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For Parents

Hello to all parents, teachers and friends.

Ultimate Frisbee is a fantastic sport for young people and we hope that you can get to experience the joys of having your juniors playing Ultimate Frisbee. This page provides some background on Ultimate Frisbee for parents (& teachers). By helping you to understand what it means for your kids to play this sport we hope you will become a very enthusiastic supporter of Ultimate.

How can Ultimate Frisbee benefit my kid?
Ultimate Frisbee involves a lot of running & jumping, & is a great way to get fit. The skills required to throw and catch the Frisbee are great for developing a child's motor skills & hand-eye coordination. Also, the sport's unique 'Spirit of the Game' firmly encourages the development of your child's integrity & self-discipline (see below).

What is Spirit of the Game?
Ultimate Frisbee is a self-refereed sport at all levels. Players are responsible for deciding when the rules have been infringed. This Spirit of the Game is the principle also used to decide the world champion!

Giving children responsibility for making their own calls on the field leads to them developing greater maturity and socialization skills. They realize that in sport winning isn't everything and that it is possible to play a hard game against another team and still remain friendly with them after the game.

Why does my child like Ultimate Frisbee?

It's different! Kids love to learn new skills and throwing a Frisbee well is a great chance to show off to their friends.
It's all-inclusive. People who have not played a lot of other sports usually fit in quite well and often excel at ultimate; everyone starts off at the same level.
It's challenging. There are always new skills to be learned, and the tactical side of the game is very complex and interesting.
A Frisbee is like a new friend. Frisbee players take their Frisbee everywhere, always looking for a chance to play a game or just have a throw with friends.
Ultimate has unlimited substitutions after every point. That means that everyone gets to participate equally in the game.
How far can my child go with this sport?

Although Junior & Youth Ultimate Frisbee is fairly new in Singapore and schools, there are many opportunities to excel. Your child could:

Represent his school at the Inter school tournaments, future Junior World Championships
Join a club and play annual International Frisbee tournaments & local leagues.

How can I help my child enjoy playing more?
Most importantly, the greatest thing you can give your child is your emotional support.

Ask them about Ultimate Frisbee and why they love it. Your child will gain a lot by having you show an interest in Ultimate.
Better yet, make it to their games and encourage them. This will help them enjoy the game a lot more and build a stronger bond between you & your child.
Buy them a Frisbee, take them down to the park and practice together!

Why not start playing yourself?
Many parents already play in the various city leagues. You will find the league is welcoming of all players, regardless of how old you are or how fit you feel- it's a great social atmosphere. You could even put together a parent’s team from your kid's school.

Who can I talk to find out more?
Rahim (Uncle Ra) is always available to answer your queries. You can reach him at 91999413 or you can email him at mresad@pacific.net.sg

Thank you for your interest!