WAFC Division IV Champions - Spring 2018

The WAFC 2018 spring clique season started in March and just ended on Saturday (June 9). It was a long season, which happened to be the 40th season SLUDGE has played together. Fall 1998 was the first season the team played in brown shirts because one of the players on the roster worked for the military and nabbed a bulk for cheap at the base store.

During this 2018 season, commemorative ultimate discs were secretly ordered and distributed to unsuspecting teammates. SLUDGE posted a (5-2) regular season record.

The postseason tournament was played at the Polo Fields, a place we have many, many pickup games many, many times. SLUDGE advanced to the championship by winning Saturday's pool play (2 games), then went on to win the final by the score of 15-6 (8-3 half).

Just what we needed—another piece of plastic!
Get ready for the celebration parade on Tuesday.

Sludge Starts 39th Season Today

The fall season begins today! Congratulations to Team SLUDGE for  

...playing WAFC clique ultimate league since fall 1998.

Back from the Beach

Thanks, OBX! Another fun time at the annual SLUDGE on the BEACH retreaTournament.

Locally-sourced end zone line for beach ultimate field.

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SLUDGE on the beach starts has begun!

Fall 2015 Schedule

Sludge begins their 35th season this weekend!

Week# : Date : Time : @ Location [updated 9/25/2015]
-->Find fields --> WAFC Sched

Week 1: Sept 12: 12pm @ Montgomery Hills #2

Week 2: Sept 19: !!DOUBLEHEADER!! 10 am AND 12pm @ JFK Fields #1

Week 3: Sept 26: 11am @ Key #2

Week 4: Oct 3: BYE

Week 5: Oct 10: BYE...to DC (Hi to OBX)

Week 6: Oct 17: !!DOUBLEHEADER!! 11am AND 1pm @ Sligo #2B

Week 7: Oct 24: 1pm @ Sligo #2A

Week 8: Oct 31: 1pm @ Sligo #1A

:Post-Season:
Pool Play: TBD

Tournament: TBD

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SLUDGE on the beach starts right now!

Pool Party: 07.19.14

Where: Chevy Chase, MD

When: Saturday, July 19

Time: 2pm - 8pm
Noodle volleyball and lawn games throughout. MLU Finals viewing party post-pool party.

:POTLUCK MENU:
Eileen/Matthew: cherry cobbler, mango salsa and chips
Nigel/Sue: fruit salad and gigantic green salad
Rachel/Michael: steak w/ chimichurri sauce for the grill, & veggie burgers
Henry/Kitty: hummus, tabbouleh salad, pita  and edamame
David/Gayle: red-pepper dip and pita chips, beer
Michael/Christy: beer and snacks
Steve/Sarah: hot dogs & buns, zucchini (possibly vegan) chocolate cake. And maybe a dish involving swiss chard
Reillys: fresh baked lime chips, crack tofu, & rice/bean/kale combo.

First Season Schedule (1998)

Original copy of Sludge's first season schedule.

Fall 1998 WAFC Schedule

The Ultimate Academy Awards

Very happy to announce SLUDGE was nominated in two categories of The Ultimate Academy Awards, presented by UltiWhirled.

Sludge received "TOSSCAR" nominations for:

• Best Performance in a Comedic Role - see portfolio
• Best Visual Effects - see logo redraws

Obviously, it's an honor just being nominated, but keep your fingers crossed!

Super Odds

Final results of your bold Super Bowl XLVIII predictions are in:

Predicted Winning Team (Qty)
Seahawks = 5
Broncos = 9

Seattle won 43-8 over Denver. Five predictors (Anna, Christy, Michael F, Joe & Steve) out of 14 (35.7%) correctly selected the underdog. Yes, 3/4 of the Fishpez fam predicted the outcome correctly.

Closest to the Hawks total (43) = Steve (28)
Closest with the Broncos total (8) = Christy (16)
Most on-point with predicting the winner AND the actual score = TIE Both Steve & Joe predicted a Seattle win & a 4-point margin of victory.

Congratulations! Thanks for playing.

Sludgey Award Winners 2013

NINTH Annual Sludgey Awards
Celebrating Sludge's 2013 Ultimate Frisbee season

Washington, DC ~ Saturday, January 18, 2014

Congrats to all nominees, participants & winners.

Andrew
Best Addition Award

Brian
Biggest Best Brown Movement Award

Bucci
World Peace Award

C.G.H.
Best Captain Award

Chris
Callahan Award

Christy
Best Food Offering Award

David
Best Comeback Award

Henry
Best Performance Award

Jen
Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award

Joe
Best Non-polluting Sludge Award

Matthew
Best Fashion Award

Michael F.
Best/Most Offensive Play at OBX Award

MicHael
Most Entertaining Moment Award

Nigel
Best Host Award

Rachel
Best Rookie Award

Russ
Spirit of the Game Award

Sarah
Biggest Traveler Award

Steve
Best/Most Offensive Play Award

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Awards History:  2012 . 2011 . 2010 .  2009 . 2008 . 2007 . 2006.

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SLUDGEYS 2013

The 9th annual SLUDGEY awards are happening for, like, the ninth time!

When: Saturday, January 18, 2014 @ 6pm ET
Where: Joe's MD
Dress: Sludge formal

Menu
Homemade ice cream (coffee) and sorbet (Matthew & Eileen)
Sichuan-style hot and sour cabbage (Joe)
Ribs and vegan chocolate cake (Sarah & Steve)
Dessert-y (Russ)
Edamame and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Henry)
Deviled eggs and peanut noodles (Rachel & Michael)
Raw kale salad and a meatless dessert (Jen & Brian)

Pool Party: 07.21.13

Where: Chevy Chase, MD

When: Sunday, July 21

Time: 2pm - 7pm

:MENU: 
Lucy & Rafe: lemonade, a mixed grill, veggie burgers
Rachel: chicken,  dessert
Chris: gazpacho
Jen: grilled veggies,  a bean salad
Sarah: salad with roasted beets + wheatberries

Sludge's 30th Season

Since the fall of 1998, Sludge has been playing in the Washington Area Frisbee Club. This 2013 spring league marks a milestone for the team - its 30th season!


"Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity."
-- Helen Hayes

Week 1: Saturday, March 16 at 10am at Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School.

Eat More Beer

Finally! A chance to EAT MORE DRINK MORE BEER in 2013.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 27. 6:30/7-10pm ET

WHERE: Meridian Pint
[3400 11th St NW; Washington, DC]

RSVP: To Joe

Super Odds

Final results of your bold Super Bowl predictions are in:

Predicted Winning Team --- Qty

Ravens--- 6
49ers -- 4

Baltimore won 34-31 over San Francisco. Six (CHarlie, MicHael, Sarah, BUCCI-WHO-LOVES-TOM-BRADY, Joe & RacHel ) out of 10 predictors correctly selected the underdog. Bucci (35) was closest to the Raven's total; "Lady of the Lettuce" (31) was correct with the 49ers total; and "Punxatawney" Joe was most on-point with predicting the winner AND the actual score (28-24).

Congratulations! Thanks for playing.

Sludgeys 2012

The date and location for the 8th annual SLUDGEY awards has been announced!

When: Saturday, January 26, 2013 @ 6pm ET
Where: Fishpez in Takoma Park, MD
Dress: Sludge formal

Menu
Jen's Lazy Lasagna (Matthew & Eileen)
Makhani dal, Mogul-Style (Joe)
Dessert (Nigel)
Curried turkey meatballs (Sarah & Steve)
Guacamole, chips, salsa, & beer (Russ)
Falafel, Pita & Humous (Henry)
Vegan couscous salad & a dark chocolate sea salt tart (Rachel)
Fiery Cashew Dip (Bucci)
Veggie sushi rolls(Reillys)
Beer, wine (Fishpez)

Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations - SLUDGEYS 2012

Submit your nominations (anecdotes/fabrications) within calendar year 2012, factoring in the spring season + fall season, to the Awards Committee in these possible areas:

Best OBX Moment Award
Criteria: A memorable time at our happy, sandy place.

Biggest Traveler Award
Criteria: Honoring Sludge mobility on &/or off the field within &/or without the rules of Ultimate.

Biggest Best Brown Movement Award
Criteria: No criterion. Go with your gut.

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Individual)
Criteria: Scoring is a big part of offense, but that’s not the only criterion for receipt of this award. In any particular game or period of a game, did someone exhibit mad throwing skills? Or incredible catching talent?? Or great cutting proficiencies? Overall common sense on offense?

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Group)
Criteria: Which Sludge group play best put up the numbers en route to Sludge’s total score in a particularly impressive game?

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Individual)Criteria: The best play by an individual, which was most responsible for Sludge's defensive success in a particular game.

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Group)
Criteria: The best group play that was most responsible for keeping the opponent from scoring.

Most Entertaining Point/Moment (on the field or sidelines)Criteria: A moment or point, in or near the game, that resulted in laughing, crying, blushing, delirium, and/or throwing up.

Spirit of the Game Award (on the field)
Criteria: By the book, "Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship. In Ultimate, the honor system works..." blah, blah, blah.

Best Spirit of the Game Award (off the field)
Criteria: Karma; following the Golden Rule; by the Law, not getting arrested.

Best World Peace Award
Criteria: Best moment of someone walking away to avoid confrontation.

Most Improved/Worsened Award
Criteria: Did someone nicely recover from an injury? Basically, did someone smartly slow down the worsening process?

Best Fashion Award (on the field)
Criteria: Best fashion statement that displayed stunning presentation, style, attitude, and wonderful overall appearance to supplement the standard issue brown t-shirt. Otherwise known as the 'Wolfie' Award in honor of Chris Wolfson's furry winter hat.

Best Food Offering AwardCriteria: Best edible offering based on taste, creativity, and appearance at either a game, Sludgefest, pool party, OBX, or pickup. Otherwise known as the 'Bruce' Award in honor of his delicious oatmeal cookies.

Best Story About ‘the Bestest’ Play Award (Fiction)
Criteria: Awarded to the author of the best work of fiction about ultimate, injury, family or whatever.

Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award (Fiction or Non-fiction)
Criteria: Quality of research and writing are major considerations in the judging of this award, as are insight and originality.

#1 Fan Award
Criteria: Any one, any one, at all that attends Sludge game(s) without stealing playing time from us. Cheering is not necessarily required.

Best Sludge Addition Award
Criteria: Open to purchases, offspring, significant others &/or pickups added in the calendar year.

Best Acquisition Award
Criteria: Open to purchases, offspring, significant others &/or pickups added in the calendar year.

Best Captain Award
Criteria: Best bearded person with the initials CH who reminds us that following is a lot easier than leading.

+ Self-nominations and/or anonymous nominations are gladly accepted. Submit online or to the Awards Committee.

Eat More Beer

Another beer night has been scheduled! Tonite, you are asked to taste first; then drink.

When: Thursday, Nov 29 @ 7pm or so.

Where: Joe's house

Info: Bring one or two samples of beers that you haven't yet tried, just saw for the first time, etc., & we'll all get to taste them together. Joe will provide some edible type things to chew along with the tasting and we can declare a winning beer at the end of the evening.

High Release

After many years of honing Stoney Lonesome's live sound, the original duo consisting of Pablo Elliott (guitar, vocals) & Michael Hechter (percussion) have finally recorded a studio album.

Album Release Party!!!

Who: Pablo Elliott & The Stoney Lonesome Farm Band
When: Sunday December 2, 2012. 4PM
Where: Letelier Theater
3251 Prospect St NW; DC
Cost: $5

Info: The full Stoney Lonesome Farm Band will perform all original acoustic/reggae/rock compositions from their upcoming debut album, Through the Fence, on Sunday December 2, at DC's Letelier Theater. The one-hour live performance will be followed by a reception with the band at the Theater. The event is family-friendly. Also, a very special pressing of the 10-song Through the Fence album will be available for purchase at the event.

Through the Fence [via iTunes]
Stoney Lonesome [myspace]