"Instant Runoff League" 2021 (Tues) ~ 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.

We will be playing by USAU 2020-21 rule set.

How is league structured?

General Info ~ "Instant Runoff League"

We will attempt to offer a specialty league as well as another option that will let the rest of the registrants play. For example, if we are able to fill a women's league, we would also have a men's league. Both of these will be at the same time and location so carpooling is not an issue.

For the first session, we will try to fill, in order, a women's league, a master's league, a 4/3 mixed league. As stated, there will be another league at the same time. In this case, if we have enough women registered to hold a women's league, we will do so. Remaining players will be put into a different Tues league. If we don't have enough women registered, we will move on to plan B, then plan C, and so on until we have a viable setup that matches our registration numbers.

Bottom line is: if you want to play ultimate on Tuesday nights this summer, sign up for Tuesday league and see what we end up with. It's going to be fun.

• There will be two sessions for this league. You will be able to sign up for one or both.
  • First session: June 15 through July, in Tempe (primarily Benedict).
  • Second session: Aug through September. Planned for Tempe, but subject to field availability, TBA before the session begins.
• Minimum six games each session, 8pm Tuesdays. Exact schedule dependent on registration numbers.
• Initial player caps of 48 men and 48 women.
• Initial registration through June 9.

VOTS 2021 Return to Play Agreement (Updated 6/3/21)

In order to protect our fellow members and guests, as well as to satisfy requirements for field usage, the Valley of the Sun Ultimate Association (VOTS) has adopted rules and guidelines relating to COVID-19. Following these rules and guidelines is a requirement to participate in VOTS events. Failure to adhere to them is grounds for removal from VOTS events.

1. Attendees will self-screen for symptoms on the day of the VOTS event, prior to arrival, and will not attend if currently or previously symptomatic or tested positive for COVID-19 until meeting Home-Isolation-Guidance.
2. Attendees will follow the Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health Quarantine Guidance for Household and Close Contacts including the provision for people not fully vaccinated who live in the same home or were in close contact (within 6 feet for longer than 15 minutes or physical contact) with someone with COVID-19 being asked not to attend for 14 days after last contact with the person with COVID-19.
3. Anyone with symptoms or a positive COVID test are subject to those quarantine guidelines.
4. People are considered fully vaccinated only 14 days after the final dose of a vaccine series.
5. In order to protect children and other vulnerable populations, masks are still encouraged for unvaccinated individuals.
6. In order to protect children and other vulnerable populations, social distancing should be maintained when possible. While on the same sideline, teams should continue to try to spread out as much as practical. Close team huddles should still be avoided. High fives, hugs and similar contact should still be avoided. Social gatherings before and after the game should still maintain social distancing.

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. No glass is allowed on the fields.
3. Under NO circumstances should anybody drive onto the fields.

"Instant Runoff League" 2021 (Tues) 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?

Initial player caps of 48 men and 48 women. A wait list will be instituted *before* these caps are met to avoid over-filling or if one side of the registration (men's or women's) out-paces the other. If registration switches to a wait list, please, still sign up for league. The number of teams may be expanded if there is enough interest. Initial registration closes June 9.

How much does league cost?

The fee for league registration is $20 for one session and $34 for both. This league will not include a jersey, gaiter, or disc.

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:

6/14/21, 00:43: Registrations for BOTH men and women will go to the Wait List. If you would like to play, please, submit your information, but DO NOT PAY unless you are contacted by a VOTS representative.

"Instant Runoff League" 2021 (Tues) Wait list

Special Offer for New Woman Players

Once again, we would like to extend an offer to newer women (you or your FRIENDS—please recruit players for our leagues!) to play league for free. If a woman is new to the sport, even having played 1-2 leagues in the past, we will waive the league fee for one session on each night to let her play league at no cost. (This offer is not for women who have played club, college team, or many leagues elsewhere) So go find those people that you have been thinking of bringing to VOTS league and invite them to join (or rejoin) us this summer!

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For more information, contact Tim Streit.