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Beginners

If you haven't played ultimate frisbee before, or you are a beginner, don't worry. There are plenty of options for getting into the game.

Structured Learn to Play Sessions

Manly learn to play - Thursday 10 and 17 September 2009

Hat tournaments/leagues

These are generally organised events where players are randomly allocated (drawn out of a hat) to a team. Some of your team members will be experienced whilst others will have never played before.

The Terrigal Towel is held in March each year at Terrigal Beach on the Central Coast. The Northern Suburbs League runs a 6 week Hat tournament in April and September between the Winter and Summer seasons of the league. Contact learntoplayatufnsw [dot] com [dot] au (Frank Milthorpe) if you want to find out more about any of these.

Organised competitions

The following leagues welcome beginners. All leagues attempt to include new players at any time. However, this may not always be possible, for example during finals.

Northern Suburbs League - St Leonards

  • Tuesday nights
  • Contact: nsl-div4atufnsw [dot] com [dot] au (Andrew Maidment)
  • One of the four divisions is especially targeted to players new to the game.

Hills League - Castle Hill

Manly League - LM Graham Reserve

  • Thursday nights
  • Contact: manlyultimateatyahoo [dot] com [dot] au (Manly Ultimate)

Pickup games

Pickup games are informal games where anyone can turn up and play. Beginners and people who have never played before are welcome to join the following games. Click on the link for more details about the game.

Dubbo - South Dubbo Oval

  • Wednesday nights
  • Contact: Lynton Auld 0428 267 104

North Sydney - St. Leonards Park

  • Near the "Music Bowl" just north of North Sydney Oval
  • Wednesdays starting at 12:15pm.
  • Contact: north-sydney-pickup-owneratyahoogroups [dot] com (Graham McKay)

Queenscliff Beach

  • Sunday afternoon from 5pm
  • Contact: manlyultimateatyahoo [dot] com [dot] au (Manly Ultimate)
  • Summer only. Not held every Sunday.

Universities

Most universities have strong and active ultimate clubs, often with multiple teams of various standards, organised instruction and social events. They are generally very welcoming of new players.

You can find a list of contacts for NSW Universities on the Australian Ultimate web site.

Additional Information

Contact : learntoplayatufnsw [dot] com [dot] au (Frank Milthorpe)