Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bloomington Hosts 2008 Hoosier Hoedown Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Categories: press releases
Media Contact:
Jared Payne, Tournament Organizer, 812.219.8386 or jtpayne@indiana.edu
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, July 11-13
According to tournament organizer Jared Payne, “The Hoosier Hoedown has been growing in size since the initial tournament in 2003 when we started with just eight teams. We’re expecting over 25 teams this year with both open and coed divisions. We attract teams from throughout the
This year’s event is expected to draw teams from
What makes it “Ultimate?”
If you find yourself wondering what makes this Frisbee tournament “Ultimate,” don’t worry, you’re not alone, though you have probably seen local teams practicing in area parks. Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports around, combining the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football. Played by two seven-member teams, the object of the game is to score by catching a pass in the opponent’s end zone. A player must stop running while in possession of the disc, but may pivot and pass to other receivers on the field. Ultimate players move quickly from offense to defense on turnovers caused by a dropped pass, an interception, a pass out of bounds, or when a player is caught holding the disc for more than ten seconds.
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