These fine young people represented Eden Prairie at the Granite City Cup ultimate frisbee tournament this weekend in St. Cloud. Eden Prairie’s team was the class of the tournament. My son was participating on another team, so I had the opportunity to sit in the hot afternoon sun all day on Saturday and watch ultimate frisbee. Here’s a shot of my sunburned leg to prove it:
I was not that familiar with the game prior to this event. It is a very pure sport. There are not many rules. Play is governed by an honor code. There are no referees on the field of play. And, at the end of each match, each team serenades the other to the tune of a popular song with lyrics adapted to thank the opponent for the game and to recognize their heroism or valor in the match. It’s kind of silly, but it brings each match to a friendly end.
Ultimate is hot on college campuses all over the country, and it’s finding its way to high schools now too.
Ultimate is a catchy game.
