Difference between revisions of "Frisbee"
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| − | "Frisbee" (TM) is the trade name for a round plastic flying disc toy, made by the Wham-O company. Wham-O also also makes the [[Hula Hoop]], the [[Slip'n'Slide]], the original [[Super Ball]], and the [[Hacky Sack]].<ref>[http://www.wham-o.com/default.cfm?page=Products] | + | "Frisbee" (TM) is the trade name for a round plastic flying disc toy, made by the Wham-O company. Wham-O also also makes the [[Hula Hoop]], the [[Slip'n'Slide]], the original [[Super Ball]], and the [[Hacky Sack]].<ref>Wham-O Products[http://www.wham-o.com/default.cfm?page=Products]</ref> |
| − | Inspired by kids playing catch with metal pie tins, Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni invented a plastic version in 1948. <ref>[http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/Webpages/History/histdisc.html] | + | Inspired by kids playing catch with metal pie tins, Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni invented a plastic version in 1948. <ref>Where the Frisbee First Flew[http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/Webpages/History/histdisc.html]</ref> Morrison sold the rights to Wham-O, who began selling the "Pluto Platter" in 1957. <ref>The First Flight of the Frisbee[http://www.airfairways.com/history.htm]</ref> The name was changed to Frisbee in 1958.<ref>Wham-O About Us[http://www.wham-o.com/default.cfm?page=AboutUsHistory]</ref> |
| − | Ideal wind conditions for playing | + | Ideal wind conditions for playing Frisbee are in the range of 2-4 on the Beaufort scale. <ref>Frisbee by Michael McCafferty[http://www.michaelmccafferty.com/frisbee.htm]</ref> |
| − | Since the birth of the Frisbee, a number of Frisbee sporting events have evolved. They include [[Ultimate Frisbee]], [[Frisbee Golf]], and [[Frisbee Freestyle]]. Frisbee sports are inexpensive, needing little beyond the disc itself, which costs around $10. <ref>[http://frisbeedisc.qualitytrading.com/] | + | Since the birth of the Frisbee, a number of Frisbee sporting events have evolved. They include [[Ultimate Frisbee]], [[Frisbee Golf]], and [[Frisbee Freestyle]]. Frisbee sports are inexpensive, needing little beyond the disc itself, which costs around $10. <ref>Frisbee Products[http://frisbeedisc.qualitytrading.com/]</ref> |
| − | The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is responsible for hosting World Championships and developing Rules of the Game for [[Ultimate Frisbee]], [[Disc Golf]], [[Freestyle]], and other flying disc sports. <ref>[http://www.wfdf.org] | + | The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is responsible for hosting World Championships and developing Rules of the Game for [[Ultimate Frisbee]], [[Disc Golf]], [[Freestyle]], and other flying disc sports. <ref>World Flying Disc Federation[http://www.wfdf.org]</ref> In 2004, despite Frisbee's reputation for being a "[[hippie]] sport", the WFDF signed the World Anti-Doping Agency Code, subjecting Frisbee players to the same anti-doping standards as many other athletes. Alcohol consumption, however, is still allowed.<ref>FAQ WUCG 2004[http://www.wfdf.org/antidoping/WFDF Anti-Doping FAQ v3.doc]</ref> <ref>The World Anti-Doping Code 2007 Prohibited List[http://www.wada-ama.org/rtecontent/document/2007_List_En.pdf]</ref> <ref>Newsbrief: Drug War Invades Ultimate Frisbee[http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle-old/338/discs.shtml]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:01, April 3, 2007
"Frisbee" (TM) is the trade name for a round plastic flying disc toy, made by the Wham-O company. Wham-O also also makes the Hula Hoop, the Slip'n'Slide, the original Super Ball, and the Hacky Sack.[1]
Inspired by kids playing catch with metal pie tins, Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni invented a plastic version in 1948. [2] Morrison sold the rights to Wham-O, who began selling the "Pluto Platter" in 1957. [3] The name was changed to Frisbee in 1958.[4]
Ideal wind conditions for playing Frisbee are in the range of 2-4 on the Beaufort scale. [5]
Since the birth of the Frisbee, a number of Frisbee sporting events have evolved. They include Ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, and Frisbee Freestyle. Frisbee sports are inexpensive, needing little beyond the disc itself, which costs around $10. [6]
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is responsible for hosting World Championships and developing Rules of the Game for Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf, Freestyle, and other flying disc sports. [7] In 2004, despite Frisbee's reputation for being a "hippie sport", the WFDF signed the World Anti-Doping Agency Code, subjecting Frisbee players to the same anti-doping standards as many other athletes. Alcohol consumption, however, is still allowed.[8] [9] [10]
References
- ↑ Wham-O Products[1]
- ↑ Where the Frisbee First Flew[2]
- ↑ The First Flight of the Frisbee[3]
- ↑ Wham-O About Us[4]
- ↑ Frisbee by Michael McCafferty[5]
- ↑ Frisbee Products[6]
- ↑ World Flying Disc Federation[7]
- ↑ FAQ WUCG 2004Anti-Doping FAQ v3.doc
- ↑ The World Anti-Doping Code 2007 Prohibited List[8]
- ↑ Newsbrief: Drug War Invades Ultimate Frisbee[9]