Player

Player

Tony Pellicane

USA

1986 U.S.Open Finals, Florida and Arizona State Champion; first FPA Worlds in 2010

“Cover Model” Playing since 1980-1986; Overall competition 1984-1991. Started freestyling again in late 2009. Active 1987 – 2025

23

Events

1

Wins

14

Podiums

Current standing

  • Ranking · Open #201 7 pts
  • Rating · Open #187 606 · 538 matches

About

Tony’s style of play is appreciated for it’s beautiful form and extension on moves. Tony developed a strong yet smooth style of play in south Florida in the early ‘80’s. With no other players nearby and early involvement in ballet and gymnastics; he traveled to hone his skills and meet other players. After more than two decades of minimal play he returned fully to freestyling in 2009. Coming back to his physical yet balletic style of play has belied his age, and Tony will jam for endless hours whenever possible. Tony’s style has been complimented with learning many new technical moves, while still maintaining the form and extension so appreciated by all throughout his playing career.

Tony’s fully choreographed routines have always been highly creative with music, theming, and presentation; while rapidly assembled routines continue to have the inherent aesthetics of his personal style. The amazing amount of spin he can put on a backhand MAC is always welcome in the jam.

In Tony’s words “It is amazing that we have this passion for freestyle to share in our lives. It’s a real privilege to be a part of once again.”

Tony adds to his career highlights.. "Every beach jam – regardless of where or when!"

Career highlights
Natl Ultimate Championships ‘83, ‘84, ‘85; FL Freestyle Champion 1985; U.S.Open Freestyle Finals 1986; U.S.Open Discathon Champion ‘86; World DDC Champion ‘91, 2005, 2006; WFDF 2009 Freestyle 3rd Place; FPA Open Prs Semis 2010; AZ State Champion 2012
How they started
Saw Jose Montalvo and Randy do a demo at Florida International University in ’79 and was hooked. First went to Sarasota and saw Freestyle as an event in 1980 National Series meet. Was throwing from age 8.
Favorite move
Whatever such that it LOOKS good, makes the audience smile in appreciation, or think differently. Moves taking the disc through a journey of differing energy states with a nice close. Crazy angle work & gitosis. Next move can always be the favorite.
Mentors
Learned from watching Donnie Rhodes in my early days, and more recently by playing with Matt and Jake Gauthier, Randy Silvey, and Arthur Coddington; and by watching Paul Kenny, and Matteo Gaddoni. Learn from everyone in the Seattle/Portland crews.
Partners
Tom Krajna-Jens Velasquez, Randy Silvey, Scott Zimmerman, Steve Hubbard-Chico Mackey, Nick Hart, John Houck-Peter Bowie, Joel Rogers, Jim Herrick-Donnie Wallace, Peter Laubert, Jim Schmal, Stefan Karlsson-Jeff Kruger, Tom Gleason, Conrad Damon, Harvey Brandt, Lisa Hunrichs-Cindy St. Mary, Arthur Coddington, Lori Daniels-Carl Emerson, Eleanora Imazio, Ryan Young-Kolja Hanneman, Jake Gauthier
Media and appearances
Channel 4 news Miami 1979, Sunkist Soda TV spot and demo 1980, Miami Herald Newspaper 1980,Gainesville Sun newspaper 1987. University of Florida half time shows 1983-1987, countless Elementary and Middle School demonstrations and clinics. Carnival Cruise Lines shows 1981
Sponsors
My grandfather (RIP) and father.
Other interests
Photography, rock climbing, running, family.

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