BERLIN– Ultimate Frisbee pickup games that began in Berlin are leading up to an international showdown at the beach this summer.
Pro player Alex Jacoski of the DC Breeze is hosting the Ocean City Beach Classic Aug. 9-10 on Somerset Street.
The tournament will offer competitive and recreational divisions with coed teams required to have three men and two women on the field at all times. Jacoski expects to see three-to-four matches each day.
“Right now we have some competitive teams from Pennsylvania and Baltimore,” he said. “My own beach team, who I traveled to California with and played in a tournament up in New Jersey, will host the Boracay Dragons from the Philippines.”
Jacoski and strength and conditioning coach Tim Morrill traveled to the Philippines in April to play in a tournament. The Dragons will return the favor next month.
“They hosted us for nine days, treated us like family, we were initiated to the team, and now they’re coming to the U.S. for a Frisbee tour,” Jacoski said. “They’re playing three tournaments – one in New Jersey at Wildwood, one in Chicago called ‘Sandblast’ and the third one is here in Ocean City.”
An informal summer league plays downtown on Thursdays and in Berlin on Mondays. Members of the public can join the action by following www.facebook.com/oceancitybeachultimate.
“Men and women of all ages over 18 are welcome to come and play, Jacoski said. “We’re really just trying to build an ultimate community down here and put ultimate on the map as a fun and friendly sport you can participate in.”
For younger players, Jacoski will host a summer camp in Ocean Pines July 15-17 and Aug. 12-14 through the parks and recreation departments.
Jacoski’s DC Breeze team is currently third in their division. League playoffs begin July 19 in Toronto.
“There’s a lot going on right now – it’s a really exciting time,” Jacoski said. “We’re looking forward to the tournament. The recreation division is just for fun – it’s leisure – and our competitive division will have some players from all around the East Coast and internationally.”
For more information, visit www.ocbeachultimate.com or email ocbeachultimate@gmail.com.
Pro player Alex Jacoski of the DC Breeze is hosting the Ocean City Beach Classic Aug. 9-10 on Somerset Street.
The tournament will offer competitive and recreational divisions with coed teams required to have three men and two women on the field at all times. Jacoski expects to see three-to-four matches each day.
“Right now we have some competitive teams from Pennsylvania and Baltimore,” he said. “My own beach team, who I traveled to California with and played in a tournament up in New Jersey, will host the Boracay Dragons from the Philippines.”
Jacoski and strength and conditioning coach Tim Morrill traveled to the Philippines in April to play in a tournament. The Dragons will return the favor next month.
“They hosted us for nine days, treated us like family, we were initiated to the team, and now they’re coming to the U.S. for a Frisbee tour,” Jacoski said. “They’re playing three tournaments – one in New Jersey at Wildwood, one in Chicago called ‘Sandblast’ and the third one is here in Ocean City.”
An informal summer league plays downtown on Thursdays and in Berlin on Mondays. Members of the public can join the action by following www.facebook.com/oceancitybeachultimate.
“Men and women of all ages over 18 are welcome to come and play, Jacoski said. “We’re really just trying to build an ultimate community down here and put ultimate on the map as a fun and friendly sport you can participate in.”
For younger players, Jacoski will host a summer camp in Ocean Pines July 15-17 and Aug. 12-14 through the parks and recreation departments.
Jacoski’s DC Breeze team is currently third in their division. League playoffs begin July 19 in Toronto.
“There’s a lot going on right now – it’s a really exciting time,” Jacoski said. “We’re looking forward to the tournament. The recreation division is just for fun – it’s leisure – and our competitive division will have some players from all around the East Coast and internationally.”
For more information, visit www.ocbeachultimate.com or email ocbeachultimate@gmail.com.