last updated 9/24/12

Fall 2012 T/Th League Information

About Ultimate and VOTS leagues

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.

The Valley of the Sun Ultimate Association (VOTS) organizes adult leagues (18 and up, ages 16-17 with parental waiver) in the spring and fall with two primary goals:

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

How is league structured?

• Cap of 272 total players, 16 teams, 8 teams per night. 17 players per team; 12 men & 5 women or 11 men & 6 women, depending on registration numbers.
• Teams play a minimum 5/2 ratio of men to women on the field. If women's registration reaches 96 women, there will be 6 women per team and 4/3 ratio will be an option.
• Teams will play one game a week on either primarily Tuesday or primarily Thursday night at 8:00pm-10:00pm.
• Regular season games will be played at Tempe Sports Complex and Benedict.
• The season is comprised of 10 games: 1 "pre-season" game, 8 regular season games, and 1 game of pool play before finals. The pre-games will be Sept. 4^th & 6^th and the last games will be November 6^th & 8^th. There will be 1 crossover game during the season, i.e. each team will play 1 game on their opposite night.
• Playoffs: Saturday, November 10^th at Tempe Sports Complex. All teams will play a minimum of 2 games on Saturday, and there will be a cookout party during semifinal and final rounds.

Do I need to know how to play?

Absolutely not! We teach all new players basic throws as well as the rules and strategies of ultimate throughout the season, starting with the preseason game. As a new player, you will be placed on a team with moderate to experienced players who will show you the ropes and teach you the game.

Is there any place to play before league starts?

Any event on VOTS calendar labeled 'Open' is open to all players of all levels. You can also get practice/scrimmage announcements by joining the VOTS Players email list by email or by filling in the field on the left side of the VOTS webpage.

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. Water (you'll get thirsty).

Anything else?

As per General League Policies

1. VOTS discourages dogs at VOTS-sponsored leagues. If participants do bring dogs to VOTS-sponsored leagues, the owner must be aware of and abide by all applicable local leash laws.
2. Alcohol IS permitted on the field in cups and cans. No glass is allowed.
3. 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 for a time at the determination/discretion of the board.
4. Under NO circumstances should anybody drive onto the fields.

Fall 2012 T/Th League Registration

Do I need to have a team to sign up?

No! All players sign up as individuals and are placed on teams which even out the number of beginner, intermediate, and advanced players per team.

Can I play on the same team as my friends?

A new player can sign up to be "baggage" with another player.

The concept of baggage is designed SOLELY to introduce brand new players to the sport by allowing them play on a team with someone they know. List the person(s) you are bagging with in the comments section of the registration form. Baggage is NOT intended to ensure that couples & carpoolers get to play together. If couples/carpoolers wish to play together, explain the situation on the registration page. Captains will see your note during the draft and attempt (but not guarantee) to pick you on the same team. Better yet, captain together! Baggage decisions will be left to the discretion of the league director, who will follow up with requesters to inform them of their baggage approval status. Please, no more than one male and one female baggage request per player.

What is the player cap and the wait list?

Initial player cap: 176 men & 80 women.
A wait list will be instituted *before* these caps are met to allow for male/female ratio flexibility.

If 96 women sign up for league, the first 176 men will be drafted and the ratio will be 4/3, offense calls.
If the cap of 96 women is not met, the first 80 women and first 192 men will be drafted on to teams with a 5/2 male/female ratio.

Again, a wait list will be put into place *before* these caps are met. Registration will close midnight Sunday, August 12th.

How much does league cost

The fee for league registration is $45 and will include a disc and a wicking shirt in your team color.

As a further incentive to new female players, any lady without organized frisbee experience that registers for Fall League 2012 will receive a
$10 REGISTRATION REBATE!

Payment must be remitted by Tuesday, August 14th, 00:01am. If you have problems using PayPal, please email Katherine at webmaster@vots.org or LD Nick Rodeck. If we do not have a payment from you, or have not heard from you concerning payment, by August 14th, 00:01am, a registrant on the wait list will be contacted.

If you have already completed and submitted a registration form, but still need to complete payment, click here to skip to the PayPal page. Note: Payment made without filling out the registration form will not count as a registration.

How do I register?

Registration is now closed.

If you missed out, check the calendar at VOTS.org for open play opportunities and join the VOTS yahoo group to be kept updated on when Spring league begins.