Fly, Disc, Fly Lesser-Known Disc Sports to Try This Summer Disc golf has exploded in popularity during the past few years. The Professional Disc Golf Association reports more than 7,000 disc golf courses in the United States. It’s inexpensive, accessible, and fun, which has made it the perfect sport for many Americans. But disc golf isn’t the only sport that involves Frisbees. Many other disc- related sports are gaining popularity and are worth checking out. Here are a few entertaining disc-related sports you might not be familiar with. Guts Dodgeball is one of the most exciting games many can remember from our youth. There’s nothing more exhilarating than hitting someone with a ball and getting the final out. Guts is similar to dodgeball, with some slight differences. The court is split into two halves, with each team occupying one half and facing the other and a goal line at the back of each side. Players take turns throwing the discs at the other team, who must stand still until the disc leaves the thrower’s hand. The throwing team is awarded a point if the disc strikes a player or crosses the goal line. The first team to score 21 points wins. Fricket
A 6-YEAR SECRET AND $92,389 OWED We Still Helped Them Buy Their Dream Home Many people who call us are incredibly nervous; usually, it’s because the IRS is after them. But sometimes, their fear is much deeper, like in the case of one of our more recent clients. For the sake of this story, we’ll call them Bob and Jane. Bob and Jane are from Houston, where we also have an office. Bob came in — alone — looking incredibly anxious. Our first order of business was to hear his story and gather the details of his situation. Bob was in sales, and his wife Jane was a waitress. Bob was responsible for filing their taxes, except he hadn’t filed for six years. It started with one missed year (he traveled a lot for work and forgot), but it just began to snowball after that. One missed year turned into six, and a tax debt owed of $92,389. Bob was undoubtedly nervous because of the amount of money he owed and because he hadn’t filed, but what he was most distraught over was the fact that his wife had no idea any of this was going on. He had never told her he forgot to file. Bob had even gone so far as to get a P.O. box so Jane wouldn’t see any of the letters from the IRS. His main concern was that they were trying to buy a house, and he didn’t want her to find out about their tax debt in a denial letter from a bank or lending institution when they tried to get a mortgage. So, first and foremost, we told Bob we needed to tell Jane before we could proceed. Technically, this had put her in debt too. We offered to help Bob tell Jane about the debt and the missed filings by presenting her with a plan, one where we’d help them reduce the amount they owed. The meeting was a success, and Jane appreciated that Bob came clean. Next, we got them caught up on their missed filings and began our negotiations with the IRS. In the end, everything was taken care of for under $40,000, and Bob and Jane were able to buy their dream home. We’re so happy we could give Bob’s tax (and potentially marriage) nightmare a happy ending!
Fricket is a two-on-two sport often called the cricket of disc sports. Start by getting four 5-foot
wickets made from plastic or bamboo. Place two side by side, about 15 inches apart, and then place the other two 40 yards away. Place red Solo cups on top of the wickets, and that’s all the setup you need! Each team takes turns throwing their disc
at the wickets. You gain a point if you knock a cup on the ground or your disc passes between the wickets without touching them. If the opposing team catches your throw one-handed, they get a point. The first team to 21 points wins. Disc Dog
There are many disc sports involving man’s best friend. Toss and Fetch requires the owner to throw as many discs as possible for their dog to catch in 60 seconds. Freestyle competitions are choreographed performances that last over a minute. And long-distance events showcase the thrower’s arm and the dog’s speed. Participating in these events takes a lot of training, but they are incredibly entertaining to watch and a great way to bond with your dog.
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