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Jim Kenner and the Discraft Ultra-Star inducted into Ultimate Hall of Fame
Discraft founder Jim Kenner and his most enduring creation -- the Ultra-Star 175 ultimate disc -- have been inducted into the Ultimate Hall of Fame. The disc was introduced in 1981, just three years after Discraft had been established. Ultra-Star quickly gained a reputation as a superior sportdisc, and became the exclusive disc for USA Ultimate Championship play in 1991, a position it continues to hold to this day.
Jim Kenner went on to create dozens of successful sportdiscs, but Ultra-Star remains most beloved by millions of players worldwide. "It has been my privilege to be part of the Ultimate community for over thirty years now, and to have made a significant contribution to the game and its players. I would like to thank the players for this honor, and more importantly for the friendship and inspiration you've so generously given me over the years."
With the induction, Kenner also joins Dan "Stork" Roddick to become only the second individual to be inducted into both the Ultimate and Disc Golf Halls of Fame. He continues to serve as Discraft president at the company's headquarters in Wixom, Michigan.
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Bay Area Dominates Nationals, Fury Six-peats
Sarasota, FL - WOW! The Bay Area, CA Ultimate machine Fury continues to be the dominant force in world of club Ultimate, and the team proved it once again by winning an unprecedented sixth consecutive Club Championship title in a thrilling finals match over Seattle's Riot.
The match -- and the entire tournament -- enjoyed a record audience thanks to some fairly impressive live streamed coverage of select matches that featured good commentary, three cameras and even instant replays.
It was a two-peat for Open division's Revolver, another Bay Area squad. Formed in 2006, Revolver quickly rose to national prominence and snagged a 2nd title by besting Ironside 15-10.
Also from the San Fran area is Blackbird, the first-year club who took out last year's champs (and crosstown rivals) Polar Bears for the mixed title in an incredibly close match.
The Central Region got a little glory out of Surly from Minneapolis. They beat Beyonders in the Masters final 15-10. Congrats to all of this year's champions!
Photos are posted here.
- Women: Fury (Bay Area) def. Riot (Seattle) 15-13
- Open: Revolver (Bay Area) def. Ironside (Boston) 15-10
- Mixed: Blackbird (San Francisco) def. Polar Bears (East Bay area) 17-16
- Masters: Surly (Minneapolis) def. Beyonders (Santa Barbara) 15-10
2011 USAU D III College Championships
Buffalo, NY - Wet fields caused a bit of a location shift, but the competition was superb! Results - Open: Claremont (CA) def St. John's (MN) 11-9. Women: Carleton College (MN) def Williams (MA) 8-6. Nice!
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Esquire Ranks Ultra-Star Among
Things Every Man Should Own
The May 2009 edition of Esquire Magazine includes the Discraft Ultra-Star among their "31 Things Every Man Should Own". The list also included such manly items such as jumper cables, charcoal grill, work gloves and chain saw.
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About the 175 Ultra-Star
