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a row. About 5-10 yards in front of the
row is a thrower with a disc. The cutter
All we are saying...
starts at the middle of the three cones
and then ‘fakes’ out to the far cone and
then comes in hard to the closest cone
Is give “Ultimate Peace” a chance
to the thrower where he receives a pass.
He then returns the pass, jogs back to BY JosH Wiseman
the middle cones, and then starts over.
This time he ‘fakes’ in to the close cone My name is Josh Wiseman. I’m an avid Ultimate player – played college
and cuts hard to the far cone to receive disc at Stanford, and now playing club with Revolver. I am providing this update and
the over-the-shoulder pass. He then history of a new non-profit group called Ultimate Peace, in the hope that the Canadian Ultimate
returns this pass and jogs back to the community will get involved. We’ve already been in touch with a bunch of teams and leagues in
middle. Initially the cutter does 2 in cuts the Canadian Ultimate community as well, and the Hamilton Ultimate Club was the first to join
and 2 out cuts. As endurance improves as a “gold” affiliate.
more cuts can be added. If more inten- With Ultimate Peace, we hope to encourage friendship and understanding for youth from
sity is desired, add in a defender as well. different social and cultural backgrounds around the world. Our first event is this April, when
This drill can be done with multiple sta- we’ll be traveling to Tel Aviv to bring together nearly 150 disadvantaged Palestinian and Israeli
tions. I would recommend 4-6 people at youth as part of a 12-team Ultimate clinic. We have about 20 player/coaches volunteering for the
each station for a good work/rest ratio. trip, all passionate about Ultimate, and all passionate about the cause.
We hope to get the whole Ultimate community involved in this program as fans and supporters,
5. disc Waving Workout and one of our major avenues is with our Ultimate Peace Teams Affiliation Program, or UPTAP.
This is a fun drill for the person wav- With it we seek to get existing Ultimate teams and clubs involved to raise awareness and
ing the disc and no one else. You have resources.
one person who likes yelling more than Ultimate Peace is a young organization, yet we have high hopes of spreading the joy of throwing
running up at the front of the group – a disc and playing Ultimate on a global level, especially in areas where more understanding and
the director. Your cutters are in 4 col- cooperation are needed. Our first project is timely - we will begin our work in the Middle East in
umns with ample space between rows. April of 2009, with aspirations of planting seeds of peace in that region and eventually around
To begin, explain that when the director the world.
waves the disc forward everyone runs BaCKground
away. A disc waved to the side means Ultimate peace was established by founders Dr. David Barkan (California), Dori Yaniv (Israel),
everyone runs in that direction. A disc and Linda Sidorsky (Massachusetts) in the spring of 2008. The idea emanated from a trip to
waved backward means everyone runs Israel organized by David and Dori, in which an All-Star Ultimate team known as the Matza
forward. Give the cutters 5-10 direc- Balls taught Israeli children and promoted the sport of Ultimate. While excited by the significant
tions. Allow 30 seconds to 1-minute rest momentum generated in the world of Israeli Ultimate by facilitating clinics and a tournament,
between efforts. For the next set, have the Americans were dismayed by the realization that Ultimate was not being played in the
everyone face forward the whole time neighboring Palestinian sporting community. Members of the team wondered what it would be
meaning that they run forward, back- like to have Palestinian and Israeli children sharing the joys of throwing and catching a soaring
ward, or shuffle based on where the disc Frisbee, playing on a team cooperatively, and settling on-field disagreements collaboratively.
is waved. This vision, shared by Linda (organizer of international youth Ultimate) for years, was pursued
vigorously since 2006 and Ultimately led to the concept of Ultimate Peace, the partnership with
Conclusion the Peres Center for Peace, and the event – Ultimate Peace in the Middle East.
Like any athlete, a competitive Ulti- approaCH
mate player has limited time and energy • our mission: To build bridges of friendship, understanding and fun for youth from different
to commit to training. It only makes social and cultural backgrounds around the world.
sense to use what time you do have to • our tool: The unique sport of Ultimate Frisbee - a fast paced, physically exhilarating team
the training that is most likely to make sport that distinguishes itself from other sports in revolutionary ways: personal responsibility,
you a better player. As Ultimate be- mutual respect between opponents, and fair play are prioritized over winning.
comes more and more competitive by • our Belief: The way we play and the way we live are deeply intertwined.
attracting top athletes, it is the teams • our dream: To see the youth touched by Ultimate Peace bring more harmony to a divided
that embrace the science and wisdom world.
of sport-specific training that will be To read more, be sure to visit our website at www.Ultimatepeace.org. »U
successful.
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