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Fall 2001

last updated 10/01/01 15:00


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  • What is League?

    • Ultimate Frisbee League is a co-ed league offered twice a year by Valley of the Sun Ultimate Association (VOTS). The goal of league is twofold:

    1. to introduce new players to the sport of Ultimate 
    2. to provide a place for moderate to experienced players to play in a competitive team-oriented atmosphere 


  • What is Ultimate Frisbee?

    • Ultimate Frisbee is a high energy, non-contact team sport. It combines elements of many different sports including soccer, basketball, and football. Ultimate is played on a rectangular shaped field with end zones shaped like football end zones. Each team consists of seven players. The disc is passed from teammate to teammate until somebody catches the disc in the end zone for a score.

  • When are games held?

    • Regular Games
    Thursday nights
    September 6 - December 6, 2001.
    6:00pm - 8:00pm.

    League playoffs
    Saturday December 8, 2001
    10am - 10pm

    All games except for Sept. 13 will be held at Tempe Diablo .

    Sept. 13 games will be held at the Tempe Sports Complex.

    League playoffs will be held at Benedict .

  • Do I need to have a team to sign up?

    • Nope! All players sign up as individuals and are placed on teams in a manner which evens out the number of beginner, intermediate, and advanced players per team . 

  • Do I need to know how to play?

    • Absolutely not! In fact, you don't even need to know how to throw a disc. We teach all new players the rules and strategies of Ultimate as well as the basic throws. As a new player, you (along with other new players) will be placed on a team with other moderate to experienced players who will show you the ropes and teach you the game.

  • Is there anyplace to play before league starts?

    • Absolutely. Call our hotline at (602) 230-4139. You will hear a recorded message of all the practices/scrimmages scheduled. Listen for any labeled as 'UAA' or 'Open'. These practices are open to all players. Additionally, the women's team welcomes new women at all of their practices.

  • What do I need to play?

    • You will need to bring:

    1. Non-metal cleats (or tennis shoes if you don't have cleats) 
    2. A light and dark shirt (a team shirt will be provided for league only) 
    3. Water (you'll get thirsty) 

  • How much does league cost?
    $17 -  If payment postmarked by Thursday, August 30th note: please don't mail payments after August 30th
    $22 -  If payment received on or before the official registration night (September 6) 
    $27 -  If payment received late (after registration night). note: Late registrants are not guaranteed entry into the league.

    *** League Registration Form is HERE ***
     

    *** bonus *** bonus *** bonus ***
    If you are an existing player and you get a friend who has never played in a league and is new to the sport to sign up, you will receive $5 off your registration fee. You must note who your friend is on your registration form. (you and your new friends must sign on or before registration night to be eligible for the discount)

    YES - You can get multiple bonuses if you sign up multiple people (though you won't get any money if you sign up more than you need to get a free league).

    EXTRA BONUS - If you get three people to sign up for league AND postmark your registration by the early registration date, you will get a free league. 

  • Do players socialize?

    • Heck Yes!! Post game festivities will take place at Old Chicago Pasta and Pizza (and Beer) where we will receive a 10% discount on food and drinks. In the past, the crowd at Old Chicago has been large and fun.

  • Anything else?

    1. Alcohol IS permitted on the field in cups and cans. No glass is allowed.
    2. Any underage participant in violation of the Arizona alcohol consumption laws or any adult participant who furnishes alcohol to or purchases alcohol for an underage participant is subject to immediate suspension from league for the duration of the Fall League.
    3. Under NO circumstances should anybody drive onto the fields. Tempe has refurbished the fields and they look pretty darned nice. We will get busted and may lose our rights to reserve fields in the future if anybody drives on the fields.
    4. All players are strongly encouraged to leave dogs at home. Please choose to bring your dogs out on practice nights only. If you do bring your dogs out, they MUST be tied up. This is in direct response to recent police complaints regarding dogs running loose at VOTS events. 


  • For more information e-mail JT

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