Ultimate Frisbee - Wednesdays and Sundays

Will play as well, see you there

Wish I could have come today, since I'm not much of an Oktoberfest fan anyway, but I seem to have caught a cold. Have fun and catch you guys on Sunday!

For those keeping score at home: Despite all the Oktoberfest defections, we had a solid turnout and played 6-on-6 until we could barely see the disc. Since it's now getting dark a lot earlier, we have decided to move Wednesday sessions to 5:30pm. As for Sundays, the weather's been great for the last few weeks, so Sundays still seem OK at 4pm. Watch for changes onces temperatures start to decline.

Unfortunately, I had to return to Canda for a funeral, I should be back for next Wednesday.
My whole frisbee / beer equilibrium has been thrown off this week.

Cam

Cam, sorry to hear that you've been deprived of both Bier and frisbee. You'll be happy to know that there will still be plenty of both when you get back.

The next game is Sunday at 4pm at the Dietlindenstrasse location. Newcomers and refugees from Oktoberfest are welcome.

My condolences, Cam.

Not sure I'll make it to frisbee tomorrow, we've got out-of-town company and I'm not sure I can convince them of Frisbee against all the hoopla in town. I'll cross my fingers.

I'll be there tomorrow, the forecast is optimistic, can't wait

Excellent game today!
Next ultimate game will be on Wednesday at Giselastrasse at 17:30.
See you there

Hey guys!!! Guess who's back? See you on Wednesday!!!-M

Is anyone playing? Radar looks good!

Can't miss it today, it's my last game with you guys for a while, before I head back to Cairo on Friday. :-)

I think Wednesday's game set the record for the shortest player we have ever had. If anyone has any doubts about whether they are qualified to try Ultimate for the first time, we are now accepting applicants who are under three feet tall, provided that they are absolutely fearless about the possibility of being stepped on.

The next game is Sunday at 4pm at Dietlindenstrasse!

I've been down with a cold but I'm ready for frisbee this Sunday.

Welcome back MandyNY!

The weather looks great today. Actually, amazingly great for October. Whoever is doing those sacrifices to the Ultimate Gods, please keep it up.

See you guys at 4.

As part of the continuing post-Ben shake-up, we decided yesterday to move next Sunday's game back to 3pm. And we will probably be moving Sunday games all the way back to 2pm in the near future.

The next game is Wednesday at 5:30pm at Giselastrasse.

It's been quite a while for me. Will try and make it Wednesday.

@ mrbrain - I'll try to remember to bring your pullover!

Excellent game yesterday, I really enjoyed it.
Vlad, I'm hoping for a simple explanation of the 'Pick' rule you mentioned so that next time I know what I'm doing wrong ...

See you all on Wednesday!

If I was wanting to replace a lost Frisbee ( I know it was not any old Frisbee) where would I be able to buy such a prized disk? I did not see the original so have know idea what to get.

Jayhay, picking and screening are not allowed in Ultimate. It is when you obstruct the movement of a player to their disadvantage. But you must realise that with so many people on the field running every direction that this can be misconstrued, so it usually would be called only when it is obvious or repetitive and definitely on purpose.

The size/weight depends what the frisbee was being used for. Discs for ultimate weigh 175g, normal freestyle discs are usually a bit lighter. Take a look here: http://www.frisbeeshop.org/index.php?ref=1...ate_banner_id=4

@ brokenm - Another player called this as a foul during a game, although it wasn't intentional. Rather than hold a seminar on the full rules, the UPA lists a simplified version 10-point version of the rules, which I think is most suitable for our level of game: http://www2.upa.org/ultimate/rules/10simplerules.shtml

@jayhay

I wouldn't make intentional the criterium because in my experience it usually isn't. Still I wouldn't want to score because of a pick (or the other team to do so ). So e.g. if somebody goes long and I can't follow because sb. is in the way I wouldn't hesitate to call it

I feel like ass this morning. Don't think I will make it tonight

I'll still like to hear a explanation of what exactly is meant by pick and screen.

Bummer Brain. Hope you feel better.

I'm looking forward to being there tonight. I'm a liitle fuzzy on pick and screen too

From the WFDF rules
"Picks: No player may establish a position, or move in such a manner, so as to obstruct the movement of any player on the opposing team. In the event of a pick, the obstructed player shall immediately call "Pick," loudly. Play shall then be stopped and be resumed only after a check, with the stall count resuming from the point of interruption or to five if the count is over five. "

Typically it happens when an offender crosses the way of another player and a following defender has to stop or change direction to avoid a collision. This can easily give the one on offence a couple of meters advantage and make him become wide open. In basketball it is a valid tactical move and you frequently see it, in ultimate it is not allowed.

More explanations tonight, I am coming !

I see. Who are you frizzly, btw? (I don't recognise the username)

Can't wait for tonight!

I am coming for the first time tonight. Just arrived in Munich - been a while since I've thrown a disc, but what the hell.

I was told that due to the oncoming darkness of winter, Wednesdays are now 5:30. Can someone confirm?

Svaes me sitting on my own for 30 mins or being 30 mins late if i get it wrong!

Cheers

Yes, it's tonight at 17:30 in the English Gardens nr. Giselastrasse.

Hey frisbee fans!

This weekend's game will be at an earlier time. We'll be at Giselastrasse for all games for the rest of 2006, since it's easier for most people to get to. We've also called the last Wednesday game for this coming week, since it's getting dark earlier and most people can't get to the field before 18:00.

08.10 - Giselastrasse - 15:00 (Sunday)
11.10 - Giselastrasse - 17:30 (last Wednesday for 2006)
15.10 - Giselastrasse - 14:00 (Sunday) ... all further Sunday games will stay at this time/location.

The forecast for Sunday is excellent, 18 degrees and sunny. See you there

Excellent... I love Giselastr. Will be there on Sunday for sure.

i think i may try this out- absolute beginner here and Newbie in Munich- i hope its ok that i really wont have a clue of the rules, i don't want to upset the highly competitive with my uselessness (well maybe i'll be great but lets not hope too much!)

Absolute beginners are more than welcome! We usually do a throw around for the first 20 minutes, so you'll get some practice in and the rules will be reviewed

sounds good! hopefully i'll make it

@ Woodstock - We'd be glad to have you along!
About 90% of those who play originally turned up not knowing the rules.
We nurture a strict "everyone-is-welcome" policy. Hope to see you on Sunday ...

Hello folks.
Just arrived from Chicago this week. Will be here for 6 months. I do play in Chicago leagues - I am alright at it (getting up there in my age;-)
Found you guys on Google. Quite excited to be able to join you guys. Only 1 tiny problem - NO idea about Munich YET. I'm staying in Munich Parlach (NH München am Ring on Ottobrunner Straße). Any idea how far the ground is?

Hopefully, I'll find you and play with you guys on Sunday.
Cheers,
MB

The U-Bahn from Innsbrucker Ring to Giselastrasse (U2, change at Sendlinger Tor, U6) takes about twenty minutes. From U-Giselastrasse it's about 5 minutes on foot. Check the start of the thread for a map. See you tomorrow!

Hi everyone!

I've just moved to Munich from Bremen and I've been longing to play some ultimate. I'll see everyone on Wednesday!

Nika

See you there this afternoon!

OK guys, just a reminder since we have changed both the time and the location of today's game (to maximize confusion): We are playing at Giselastrasse at 3pm. Anyone who happens to be biking by Dietlindenstrasse, please stop by the other field and pick up the stragglers. See you at 3!

hey everyone! i am new and munich and would love to join you all to play today. only problem is i dont know my way around. i live in allach. can anyone give me directions?

hopefully see everyone today

Take the S-Bahn to Marienplatz. Switch to the U6 going north ("Garching-Hochbrück" or "Fröttmaning" or just look for the soccer ball icon). Get off at Giselastrasse. Then just walk east to the English Garden and then through the trees to the big open field. The map at the top of the thread shows the exact place we play. It's pretty easy to find. See you!

Just wanted to say that we had a great time meeting and playing ultimate with you all on Sunday. Looking forward to some nice Sundays in the English garten before it gets really cold. Scott & Eliana

i'll ditto the above! it was a great first event and first time playing and i'm glad to say i actually managed to catch the frisbee a few times

It was great to have so many newcomers on Sunday! Next Sunday's game is happening at 2pm. Hopefully, starting an hour earlier will help us to grab more space. Incidentally, who's got the other set of cones?

Tomorrow's game will be the last Wednesday game of the year: Wednesday at Giselastrasse. Warm-ups start around 5:30pm. See you then!

I've got six of the cones and I'll be there tonight, can't wait.
(EDIT: but not the six you used on Sunday)
Hope we have a good turnout for our last Wednesday of 2006, it's been a great year! The weather is looking superb, I can't wait

I have the other 6 cones (which we did use on Sunday). It was good to see so many new faces. The group had some troubles playing together initialy since there were so many newbies, but people got into the swing of things pretty quickly. I don't think I'll be able to make it tonight, but will certainly be there next Sunday.

Sunday's game this week (as for the rest of the season) will be at the Giselastrasse location at 14:00.
The forecast for Sunday all day

Hey Mr. Brain, I'm not sure the initial trouble was with the newbies...

Hi everybody!! I've been sick but will turn up this Sunday for sure. Hopefully I won't have a raging hangover from Chachi's and my engagement party Saturday night. And by the way, since i've lost all your phone numbers with my old handy...anyone interested (and you all should consider this) in coming out Saturday should give me a call. 0172 86 14779. It starts at out flat and ends at Los bandidtos. Hope to see you guys!! LoveM