Ultimate frisbee （known simply as “Ultimate” to players and aficionados） has become a vibrant summer sight across the squares and soccer pitches of China’s first-tier cities. This fast-paced， non-contact， mixed-team sport played with a flying disc （or frisbee） merges features of American football and netball into one simple yet physically demanding game.
The game traces its origins to the United States in the mid-20th century. It first glided into China in the late 1970s， and Shanghai and Beijing are arguably the home of Ultimate in the country.
Many amateur frisbee players and clubs in Beijing make sure to reserve a pitch well in advance. Clubs with a membership system may have stricter rules and regulations but paying a membership fee will also get players better services， including professional coaching and more intensive training programs. BR
（Text and photos by Wei Yao）
