Issue date: 5/1/08 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Derek Fay

Media Credit: Derek Fay

Bridgewater State College has many different sports that people hear all about and attend regularly. One sport that does not get recognized too much is Ultimate. Everyone remembers playing the game in their gym classes back in high school.

The rules are simple, seven people on the field for each team at a time. The goal is to catch the disc while standing in the designated end zone. Rules are also simple; once the disc is caught the person may not take any steps past that of the ones needed to stop, also no unnecessary physical contact.

Ultimate is a spirit game, it isn't a sport in which people get out of hand and start fights like in other sports. Not to say it doesn't have its share of athletic talent to be shown. Stamina, quickness, and intelligence of the game are all keys to being a successful player.

BSC once had a very elite Ultimate team. Today the team is still playing every weekend at a variety of school and tournaments. Bridgewater held a tournament at the end of this previous fall semester. They may also be holding a second one in the upcoming weekend.

With a team that is very well rounded and stocked with three seniors, three juniors, five promising sophomores and four freshmen. The team has won games at every tournament and has contended with some of the best teams in the nation.

Last weekend the team traveled to Bowdoin College to take part in the tournament of sectionals. This is the biggest tournament of the year with some of the best college teams in the country showing up. Most schools have enough players to have an A and B team, such as Dartmouth, Stonehill and WPI. However, the Bridgewater Ultimate Team does not. They stick together as one team and fight until the end. Everyone gets a chance to play, no matter your class, gender, or skill level.

The outcome at sectionals was not exactly what had been hoped for by the team. Not advancing into the next round was deemed their fate after losing their first couple of matches against top 25 ranked Dartmouth A. However, the team showed heart by showing up, giving their best, and winning a few games.

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