CiTY UPDATE : Edmonton, AB
Recognizing
two notables on
the edmonton
Ultimate Scene
By Krista Frohlich
Sebastian “PLAY Ultimate!” Toth, also
known as “Grade 2” or “Gumbi” has been
a force on the Edmonton Ultimate scene
since he started playing 7 years ago.
His enthusiasm is infectious to others. He
shares his love of the game by volunteering
at local clinics and as a mentor.
His career highlights include a recent
2008 World Championship title playing with
Vancouver’s legendary Furious George with
his current goal being a repeat at Worlds
2010.
Seb’s speed and wiry frame lend well to
his other passion of climbing and his main
role as cutter on the field.
He lists Furious George his favourite
team, and Potlatch, Wapooti, Flowerbowl,
and UPA tourneys as his favourites to
date. He’s played everywhere from Perth,
Australia to Quito, Ecuador, with Paganello
on his current list of “haven’t yet but must”
play.
When asked about Edmonton’s Ulti
scene Seb indicates the best part about
it is the dedication and the toughest the
isolation. “I just love the game”, he says. WUCG Worlds including on the Coed 1998, and easy to get to”.
As for advice for up and coming players 2000 and 2008 squads and the Women’s Recruiting and keeping roster numbers
Seb advises “Don’t half-ass it. Commit and 2004 team, and a 2008 UPA Series consistent for the competitive teams is a
commit huge. Play as much, as high, as far, appearance with the Flycoons. challenge in Edmonton, but Jen is looking
and as fast as you can and never look back.” Her favourite things about Ultimate forward to the upcoming summer and fall
Describing his competitive philosophy of include the friends she’s made, spirit of series with Edmonton’s Psychoplastique
what makes a good player a great player: the game, and tournaments (with Potlatch and describes her fellow players as
“At the very heart of all things, it simply being a favourite and the Italian Paganello “genuine, enthusiastic, dedicated, and
comes down to who wants it more.” beach tournament as her list of best Ulti talented”.
destinations). Jen advises developing players: “Don’t
Jennifer nicholls started to play Jen enjoys the coaching experience, beat yourself up about a bad decision/
Ultimate in 1995 and hasn’t taken time off helping newer players to develop and execution; just correct it for next time.
since. The Edmonton Ultimate scene is love the game via clinics, women’s league, Do or do not – if you decide to make a
better off as a result. and mentoring local teams including at move, do it 100% or don’t do it, and make
She’s a multi-tasker on the field but likes the University of Alberta. “There is a good sure you’re having fun at the same time
to focus on D-line play and initial cuts. sense of community in Edmonton, and our and it will show in your game and to your
Some of many career highlights include playing fields are mostly centrally located teammates.”
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