1980 was the start of a new decade. Between domestic and international turmoil, leisure and recreational activities were rapidly increasing in the United States. One of the most exciting sports has been Frisbee.

Originally Frisbee was started by a man who owned a pie bakery. The workers found that the pie pans would fly if flipped properly. Soon Wham-O Inc. bought the rights to the patent and labeled the saucer Frisbee. The sport spread from coast to- oast, especially in California where it seemed the location and climate are ultimate for Frisbee.

The International Frisbee Association (I.F.A.) was soon formed. The I.F.A. corresponded with Wham-O to form a world class division of Frisbees. This world class division contains a series of five Frisbees which weigh; 97, 119, 141, 155 , and 165 grams. There is also a 133 gram glow in the dark Moonlighter Frisbee. In my opinion these are the finest discs available.

What is so fascinating about Frisbee is that underneath each plate it reads, “Experiment: Invent Games”, and that is exactly what people all across the country have been doing. Such games as Ultimate Frisbee, Guts, Disc Golf, and many others have been invented.

Disc Golf has set up way up here in the Northwoods at camp. So far it’s popularity has spread like wildfire. The course consists of 9 holes with a 4-par average. The present course record is 4 under par set by Joey Pierce, Bernie Shacter, and myself. Disc 80’ is definitely here to stay.