Ultimate is a non-contact sport that stresses the spirit of the game. Unlike other sports, this game is self-refereed, players are responsible for understanding and overseeing the rules themselves. In my mind there is no question why this is the fastest growing sport in the nation, the combination of aerial throws of football, the athletic endurance of soccer, the intricate structure of offense and defense relating to lacrosse, and the unbelievable diving catches comparing to baseball are just a few supporting answers. Have you ever wanted to be involved in something combines all your favorite sports into one? (USAUltimate.org)
This is exactly my thought process, I can play year long and never get tired of it. I have been playing since Fall 2010 and plan on staying involved the rest of my life.
The purpose for this blog is to introduce Eastern Maine to Ultimate. In this region the only form of "frisbee" that you hear of is something called pickup, a form of frisbee that has no structure, ultimate is serious to some extent. I will introduce the rule book, how the game is played, upcoming tournaments, pictures from tournaments, UMaine Ultimate history, offensive, and defensive strategies.
4 comments:
I started getting into Ultimate Frisbee during my Junior year of high school. It was a big thing on the track team. Often times during easy practices, the coach would let us play a game of ultimate in lieu of working out. I became a big fan of it. Last year I was on an intramural team and it was a lot of fun. Even just playing non serious games with a few other friends is fun as well. I look forward to hearing a more in-depth analysis of this fun game!
Thats a really cool sport to be involved in! I've never thought very much about frisbee because you don't here much about it around here unless it's some friends playing for fun in the park. I never thought about the fact that it involves so many sports into the one, what a great work out! I think it's great that you guys get to go away and play other ultimate teams it's such a good experience!
I have played Ultimate here and there a few times. The rules aren't that difficult to understand. At my high school we had Ultimate games on our football field before school even started. It is a fun game once you know the rules.
Kylie, Ultimate Frisbee is very cool, and I'm glad you're so involved. I think it would be fun to compete and play at a high level similar to what you do. I've played most of the sports you've mentioned that relate to Ultimate Frisbee, and I agree that all of these sports are definitely used one way or another while playing the game. I'm more aware now of the dedication and rewards you get from playing Ultimate Frisbee
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