EE Senior Sports Editor
When talking sports amongst friends, usually the topic of discussion is Baseball, Basketball, or Football, depending on the current season. These particular sports are popular across the nation and even internationally. However, there are sports that are rarely played across the world, and some not even heard of. Unique and exclusive sports, such as Ultimate Frisbee, are overlooked in modern day society. Yet, some of them are beginning to gain a strong following, and clubs are starting up at schools across the nation.
The sport of Ultimate Frisbee consists of one, and only one, very important essential: a Frisbee. The object of the game is similar to football. Each team must throw the frisbee to each of their teammates until they have reached the end-zone. But there is a catch; an individual may not run with the frisbee, nor hold the frisbee for longer than ten seconds without throwing it to another teammate. If the throw is incomplete, the opposing team receives possession and they must reach their own end-zone. There is no limit to how many players there are, but often there are 5-10 people per team. The game can become quite challenging and intense, which also makes it an enjoyable sport to watch.
Fortunately, Ultimate Frisbee is played every week in our own backyard. Students of all high school grades at THS have started an after school club where they compete in Ultimate Frisbee. Interestingly enough, there are no advisors running this program. It is strictly student run, which makes it all the more tempting. “I cannot recall the time when the activity was started at THS,” said junior Will Sun. “It must have been at least twenty years ago.”
On average, about twenty people show up to Frisbee each week. That means two teams of ten, playing a single game. For example, on decent, sunny day, more people tend to show up. If that happens, the group is split up into four teams and there will be two games of Frisbee going at once.
The game recently has reached its ultimate potential. Just a few weeks ago, Trumbull organized a friendly game of Ultimate Frisbee against Shelton High School. Trumbull traveled to Shelton to compete in this highly anticipated match. The results of the game are unknown but one thing is for sure: Trumbull and Shelton participated in an intense frisbee battle
After-school Ultimate Frisbee is becoming increasingly popular. Once you play once, you get hooked. The game is preferable during the warmer and sunnier seasons. Nonetheless, everyone has a good time no matter what the weather is like.
Very interesting. I had no idea that there was an Ultimate Frisbee club at THS.
This was a very unique and interesting topic. This is a very relevent topic because many people at this school need a new hobby to take up, and this article represents the sport of Ultimate Frisbee very well. The descriptions and quotes are very helpful with convincing people to take up this hobby.
This was very interesting as I did not know that THS even had an Ultimate Frisbee club. I know friends, namely Jenn Galiani, who may want to join so now I can get the word out.