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Carleton College’s Jerome Potter and Colorado’s Dan Gruber look to the observer for confirmation of Carleton’s second UPA College Championship.
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President's Column
Changes to UPA Board selection process
Call for Candidates UPA Board of Directors
High School Eastern Girls Championship Recap High School Eastern Open Championship Recap State High School Championship Results High School Western Girls Championship Recap High School Westerns Open Championship Recap College Open Championship Recap College Women's Championship Recap What's the Call? Picks
Injury Timeout Chronic Knee Injuries
Q & A with Outgoing Executive Director Sandie Hammerly
Mission Statement
To advance the sport of Ultimate in the United States by enhancing and promoting Character, Community, and Competition. COVER SHOT: Carleton College’s Jerome Potter looks to haul in the championship catch at the 2009 UPA College Championships in Columbus, OH. Photo: Brian Canniff
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