About

Andy24 was established in 1999 to honor the memory of Andrew J. Starinchack, a fellow ultimate frisbee player. In the early years of this event, it was a moment to remember, grieve, and enjoy ultimate with loved ones who knew Andy.

As the event continued, the ultimate frisbee community in Columbus continued to grow, and increasingly participants had little or no connection to Andy, the man. However, their connection to Andy24, the event, was strong, because Andy24 is a unique, often spiritual, community-building and deeply fun experience for ultimate players of all kinds.

All proceeds from this event benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio and the Compassionate Friends Organization.

 

what happens at andy24?

Andy24, at its most basic, is a 24-hour long game of ultimate frisbee or disc golf. Ultimate participants are assigned to one of two teams, and they play as much as they want over the 24-hours; each year quite a few folks even challenge themselves to try and play at least one point in each of the 24 hours. Disc golf participants play many rounds at the OSU disc golf course over the 24 hours.

Andy24 participants receive a jersey, a player pack with various goodies, and food throughout the event. There are also raffle drawings throughout the event featuring prizes like ultimate gear, King’s Island vouchers, gift cards to local gems like Jeni’s, and more, all generously donated from folks in the community.

Our intention is threefold:

  1. Have fun playing the games we love,

  2. Honor Andy’s memory by playing the game of ultimate frisbee and disc golf continuously for 24 hours, and

  3. To contribute mightily to local charities.

We hope you will become one of the dedicated fans of Andy24 that eagerly return, year after year.

 

Who is Andy?

Andy was an outstanding individual and Ultimate player from the Columbus area. He was always interested in bettering himself and those he loved through athletics and fitness. On August 1, 1998 while bicycling in Westerville, he was struck and killed by a hit and run driver.  To this day, the driver of the vehicle is still at large.

In keeping with his philosophies, his mother and father along with the ultimate community have made donations in Andy’s name at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio. This organization, among its many missions, encourages youth participation in sports. We hope to honor Andy’s memory by helping to make sports participation available to kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

All proceeds from the event benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio and The Compassionate Friends organization, which was instrumental in helping Andy’s family after their loss.

We know that many of you did not know Andy, but have had a loss of your own. If you have a loved one that you would like to dedicate those 24 hours of your life to, there will be an opportunity to publicly or privately do so. Feel free to bring thoughts, pictures, etc. to place in the memory box or memorial board.