VOTS Women’s Ultimate League 2009

Beginners Welcome!

What is Women’s League?

This is a women’s only league offered 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 women of all levels 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 (there is no running/walking with the disc) until somebody catches the disc in the end zone for a score.

When & Where are games held?

Thursday nights
June 4 – July 23, 2009
8-10 pm

***Teams play 1 game per week***
All games will be held at Benedict Park.

Who can play?

This is primarily an adult league, open to women ages 18 and up. Players who are 16-17 can sign up but must submit a signed parental waiver with their registration. Players under 16 are not eligible to play. To be eligible, players must turn 16 years of age before the end of league.

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?

Yes!

There are women's practices scheduled for all summer long. While these practices are geared toward getting the Phoenix women's team into shape, new players are welcome! PHX-ation's website has a full schedule and practices are cross-posted to the VOTS calendar.

There are a number of open, beginner-friendly, pickup games in the area. Info on those can be found at VOTS.org.

Current open games:

• Sundays, 4:30pm until dark, Rhodes Jr. High
• Monday, June 18th, 7 - 9pm, Diablo Fields
• Wednesdays in June, 8-10pm, Diablo Fields
• Wednesdays, currently 11:40-1:00pm, Freescale Semiconductor (please contact the webmaster in advance if you're interested in attending this game)

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. Shirts will be provided!
3. Water. You'll get thirsty!

How do I register and much does league cost?

League costs $15

Only Online Registration is available.

Registration will initially be capped at 64 players, but league will be expanded if there is enough interest.

Anything else?

• We DO NOT have a permit for beer at any Tempe fields.
• 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 Summer League.
• Under NO circumstances should anybody drive onto the fields. We may lose our rights to reserve fields in the future if anybody drives on the fields.

For more information email the League Director, Tim Streit.