Sports: Reports - Ultimate Frisbee

The Merton Marshmallows have enjoyed their inaugural year as Merton’s first-ever ultimate frisbee team, and it’s been a great joy co-captaining them alongside Jake Anderson and Kevin Miner. Many of us started Michaelmas never having played the sport before, and it has been fantastic to see how we have all grown as a team and honed our frisbee-playing abilities. Our progress has been evident in the way we went from a record ratio of 0-to-6 wins to losses in Michaelmas to a 4-to-2 record in Hilary. 

We also had a great performance at the Trinity Cuppers tournament. We may not have made it to the finals, but we showcased the exponential progress that we made over only two short terms, and had a wonderful, sunny Sunday full of frisbee. During Cuppers, there were many moments where our passing and movement on the field was completely in sync, and it was great to see how all our hard work over Michaelmas and Hilary had paid off. In addition to weekend games and the Cuppers tournament, we enjoyed weekly practices and many informal scrimmages, where people had the opportunity to learn and play the sport in a more relaxed environment. After Sunday games, win or lose, the Marshmallows could always be found in Hall, enjoying each other’s company and celebrating a fun morning of frisbee over brunch. 

In my opinion, ultimate frisbee has always been one of the most welcoming sports, which brings people together from all walks of life and across all levels of skill. Ultimate has no referees, a fact which requires everyone who plays to adhere to a code of mutual respect and sportsmanship. I truly believe that the Merton Marshmallows have exhibited this spirit of the game in their first season, and it has been an honour serving as their captain. I leave them in good hands for next year, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to grow. I’ll sign off with a final ‘Let’s gooooo Marshmallows!’ 

Zoe Neirink (2023) 

Marshmallows Co-Captain 2023–24