After one taster session I knew that I would spend my time at university playing frisbee. Ultimate isn’t the most glamorous sport, and can draw a laugh when I mention it's I’m waking up at 6am to train for, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Having this hobby has brought me some of my favourite memories during my time at university, and I would encourage everyone to give it a try. Having something to commit to outside of my degree has helped to overcome my worries that my studies would take over my life. It has also allowed me to meet some of the nicest people I know and will never forget.
I’m writing this article whilst wearing a Pies t-shirt, specifically the tour tee; it was made for the team to wear when we went on holiday to Portugal to spend 4 days playing beach frisbee under the sun. This trip brought me closer to everyone in the club, whilst also allowing me to meet people from other universities who share my passion for frisbee. This tour has since become constitutional; the club now plans to go every year, and I am counting down the days. This new hobby of mine is one I hadn’t even considered before I walked into the freshers fair, and it ended up taking me to a new country.
I would (and do) encourage everyone to pick up frisbee as a hobby, and join our community. I didn’t travel to Newcastle with any intent of spending my evenings and early mornings playing frisbee, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
