Lemmings Luau 2010

Just a quick heads up on the Lemmings Luau 2010, it'll be held on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry.

As usual, it'll be Beginners, Juniors and Women on the Saturday, with Open and Experienced teams on the Sunday.

Registration details will be announced shortly.

There's also a facebook group, if that's your thing.

This post was written whilst mostly listening to the new Idlewild album.

When I started playing Ultimate...

Following on from a conversation last night, whereby someone was shocked to learn that I started playing Ultimate after University, it led me to wonder when most people pick-up the sport.



I anticipate that the vast majority of players are exposed to it during their first year of University, quite possibly at the Freshers Sports Fayre. I reckon increasingly more people are being exposed to it at College and even at School, with some great teams rising through the ranks including Arctic from Sutton Coldfield and Airbadgers from Exeter.



So when did YOU start playing Ultimate? Fill in the poll on the left hand side of this page.

This page was mostly written whilst listening to the first Muse EP.

Donate a Disc...

Some of you may or may not know about the Lemmings Ultimate and Cancer REsearch or LUCRE annual fundraiser tournament I run each year. It's a one-day, indoor Ultimate tournament held in the Midlands. LUCRE 2009 raised £550 for Cancer Research UK, and the target for LUCRE 2010 in January is to raise even more than this.

A large proportion of the money raised comes from Team Entry Fees, but a significant amount comes from a raffle that we hold on the day. Last year companies donated gifts, which we then used as raffle prizes. All of the money from raffle tickets sold also went to Cancer Research.

This year we thought as this is one of only a few (the only one?) charity Ultimate tournaments, that you as the Ultimate community would like to contribute. Similar to previous requests on BritDisc, we're suggesting that clubs 'Donate a Disc' to the raffle. Your club will go up onto the LUCRE website and also get a thanks in the full-colour programme on the day, plus you'll all get a warm glow inside from doing some good. If individuals want to donate a disc (or jersey) that's fine too, all we ask is that it's new. There are more details 'here', just click on the 'Donate a Disc' link.

I'll be at most forthcoming tournaments, which I've listed below, just find me (Lucas, Lemmings #8) or any Lemmings player, and donate away. If you'd like to post a disc, please email me and I'll give you my address.

Thanks very much, Thrillson.
lucasthrillson (at) gmail (dot) com
http://www.lucretournament.co.uk/

Come and give your disc to me or a Lemming here...
Sat 31st Oct - Hat-oween, Lady Hat Tournament, Warwick
Sun 8th Nov - Midlands Winter League, Nottingham
21st/22nd Nov - Club Open Indoor Regionals, Birmingham
Sat 5th Dec - Thrillson's Throwabout, Warwick
Sun 13th Dec - Midlands Winter League, Nottingham
Sun 10th Jan - Midlands Winter League, Nottingham
16th/17th Jan - WIndoors, Warwick









Check out what a great job the charity does!
Cancer Research UK: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

One Hundred and Seventy Five Grams

We all know a disc weighs 175g, but as it gets older, does it get lighter as bits of plastic scrape off or does it get heavier as it accrues more dirt and mud on it?

This post was mostly written whilst listening to the latest Morrissey album.

Hat-oween - Womens Hat Tournament

Saturday 31st October see's the Leamington Lemmings Ladies host a Womens Hat Tournament in the Midlands.

It's to be hosted at Aylesford School in Warwick, home of Junior team Evolution. I had the opportunity to play at a skills day with Evolution there recently and the pitches are fantastic, with some top facilities too.

Michi, Lady Lemmings Captain

Nemo Brook, Lady Lemmings Vice-Captain, said "everyone is welcome to attend the event, particularly beginners. We wanted to host a tournament where everyone felt welcome to come along and play some Ultimate, regardless of if they've been playing for decades or haven't even picked up a disc before".

Nemo, Lady Lemmings Vice-Captain

Michi, Lady Lemmings Captain said "I'm looking forward to meeting loads of new players, and as TD I want to make sure everyone has loads of fun", she also commented that the event is "Free!".

For anyone interested in knowing more about the event, there's a Lady Lemmings Facebook group and a Facebook Event, or check out the website.

Gents, you should come along and check out the action too, plus I'll then have someone to throwabout with and have a pint with. See you there!

Forthcoming Midlands Tournaments

Looks like there are a few tournaments coming up in the Midlands that may be of interest to y'all...

Saturday 31st October 2009 - Hat-oween, Lady Lemmings Hat Tournament
http://www.freewebs.com/ladylemmings

Saturday 5th December 2009 - Thrillson's Throwabout (one of mine!)
http://www.freewebs.com/thrillson

Saturday 23rd January 2010 - LUCRE 2010, Cancer Research Fundraiser
http://www.lucretournament.co.uk

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th March 2010 - Lemmings' Luau
http://www.leamingtonlemmings.co.uk

...hope to see some of you at one of these. Come and say hi.

Unprecedented Demand

Wow, less than 24 hours since I announced Thrillson's Throwabout (yes, terrible name I know) and it's already more than half full. When I planned the Christmas Indoor Hat Tournament I didn't even know if I'd break even, but went ahead regardless, as I thought it'd be a fun thing to do around Xmas time, but at this rate fees will just about cover hall hire and a mince pie for players.

Just wondering, when do TD's find that they get the most sign-ups? I've found a flurry of registrations as soon as the tournament is announced and then a final flurry when the deadline is approaching (plus the inevitable people still trying to sign up after this when it's full).

UPDATE: Tournament now full.

This post was written whilst mostly drinking black coffee and eating croissants.

Thrillson's Throwabout

It's just been announced, some kid is hosting a Indoor Christmas Hat Tournament. It's at St. Nicholas Sports Centre in Warwick, which is within walking distance of the train station, on Saturday 5th December. The hall is massive, covering 6 badminton courts, which will allow for one proper sized indoor ultimate pitch (rarely seen in the UK!). There will be mince pies too.

If that sounds like your sort of thing, then check out the website or facebook group.

LUCRE 2010 - Support Appreciated

Back in January of 2009 was the first ever Lemmings Ultimate and Cancer REsearch tournament, or LUCRE 2009.

It was a one-day indoor tournament help to raise money for Cancer Research UK, a massive £550 was raised for this great cause. The Ultimate was great, the sports hall was massive, and the prizes donated from some kind companies were awesome. We had some great gifts and prizes from the likes of Lookfly, Quarry Park Disc Golf and many many others.

LUCRE 2010 will run again on Saturday 23rd January, I know it's quite far off right now, but in order to secure great prizes, much like last year, I need to start nice and early. Therefore I'm asking if you, your workplace, your friends and family would like to support or sponsor the event. Financial contributions or suitable prizes will all be gratefully received. In return, we'll include your name or company logo on our website and in the full-colour programme on the day.

Registration details will be posted to BritDisc and/or the LUCRE Facebook group in due course.

If you'd like to support this event, please contact lucasthrillson [at] gmail [dot] com