The men’s and women’s ultimate Frisbee teams hope they continue to progress in 2015, Derek Berggren said.
The club sport first began at USI as a small group of Frisbee-lovers but has expanded from one group of coed players into two ever growing teams.
Berggren leads a 25-person team-the biggest group they’ve ever had.
The men’s ultimate Frisbee captain said the team has “bad blood” with Indiana University, their biggest rival, and intends to bring tough competition against them.
The men aim to make regionals for a third time this year, he said.
Berggren hopes with a larger group the team will leave regionals victorious.
Samantha Strunk, captain of the women’s team, had nothing but good things to say about this year’s rookie team.
“This is the first year that we have over 10 players,” she said.
Strunk said having 18 players on the team makes for a brighter outlook compared to last year’s nine-person team.
The team is happy with its bigger following and to continue branching out, she said.
Strunk said she has faith the team can win this year.
“They’re learning, they’re fast,” she said.
The team will test their limits Oct. 17 through 18 as it hosts the annual Octhrowberfest tournament.
The ultimate Frisbee teams practice from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Broadway fields.
Both teams compete year-round.
Their most well-known competitors are Indiana University, Notre Dame, Ball State and Western Kentucky University.
Strunk said both teams look forward to showing what they can do this season and continue to grow into the ultimate teams on campus.