, but not including finals.
 
8:pm - ? Party at Kit's Days? (I hear the Milk Pipes are playing)
   
Sunday Aug 16th
 
9 - 9:30 am 
Last chance to register for doubles or exercise any trade deadline deals.
 
9:30 - 10:00 am - Warm Up
 
10:00 am - Doubles pool play begins
 
2:00 pm - Finals matches begin
 
6:00 pm - Tear down and reconvene at the Sunset Grill to celebrate our 
victories and
drink away our defeats.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245199707">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245793403?ver=2 Funtastik Summer Classic http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245793403?ver=2

September 5-7, 2009 / Harrisburg, PA, USA (Morrison Park - Front & Forrester Sts.)

Net, Freestyle, Skills, Golf
Beginner, Intermediate, Pro

<p>With over 23 years of tournament history, the Funtastik Summer Classic is the perfect tournament/festival to attend on the east coast to wind down your summer with a super FUN time. This tournament/festival is part of a three day festival in downtown Harrisburg called Kipona, which attracts thousands of people. There is always plenty of circle kicking and four square play for everyone, no matter what age or ability. There are always total beginners to regining World Champions at this event. Come to watch, compete, learn, hang out, or just to see what the heck is going on. This event could possibly be the highlight of your summer and/or year!</p>

Details:

Please note that if you have procrastinated the years away and still have not 
been to the Summer Classic, you have only one more chance after this year to 
attend.

Event Details:

Preregistration guarantees a player's pack.  Can be done by mail, email
or in person to Brenda Solonoski or Funtastik. Payment MUST accompany 
registration form in either check, cash (US dollar only) or credit
card. 

There is a $2 fee for credit card transactions.

FOOTBAG NET- The pool format- 2 out of 3 games to 11 
points. Semi final & final games- 2 out of 3 games to 15 
points changing sides at 8 points. Must win by two points 
in all games. This format is subject to change. 

FOOTBAG FREESTYLE- Time limit Pro- 2 min, Amateurs- 1:30, 
Novice- 1 min. Competitors might be required to judge. Hand 
in your music and introduction card before the event & pick 
it up after your turn. 

FOOTBAG GOLF- One 9 hole round of golf will be played that 
follows the standard footbag golf rules. 

SKILLS CONTESTS- $7 ($10 if not entered in tournament) 
Winner takes all basis. 2007 champions get a bye to finals 

FREESTYLE SHRED- 45 sec. max, most adds win, no choreography, generic music.
Rules- 1. Shred till you drop 2. 3 drops & you are done 3. Cannot do same
trick more than 5 times in a row 4. The top 3 make it to finals Yes, your
routine will be video taped to verify adds.

SERVICE POACHING- This is a two-person event. Preliminary 
rounds- the most blocks win. Final round- highest 
accumulative score from judges win. 1. Service block must 
occur at the net. 2. Blocker must be airborne to count. 3. 
The top 3 make it to finals. 

IRON MAN- The best time wins. Any drop in consecutive or 
toe delays, must restart from the beginning. 1. 100 
consecutive kicks, 10 toe delays, 1 around the world with 
each foot, golf accuracy shots, 1 net service & 1 set & 
spike (airborne contact above net required) 2. Two footbags 
allowed. 3. Body contact is allowed during golf shots. 4. 
The top 3 make it to finals. 

SUPER MAN- Completion of tasks in the best time wins. 40 
adds, 50 consecutives, net serve to gladiator until scoring 
a point, receive gladiator serve until scoring a point & 3 
various golf shots done within 4 mins. 1. Seconds added to 
score equal to distance 2. Any golf shot made cancels out 
distance from longest miss. 3. Net footbag must be used 
during net portion. 

Tentative Schedule

SAT.  MORRISON (SUNSHINE) PARK, Cameron (Rt 230)& Herr Sts. Harrisburg, Pa.
9am -Late registration/early reg. player pack pick up
10am -Preliminary Singles Net rounds
2pm  -Preliminary Doubles Net rounds
4pm  -Novice Singles Net finals
5pm  -Novice Doubles Net finals
6pm  -Service Poaching- qualifying
8pm- 11:59PM- social/shred- TBA

SUN. New Cumberland Park, New Cumberland, Pa  ***TENTATIVE***
8:30 am- golf  9 holes

SUN. FRONT & FORRESTER STS, (Harvey Taylor Bridge) Harrisburg, Pa.
11am -Singles & Doubles Net continues 
     -Amateur Singles Finals
12pm -Amateur Doubles Net Finals 
1pm  -Iron Man, Super Man & Shred
3-5pm -Freestyle Singles
      -Singles & Doubles Pro Net SemiFinals
      -Consolation net matches        
      -Amateur Freestyle Finals
9:30pm- 10:30pm- HAll of FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY- TBA
8pm- 11:59pm- social/shred- TBA

MON. FRONT & FORRESTER STS, Harrisburg, Pa.
10am   -consolation net
11am   -Masters singles net finals
11am   -pro singles 3rd place final
NOON   -Pro Singles Net Finals
1pm    -Skills Contest Finals
2pm    -Pro Doubles Net Finals
2pm    -pro doubles 3rd place final
3pm    -Pro Singles Freestyle Finals  
5pm    -Awards Ceremony at site
6:30   -Open Party/dinner at Appalachian Brewery Co. upstairs at sports bar.
    50 Cameron St.(Rt 230) Harrisburg, PA. (A couple blocks from Morrison 
Park)

MONETARY & PRIZE DONATIONS- are always needed and gratefully accepted.  
Please send or make contributions payable to 
Funtastik, c/o Summer Classic, 18 W. Main St.  
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055. 


HOST HOTEL-  TBA



Camping- Harrisburg East- 1134 Highspire Blvd, Hbg (off Rt 283) 717-939-4331
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245793403">link</a> http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245404642?ver=2 6# Swiss Footbag Open http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245404642?ver=2

September 18-21, 2009 / Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland (Bergières)

Single and double Freestyle, single and double Net, Golf, Circle contest.

<p>After 4 years, the traditionnal Swiss international contest FOOTJAM is back!! It will be a great WE with a lot of competitions and a great atmosphere as it always occured at Footjam with a big PARTY on saturday night!! </p>

Details:

Detailed schedule will be given later on but all competitions will take place
on saturday and sunday!
For sleeping, there will be the traditionnal swiss bunker offer and for those
who want to rent a hotel just look on the web or contact us.
<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1245404642">link</a> More footbag events... http://www.footbag.org/ See the complete event list (including results), at footbag.org.