Fresh off their third consecutive intervarsity triumph in April, Dublin University Ultimate Frisbee Club has been as active as ever over the summer months, with members travelling as far afield as Canada, France and Italy in search of their Ultimate fix.
Fresh off their third consecutive intervarsity triumph in April, Dublin University Ultimate Frisbee Club has been as active as ever over the summer months, with members travelling as far afield as Canada, France and Italy in search of their Ultimate fix.
First up was a trip somewhat closer to home, however, to the ever-popular Jestival in sunny Leicester. Despite poor weather over the tournament weekend of June 21st/22nd, it was as enjoyable a tournament as in previous years, with DUUFC coming in 17th overall and making the Bowl final.
Although the team failed to hang onto the Spirit award – which passed instead to another Irish side – Sam Mehigan capped a great weekend’s play by being named joint MVP, while Clive Curley, playing in his last ever tournament for Trinity, was Person of the Tournament.
International duty beckoned in early August: Heather Barry, Sparky Booker and Finola Shannon were selected for the Ireland woman’s team travelling to the World Ultimate Championships, which was co-captained by former DUUFC player Linda Barry. Joining them in Vancouver were David Misstear, Ian French and recent graduate Tommy O’Connell, who came in 14th overall with the Ireland Open team. Cian Ó Móráin, DUUFC captain in 2005/6, put heart and soul into the defensive effort and came away Most Valuable Player.
Needless to say, the action doesn’t stop with the college year: a DUUFC Graduates team played Open Des Monkey Foo in Bourg-d’Oisans on the 5th/6th September.
With a few current players in tow, the side proceeded to take on all comers on the Saturday, winning every game, with the run of good form only coming to an end when torrential rain forced the abandonment of the tournament.
The novelty of playing beach ultimate lured the regular side to Italy for the Burla Beach Cup from the 19th – 21st. Not being the most experienced on sand, the team was happy with a respectable 12th place finish, and one last moment in the sun – literally – before the gloomy reality of Irish weather closes in once more over the winter months.
To find out more about Ultimate Frisbee in Trinity, visit our stall during Freshers’ Week or visit our website: www.ultimate.tcdlife.ie.
