Spring League 2017 ~ Information

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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) with two primary goals in mind:

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?

Teams

• 16 teams, cap of 272 total players. 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.

Schedule & Location

• Scottsdale division (at SSC, playing primarily Wed or Thurs)
• Tempe division (playing primarily Tues or Thurs)

• In any case, you will play 7 weeknight games on your night and location, 2 at your location on the opposite night and 1 crossover at the other location. All games at 8pm.
• Tempe players will have 1-2 weeks in which they play 2 games on 2 different nights the same week in Tempe (last week of March/first week April).
• Games will start March 7th and March 9th. Tempe games may start Feb 28, but this will most likely be delayed until the following week when SSC games will also start.
• Location crossovers will be Apr 11-13 and Apr 18-20. This means that during these two weeks, a Tempe Tues team would play one game on Tues in Tempe and the other week play one game on Wed at SSC (and similar for all teams with Tuesday cross Wednesday but Thursday stays Thursday).
• In Tempe, the first playoff games will be during the week of 25/27 April, but at SSC, this will be May 10/11.
• The Saturday tournament will be May 13 at SSC.

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. 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.

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.

Spring League 2017 League Registration

Do I need to have a team to sign up?

No! All players sign up as individuals and will be drafted on to a team within their appropriate division.

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. You will have the opportunity to list the person you are bagging with on the registration form. (One only, please.) Baggage is NOT intended to ensure that couples & carpoolers get to play together. If couples/carpoolers wish to play together, you will have the option to explain the situation on the registration form. Captains will see your note during the draft and attempt (but not guarantee) to pick you on the same team. Baggage approvals will be left to the discretion of the league director. While we try to accommodate preferences, we reserve the right to refuse baggage requests. Other options for couples/carpoolers: captain together or choose a same night as preference.

What is the player cap and the wait list?

For 16 teams: Initial player cap 176 men, 80 women. A wait list will be instituted *before* these caps are met.

League may be expanded based on registration numbers. If there is a wait list, please do not hesitate to signup. You will be contacted if the league expands and you're added to the draft roster.

Again, a wait list will be put into place *before* these caps are met to avoid over-filling.

How much does league cost?

The fee for league registration is $49. Spring League will include a jersey in your team's color.

Registration closes on 2/12. If you have problems using PayPal, please email Katherine at webmaster@vots.org. If we do not have a payment from you or have not heard from you concerning payment by 2/13, a registrant on the wait list will be contacted. Draft will take place on 2/19.

If you have already completed and submitted a registration form, but still need to complete payment, please, use the button below or on the Confirmation/Pay page. Note: Payment made without filling out the registration form will not count as a registration.

How do I register?

Fill out the Form Linked Below

As of 2/13/17, 10:00 - Registration is closed, but if you are still interested in playing, submit your information and you will be added to the Wait List. If a spot opens up between now and draft (2/19) or during the season, you will contacted. Please, DO NOT PAY at this time.

Add Info to the Wait List

Pay the League Fee

Payment for Spring League 2017 is: $49

Confirm Your Registration / Payment Status

Subject to change.

For more information, contact LD Vishal (Vick) Mehta.