Halibut Basics

What is Halibut?
Halibut is Brisbane's traditional two day mixed Ultimate frisbee tournament, and is open to every Ultimate player in South East Queensland and beyond. For newer players, Halibut is an excellent way to improve your skills, make new friends, and generally get into the frisbee 'scene'.
When is Halibut?
Halibut is held over the last weekend of July - in 2008 this is 26-27 July. Be there by about 8.30am on Saturday, a bit later on Sunday (times will be confirmed once the draw is finalised). There's a big party on Saturday night (see below).

Where is Halibut?
Halibut is being held at Kalinga Park, Wooloowin - about 10km north of Brisbane City. The main entrance to the park is at the end of Park Avenue (near corner of Henry St or Kalinga St), but access can also be gained from Toombul Terrace.

For Public Transport, try http://www.translink.com.au/ and type 'Kalinga Park' into the journey planner, or phone 13 12 30. Look for the 320 or 321 buses that stop in the neighbourhood, or its possible to walk from Toombul Railway Station.

What do I bring?
1. Fees to pay on Saturday morning (see below).
2. Comfy shoes, hat and other Ultimate playing gear (if you haven't organised a team shirt, bring a white shirt and a black shirt).
3. Mess kit for eating with - plate, bowl, knife, fork, spoon, cup and waterbottle.

Lots of people also like to bring stuff like personal sunscreen, a chair, spare socks, silly hats, team banners and paraphanalia, a team esky, music-machine, twister set, etc. Its up to you really.

How much is it?
Halibut is $75 per player, although this is dropped to $70 per player for teams which have three new players on them. Please pay on Saturday morning.Some of the stuff your money gets you: fields, insurance, two breakfasts, two yummy lunches, Saturday after-game feed, unique Halibut merchandise that has something to do with your head size, first aid and sunscreen and shade marquees, and of course, the party (see below).

There's a Party?
Yes, no Ultimate tournament is complete without a party. We're taking over the Fox Hotel Rooftop on Saturday night from 8pm. The Fox is on Melbourne St, South Brisbane, under the bridge from South Brisbane Rail Station and the Cultural Centre Busway Station.

Most Ultimate players like to dress up for fun, so the party theme is "Stars of the Silver Screen" - think Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Bette Davis ... or R2D2, Rocky Balboa, James Bond, Batgirl, Cruella de Vil, Indiana Jones, Thelma and Louise, Marcellis Wallace, Gandalf, Bugs Bunny, Eraserhead, Charlie Chaplin, Willie Wonka, etc etc etc. If you haven't been to an Ultimate party before, you're in for a treat. If you think dressing up is silly, you can still come and have a good time. And if you can't play on the weekend, you can still come to the party.