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 #🥏

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

The other day I got captured by the spirit of Ultimate 🥏

#Ultimate or #UltimateFrisbee is a fast-paced team sport played with a flying disc.

The unique aspect of the sport is the #SpiritOfTheGame placing the responsibility of #FairPlay solely on the athletes themselves and with that reinforcing mutual respect and trust between opponents; communication and conflict resolution skills; and self confidence – both on and off the field.

You can find Ultimate hubs around the globe - give it a try!

I am so happy to announce that I’m going to be the Spirit Director at this year’s #Boracay Open, a world-renowned beach #ultimate tournament on a #frisbee player’s paradise island in the #Philippines. Every tournament benefits from a #SpiritDirector, and I’m working to make that happen…

I’m planning to host a #SpiritBeer before the event, Wed or Thur, so please boost.

#sotg #BeachUltimate #SpiritOfTheGame #BoracayOpen

Here's an interesting consequence of professional #referees in sports - and the effect on kids hockey specifically. #sotg #spiritofthegame

https://theathletic.com/4220681/2023/02/17/tim-peel-nhl-referee-accused/

James #Bradberry, #Eagles defensive corner, confirmed that the referees in the #SuperBowl were correct in their holding call that tipped the game to the #Chiefs. A reminder that players are so often the ones who best know what the calls should be. #sotg #spiritofthegame

https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-cb-james-bradberry-on-crucial-third-down-penalty-it-was-holding

What #Kareem Abdul-Jabbar thinks about #LeBron breaking his all-time #NBA scoring record is not just an interesting read, it's a goddamn fantastic explanation of the role sport can and should be in the betterment of the human condition. #sotg #spiritofthegame

https://kareem.substack.com/p/what-i-think-about-lebron-breaking