David Lim has stuck with Frisbee and the UNSW Ultimate team through high and low times. Managing much of the teams day to day needs under the dual role of Vice President and Treasurer, he is one of the faces of UNSW ultimate on the Kensington Campus, helping in the club’s revival. As a presence in the Sydney Ultimate scene, he knows as many people from other teams as there on his team. After coming to Sydney from Canberra two years ago, he has made a name for himself on the circuit. Competing in leagues while attending uni full time and practicing with the UNSW club team twice a week, he is always improving his game. His love of the sport made it the talk around campus.
David’s agility and accuracy act as a devastating combo on the field. Of the line his acceleration is impressive. He finds holes in the defense and takes that advantage. His choices on the field are smart and make the best of the situation he finds himself.
Balancing his Frisbee commitments with numerous other societies on campus, David is playing almost every day in some way. Whether running or throwing he is always improving in some manner. This interaction with the game has allowed him to meet players that teach him new skills that other players never have the chance to learn.
His commitment to the team is through not only his work on the field, but also the work behind the scenes. He has found who to talk to in order to prepare the team for its trip to the Gold Coast. David knows what needs to be done and by when, keeping the rest of his team on track.
David is most comfortable on the field though, playing Frisbee. He is driven every point to succeed, digging past where many hope they can in order to make the play. David is a Frisbee player and loves it, always excited before and after the game. He looks forward to each match and keeps his team excited too. It is impressive what David has accomplished in the two years since he has picked up the disc. Very few can do what he does, making him spectacular and deserving of the Martin Laird Award this year.
