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Gone are the days when a Frisbee was known merely as a recreational activity that people would enjoy with their family, friends, or even dogs. The sports based on the well-known flying disc, called Ultimate Frisbee, or Ultimate, for short, has recently found popularity all over the world.
Ultimate was actually created 50 years ago by a group of high school students in New Jersey. They incorporated some concepts from other sports, most notably from football or soccer. The objective is to pass the disc, pie tins or cake pan lids in the case of the sport’s founders, around until it reaches the goal line.
However, unlike football and soccer, Ultimate is a non-contact sport. It also disallows offensive players who have the disc, called a handler, from taking a step; all they could do is pass the disc to teammates while avoiding getting it intercepted by opponents. The sport also does not segregate the sexes, as men and women can play it together.
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It has become so well-known that millions of players participate in it, according to Spirit of the Sport, and tens of thousands of athletes play professionally. The sport’s registered governing body, World Flying Disc Federation, has even been granted full recognition by the International Olympic Committee. It would not be surprising then to see Ultimate Frisbee in future Olympics.
My name is Mike Volitich, and I am currently taking up sports therapy in college. You can always find me outdoors playing Frisbee or other recreational activities. Know more about me by checking out my Facebook page.
