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Tempest competes at first U.S. tournament

July 6, 2018 Communications Coordinator NL, NL frisbee, tempest, Ultimate Canada, ultimate frisbee, ultimate NL, UNL, women's frisbee

Tempest team members hold the provincial flag of Newfoundland and Labrador during the 2018 Boston Invite. — Tempest representing Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2018 Boston Invite.

Tempest recently turned heads stateside by placing fifth in the women’s classic division and 17th overall at the 2018 Boston Invite.

The province’s travelling competitive team for women took part in the tournament for the first time this year, which was held June 23-24.

Tempest finished 2-1 on Day 1 of competition:

Tempest (9) vs. Frolic (13)
Tempest (11) vs. Salt City Spirit (7)
Tempest (15) vs. Suffrage (13)

On Day 2, the team also delivered two wins and a loss:

Tempest (11) vs. Brooklyn Book Club (12)
Tempest (15) vs. Boomslang (6)
Tempest (15) vs. Suffrage (3)

This was the first Tempest tournament for five rookies (Anna Stevens, Gina Reid, Grace Clarke, Kat White and Ashleigh Hudson) as well as coach Patrick Snow, who took over the role in the fall. The team is captained by Jessica Wade, Melissa Wheeler and Jill Henderson.

They’ll next compete at No Borders, July 21-22 in Ottawa.

Way to go, Tempest!