The Italian National Champion freestylers, Team Chaka Waka, appeared on National Television the day before the event and the host called Italy "The California of Frisbee". Many articles on the event appeared in local and national newspapers as well as television. Also, a film crew from Germany was there all weekend filming a documentary of Paganello 2002.

The Major of Rimini was in attendance for the freestyle and he threw out the honorary first throw of the Ultimate Final.

The players were blessed with perfect weather all week long as sunny skys and light winds prevailed. The freestyle semi-final at Alto Mondo Studio featured some stirring performances and the audience of 1,000 plus Utlimate players made enough noise to shake the building. The freestyle team from Milan dedicated their routine to their friend Morgan who passed away last year.

Congratulations to the 2002 Paganello freestyle Champions, Team Texas and thanks to all the competitors for coming out to support this amazing happening! Once again Clay and Lui produced a world class frisbee event.

Grazie Clay, Lui, Gigi and the rest of the Paganello staff!!! - On to the freestyle results...