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Discover Ultimate Frisbee games and events in Silver Spring, MD. Our community includes passionate players from across the DC area. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, join us at Nolte Park or the Silver Spring Recreation Center for regular games and skill-building.

This page last edited on 11/3/2024

Play Ultimate Frisbee!

NEW! Youth Ultimate on Sundays at Nolte Park - 2pm

The WAFC Middle School League’s Sunday games from 2pm to 4pm will conclude for the Fall 2024 season on Nov. 10th. However, many youth players are interested in continuing casual games and practice at Nolte Park (200 Denver Road) on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm throughout the winter time, especially when the weather is nice. This informal setup is open to beginners and emphasizes having fun, learning new skills, and cross-training through a variety of disc games.

Depending on the number of parents and coaches who join, we’ll likely start with a fun, unconventional drill. For example, we might have a Huck Challenge into a target, a race to retrieve the Dodgebee, or another non-Ultimate-specific activity. After about an hour, we’ll decide as a group what type of game to play. We might play Ultimate, or we could switch it up with Dodgebee (dodgeball with soft discs), CrossBee (a lacrosse-style game using soft discs), or a Disc Golf-inspired game. Suggestions are always welcome! The focus is less on Ultimate itself and more on enjoying various disc games that help build Ultimate Frisbee skills.

If you'd like to stay informed about our gatherings, just send Jon an email, and he’ll add you to the mailing list. Each Saturday, Jon sends out an update to let everyone know if there will be a gathering of people to toss around and play on Sunday starting at 2pm. Whether we meet depends largely on the weather. Jon, a parent of one of the WAFC middle school players, has been a regular adult pickup player on Sunday mornings at Nolte for the past 15 years, and lives up the street from Nolte. He, along with other parents, will support beginners by using soft discs, Ultimate discs, and disc golf discs. Here are some values we aim to uphold:

• Have Fun with Compassion for Others

• Mistakes Happen; They Are Part of the Process

• Practice & Learn

• All Skill Levels Are Welcome

• Cross-Disc Training = Better Ultimate Players

To get on the email list, email Jon at: jon@ssultimate.org

4 v 4 Indoor Games – Fridays at 7 AM

Every Friday at 7:00 AM, join us at the Silver Spring Rec Center for a fast-paced, continuous 4 v 4 Ultimate game. This high-energy indoor game is perfect for a great workout and skill enhancement. Managed by the Petworth pickup players, the roll call list is currently handled by Amy Sands. This is a brand new game so they are looking for players.

Adult Pickup Games at Nolte Park

Adults gather at Nolte Park year-round on Sundays at 9:00 AM (for ages 40+) and 10:30 AM (for younger players). These friendly, highly skilled games have been a staple in the DC area for over 25 years. Join a welcoming community of skilled players for an engaging, non-competitive game. Also, if you are not a super skilled player that is okay, all are welcome, however if you are an absolute beginner please attend the Youth game to hone your skills first.

Join the 10:30 AM Facebook Group Nolte Late Game

The Nolte game is one of the oldest in the country, with friendly players happy to help newcomers. Feel free to come by, watch, join the game or get some pointers from super talented local folks. There is always someone to huck a disc with on Sunday mornings at Nolte - rain, snow, or shine!

Watch This Video of Part of A Game

It is 15 seconds and gives you an idea of how we play and what the field looks like.

Shout Out to Hyattsville Pickup Games

Many Nolte and Rec Center players also join the Hyattsville crew for pickup games on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5 PM and Saturdays at 12 PM. Join their friendly Facebook group to stay updated.

Hyattsville Facebook Group

Don’t miss their Thanksgiving hat tournament! All are welcome for this fun event.

Support the DC Breeze & Scandel Ultimate Teams

Experience the excitement of professional Ultimate by attending a DC Breeze game. Local pro players deliver an unforgettable display of skill and intensity. The DC women’s team, Scandal, also occasionally practices at Nolte Park.

Blair High School Matches

The Nolte 10:30 crew has previously scrimmaged against the Blair High School team, coached by Kris, a Nolte regular. We look forward to organizing another friendly match soon!

Nolte @ Night

This has never happened, but there has been talks amongst players to try and have a late, dark game where all players would have to wear lights and the disc would have lights on it. Nolte has some lights near the apartment buildings, which help with light, however it is fairly dark. If you are interested in joining for this, please email Jon at jon@ssultimate.org. Would be like a 9pm game.