PRESS RELEASE: THE ULTIMATE DURIAN INVASION

The Davao Ultimate Association (DULA) recently concluded the two-week long MILO Ultimate Frisbee Summer Clinic, which ran from April 19 to 29, 2006. The successful and fun-filled frisbee clinic formally introduced the sport, Ultimate Frisbee, for the first time in Davao City. The series of trainings attracted almost thirty (30) new players from various age groups, the youngest being a six-year old who, after a day of disc exposure, gained a backhand to reckoned with.

In the culminating event, both neophytes and experienced Ultimate players participated in the 1st Davao Hat Tournament conducted last April 30 at the DFA Agro Field. Professional Ultimate player, Francis Diano, facilitated the smooth flow of the tournament, providing game tips and strategies to the players he taught for two weeks. And after an entire day of playing under the summer sun, the hyperactive GONO Team, composed of Inigo Jaldon, Julius Macasaet Jr., Bing Alcala, Rianne Lu and David Webb, emerged as the Champion. Indeed, the drills and practices paid off as competitive and disciplined players were honed along the way. Not only that, the Spirit of the Game truly resided in the hearts of these Davao Ultimate athletes.

The MILO Ultimate Frisbee Summer Clinic and the 1st Davao Ultimate Tournament successfully started the disc invasion in the durian city - and as the summer hits its climax (or peak), Davao is sure to expect more from this euphoric and addictive game that already captured the interest of the youngsters, the yuppies, and yes, even the young-at-hearts.