Ultimate Frisbee has officially arrived in the Big League Sports universe, and let’s just say… it’s here to stay!

For about two years, launching an Ultimate Frisbee league was tossed around as the potential 12th sport to join the BLS family.  Every time it came up, the timing was off or the locations just didn't align.  Enter BLS Superstar, elite ref, and scheduling mastermind - Shamus.  Shamus refused to let the dream die, keeping the dream of an Ultimate league at the forefront of every future-planning conversation.

Then came the breakthrough idea: instead of hunting for a brand-new venue, why not maximize and expand a space we already use and love?

Behind the scenes, BLS leadership went to work weighing space, logistics, and accessibility.  Having a disc that flies (and can easily sail out of bounds), we needed a spot where it wouldn't interfere with games already in play.  Conveniently, Frisbee fields are the exact same length as our football fields!

Ultimate-ly, Tuesday nights became the chosen battleground.  The WCC field has plenty of room, and the parking lot could handle the influx of extra Superstars - the kind of small but important operational details most people don't realize go into launching a new league!  Once space, insurance, staffing, and our signature BLS social rules were locked in, it was time for the real test...Would the players show up?

Ultimate Frisbee can be a bit niche.  Unlike kickball, where most of us at least played in elementary school, most people have either played ultimate for years or never touched a disc in their life.   With a competitive weekly lineup of BLS sports to choose from - including kickball on that very same night - we launched Season 1 with a cozy four teams.  It wasn't the biggest start, but with the field in eyesight of the kickball games, interest was piqued.  A handful of players signed up thinking, "Well, I’m already here for kickball, and the schedules line up, so why not play both?"

Within just a few weeks, the vibe completely shifted. "I'll just try this" turned into "This is the most fun I've ever had!"  Players would come back to the kickball field talking about the constant gameplay, the great cardio, and how they're getting the hang of throwing and/or catching the frisbee.  The atmosphere felt entirely approachable.  People were wishing they’d tried it years ago and promising to draft their friends for next season.

I gave it a shot myself along with some friends, and we all exceeded our own expectations, burned a ton of calories, and laughed way more than usual.  Yes, I even dove more times than I ever have in a kickball or softball game!

The rules are simple:

Two end zones.

Two teams.

You drive the disc down the field to score in your opponent's end zone.

The twist:  A ton of turnovers, which keeps the game fast-paced and keeps you on your toes!

I had so much fun playing that I asked BLS for three "golden tickets" to give away to my awesome readers.  If you’ve read this far, you’re in luck!

The Freebie: Right now, send an email to BLSSidelines@gmail.com with the subject line "Ultimate Frisbee Rocks!"  The first 3 people to do it will score a FREE Summer Season of Ultimate Frisbee!

The Backup Plan: Didn't make the top 3?  Don't sweat it.  We’re still running a killer first-year deal: if you are already registered for another BLS sport this summer, you can add Ultimate Frisbee to your schedule for a massive discount of 50% off! Just use code FRISBEEISMYSECONDSPORT at checkout.

Enjoy the season, and come let me know how right I was when I see you on the Frisbee field this summer!

As a ten-league athlete, spring is one of my busiest seasons of the year.  Between kickball, softball, volleyball, and everything else on my schedule, my body takes quite a beating.  So when I started experiencing hip pain in February that kept getting worse instead of better, I started to worry about what my spring season was going to look like.

Thankfully, Big League Sports' partnership with SPEAR made getting help incredibly easy. I used BLS's  personal concierge service and was able to quickly schedule an intake appointment with a physical therapist at the location most convenient for me.  The process couldn't have been simpler - I texted the number on the card and received a call shortly afterward to discuss my symptoms and develop a plan of action.

From my very first visit, I felt like I was in good hands.  I was paired with Daisy, who has been amazing to work with throughout my recovery.  She strikes the perfect balance between pushing me to improve and keeping the experience fun and comfortable.  She's knowledgeable, personable, and down-to-earth, which makes even the toughest therapy sessions enjoyable.  I genuinely look forward to going each week.

Of course, not every conversation was one I wanted to hear.  Early on, Daisy delivered the news that I knew was coming, but still did not want to hear: I was sidelined for the beginning of the season.  While I definitely wasn't thrilled, I knew the recommendation came from a place of caring and expertise - not because she was trying to ruin my life.  As my pain began to improve, she became equally invested in making sure I didn't rush back too quickly, while knowing I was going to anyway.  (More than once, she rolled her eyes when I admitted to doing a little more than I probably should have.)

Today, I'm back on the field feeling stronger and more confident than I did when this all started.  The experience reminded me that taking care of your body is just as important as showing up to play.  Injuries can be frustrating, but having the right team behind you makes all the difference.

If you've been dealing with a nagging injury, persistent pain, or just something that doesn't feel quite right, don't wait until it sidelines you completely.  Thanks to Big League Sports' partnership with SPEAR, getting connected with a physical therapist is quick, easy, and could be the difference between sitting out for a whole season and getting back in time for a championship run.

The spring season has ended for most sports, and all championships are in new hands!  Check back in July to see if any teams from the remaining spring leagues pull out a back-to-back win!

*All champions are two time champions unless otherwise noted.

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