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Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 11:57:31 +0000
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From: Leigh Simmons <simmons@cambridge.scr.slb.com>
Subject: BUSA, the Sports Council and such things
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Alright everyone,

at the risk of taking a battering from a lot of people who are much better
at arguing than me, I'd like to present an alternative view on this whole
shennanigins. You never know, there might even be someone who agrees with me.

The thing that appeals to me about ultimate is the lack of  people who can
tell you what to do. Obviously there are a whole load of other good things,
but this is what sets it apart, for me, from other team sports. I have at
various times played football, basketball and hockey at an enthusiastic, if
not highly skilled, level. But I sort of lost interest in team sports;
without exception (I think) as you get better, you have less freedom.

 You could be the best surfer or mountain biker in the world and never get
within spitting distance of an official - and I can spit a mighty long way
- but you don't get all those nice warm feelings of playing in a team with
your mates.

So you see, at the moment Ultimate is unique in that is has all the
benefits of a team sport but with very few of the shitty things. This is
very important to me and I'm a bit worried that it's not going to last.
What do we need recognition from BUSA or the Sports Council for? Can't we
just bowl along and do our own thing, who cares whether other people think
it's a real sport or not? I played in most of the tours this year and the
nationals and I thought it was brilliant, I know there's a lot of people
who put a lot of effort into organising it all and I offer them my
heartfelt gratitude, they did such a good job that I can't see any reason
for changing it.

That's all really, just remember - money isn't everything.

Oh yes, congratulations must surely go to the Mohawks and ALi in particular
for organising a top notch tournament last weekend, it was all sorts of
fun. How many other sports do you get blazing tunes while the final's being
played?

take it easy,
love Leigh

(mud culture / strange blue) 

ps  " I'm not an anarchist, but I know a man who is..."