2000 UPA Innovation Grant Winners

Many quality applications were received for the 2000 Innovation Grants, unfortunately (Ultimate Players Assocition) couldn't select all of them. The focus of the majority of the applications this year was promoting ultimate to youth at various levels.

Congratulations to recipients Kellie Rollins
of the Fayetteville Disc Association,
for contributing to innovation in Ultimate.

Congratulations to 2000 UPA Innovation Grants winners! Members of the (UPA) Selection Committee found the applications refreshing and exciting - all applicants demonstrated inspiration and exceptional commitment to the sport of Ultimate.

Thanks to the UPA for funding this program and to Gaia Ultimate Gear for their generous support. To read summaries of all proposals follow the link: GRANTS

 1.Full grant ($500):
Discs for Kids, submitted by Kellie Rollins, Fayetteville, Arkansas

 2.Partial grant ($200):
GRADA Youth Ultimate Programs, submitted by Judy Lombard-Newell aka "Jude", Rochester, N.Y.

 3.Partial grant ($200):
Operation Ultimate Frisbee, Submitted by Jeffrey Gobee, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

 4.Partial grant ($100):
Clinicas de Disco en el Curso de Verano 2000, Submitted by Fernando Nájera, México City, Mexico

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