SFS Ultimate Hope 2010 – Bali

1 June 2010

SFS Ultimate Hope 2010 – Bali

Living up to SFS’s Mission – to Promote and Educate Ultimate Frisbee (even around Asia in the most remote places), on the 30th of March, couple of us went up to a rural school near Lovina beach, Bali and taught kids how to play Frisbee. Uncle Ra had visited earlier in the morning and spoke with the principal, who gave the permission to teach Frisbee to a class. The teachers received us with a smile, but the children roared with laughter and applause! They were so focused and intent on the instructions and learning how to play this new sport with a flying disc. It was something new to their usual game of soccer. The field out back was a dirt floor with chickens running around and a huge mud puddle, which the kids managed to avoid. The game went over well, with the kids taking turns catching and throwing and then playing monkey in the middle.

Uncle Ra showing the kids his forehand throw	Uncle Ra showing the kids his backhand throw

Uncle Ra playing the monkey game with the kids using the flying disc	This is the school multi-purpose court

They are having a blast!	The joy of Ultimate

Girls eagerly wanting to try out to handle the flying disc	Cliff starting his lesson with his group

One of our member (Carrie) played photographer/ videographer. Watching the kids run around with huge grins on their faces really made our whole trip out there worthwhile. After the session was over, we gave the school Frisbees and we took a group photo. One of us played interviewer and asked one little boy what his favorite subject was, and he said the most enthusiastic, “English!!!” I’ve ever heard. I asked a little girl what she wants to be when she grows up and she said, “A teacher!” Such beautiful, happy smiling kids. It seems the less that kids have; the more they enjoy whatever they receive. We were literally the heroes of their school day, if not the highlight of their week! Such a happy and heart warming hour of time to give.

Carrie briefing the teacher and the kids	Carrie and her group of girls

A group pictures to remember all of them

If you would like to support our SFS Ultimate Hope program, in kind or in cash, please do not hesitate to drop us an email at contact@sgfrisbeesports.com or contact us directly at 91-999-413.