Past Articles in Robert Rauch
WFDF Announces CBS Sports Network Will Broadcast WUGC Mixed Final On Tape Delay
WFDF will focus on Mixed with TV deal.
Jan 12, 2017 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 0 comments
WFDF Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Streaming of WUGC 2016
Governing body claims it would be the most substantial world-class production of ultimate ever seen.
Feb 23, 2016 by Steve Sullivan in Livewire with 2 comments
Here’s What Happened At The Annual WFDF Congress
WFDF held its annual meeting in Lecco right before the start of WUCC.
Aug 3, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 3 comments
Deep Look: US Open, Chesapeake Invite, & USOC
In an extra long edition of Deep Look, Charlie Eisenhood and the gang break down the first major club events. Later, an interview with WFDF President Robert "Nob" Rauch.
Jul 15, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Podcast with 7 comments
Ultimate To Be On Program At Inaugural World Beach Games
NEW YORK — Beach ultimate will be included on the program at the World Beach Games, a new international competition being organized by SportAccord and…
Jun 27, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 2 comments
USA Ultimate Receives Recognition From US Olympic Committee
USA Ultimate has been formally recognized by the US Olympic Committee. The recognition opens up many doors in the sports world and does lay the foundation for any possible inclusion in the Olympic Games in the future.
Jun 25, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 4 comments
WFDF President Nob Rauch On Semi-Pro Leagues
The World Flying Disc Federation — the official international organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the organizer of international ultimate events including this…
Mar 26, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 27 comments
With Provisional IOC Recognition, WFDF Pushing Ultimate Slowly Towards Olympics
NEW YORK — With the emergence of two professional leagues, an ESPN broadcast deal, and ever-tighter regulations, it can often seem that ultimate is undergoing…
Sep 10, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 19 comments
WFDF Now Requiring More Rules Testing At Sanctioned Events
Events sanctioned by the World Flying Disc Federation will now require that at least 14 players per team pass a rules accreditation test, and at…
Apr 15, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 4 comments
When Wham-O Was King: Why The Innova V. Discraft Debate Is Old News
In the 1980s, Wham-O reigned supreme. But the current discussion over Innova and Discraft seems to assume that Discraft has always been the #1 -- and frankly only -- Ultimate disc. This historical perspective shows how today's discussion sounds a lot like the one in the early '90s.
Mar 18, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in Analysis, News with 12 comments