The Collegian

Issue date: 2/12/09 Section: Sports

Media Credit: William Clayton Junior Sam Heisman in Ultimate Frisbee at the IM fields last fall. The club just recently gained official status.

Ultimate Frisbee now has official club status, which leaders hope will aid in the club's promotion and coordination. The club was unanimously activated by Student Federation Jan. 29, and already boasts about 100 members.

"Our vocation is not to be the biggest group on campus, but to give easy access for people to play Frisbee," secretary Parker Fox, a freshman, said.

Both Fox and Vice President Patience Henry, a sophomore, said the club's formation was a result of popular demand and a need for structure.

Henry and Fox said name recognition and raising the campus profile of Ultimate Frisbee were benefits of an official club status.

"A lot of people didn't know [Ultimate Frisbee existed on campus]," Henry said.

Club officials foresee games beginning as soon as weather permits. They hope to eventually host tournaments of their own. It also does not anticipate needing a substantial amount of money from the Student Federation either.

"We don't really need that much funding; we might ask for enough for some cones," said Fox.

Pick-up games will still be organized via e-mail. Those wishing to become members may be added by e-mailing a club officer.

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