This article about #ultimate reads like a Valentine’s Day love letter.

It’s one of the more interesting and well-reported stories about the sport that I can remember. #sotg

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/nyregion/ultimate-frisbee-new-jersey-parking-lot.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xE4.jehv.j211HgXrWqZO&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Folks, here's an #introduction post. I'm Travis Smith but equally often go by Nep. (It's a nickname.)

I own a web dev firm, we do custom #eecms & #CraftCMS suberbly and other tools at excellent levels.

Started in #Calgary, went to #USC #LosAngeles, #Vancouver, other stops, now #Montana / nomadic.

My other passions: #ultimate #beachultimate #SpiritDirector #flyingdisc #ddc #spiritofthegame #SOTG #USAU #WFDF #OpenMedia #EFF #travel #trek #canada #🥏

I support raising money for diabetes, and even more, sports communities acting in positive ways that support Spirit of the Game #sotg

I donated

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/sports/football/bills-fans-diabetes-charity-mark-andrews-ravens.html

Looks like #FlyingDisc is onto something with #SelfRefereeing and #SOTG.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0905/1468467-dutch-considering-getting-rid-of-offside-law/

Finally, some good news from the area of transgender participation in sports, specifically rock climbing.

"Clinging fiercely to the belief that climbing is for everyone, trans climbing coach Kristen Fiore organized opponents into TCB, Trans Climbers Belong and took care of business."

Protecting the joy of play for everyone, that's what it's all about.

#sotg #spiritofthegame

https://boingboing.net/2024/03/28/rock-climbers-rebel-against-restrictions-on-trans-athletes.html

I'm really impressed by the U.S. Supreme Court's new honor system ethics policy, especially how it starts with "Judges are empowered to self-officiate using a framework governed by the principles of Spirit of the Game." #sotg

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/us/politics/supreme-court-ethics-code-clarence-thomas-sotomayor.html