2008 World Frisbee ChampionshipWorld Ultimate and Guts ChampionshipsThe World Ultimate and Guts, or Frisbee Championships will be held in Vancouver, B.C. from August 2 to August 9, 2008. More than one hundred teams from over 30 nations will gather to compete for the world title.
Training for Speed Sporting Event Tickets The 2008 Frisbee World Championship will be held in Vancouver on August 2 to August 9, 2008. The World Flying Disc Federation has selected Vancouver to host the WFDF World Ultimate and Guts Championships . More than one hundred teams from over 30 nations will gather to compete for the world title. Surrounded by the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the spectacular Coastal mountains, games will be played on lush fields at the University of British Columbia. The Pacific Northwest is a flying disc hotbed, with Vancouver and Seattle consistently producing WFDF world champions. With a Greater Vancouver Ultimate community of 5,000+ players, organizers expect a high level of spectator interest, especially for the gold medal games on August 8th and 9th.
The Game
Guts is a test of players’ daring. Two teams stand on opposite ends of a 15-meter court. Each defends their own line in games to 21. The throwing team scores a point each time the receiving team does not catch a fair disc thrown at speeds that can exceed 100km/hr. The receiving team scores a point each time the disc is thrown incorrectly. When the receiving team catches a fairly thrown disc, no point is scored. Top guts players must be able to throw with great speed and pinpoint accuracy. Defense requires intense concentration, lightning quick eye-hand coordination, and teamwork as the disc may be bobbled from one player to another before being caught. The sport of guts will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2007. Invented in the U.S., the top guts teams currently hail from Asia. Flying discs, or Frisbees are the general name for any number of discs which are generally plastic, roughly 20 to 25 centimeters (8–10 in) in diameter, with a lip. They are designed to fly aerodynamically when thrown with rotation and can be caught by hand. The name Frisbee is a registered trademark of the Wham-O toy company, but the term is often used generically to describe all versions of the flying disc.A wide range of flying disc variants are available commercially. When it was discovered that dogs enjoyed chasing and retrieving the slow-moving discs, special discs were designed with more pliable material that would better resist a dog's bite, and prevent possible injury that may occur with more rigid materials. Play FrisbeeIf you like to play Frisbee, I can highly recommend The Online Bargain Finder for getting good bargains on equipment. Buy online and have your products delivered to your door. AccomodationsWhile attending the Frisbee Championships, stay at the Bosman's a downtown 4-story Motor Hotel located within walking distance of beaches, theaters, shops, GM Place & B.C. Place Stadium. Or stay downtown, adjacent to English Bay beaches & 4 blocks from Stanley Park, at The Sands by the Sea  Interpreter & Translation Services Canada Vacations - Order FREE Brochure! Find the best insurance rates Find the best deal and read reviews on Hotels in Canada Return to International Events page Return to The Happy Immigrant Homepage This website was build with the help of Site Build It 
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