Net, Freestyle, Skills, Golf Beginner, Intermediate, Pro
Thanks so much to all the competitors and spectators who came to the 24th annual Funtastik Summer Classic. We appreciate how long some of you have traveled to get here, your energy, and your love of Footbag. We had 33 competitors and plenty of Footbag friends and spectators throughout the weekend. The weather was wonderful, TV Channel 27 did a real nice coverage on the event and a good time was had by all. Sunday night we honored the 2009 Hall of Fame inductees at the host hotel- Holiday Inn. Master of Ceremonies, Peter Irish, entertained the crowd with stunning juggling acts and enlightened everyone with Jane Jones-Zerbe and Justin Sexton?s Footbag accomplishments. Steve Smith was honored by Scott Davidson Brenda Solonoski spoke about Carol Weidemeyer. Sunny Freeman Genz highlighted events and facts about Daryl before he received his formal induction. Ted Fritsch tested the audience with his Footbag trivia quiz. Winners were handsomely rewarded. Peter started to wrap up the evening until he was reminded that there was one more inductee. We didn?t really forget Jack, we fully intended to punk him!!! Rob McCloskey introduced Jack Lentz and others filled in details of his footbag influence. Afterwards, the evening shred session and social scene continued for hours. Monday proved for exciting competition in all venues. It was "Canada vs USA" in the doubles pro match that took several turns and either team could have taken the title. You could see and hear the amazement of many new spectators watching the action at the net. The skills contests entertained all. People are definitely practicing their golf shots! There were some really amazing shots made! The freestylers put on a great show as usual. David Clavens performed a dropless routine to win top honors. It is always so entertaining to watch festival goers passing by and at some point realize what they are seeing. Their shock, excitement and pure amazement is priceless. Several of the routines have already been uploaded to YouTube. As most of you know, next year, the 25th annual will be the last Funtastik Summer Classic Footbag Tournament. It will be held on Labor Day weekend in Harrisburg, PA and the venues will be the same as usual. The Holiday Inn will be the host hotel again and the rooms will be $79 plus tax. The early entry fee is $25 and more events will be added to the Master?s division. If you have ever been to a Summer Classic Tournament, please make your plans now to come and please spread the word to others. If you have never been to this event, 2010 is your chance to be part of its colorful history! Hope to see you! 2009 FUNTASTIK SUMMER CLASSIC RESULTS SEPTEMBER 5, 6 & 7 Cash prize- $1600 Plus merchandise prizes PRO SINGLE NET 1. Dominic O?Brien 2. Dan Greer 3. Vince Brandley 4. Greg Nice PRO DOUBLES NET 1. D Greer/C Cleaver 2. PF Daigle/D O?Brien 3. J Hankins/M Hunsberger 4. V Bradley/A Inteman MASTERS NET 1.Vince Bradley 2.Jim Hankins 3.Rob Mc Closkey 4.Ted Fritch 5.Mark Hunsberger PRO FREESTYLE- SINGLE 1. David Clavens- dropless 2. Jay Boychuk 3. Daryl Genz 4. Ryan Thomas 5.ScottDavidson PRO GOLF 1. Jamie Lepley- prize 2. Dan Greer 3. Mark Hunsberger 4. Jim Hankins IRON MAN- Ben Kellman FREESTYLE SHRED- David Clavens SERVICE POACHING-n/a SUPERMAN- Ben Kellman SINGLES NET- INTERMEDIATE 1. Mark Hunsberger 2. Ted Fritsch 3. Jack Lentz 4. Matt Evans DOUBLES NET- INTERMEDIATE 1. T Fritsch/D Johnson 2. J Lentz/ Martin FREESTYLE-AMATEUR/INTERMEDIATE 1. John Goode 2. Jordan Zuber 3. Ted Fritsch 4. Nick Pollini 5. Pierre Rivera
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 FRI- 6PM-2AM Keystone room at Host hotel-Hbg Holiday Inn open for social/shred 8-10 registration in Keystone room 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- 1:59AM- social/shred- host hotel- Keystone room SUN. New Cumberland Park, New Cumberland, Pa 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 8pm- 1:59am- social/shred-Hbg Holiday Inn- Keystone Room 9:30pm- 10:45pm- HAll of FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY-Keystone Room Open to the public. Donations to the Footbag Hall of Fame accepted. 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 -Party/dinner at Appalachian Brewery Co. upstairs at sports bar. 50 Cameron St.(Rt 230) Harrisburg, PA. (A couple blocks from Morrison Park) Open to the public. 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- Same as last year- Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center- 148 Sheraton Drive, New Cumberland, PA - convieniently located off Rt #83 & PA turnpike, just south of Harrisburg 717-774-2721 or 1-888-865-3399 About 15- 20 minutes to the tournament sites. Discounted rate of $79 plus tax per night when reservation IS MADE BY August 24,2009 and "Footbag tournament" is mentioned. ONLY 12 rooms available at the discounted rate, so CALL NOW and reserve. Deluxe rooms with hi-spped wireless, indoor pool, & jacuzzi, fitness center,free airport shuttle and Award Winning Elephant & Castle Restaurant. Gas stations and other eateries within walking distance. Note- this will be the host hotel for 2010 and the rate will stay at $79 until the deadline of 8/23/10. Thirty rooms will be available at the discounted rate in preparation for a big turnout for the last Funtastik Summer Classic. Camping- Harrisburg East- 1134 Highspire Blvd, Hbg (off Rt 283) 717-939-4331