Social frisbee catches on with locals
COMMUNITY SPORTS
Highly focussed on a sense of camaraderie and good sportsmanship, social frisbee is more than just a sport, it’s also about bringing the local community together.
Every Wednesday night a group of locals gather at the Mossman Showgrounds to compete and have fun at any number of levels of frisbee.
Kirsty Burchill, who is in charge of the weekly frisbee nights, fell in love with the sport about 6 years ago when she saw a bunch of people playing on the field. “I jumped right in to play and fell in love instantly,” she said.
“The social frisbee nights were actually started by Nathan Cop and his wife Reina. I didn’t want it to die so I kept on organising the frisbee nights when all other sports in the area are on break.”
A fun and friendly game
“The frisbee culture is very friendly and welcoming. The really good players mingle with complete newbies, giving them advice and encouragement and helping them to learn the game.
“We have between 10 and 15 people participating every Wednesday with ages ranging from 12 to 50 years old. Before the games starts two captains are selected, they select teams and we just play for the fun of it.
“You don’t need to have some experience in playing frisbee in order to join the group. It honestly is just for fun and everybody teaches you and you eventually get the hang of it. It's like playing netball or Grid iron or both with a frisbee.
“I wouldn’t say I am the best but I absolutely love it and highly recommend it for fitness and the social aspect of meeting new people.
“Sometime in the near future I hope to organise a big fundraiser frisbee competition.”
Playing frisbee with the cops
My favourite story is when we had the Police Citizens Youth Club New South Wales come over at the Mossman Showgrounds to play frisbee with the kids.
“The police offers played out of uniform and once the kids had finished playing I asked if they knew who they were and realised.
“I think that created a better relationship with the kids for the police, they saw them as people and not just grumpy people who lock people away.”
For more information about the weekly frisbee nights you can contact Kristy by email: [email protected].
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