Smurfy

What's not to love about the original Blue (Mostly) Man Group?
A frisbee showing a Smurf playing Ultimate.

Frisbee on the Roof

It turns out it’s much more costly to replace a window than a Frisbee.

On Pointe

POINTE EAST is set, so we can celebrate by endinge alle wordse withe E!

DON'T FORGET:
1) "Pointe" ends with one "E"
2) "East" begins with one "E"
3) Your check "E"quates to $216.12/adult + $108.06/child.

OBX your Calendar

Prepare to point your October 8 through October 14, 2011 Vacation to POINTE EAST!

It's Good!

Another step toward Frisbee Football.


[via UltimateRob]

Analysis: Captain America's Throw

Captain America shows super signs of promise in throwing his frisbee shield, yet needs some adjusting to play Ultimate.


Areas to improve:
* Step with your right foot when throwing with your right hand. [0:03 of vid]
* Catch & establish a pivot foot, & then throw. [0:17 of vid]

Positives:
+ Delivers the disc at chest height.
+ Puts lotsa spin on the disc.
+ Knows how to work the frisbee around.
+ Excellent follow-through.

Sweat Ceiling

Enough already, Heat Dome! Your humidity & triple digit Feels-Like temps are not cool anymore.

How will this heat affect tonite's Ultimate game at 8pm?

Shortcut

CTRL + X . 2 . CTRL + O . SPACE

Ultimate frisbee players understand what this translates to...
Cut to Open Space.

Frisbee Team Captain

Harry Potter was so last week! Let's welcome the shield disc-throwing superhero - Captain America!

Playful Plate

Totally acceptable to use a disc as a plate, right?



Grandson1: Can't find the Frisbee Gramps, Where'd you put it?

Gramps: The Who-What now?
...

Grandson2: Was in the cupboard again.

Gramps: OOOHH! Our fancy plate!

Best Coast

Received another creative rendition of a past quip!
From: weatherstained...

Yesterday was better than today because I played beach Ultimate.

Quidditch Frisbee

Less broomsticks, more frisbees!

Quidditch tournament caps off Hogwarts Week [IDS . 11.21.10]

There were two teams this year: “Orange” and “White.” Seven people were on each side.

The chasers played offense, and they tried to throw a Frisbee through the goal. A keeper on the opposing team blocked them. Beaters tried to throw dodgeballs at the chasers - they wanted to “knock them out.”

The golden snitch was a person wearing a yellow T-shirt who ran around [the dorm] and hid. Both team’s seekers tried to find the snitch.

“My favorite part was when I looked behind me and saw the snitch running,” sophomore Jennifer Lynch said. “No one else saw.”

Because there was extra time, two rounds of Quidditch were played. There was no
clear winner.

“Our sport is not to be confused with the International Quidditch Association sport,” Runion said. “Ours is different with different rules. RPS frowns upon the use of broomsticks. It’s a safety hazard.”

Runion said she was happy with this year’s turnout for the Quidditch tournament and Hogwart’s Week.

“It was fantastic,” Lynch said. “Any excuse to dress up or do something crazy is good in my book.”
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Hallow Frisbee, Goodbye Harry Potter

Still time for Harry Potter to discover his wizardry at Ultimate Frisbee?

Field of Dreams

A visual How-To on setting up your Ultimate field atop an existing lined football field.

Remember: The Ultimate field is the same length as an American football field, yet ~13.5 yards skinnier. Ultimate's endzones = 25 20 yards; football = only 10 yards.

1. Start in one end zone corner and pace out 5 yards along the the end zone sideline & then pace 13.5 yards onto the field. Drop one cone for the start of your sideline.

2. Set cones at the 15-yard line on each side of the field for 20-yard endzones.

3. Line up the 4 cones to ensure this sideline is straight.

4. Use the sidelines for the rest of your field.

Tuned In

Thanks to local radio [106.7FM] personality Chad Dukes for being a local advocate of Ultimate frisbee &/or Ultimate lists.

Kids Eat for FRisbEEs!

Jen provides the highlight of their summer...
The Reilly crew headed to Ocean City, Maryland (to perfect their beach-playing speed & form for OBX 2011) and were pleasantly surprised by Fish Tales on the bay. Not only were the tables in the sand (no shoes, more service!), but there was a huge Fish Tales-staffed pirate ship jungle gym for the kids to play on while the parents sipped sipped Skinny Margaritas and Dirty Bananas.

And the deal sealer? The "Lil Skipper" meals were served on Fish Tales frisbees they could take home (!!). Once they returned home, the Reilly kids got hungry during a play session and took a bite out of one of the frisbees (see below). But, it still flies incredibly well--especially at the beach.

Deep Thoughts

You may feel as though others are trying to distance themselves from you, but in fact they are cutting deep.

Construe

So cool! A previously posted Ultimate-related quote was artfully interpreted by a talented designer. Enjoy!


Designed by William Newton. Follow him on twitter

Ultimate List

Don't forget these few items to enjoy playing Ultimate in the summer.

WHAT TO BRING:
• Yourself – easily overlooked, but please attend, Ultimate is fun.
• Cleats – if got ‘em, bring ’em.
• Sunscreen – protect yourself.
• Frisbee – write your name on the 175 gram flying disc.
• Portable shade – takes the form of a hat, sunglasses, an umbrella or any other fancy creation.
• Food – Lunch, bananas, energetic snacks, etc.
• Liquid – water, water, water & a hydrating sports drink.
• Attire – shorts + one white shirt. one dark shirt.
• Socks – Bring 2 pair so if one pair gets (too) sweaty, you will have back-up.

Any other items you'd recommend?

Excellent?

How To Be A Totally Excellent Ultimate Player [MinimalistApproach]
1. Make smart cuts.

2. Never sub out.

3. Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude.

4. Make the right call.

5. Choose your passes carefully.

6. Use the right throw.

7. Know your teammates.

8. Know the other team.

9. Stay visible.

:Key Phrases:

"I was open!"

"Call UP!"

"Oh, weak call"

"No one's cutting!"

"I threw it where you should have been!"

Where in the World?

Paying homage to the worldly mobility of Sludge...

Today's Feature: Bucci

Q: Where in the World is Bucci?

A: Bhucci is bhiking in Bhutan.

Better

Today is better because I played Ultimate yesterday.

Similar to...

Do Over: June 2011

Catch up on last month's noteworthy posts you may have missed...

Word of WARNING

Ultimate Intake Guidelines

HANDsome

Third place at Tourney