With day one coming to a close it sets in just how many events are a part of the 2012 Olympic games. Everything from handball to swimming was on display today, including beach volleyball which was played in very unbeach like conditions. It was a brisk 55 degrees in London tonight forcing the women to wear long sleeves during their matches.

Still every four years there are sports and athletes noticeably absent from the games. Softball and baseball, which were cut recently, headline a long and growing list of sports trying to make the Olympic program.

As a die hard fan and player I strongly believe that Ultimate Frisbee is nearing a point internationally where it deserves some serious consideration. Prior NLS stories on the  World Ultimate and Guts Championship showcase how much the sport has grown, and the high level of international competition.

Other sports deserving of consideration by the IOC are skateboarding, motocross and those made popular by ESPN's X-Games. Anyone who has watched the annual event featuring the best in the world from action sports knows that these athletes are Olympic caliber.

Also, if the IOC is looking to appeal the next generation of fans, including action sports would be a step in the right direction. BMX gained entry in 2008, and is an example of the popularity of action sports around the world.

The Winter Olympics got the message when snowboarding and skiing half pipe were made a part of the program. Now it is time to open the door to skateboarding and BMX park and vert.

There are some sports that have made the cut. Rugby for example, isn't a part of this years games either, but is scheduled to appear in Brazil in 2016

My message to the IOC is to lighten up, and catch up with the times. If synchronized swimming is in why not give some more exciting sports a chance.