Matt Lane released his Nationals photos over the holidays, with typically nice work:

courtesy of Mark “Mr.” Swanson:

Courtesy of Mark Swanson, Chain player Greg Swanson’s dad and unofficial team videographer

Chain Lightning receiving at 14-11, championship point for the ATL. 6 of Chain’s 7 players on the field touch the disc (odd man out: Josh Ziperstein, the greatest decoy in the game by far). The coup de grace: a 50 yard backhand from Swanson to Dylan Tunnell.

Fresh off the Spin ultimate presses, new gear following Chain’s run to the title.

Part of all sales proceeds will go toward helping Chain with the costs of traveling to Prague, Czech Republic, next July in pursuit of the 2010 World Ultimate Club Championship (WUCC).

UPA Nationals: Champions, 15-11 over Revolver in finals, 8-0 record
official UPA Championships ‘09 results

UPA finals recap

From the article: “Chain received on the final point and showed again their cool confidence. The disc was swung from side to side and then beautifully worked up the backhand sideline until a deep shot opened up for Greg Swanson. The Georgia alum launched an amazing upwind backhand huck to college teammate Dylan Tunnel to win the championship, 15-11. The team rushed the field and the celebration was on.”

photo via VC ultimate

Much more to come, to be sure. For now…

• first southern team in history to win it all

• first southern team in history to be in the finals

• first team from the eastern half of the U.S. to win since 1999

• only the third team to go through the tournament without a loss since 2000

• average score: 15-10

• no game closer than 15-12

• the 2009 season ends with a 21 game winning streak

• the purple jerseys remain undefeated