There is a difference between peer conflict and bullying. I believe that it’s important for both kids and adults to understand what the difference is because peer conflict (or conflict amongst friends) is much less serious than bullying. However, bullying…
By David F. Rooney Kids at Columbia Park Elementary School have had a remarkable couple of days spent hanging out with a world record holder — Rob (Frisbee Rob) McLeod who has 13 World Records, 8 World Championships and 6…
For the past four years, since first hearing about this tournament, it’s easily become my favourite weekend of the year because I get to see my frisbee family. This year was special because I played really well and ended up…
In the summer of 2012, I met Ken Westerfield at the US Open Overall Flying Disc Championships in Santa Barbara, California at Chase Palm Park, which is legendary for freestyle frisbee. Ken is a Hall of Famer and a legend…
The second Wednesday in April marks the International Day of Pink, an initiative that seeks to support the work of students, educators, community and business in their efforts to stop bullying, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia. Rob McLeod and Olyn Ozbick,…
In a bid to battle bullying from a young age, local author and editor Olyn Ozbick has joined forces with Frisbee thrower extraordinaire Rob (Frisbee Rob) McLeod to publish a picture book for children, parents and educators. Titled The…
[youtube][/youtube] About this Project Using a twist on an old concept called The Golden Rule, The Davy Rule is a picture book for early readers ages 4 – 6. Filled with vibrant drawings and fun language for children, and supported by hands-on…
The problem with the world of canine disc competitions is that it’s far too complicated. A friend of mine who is well known within the frisbee community and is the Overall Committee Chair and as such is one of the WFDF…
I ran two throwing clinics on the weekend – Saturday in Saint John, NB and Sunday in Brookfield, NS – teaching disc doggers to throw better for their dogs and improve their distance. It was a ton of fun and…
Rob McLeod broke his WFDF World Record for Throw, Run and Catch on ice skates (TRC) with a throw and catch at 82.3 metres (270 feet). He also broke his record for Self Caught Flight on ice skates (SCF) with…