The Yukon Ultimate Frisbee Association is making the most of an additional drop in session this spring.

Thanks to a couple of weekly time slots at the Canada Games Centre, the organization has introduced the sport to a number of individuals, while increasing the skills of both beginner and advanced players.

The group's efforts have helped dispel some former perceptions about ultimate frisbee without taking away or diminishing the game's enjoyment.

"You learn really quick, but it's a hard game to master," said said Kris Schneider, president of the Yukon Ultimate Frisbee Association. "It's not just throwing it around.

"The common idea about ultimate frisbee is a bunch of pot smoking hippies that play, but when you get to the high level of play that I have seen, it's extremely athletic people that play it."

Schneider said for most of the winter the organization had only one weekly session, but recently managed to pick up an extra one on Thursday. The spring schedule for the Games Centre runs until June 12, but by then Schneider said they will be well into the outdoor season.

The two sessions are held in the Canada Games Centre's fieldhouse Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.

While many ultimate frisbee players prefer the great outdoors, Schneider said there are some advantages to holding lessons in the fieldhouse. At the top of the list includes it being a better location to introduce the sport to new players.

Schneider said it is easier to teach basic techniques to beginners in a controlled environment such as the fieldhouse, without having to worry about Mother Nature playing a factor.

Before playing a game on Thursday, the Yukon Ultimate Frisbee Association usually takes between 45 minutes to an hour to go over skills and strategies. The group places emphasis on throwing accuracy with both forehand and backhand passes.

One of the drills on Thursday included having to make a pass, while being covered by another player.

Games are always played to end a session, which features either a full or half court field, depending on the number of individuals in attendance.

Some of the games rules include having to stop once a catch is made, however similar to basketball, players are allowed to pivot when looking to make a pass. In order to retain possession, players must successfully complete each pass.

Individuals also have the option of passing in any direction, however the goal is to advance the frisbee into the end zone. One point is awarded for successfully making it to the end zone.

Defenders can do anything to obstruct a pass just as long as they don't make contact with the person throwing it.

Schneider, who has played the sport for more than 10 years, said there is no league in the Yukon for Ultimate Frisbee and the association doesn't place any emphasis on wins and losses.

"It's pretty low key," he said.

He encourages people of all ages and skill levels to come out and give it a try.

"I find a lot of people when they start playing they just fall in love with it," Schneider said. "It's a very inclusive game, it's friendly to both female and male players. It's very non-aggressive, although you can still have a high level of competitiveness."

Hilary Gladish was one of the players on Thursday, but said she plans on coming out more often when the outdoor season begins.

"It's a lot of fun, there's a lot of great people out here and they are extremely friendly and welcoming," Gladish said. "Whether you are a beginner or an expert you can come out and enjoy yourself. The idea is whatever your skill level is you are going to improve.

"I would really encourage people to come out and try it."

The Yukon Ultimate Frisbee Association is hoping to begin the outdoor season in mid-May.

The times for the outdoor season will be 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday at Ecole Emilie Tremblay Elementary and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday at Takhini Elementary.