Mixed Ultimate Nationals Approaches

The energy on Ultimate pitches around South Africa is buzzing as Nationals Fever takes a hold of  the various communities. The biggest disc sports tournament in Southern Africa is scheduled for the long weekend at the end of April… just 4 weeks away.

Hosted in Johannesburg at the Sandton Sports Club, this promises to be a weekend of great Highveld weather and unique Jozi style fun. With a rumoured 12 teams from around (and just outside) South Africa travelling into the bustling financial capital of SA, it also promises to be a weekend of epic Ultimate.

An unprecedented 5 teams from Cape Town are travelling to Jhb to fight it out for the honour of Mixed Ultimate Champs, looking to upset the Jhb teams on their own turf. Those ever-intimidating contenders from the steamy KZN province will surely be frothing at the chance to grip their big hands around that tiny little trophy.  The outsiders are always the dark horse in these tournaments and we hope that the Moz team brings their A-game. Of course the Jozi contingent will be grinning while the rest pant and wheeze in the oxygen-poor air, while also knowing where the pot holes are in the fields and which gritty patches to avoid laying out in.

This year also boasts the first ever Womens Nationals tournament which will be held on the morning of Saturday 30 April, proving that ladies Ultimate in SA is moving from strength to strength.

So to all competitors, start practicing that game face because this year is going to be hotly contested at all levels. And to all others, get down to the Sandton Sports Club to watch the all the grass stained action take place.