| WAFC Fools Fest |
| *** About Fools *** |
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A Brief History of Fools Fest The April Fools Fest tournament was founded/started by Eric Knudsen in 1978. The first tournament hosted 16 teams and was held on the Washington Monument grounds (complete with motorcycle cops riding through the games). Since then it has evolved to become one of the premiere tournaments in Ultimate. It is currently the longest consectutive running tournament in Ultimate (30 years and still going strong) and plays host to roughly 1,000 players and spectators each year. In recent years, the tournament has featured such attractions as showcase games, a dunking tank, beer garden, pig roast, and other fun events. The spirit behind Fools has always been based on fun and competitive Ultimate. While we want the tournament to attract a high level of play, we also want participants to be reminded of the livelihood that is the sport of Ultimate. That’s why you’ll continue to see a large variety of talent/skill levels amongst the team that come to the tournament.
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