Spring League 2019 ~ 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

• Initial cap of 16 teams, 256 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/11 men per team and 4/3 ratio will be an option.

Locations & Schedule

• All games at 8pm.
• Each team will have 8+ weeknight games, plus a game on Feb. 14 and 1-3 crossovers for a total of at least 10 games. And Saturday playoffs/party!
• Monday night division: Plays the majority of their games in Mesa, split between Quail Run and Red Mountain. A few games will be scheduled at one of the Tempe locations or Pecos.
• Tuesday night division: Plays roughly a third of their games at Tempe locations, a third at Pecos, and the remainder at other sites including at least one at Scottsdale Sports Complex.
• All teams will play a special night at Tempe Sports Complex on Thursday, February 14th in addition to regular games that week.
• Teams may have a few games on the opposite night.
• Games start February 11th.
• Playoffs/Finals Saturday, May 11th at Scottsdale Sport Complex

Fields

• Quail Run (QR): 4155 E Virginia St, Mesa, AZ 85215, Field Map (pdf)
• Red Mountain (RM): 7745 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
• Benedict (Ben): 490 W Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
• Tempe Sports Complex (TSC): 8403 South Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284
• Pecos Park (Pec): 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048, Field Map
• Scottsdale Sports Complex (SSC): 8081 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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 2019 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 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 isn't intended to ensure that couples & carpoolers get to play together, but effort will be made to grant these requests. Request 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.

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 to avoid over-filling or if one side of the registration out-paces the other. If registration switches to a wait list, please, still sign up for league.

Registration will remain open through Feb. 5th.

How much does league cost?

The fee for league registration is $50. This includes a jersey, unless registration numbers are very low, in which case teams will play more games and not have shirts. Shirts will likely be A4 Cooling Performance Crew (Men's Specs, Women's Specs).

If you have problems using PayPal, please email Katherine at webmaster@vots.org.

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 2/6/19, 10:54: Registration is closed. But, if you are still interested in playing, fill out the form and add your information to the Wait List. Please, do not pay unless instructed to do so by a VOTS representative.

Spring League 2019 Wait List

Pay the league fee:

Payment for Spring League 2019 is: $50

Confirm Your Registration / Payment Status

Miss Registering for League?

Subject to change.

For more information, contact LDs Jeff Budd & Mike Hall.