Beerwah High’s ultimate disc squad to battle it out in competition
BEERWAH State High School, the two-time defending champions, will be participating in their fourth state NBIS Ultimate Disc Gala Day at the Brendale Sports Complex on August 29.
In 2022 and 2023, Beerwah High’s senior team claimed back-to-back titles at the competition. However, with most of the seniors having graduated, the school will now be represented solely by their junior team.
Beerwah High chaplain Mike Turner, who has been running Ultimate Disc at the school for eight years, emphasised that the sport is more about the connections students make than anything else. “Ultimate Disc at Beerwah High has really been about creating a sense of belonging—a bit of a tribe for the kids,” he said. “It also teaches them how to communicate effectively, as there are no referees, which is invaluable.” Turner added that being a fringe sport makes Ultimate Disc even more special for the players. “Because it’s such a unique sport, it has a bit of a nerdy and cool vibe for the students,” he said.
The Beerwah junior Ultimate Disc team will also embark on a rural bus tour from September 9-11, camping out at local churches.
While some funds have been raised through raffles, businesses such as Community Recycling and Woolworths Beerwah have offered sponsorships, providing jerseys and food. “We will be visiting schools in Yarraman, Dalby, Mundubbera, and Gin Gin to run Ultimate Disc clinics,” Turner said. “The clinics will involve teaching students how to throw, catch, pass, and defend, followed by a game.”
During their three-day bus tour, the students will also visit attractions like the Kingaroy Observatory
