We forgot to pass on Super-Keith's Mission Beach Tournament report - but given the Townsville Hat is on this weekend (its surely not too late to find a cheap flight and fly up with Notty and Tomsteve), we figured we'd better catch up on our records!
"The Mission Impossible Tourney was played on Easter Sunday at Mission Beach. 38 hardened souls from Atherton’s SFS (School of Field Studies) and Townsville’s JCU strapped on cleats, runners or bare feet for games of high standard Ultimate. Games were played in good spirit in hot, humid and damp conditions. The tourney was run as a Hat format with team C running out undefeated. Congrats to team C who won all three games; I would like to say they did not look like the stacked team of the tourney, yet played a running style which wore teams down, good work.
The final game was the classic grudge match of SFS v JCU. JCU nudged out SFS 7 to 3 in the shortened but tough game.
The MVPs for the tourney were Erin Ridley and Nathan Coppock, both of SFS.
So ends another tourney against our great rivals SFS from the northern region!"
Thanks to all who attended (especially Rowena Eastburne who certainly likes clocking up frequent flyer points).
Keith
PS. Don’t forget Townsville Royalty Hat on 9th May, next Saturday.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Today's New Learning - Cones and Lines and Kicking Cones
So I picked up and clarified for myself at least, a few things about lines and cones and ins and outs, in looking at the rules today, in response to a discussion over at Ulti-talk, and figured I'd share my rules-nerdery.
Which Cones Do You Use to Determine if You're In or Out?
If you're playing on an unlined field, and you have to decide if you are in or out, you need to establish the line between the two cones that form the end points of line in question.
So typically, if you're near the sideline in the middle of the field and you want to confirm if you're in or out, you need someone to chug off down to an endzone, and look down the line between the cone at the front of one endzone, and the cone at the front of the endzone at the other end.
What's the Story With People 'Kicking' Cones Off the Line
It used to bother me that on a lined field, if a player was bringing in a disc that had gone out over an endzone sideline, they'd kick the cone out of the way so as to establish their pivot foot.
To me, it'd be good spirit if you do move a cone, to put it back before running off. At the least, if you're on the sideline, you'll do this for a team-mate or opponent.
But checking the rules today, when you bring a disc back into play from out-of-bounds, your pivot foot should actually be inside the line, rather than on it (as the line itself is out-of-bounds).
So, assuming a cone is where we usually place it - on the line - there's no need to move it.
So you'll be able to call violation (admittedly, an undefined violation) on anyone who moves a cone for a pivot foot. Explain the rule to them and ask them to put the cone back before commencing play. [Update You could also try calling travel and most would accept that kind of a call and explanation, although the rules aren't 100% clear on that one, imho.]
Half Way Cones
Remember too that 'half way cones' don't count. I don't know why people put them out.
Which Cones Do You Use to Determine if You're In or Out?
If you're playing on an unlined field, and you have to decide if you are in or out, you need to establish the line between the two cones that form the end points of line in question.
So typically, if you're near the sideline in the middle of the field and you want to confirm if you're in or out, you need someone to chug off down to an endzone, and look down the line between the cone at the front of one endzone, and the cone at the front of the endzone at the other end.
What's the Story With People 'Kicking' Cones Off the Line
It used to bother me that on a lined field, if a player was bringing in a disc that had gone out over an endzone sideline, they'd kick the cone out of the way so as to establish their pivot foot.
To me, it'd be good spirit if you do move a cone, to put it back before running off. At the least, if you're on the sideline, you'll do this for a team-mate or opponent.
But checking the rules today, when you bring a disc back into play from out-of-bounds, your pivot foot should actually be inside the line, rather than on it (as the line itself is out-of-bounds).
So, assuming a cone is where we usually place it - on the line - there's no need to move it.
So you'll be able to call violation (admittedly, an undefined violation) on anyone who moves a cone for a pivot foot. Explain the rule to them and ask them to put the cone back before commencing play. [Update You could also try calling travel and most would accept that kind of a call and explanation, although the rules aren't 100% clear on that one, imho.]
Half Way Cones
Remember too that 'half way cones' don't count. I don't know why people put them out.
It's Time To WUFL!!
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Post Nats Depression?
Are you having PTD from Nationals? Even if you're not, you should get into Fight the Phat. The Phat is a one day hat tournament being run by Jangles "Adam" Beu. "Hat tournament?" we hear you say, well a hat tournament is where all players place themselves into levels based on skill level, then all names are put into a "hat" (more likely to be Jangles pants) and teams are pulled out at random. More details have been released and are as follows:
When: 24th May 2009, 9am-4pm
Where: JF O'Grady Park, Fairfield
How Much: approx $20 (TBC)
What: Hat tournament, with BBQ lunch & prizes.
Who: YOOOOOUUUUU!!
Why: Because it's frisbee baby!
Register here: http://www.afda.com/rego/showdivision.php?divisionid=1062
When: 24th May 2009, 9am-4pm
Where: JF O'Grady Park, Fairfield
How Much: approx $20 (TBC)
What: Hat tournament, with BBQ lunch & prizes.
Who: YOOOOOUUUUU!!
Why: Because it's frisbee baby!
Register here: http://www.afda.com/rego/showdivision.php?divisionid=1062
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Sultry at Nationals
Hope you've been checking out the Brisbane Women's Ultimate site for details of Sultry's Nationals 2009 adventure.
Friday, May 01, 2009
Nationals 2009 - A Tournament in Review
Having spoken to some people regarding their Nationals experiences this year, we felt it was our place to state both our experiences that other people's experiences.
Fields = A+
The fields were amazing. The fact that there was no rain also helped, but even then they probably would have held up. All the fields were also close to each other so watching the other games after finishing your game was easy to do. Great, even, thick grass cover cut to the perfect length for Ultimate.
Lunches = C+
While achieving a passing grade, the lunches left much to be desired. They were the standard frisbee lunch of rolls and roll inserts. However some inserts were missing and some were unusual. We haven't before seen capsicum and broccoli included in many sandwich packs before. Also, there was often not enough food to go round. No chocolate or lollies and no dips some days were unfortunately as well. On one day, Firestorm resorted to a trip to McDonalds to pick up 12 Big Macs and 6 Large Fries, which caused some unpleasant looks from the McDonalds staff.
Dinners = B
The main issue with the dinners was the fact that they ran out on the first day. Then ordered pizza, which the people who had managed to have dinner already seemed to end up with most of anyway. Also, the stinginess really rose after the shortfall on day one. Often players were allowed 1 sausage, some Caesar salad (which was mainly just lettuce) and some potato salad (3 bits of potato) and told if they wanted more then they had to wait for seconds. Although, better that than running out.
Draw = A-
While the draw was a fairly standard 2 hard pools and 2 cusp pools, the best thing about the draw was the semi finals being the only games played at 3:30pm on day three, with all other games starting at 2:00pm. This gave the other players a chance to watch/cheer/heckle the games, including the HoS/Chilly derby which included a number of "We hate you coz you're Victorian" chants.
Player Packs = B-
No discs?! WTF?! The hats are pretty cool though. And the new cleat bag isn't bad either. But the lemon flavoured V? No thanks.
Facilities = B-
The facilities themselves were fine; what you would expect. The main problem was the lack of available water. On at least 2 occasions, the water from the field that Firestorm were playing on was taken away to be refilled, and wasn't returned for over an hour.
Beer Tent = B+
A great meeting place for the players after the days games and whilst having dinner. The only issue was that they didn't extend the beer tent to down the hill until the last day during the finals, but was a very popular decision when it was done.
Party = C+
This has nothing to do with the Tim Booth incident, more to do with the beer and the lighting. The beer was rank, but then that could be just a personal choice. Also, if you are encouraging people to dress up then the lighting should be sufficient that people can actually see each other.
Overall = B
While there were some little things that weren't good, overall the tournament was a success. The fields really were the saving grace that made the whole thing worthwhile. And before people say "one thing doesn't make a tournament", fields really are the first thing you remember (everyone remembers Coffs last year) and the main part of the tournament is to play frisbee, and the fields allowed for good frisbee to be played.
Any other thoughts out there?
Fields = A+
The fields were amazing. The fact that there was no rain also helped, but even then they probably would have held up. All the fields were also close to each other so watching the other games after finishing your game was easy to do. Great, even, thick grass cover cut to the perfect length for Ultimate.
Lunches = C+
While achieving a passing grade, the lunches left much to be desired. They were the standard frisbee lunch of rolls and roll inserts. However some inserts were missing and some were unusual. We haven't before seen capsicum and broccoli included in many sandwich packs before. Also, there was often not enough food to go round. No chocolate or lollies and no dips some days were unfortunately as well. On one day, Firestorm resorted to a trip to McDonalds to pick up 12 Big Macs and 6 Large Fries, which caused some unpleasant looks from the McDonalds staff.
Dinners = B
The main issue with the dinners was the fact that they ran out on the first day. Then ordered pizza, which the people who had managed to have dinner already seemed to end up with most of anyway. Also, the stinginess really rose after the shortfall on day one. Often players were allowed 1 sausage, some Caesar salad (which was mainly just lettuce) and some potato salad (3 bits of potato) and told if they wanted more then they had to wait for seconds. Although, better that than running out.
Draw = A-
While the draw was a fairly standard 2 hard pools and 2 cusp pools, the best thing about the draw was the semi finals being the only games played at 3:30pm on day three, with all other games starting at 2:00pm. This gave the other players a chance to watch/cheer/heckle the games, including the HoS/Chilly derby which included a number of "We hate you coz you're Victorian" chants.
Player Packs = B-
No discs?! WTF?! The hats are pretty cool though. And the new cleat bag isn't bad either. But the lemon flavoured V? No thanks.
Facilities = B-
The facilities themselves were fine; what you would expect. The main problem was the lack of available water. On at least 2 occasions, the water from the field that Firestorm were playing on was taken away to be refilled, and wasn't returned for over an hour.
Beer Tent = B+
A great meeting place for the players after the days games and whilst having dinner. The only issue was that they didn't extend the beer tent to down the hill until the last day during the finals, but was a very popular decision when it was done.
Party = C+
This has nothing to do with the Tim Booth incident, more to do with the beer and the lighting. The beer was rank, but then that could be just a personal choice. Also, if you are encouraging people to dress up then the lighting should be sufficient that people can actually see each other.
Overall = B
While there were some little things that weren't good, overall the tournament was a success. The fields really were the saving grace that made the whole thing worthwhile. And before people say "one thing doesn't make a tournament", fields really are the first thing you remember (everyone remembers Coffs last year) and the main part of the tournament is to play frisbee, and the fields allowed for good frisbee to be played.
Any other thoughts out there?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Firestorm at Nationals
Here at the manor we have just caught up on the lack of sleep that resulted from sitting next to a snoring Canadian on our red-eye flight from Perth and decided to deliver further details of Firestorm's 5th place finish. Its best result at Nationals in its 3 year history. After finishing 3rd in their initial pool, FS dropped down into the bottom cross over pool, with no team in this pool able to come anywhere close to the boys. After that they played their way up the big boys to finish in a very commendable position in the end.
Day One:
FS defeat Sublime O 17-9
Firestorm were very rusty early on, but managed to pull away and beat the Sublime B team. Special mention to John McNaughton who managed to float a huck just enough for his brother, Sublime O captain Dan McNaughton, to bid at it, rolling his ankle.
FS lost to Karma 16-15
Game finished on double game point. Firestorm lead the entire game, except for when it really matter, at the end. Firestorm were up by 3 or 4 points for most of the game but crumbled late.
FS lost to Heads of State 17-8
With the Karma game going about 20mins over time, there was only a 10min break before the HoS game. A combination of this and a well drilled HoS outfit were too much for Firestorm to handle.
These 2 losses meant that Firestorm went into the bottom cross over pool, and the highest they could finish from this point was 5th.
Day Two:
FS defeat Umlaut 17-6
FS defeat Happy Pig 17-5
FS defeat Sweet Chilly 17-3
All 3 of these games were a cake walk for the team with the entire roster, including Messr Burwell, feeling still fresh and ready at the end of the day.
Day Three:
FS defeat Fear 17-2
This was the final cross over game and insured that FS finished well on top of the bottom cross over pool. It was just the warm up that they needed prior to their cross over game against Fakulti X, who lost a close game against HoS to finish bottom of their pool.
FS defeat Fakulti X 17-16
This truly was the game of the tournament for the FS boys. After trailing for most of the game, FS found themselves down 14-10 and in danger of falling back into the bottom beer pool and playing the chumps all over again. For the 2nd time in 3 years, FS staged a huge comeback against a Fakulti team. Time cap expired and it was game to 17. FS scored to lead 16-15, then Fak responded to make it 16-16. The final pull came down.
McNaughton dumped it to Don, who gave it to Neild cutting in down the right wing. He saw McNaughton streaking long and let out a big forehand huck. It was bladey and McNaughton layed out in the endzone to grab it millimetres from the ground, sending the FS boys into histerics and into the top 8.
FS defeat Karma 17-8
Following a playing of the last post and a minutes silence the team layed down some smack and showed Karma that Queensland is better than South Australia. FS into the 5th/6th playoff against Sublime A at 9am the next day.
Tim Booth defeat Party 1-0
Boothy climbed up into the rafters at the party, forcing the organisers to wind things up early. This reporter's recollection of events following are quite hazy, but everyone ended up at home eventually...somehow.
Day Four:
FS defeat Sublime A 17-3
In a game that FS was fired up for, Sublime A was barely at the fields on time. JD was dry retching for most of the game following a hard night of partying. FS really wanted it more, and took half 9-2 to shut Sublime out of the game.
While not all the Sultry results are known, we did receive a telegram informing us that they finished 8th, following some close heart breaking losses. In their match to try and get into the 5th/6th playoff, play went down to golden point. Even with the FS boys on the side cheering them on, the Sultry girls could get over some rubbish calls by the Primal team (two such calls were to tell a particularly wet nosed member of FS to "F**k off" following his warning about bad language and to tell the entire FS sideline to "Shut the f**k up") and lost.
Another close game game in the 7th/8th place against fACTory Girls saw Sultry go down in another nail biter.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
FIRESTORM!
Hey guys.
Just got word via sms from what I'm sure is a very exhausted Johnny Mac.
No results as to who played who but I have been informed that Firestorm went through undefeated for the final two days of competition and finished the tournament in 5th position.
Props lads, we're all very proud of you.
Still no word from the ladies. But it is 20 past 11 so i'll give them a break and we'll get soem recap happening tomorrow.
Will-i-aM
Just got word via sms from what I'm sure is a very exhausted Johnny Mac.
No results as to who played who but I have been informed that Firestorm went through undefeated for the final two days of competition and finished the tournament in 5th position.
Props lads, we're all very proud of you.
Still no word from the ladies. But it is 20 past 11 so i'll give them a break and we'll get soem recap happening tomorrow.
Will-i-aM
Friday, April 24, 2009
Firestorm Update
Word is in for Day 2 of Nationals.
Firestorm rolled through their 3 games today against Umlaut, Happy Pig and Sweet Chilly.
Word is if HoS loose tomorrow Firestorm will face them again.
Still no word on Sultry. Waiting on Rowena to reply on FaceBook
Will-i-aM
Firestorm rolled through their 3 games today against Umlaut, Happy Pig and Sweet Chilly.
Word is if HoS loose tomorrow Firestorm will face them again.
Still no word on Sultry. Waiting on Rowena to reply on FaceBook
Will-i-aM
Firestorm Nationals Update - Day 1
Text has come in from Wetnose.
Day 1
Firestorm def Sublime O 17-9
Karma def Firestorm 16-15 (this must've been heart-rending)
Heads of State def Firestorm 17-8
Firestorm drop into the lower pool - best result from here could be 5th.
Hope to get an update from Sultry soon.
Day 1
Firestorm def Sublime O 17-9
Karma def Firestorm 16-15 (this must've been heart-rending)
Heads of State def Firestorm 17-8
Firestorm drop into the lower pool - best result from here could be 5th.
Hope to get an update from Sultry soon.
Marking Some Territory
So last night (since there was no BPL), a "commando-style" raid (ie we weren't wearing underpants) was undertaken to promote our long-standing occupation of the Annerley Juniors Soccer Club fields.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
ANZAC Day Disc Golf
If you're not going to Nationals and looking for something to keep your hand in, why not a round of Disc Golf at Yeronga, followed by a visit to the Yeronga RSL for a drink and some two-up?
10:30am - Disc golf - meet at the end of Hyde Road in Yeronga
12:30pm (or so) - Yeronga RSL for beers and 2-up.
2pm - watch the Collingwood vs Essendon game.
10:30am - Disc golf - meet at the end of Hyde Road in Yeronga
12:30pm (or so) - Yeronga RSL for beers and 2-up.
2pm - watch the Collingwood vs Essendon game.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Nationals 2009 - Brisbane Teams Draw
Well with only 48hours to go until Nationals 2009 hucks off, we thought it was time here at the stately BUB Manor to look over the draw that has just been released and let you know what your favourite Brisbane teams will be up to come Thursday.
The 11-team womens draw has been split into a 2 pool setup, with the 6th seeded Sultry landing in the 6 team pool. Their initial draw is as follows (seeds in brackets):
Thursday
9:00am vs Bush/Suffer Jets (11)
1:00pm vs fACTory Girls (2)
3:00pm vs Sugar Mags (3)
Friday
9:00am vs KAOS (7)
11:00am vs Primal (10)
After this, the womens draw splits into 2 cross over pools, so Sultry need to finish in the top 3 of their initial pool to go up and stay in the running for the glory. Definitely an achievable task.
The 14-team mens draw has been split into a 4 pool setup with 2 top pools and 2 cusp pools. The 8th seeded Firestorm has landed in a kusp pool with Heads of State (5), Karma (9), and Sublime Obnoxious (12). Their initial draw is as follows:
Thursday
9:00am vs Sublime Obnoxious (12)
1:00pm vs Karma (9)
3:00pm vs Heads of State (5)
After this the draw splits into 3 cross over pools (2 top pools, 1 bottom pool), so Firestorm will need to finish in the top 2 to stay in the hunt. All going to plan, this should be sown up after the Karma game with the HoS game to decide who goes number 1 in their pool. But then, plans are made to be broken. That’s the old saying isn’t it?
We will endeavour to have all results and happenings to you as they happen throughout the tournament, which is very much dependant on internet access at some dodgy café or through Jangles bringing his laptop and having wireless access. Until then, stay tuned.
Monday, April 20, 2009
BPL 2009-1 Round 7 Results
Sunday, April 19, 2009
New Season on the Gold Coast
This Wednesday sees the start of a new season of Ultimate on the Gold Coast, at its new home at Pizzey Park in Miami.
Lights are on at 7:00pm, with game on at 7:20pm
The season is $40/player (or $5/week if you have to negotiate something) [bargain!]
Round 1 sees:
White vs Black
Red vs Blue
Lights are on at 7:00pm, with game on at 7:20pm
The season is $40/player (or $5/week if you have to negotiate something) [bargain!]
Round 1 sees:
White vs Black
Red vs Blue
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
WUFL1-2009 Final Report
We've been a bit underwater here at stately Brisbane Ultimate Blog mansion these last few days, and remiss in not posting the ever excellent Eireann's WUFL Final report (wish we could'a been there!)
"The first women's league of 2009 finished up with a bang!
Thanks to everyone who came along and offered support on the sideline and on the bbq!
The game was a bit of a nail-biter with Mellow Black taking an early lead only to have it snatched back by the Titanium Nachos a few points later. Mellow Black managed to take out the half, but only just.
Points were traded back and forth for the majority of the game with Mellow Black as the eventual winners. [Congrats - Eds]The game saw some impressive stuff from some of the league's newer players. Titanium Nachos had Mel and Adrienne cutting up the field receiving passes left and right from Jen "red death" Campbell and Dominque. Delyse had a standout game making some amazing grabs in the endzone! Stalwarts Maylin and Carol were always there for the dump or ready to give or receive a pass.
Mellow Black just proved a force to be reckoned with! Steph, Phoebe, and Katrina were out for blood in the cup! Jenny was determined not to let anything get past her deep. Emily had positive baby vibes from the sideline and Laura was an O-machine!
Mellow Black took out the chocolatecup this time, but I'm sure Titanium Nachos will be back next season, ready to rumble!
Thanks again to everyone for a great season and your support of the Brisbane Women's League. The more we put into our women's league here in Brisbane, the more we'll be able to get out of it. The next season will start up in mid-May (running until the end of June), following that, there will be a bit of a break before the next season and women's month in November!
We really do appreciate all of the folks that came out to support the final (and the Firestorm boys for cutting their training session a bit short to cheer us on)! I hope you all enjoyed the bbq and beer (and of course the game as well)! See you next season ladies!"
Saturday, April 11, 2009
We Are All in the Gutter, Looking Up at the Stars
Several Brisbane Ultimate folks are now totally famous thanks to their appearance on The Shak a few days ago.
Check it out. And if you want, email them at theshak@nine.com.au
to tell them you want more
Look like freestyle might be making a comeback in the popular consciousness soon too.
Check it out. And if you want, email them at theshak@nine.com.au
to tell them you want more
Look like freestyle might be making a comeback in the popular consciousness soon too.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Ultimate: The Romance Game
Yesterday, I was chatting to someone I consider very wise about how Ultimate is an attractive sport and the things we can do to recruit new players and give more opportunities to people already playing.
"All sounds good," they said. "Just remember one thing."
"What's that?" I asked.
"Remember the attractiveness of Ultimate is the attractiveness of romance."
"Eh?"
"Each time you go along to Ultimate, there's the prospect of meeting someone you really like and want to spend more time with."
Wise words indeed.
"All sounds good," they said. "Just remember one thing."
"What's that?" I asked.
"Remember the attractiveness of Ultimate is the attractiveness of romance."
"Eh?"
"Each time you go along to Ultimate, there's the prospect of meeting someone you really like and want to spend more time with."
Wise words indeed.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Byron Easter Monday Special Session
If you're south of Brisbane for the Easter break, maybe you'll want to join the Byron (and Gold Coast) gangs for a throw on Monday evening at the usual Byron Ulti-fields - game on from 5pm playing through to 8pmish. It looks like with the Goldie crew heading down there'll be numbers for two games simulaneously.
Brisbane folks will of course be jealous of the wet weather plan - if the fields are closed due to rain then games will be played on the beach! But if you're wise, you'll have gone down for the day.
Contact Stef or Bads if you feel the need to contact anyone.
Brisbane folks will of course be jealous of the wet weather plan - if the fields are closed due to rain then games will be played on the beach! But if you're wise, you'll have gone down for the day.
Contact Stef or Bads if you feel the need to contact anyone.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Recruit, Retain
When you fall in love with Ultimate, you start to invite everyone you know to come and play.
This is because you love Ultimate and want to see it grow. Its also because you love everyone you know, and want them to try out something you love too.
Eventually though, you hit the wall - you've run out of friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances to invite along.
So what do you do? How do you share your love?
You transition from being a recruiter to a retainer.
You talk to any new people you see down at the Ultimate field. You help them improve their game. You make them part of the group or team or a valued opponent. Get their name the first time they mark you. Make sure they get welcomed in the post-game circle - especially if its half way through the season and they've been around a bit, but its still the first time your team has met them. Invite them to your tournament or party or to join your team on another night.
If you can retain that person in Ultimate, help them love the game like you do, then they will go and recruit all the friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances that you don't know yet.
This is because you love Ultimate and want to see it grow. Its also because you love everyone you know, and want them to try out something you love too.
Eventually though, you hit the wall - you've run out of friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances to invite along.
So what do you do? How do you share your love?
You transition from being a recruiter to a retainer.
You talk to any new people you see down at the Ultimate field. You help them improve their game. You make them part of the group or team or a valued opponent. Get their name the first time they mark you. Make sure they get welcomed in the post-game circle - especially if its half way through the season and they've been around a bit, but its still the first time your team has met them. Invite them to your tournament or party or to join your team on another night.
If you can retain that person in Ultimate, help them love the game like you do, then they will go and recruit all the friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances that you don't know yet.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Northern University Games
So the Northern University Games are set for the University of the Sunshine Coast from 5-8 July 2009.
Is your Uni sending a team?
Is your Uni sending a team?
Want to be an allstar?
Recently we received a telegram written in beautiful calligraphy from young John "Lord of the Fire" McNaughton, with a call to arms for all frisbee men in Brisbane. It read something like this:
"Gents of Bris Ulti,
Thursday night (9th) is a week off BPL for the Easter weekend, and Firestorm will be using the field to train. We would like to play another practice game as a team, and would be very keen to have a BPL All Star cast to play against on that night.
If you're keen for a game of quality frisbee next week, in BPL's absence, sign up here.
It'd be awesome to see a good strong opposition keen for a big game. There are a lot of quality players running around in BPL who aren't on Firestorm - this is your chance to come and have a crack at the boys in the fancy uniforms.
Cheers boys.
John"
So, if you have ever watched any allstar game and dreamed "One day...", then this is your chance. Get signed up, and play against one of the greatest teams ever to walk to face of the earth.
"Gents of Bris Ulti,
Thursday night (9th) is a week off BPL for the Easter weekend, and Firestorm will be using the field to train. We would like to play another practice game as a team, and would be very keen to have a BPL All Star cast to play against on that night.
If you're keen for a game of quality frisbee next week, in BPL's absence, sign up here.
It'd be awesome to see a good strong opposition keen for a big game. There are a lot of quality players running around in BPL who aren't on Firestorm - this is your chance to come and have a crack at the boys in the fancy uniforms.
Cheers boys.
John"
So, if you have ever watched any allstar game and dreamed "One day...", then this is your chance. Get signed up, and play against one of the greatest teams ever to walk to face of the earth.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Battle for the Black Nacho
Brisbane sees the clash of the sirens when the Titanium Nachos take on Mellow Black for the Tuesday night Tiara that is the Grand Final of WUFL-1 2009.
Favourites (Ulti-TAB is offering $1.45 for the win) Titanium Nachos are in their second successive WUFL Final, after having battled Melange in pursuit of the title back in September 2008. Led by Maylin ‘the Unstoppable’ Chuah. Rolling the highly fancied UQ Lovers in their semi-final seems to have set the scene for some final dominance. Fans of the team are known for yelling “Melt the Cheese!”, “Guacamole, in your Holie!” and “Let’s Give them the Full Enchilada”, completely missing that the team was named after Bolivian football player, Ronald Lazaro ‘The Titanium Man’ Nacho.
For Mellow Black, keep an eye out for rising star Jess Harvey and the dazzling speed of Carla ‘Deadly Beer Widow’ Ziser. And any team featuring Eireann Gilligan, Jenny Beard and Stephanie Levasseur should not be underestimated! Frankly, I can’t see why this gang aren’t the favourites to take the title, but their last gasp win over a depleted Everready in last week’s semi seems to have been noticed by the bookies (Ulti-TAB offering $2.60 for the win). Remember, “once you’ve had black, you’ll never go back.”
There’s possibly something to be said that the Titanium Nachos and Mellow Black appear to be closely related to Monday night mixed teams the Chimichangas and Mellow Yellow, but this will depend on how many of those teams show up to support their comrades in action, and whether Al and Stu, or Rob and Jon, bring the pompoms.
What: Women’s League Final
When: Tuesday April 7th - 7:15pm
Where: Oakman Park, Toowong
Features: Free BBQ and Drinks
BATTLE!
Favourites (Ulti-TAB is offering $1.45 for the win) Titanium Nachos are in their second successive WUFL Final, after having battled Melange in pursuit of the title back in September 2008. Led by Maylin ‘the Unstoppable’ Chuah. Rolling the highly fancied UQ Lovers in their semi-final seems to have set the scene for some final dominance. Fans of the team are known for yelling “Melt the Cheese!”, “Guacamole, in your Holie!” and “Let’s Give them the Full Enchilada”, completely missing that the team was named after Bolivian football player, Ronald Lazaro ‘The Titanium Man’ Nacho.
For Mellow Black, keep an eye out for rising star Jess Harvey and the dazzling speed of Carla ‘Deadly Beer Widow’ Ziser. And any team featuring Eireann Gilligan, Jenny Beard and Stephanie Levasseur should not be underestimated! Frankly, I can’t see why this gang aren’t the favourites to take the title, but their last gasp win over a depleted Everready in last week’s semi seems to have been noticed by the bookies (Ulti-TAB offering $2.60 for the win). Remember, “once you’ve had black, you’ll never go back.”
There’s possibly something to be said that the Titanium Nachos and Mellow Black appear to be closely related to Monday night mixed teams the Chimichangas and Mellow Yellow, but this will depend on how many of those teams show up to support their comrades in action, and whether Al and Stu, or Rob and Jon, bring the pompoms.
What: Women’s League Final
When: Tuesday April 7th - 7:15pm
Where: Oakman Park, Toowong
Features: Free BBQ and Drinks
BATTLE!
Peace, Love and Freedom
Check out the report on the Ultimate Peace project at Al Jazeera's website.
http://english.aljazeera.net/sport/2009/04/200942161555516370.html
Did you know Sultry is one of the project's Ulti-mates?
http://english.aljazeera.net/sport/2009/04/200942161555516370.html
Did you know Sultry is one of the project's Ulti-mates?
Thursday, April 02, 2009
BPL Tonight Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather over the last 12 hours, AJSC have closed their fields for tonight, thus cancelling BPL. Play with resume in TWO WEEKS following the easter break next week.
Ideas for tonight:
1. Surprise your significant other with a nice dinner at home, a nice change from dirty laundry.
2. Get your fix of ultimate by watching the many videos available on YouTube or on the Dojo-Mojo blog.
3. Go to the fields and look longingly out onto them, dreaming of what might have been.
Note: This may or may not be what the fields look like now.
Ideas for tonight:
1. Surprise your significant other with a nice dinner at home, a nice change from dirty laundry.
2. Get your fix of ultimate by watching the many videos available on YouTube or on the Dojo-Mojo blog.
3. Go to the fields and look longingly out onto them, dreaming of what might have been.
Note: This may or may not be what the fields look like now.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
WFDF 2009 Rules in Your Pocket
We've been low on the blogging a bit lately because we put some effort into getting the updated 2009 WFDF Rules of Ultimate reformated and ready to print as a single, double sided sheet that you can keep in your frisbee bag, or even pull out of your pocket while on the field during a game (doing the latter is simply AWESOME).
The pocket format now up on the web at http://www.afda.com/showcontent.php?page=rules_official and http://www.wfdf.org/index.php?page=rules/index.htm
The pocket format now up on the web at http://www.afda.com/showcontent.php?page=rules_official and http://www.wfdf.org/index.php?page=rules/index.htm
Further Fame
If you are a regular reader of the Body and Soul section of the Sydney-based Sunday Telegraph, you might have come across the following ...
Nice work, Matt and Stephanie!
ps - sorry - for some reason Blogger won't allow clicking to embiggen ....
Nice work, Matt and Stephanie!
ps - sorry - for some reason Blogger won't allow clicking to embiggen ....
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