POINT, aim and throw - that's how most people play frisbee.

But it turns out there's a lot more to it than that.

Nowadays it is a competitive sport taken very seriously by teams around the world, including right here in Southampton.

And come the summer, a team from the little-known Southampton Frisbee Club will be pitting their wits and skills against the best teams on the continent at the European Championships in Germany.

Andy Kayley, president of the Southampton club, said the latest craze is called Ultimate Frisbee and that he is confident of the team's success at the championships.

"We came fifth in the tour but on aggregate we got enough points to go through to the European Champion-ships in the mixed division," he said.

"We're really excited about this opportunity, especially as the club is so young. After working so hard this is an excellent reward."

Formed just two years ago, Southampton Frisbee Club has seen player numbers increase to about 80 members this year and seven of them will be taking part at the European Championships in Rostock this July.

They will be competing against teams from 20 countries and Mr Kayley is confident they will make it into the top eight.

Ultimate Frisbee is a relatively new game which involves a lot of speed and is played on a pitch 100 metres by 40 metres.

There are seven players on two teams and they have to score in the other team's end zone.

The frisbee needs to be thrown between players as they move up the pitch.

But players are not allowed to move when they have the frisbee and must pass it on within ten seconds.

Southampton Frisbee Club is now looking for sponsors to help them get to Germany and lead the city to victory.

For more information call Andy Kayley on 07768 806885.