A 1706 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates Ultimate as State sport.

This bill designates Ultimate (Ultimate Frisbee) as New Jersey's official state sport. It recognizes the sport's historical origins in New Jersey, including the 1967 introduction at Columbia High School in Maplewood and the 1970 first interscholastic game between New Jersey high schools. The designation is symbolic, with no new regulations or funding, and highlights New Jersey's role in developing Ultimate's foundational rules and early competitions. It directly affects New Jersey residents by formally acknowledging the state's historical connection to the sport.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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