Our Social League is hucking-off on Wednesday the 23rd of Feb, which is Week 1 of Uni. It begins at 7pm and will be at the University AFL ovals, which are located next to the uni swimming pool.
All you need to bring are your friends. We'll teach you the game and a small round disc will provide the fun!
See you for the first night of many...
Hugh Osborn
Co-Presidente
Showing posts with label semester 2 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label semester 2 2010. Show all posts
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
2010 Semester 2, Ultimate Frisbee Wrap Up!
In all my semesters of playing Frisbee (3), I would easily say this has been the biggest and most successful Townsville Ultimate Frisbee season in history. In the first week we had over 80 people show up, to chance their hand in the worlds greatest game, and before the league started we had an outstanding number of people turn up. Thanks to these numbers, Townsville Ultimate could finally achieve the goal of having 8 full teams with reserves.
With 8 teams in the tournament it was great to see everyone participating and continuing to show up. The training at the start of the season was awesome and a big thank-you goes out to all the seasoned veterans who gave up their playing time to help out the new up and comers.
As each team formed, we saw the “Blue Shark” influence take over the tournament, as each team began wearing team uniforms, showing up early, having war cries and chants and even organising social events outside of league. Each team had their own way of playing and this added an element of surprise every week.
Throughout the league, the Tie Dye Hards became the early favourites going undefeated in the first 7 matches, going into the last match undefeated however losing to Yellow Snow. This left the Tie Dye Hards tied with the Rojo Raptures on the top of the table.
As the finals continued, an upset in the form of AKITD defeating Yellow Snow complicated the finals series leaving Sharks, Tie Dye Hards and Rojo Raptures to battle it out for the Grand Final spot. However, the season ended with the top two teams of the competition to battle it out.
In what seemed to be a tight match, Tie Dye Hards came away with the win and prized Townsville Ultimate Disc cup.
As for the individual awards:
Male MVP: Hugh Osborn(e)
Female MVP: Lisa Neyman
Male Rookie: Damon Scott
Female Rookie: Heidi Hoyheim
Male Heart: Dave DeHollander
Female Heart: Sam Jones
Team Spirit: Mad Hatters
Townsville Royalty Hat Results
King: Simon Urquhart
Queen: Bec Rosendale
Fastest man: James David (jumped the gun)
Fastest woman: Sarah Catlin
Longest pull
Male: Mike Larson
Female: Sammy Jones
I would just like to take this time to thank everyone who contributed to this season and who took the time to make an effort to come down every week and make league what it was. I hope this is just the beginning, and hopefully next season it will be bigger and better again.
Happy Throwing!
The Townsville Villain.
With 8 teams in the tournament it was great to see everyone participating and continuing to show up. The training at the start of the season was awesome and a big thank-you goes out to all the seasoned veterans who gave up their playing time to help out the new up and comers.
As each team formed, we saw the “Blue Shark” influence take over the tournament, as each team began wearing team uniforms, showing up early, having war cries and chants and even organising social events outside of league. Each team had their own way of playing and this added an element of surprise every week.
Throughout the league, the Tie Dye Hards became the early favourites going undefeated in the first 7 matches, going into the last match undefeated however losing to Yellow Snow. This left the Tie Dye Hards tied with the Rojo Raptures on the top of the table.
As the finals continued, an upset in the form of AKITD defeating Yellow Snow complicated the finals series leaving Sharks, Tie Dye Hards and Rojo Raptures to battle it out for the Grand Final spot. However, the season ended with the top two teams of the competition to battle it out.
In what seemed to be a tight match, Tie Dye Hards came away with the win and prized Townsville Ultimate Disc cup.
As for the individual awards:
Male MVP: Hugh Osborn(e)
Female MVP: Lisa Neyman
Male Rookie: Damon Scott
Female Rookie: Heidi Hoyheim
Male Heart: Dave DeHollander
Female Heart: Sam Jones
Team Spirit: Mad Hatters
Townsville Royalty Hat Results
King: Simon Urquhart
Queen: Bec Rosendale
Fastest man: James David (jumped the gun)
Fastest woman: Sarah Catlin
Longest pull
Male: Mike Larson
Female: Sammy Jones
I would just like to take this time to thank everyone who contributed to this season and who took the time to make an effort to come down every week and make league what it was. I hope this is just the beginning, and hopefully next season it will be bigger and better again.
Happy Throwing!
The Townsville Villain.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Grand Final Preview
What to look for in the final...
With the two in form teams of the competition contesting for the Townsville Ultimate Frisbee Championship, it is no surprise that both teams have come off boasting one of the most outstanding round robin records.
Both teams come into the final experiencing only one loss, and more importantly, the Rojo Raptures on a 12 game winning streak. These two teams have dominated the first two positions of the competition and have not let anyone penetrate their spots.
Rojo Raptures: It is hard to look past their captain Mike Larson. Captain America has been dubbed one of the most influential people to play against amongst the Frisbee community through the way he dominates a game through mere presence alone. Mike has made the last 4 semi-finals and has won 3 Championships already. Other strike players that are on the watch list, is the towering Timmy Roland, who has recently quit smoking and is in Tip Top shape for the Grand Final, and the little French speed demon, Tom. Will be an awesome team coming into the grand-final.
Tie Dye Hards: The Tye Dye hards have a solid line-up and are considered the favourites to take out the championship. Having led the competition from the first week, they were always the team to be beat. It took until the last round of Round Robin matches where they lost to Yellow Snow, who ironically is playing for the wooden spoon. There are several key players including arguably the best handlers in the competition in Lisa and Couper. Lisa has paved the way for their teams success, by dominating a lot of possession. In doing so, allowing Couper to roam around handling and exploring many opportunities for an assist. However, their key strike player is Finny lurking in the back. Being his first semester as Captain, this season has turned out great for the Rookie captain, and more expectations will arise.
The key match ups and things to look for in this game will be the aerial battle between Finny and Mike. With Couper and Lisa handling, there will be no problem exposing their deep defense. It will be interesting to see how Mike will play defense on such a solid offence, but he has done this before. Also, another thing to look for are Mike’s unusually tall team, it will be fascinating to see how Finny will play this. Looking forward to a great final!
Happy Throwing!
The Townsville Villain.
With the two in form teams of the competition contesting for the Townsville Ultimate Frisbee Championship, it is no surprise that both teams have come off boasting one of the most outstanding round robin records.
Both teams come into the final experiencing only one loss, and more importantly, the Rojo Raptures on a 12 game winning streak. These two teams have dominated the first two positions of the competition and have not let anyone penetrate their spots.
Rojo Raptures: It is hard to look past their captain Mike Larson. Captain America has been dubbed one of the most influential people to play against amongst the Frisbee community through the way he dominates a game through mere presence alone. Mike has made the last 4 semi-finals and has won 3 Championships already. Other strike players that are on the watch list, is the towering Timmy Roland, who has recently quit smoking and is in Tip Top shape for the Grand Final, and the little French speed demon, Tom. Will be an awesome team coming into the grand-final.
Tie Dye Hards: The Tye Dye hards have a solid line-up and are considered the favourites to take out the championship. Having led the competition from the first week, they were always the team to be beat. It took until the last round of Round Robin matches where they lost to Yellow Snow, who ironically is playing for the wooden spoon. There are several key players including arguably the best handlers in the competition in Lisa and Couper. Lisa has paved the way for their teams success, by dominating a lot of possession. In doing so, allowing Couper to roam around handling and exploring many opportunities for an assist. However, their key strike player is Finny lurking in the back. Being his first semester as Captain, this season has turned out great for the Rookie captain, and more expectations will arise.
The key match ups and things to look for in this game will be the aerial battle between Finny and Mike. With Couper and Lisa handling, there will be no problem exposing their deep defense. It will be interesting to see how Mike will play defense on such a solid offence, but he has done this before. Also, another thing to look for are Mike’s unusually tall team, it will be fascinating to see how Finny will play this. Looking forward to a great final!
Happy Throwing!
The Townsville Villain.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
What to expect...continued...
THE OGRES vs. THE MAD HATTERS
The Ogres have had a fairly consistent year finishing around the midway mark. Echo should be fired up to complete their middle of the pack dominance and will be seeking to put them in contention for the 5th place playoff next week. Duncan however could have ideas of his own. Having missed a pitiful game of Ultimate involving arse cheeks for the Wooden Spoon last season due to medical duties for a player on his team he may be looking for a rematch to "win" it in a proper fashion! Could he be planning to sabotage their chance at Middle Pack Bragging rights which only fade into ultimate obscurity or would he like to be remembered for 2 straight seasons of Wooden Spoon "wins". I know what I'd pick! The catalyst to success will be finding calmness on the field and getting a bit of confidence back in each other's abilities. A whole team focussed on performing the fundamentals of the game correctly will be the best way to see a victory for this and any team in the league.
The Mad Hatters know what they want and it's what they fought hard their last few weeks in the round robin to gain - a few wins! Eager to leave the bottom of the table once and for all and get away from the stigma of being the losing team, I think the relatively in-form Mad Hatters will be fighting it out to the end. Dave will know he has to step up again and will be hard for the Ogres to defend - lots of break throws for points and hard running. To craft a win the team will be ready to listen to him on the line and in the game. It should be competitive from this end.
YELLOW SNOW vs. PURPLE COBRAS
Purple Cobras still have a little bit of venom left to spit. It'll be up to their captain Samantha Jones to ensure they don't "dry bite". But let's leave the snake puns behind cause it's onto a music theme now. They'll be without Chris Ende on this one who's been off pursuing Rock and Roll dreams elsewhere in the country to get him pumped for Mixed Nationals. It's been sounding a bit rock and roll for the Cobras this season as they've had a mixed road to the finals themselves with a lot of highs and lows. These Cobras were joined late by Dane and Cody to infuse their blend of fast melodic beats and sheer youth only for it to end too soon with both of them called away to play at another gig - Physio Placements. Simon (Team Plus One) may have tweaked a few nipples at the show but he would've left them a week later to follow Team Plus One's own bandwagon which went on to produce a near flawless record. The key to the Cobras win will be doing the basics right on defense and being chilly with the disc.
Yellow Snow will have Shelby back featuring in both halves this game but let's keep that ankle safe at least for another week! Their 3rd placing performance this season is a bit fear inspiring. Having lost in a very close game the week before to the underdogs who took no mercy, I think this week they'll be back to their steady yellow stream of wizz, I mean wins. No doubt the key for their win is to play the smart game they do, and be hitting deep and short options to keep the defense guessing.
Hold the force!
The Townsville Villain
The Ogres have had a fairly consistent year finishing around the midway mark. Echo should be fired up to complete their middle of the pack dominance and will be seeking to put them in contention for the 5th place playoff next week. Duncan however could have ideas of his own. Having missed a pitiful game of Ultimate involving arse cheeks for the Wooden Spoon last season due to medical duties for a player on his team he may be looking for a rematch to "win" it in a proper fashion! Could he be planning to sabotage their chance at Middle Pack Bragging rights which only fade into ultimate obscurity or would he like to be remembered for 2 straight seasons of Wooden Spoon "wins". I know what I'd pick! The catalyst to success will be finding calmness on the field and getting a bit of confidence back in each other's abilities. A whole team focussed on performing the fundamentals of the game correctly will be the best way to see a victory for this and any team in the league.
The Mad Hatters know what they want and it's what they fought hard their last few weeks in the round robin to gain - a few wins! Eager to leave the bottom of the table once and for all and get away from the stigma of being the losing team, I think the relatively in-form Mad Hatters will be fighting it out to the end. Dave will know he has to step up again and will be hard for the Ogres to defend - lots of break throws for points and hard running. To craft a win the team will be ready to listen to him on the line and in the game. It should be competitive from this end.
YELLOW SNOW vs. PURPLE COBRAS
Purple Cobras still have a little bit of venom left to spit. It'll be up to their captain Samantha Jones to ensure they don't "dry bite". But let's leave the snake puns behind cause it's onto a music theme now. They'll be without Chris Ende on this one who's been off pursuing Rock and Roll dreams elsewhere in the country to get him pumped for Mixed Nationals. It's been sounding a bit rock and roll for the Cobras this season as they've had a mixed road to the finals themselves with a lot of highs and lows. These Cobras were joined late by Dane and Cody to infuse their blend of fast melodic beats and sheer youth only for it to end too soon with both of them called away to play at another gig - Physio Placements. Simon (Team Plus One) may have tweaked a few nipples at the show but he would've left them a week later to follow Team Plus One's own bandwagon which went on to produce a near flawless record. The key to the Cobras win will be doing the basics right on defense and being chilly with the disc.
Yellow Snow will have Shelby back featuring in both halves this game but let's keep that ankle safe at least for another week! Their 3rd placing performance this season is a bit fear inspiring. Having lost in a very close game the week before to the underdogs who took no mercy, I think this week they'll be back to their steady yellow stream of wizz, I mean wins. No doubt the key for their win is to play the smart game they do, and be hitting deep and short options to keep the defense guessing.
Hold the force!
The Townsville Villain
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What to Expect in the Finals..
As the semester comes to a close, the league of 100+ players have dwindled down and now the championship is being hotly contested by the four in form teams of the competition. Each team competing for the championship has not made it this far simply by luck. A lot of these teams are the ones that arrive early, and finish late. What to look out for in the teams left in the competition:
The Tie Dye Hards have led this competition since Week 1, going undefeated for something like 7 straight weeks. Led by a Finny in his first season, his captainship has dramatically improved throughout the season and his team has been reaping the benefits. A major reason why this team has been so successful is because of Couper and Lisa. Arguably the two best handlers in the league respectfully. With both Americans able to put the disc anywhere on the field, this allowed Finny to exploit the deep option on many points. Not many of whom can mark. The things to watch are Finny’s long cuts; Coupers no look scuber, and Lisa’s clever cuts. Definitely favourites coming into the tail part of the season.
The Rojo Raptures were always looking for a spot in the final, especially with Mike having never missed a Semi-Final. However, at the start of the season, things started of differently, with a loss to Mr. America’s record, going unheard of in the world of Ultimate. However, as any good captain should do, inspired the players to play out of their skin and the team haven’t lost a game since. Tim and Tom have been doing an impeccable job, stepping up to handling duties when they see fit, and Mike’s aerials have become unrivalled to many of those in the league. Will be interesting to see if anyone can stop this steam train of momentum.
The Blue Sharks were expected to make it this far after an early season bid allowed the majority of players to stay together for a second season. This allowed a strong loyalty amongst players and formed a tight bond with the new up and comers. The strength in this team would be the defence, whether man or zone, each player is willing to dig deep for the team to get through the long tough points. With Zane’s full field huck and Peter’s ability to read, run and catch all in one, it will be a tough competition for most teams faced. The Co-Captains of James and Zane will be looking to make a second straight grand-final appearance, and hopefully James will be 100% come championship game, if the Sharks make it through.
Finally, the relatively unknown ‘A Knife in the Dark’. AKITD started of the season with an epic win during the first game. Getting the name from the first game, and matching shirts throughout the season, we all expected something special from the team being captained by Hugh Osborn. However, AKITD slipped under radar until the Quarter Finals when they defeated Yellow Snow seeded third. This threw out a challenge to the opposition, saying that AKITD are here to stay. Hugh will be looking to make it into the Grand-Final after missing out last season. This team will be interesting to watch, and will come down to how much they want it. It will come down to how much Hugh can motivate his players.
As stated above, each team has their own strengths and weaknesses, and the games will be close. Being finals, each game will be determined by preparation, determination and inspiration.
To those who will be sitting on the sideline and watching epic games of Ultimate, remember to stay and watch, as you will never know when you will witness something great. Good luck to all teams in the competition, and I hope for a strong and hopeful Finals series. Good luck to the teams competing for a spot in the Grand-Final.
Happy Throwing!
The Townsville Villain.
The Tie Dye Hards have led this competition since Week 1, going undefeated for something like 7 straight weeks. Led by a Finny in his first season, his captainship has dramatically improved throughout the season and his team has been reaping the benefits. A major reason why this team has been so successful is because of Couper and Lisa. Arguably the two best handlers in the league respectfully. With both Americans able to put the disc anywhere on the field, this allowed Finny to exploit the deep option on many points. Not many of whom can mark. The things to watch are Finny’s long cuts; Coupers no look scuber, and Lisa’s clever cuts. Definitely favourites coming into the tail part of the season.
The Rojo Raptures were always looking for a spot in the final, especially with Mike having never missed a Semi-Final. However, at the start of the season, things started of differently, with a loss to Mr. America’s record, going unheard of in the world of Ultimate. However, as any good captain should do, inspired the players to play out of their skin and the team haven’t lost a game since. Tim and Tom have been doing an impeccable job, stepping up to handling duties when they see fit, and Mike’s aerials have become unrivalled to many of those in the league. Will be interesting to see if anyone can stop this steam train of momentum.
The Blue Sharks were expected to make it this far after an early season bid allowed the majority of players to stay together for a second season. This allowed a strong loyalty amongst players and formed a tight bond with the new up and comers. The strength in this team would be the defence, whether man or zone, each player is willing to dig deep for the team to get through the long tough points. With Zane’s full field huck and Peter’s ability to read, run and catch all in one, it will be a tough competition for most teams faced. The Co-Captains of James and Zane will be looking to make a second straight grand-final appearance, and hopefully James will be 100% come championship game, if the Sharks make it through.
Finally, the relatively unknown ‘A Knife in the Dark’. AKITD started of the season with an epic win during the first game. Getting the name from the first game, and matching shirts throughout the season, we all expected something special from the team being captained by Hugh Osborn. However, AKITD slipped under radar until the Quarter Finals when they defeated Yellow Snow seeded third. This threw out a challenge to the opposition, saying that AKITD are here to stay. Hugh will be looking to make it into the Grand-Final after missing out last season. This team will be interesting to watch, and will come down to how much they want it. It will come down to how much Hugh can motivate his players.
As stated above, each team has their own strengths and weaknesses, and the games will be close. Being finals, each game will be determined by preparation, determination and inspiration.
To those who will be sitting on the sideline and watching epic games of Ultimate, remember to stay and watch, as you will never know when you will witness something great. Good luck to all teams in the competition, and I hope for a strong and hopeful Finals series. Good luck to the teams competing for a spot in the Grand-Final.
Happy Throwing!
The Townsville Villain.
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