A/B Winter Leagues 2024 ~ Information

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About Ultimate and VOTS Leagues

Ultimate frisbee (or ultimate disc) 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 play by USAU's current ruleset.

How is league structured?

The A/B Winter Leagues will be broken into two division:

• A Division: More competitive, experience required. Top quarter of players in a full spring/fall league should play in A division of this league.
• B Division: Beginner-friendly. Beginners and the bottom quarter of players in a full spring/fall league should play in the B Division.
• The majority of players, the middle half, can play in either league. For instance some mid-level players could use the opportunity to take a more active role on the field or act as captains and teachers to the new players in the B Division. Or they they could choose to play in the more competitive A Division.
• Player's stated preference of divisions will be acted upon when possible. If you only want a certain division, say so. Not all players in A division will be or should be higher skill/experience than all players in B division. Middle players with no strong preference are encouraged to sign up as such in order to balance the numbers as required to form teams.

Details specific to this league:

• Both are mixed leagues. On-field personnel ratio will be determined by registration numbers.
• All regular season games are at 8pm at Pecos Park.
• Players may have the opportunity to play in both leagues. In order to try to build a more even personnel ratio, priority to play both leagues will be given to woman-matching players.
• Update, 1/5/24: Due to registration numbers, A League will be on Tuesdays; B League on Thursdays. No crossovers and unfortunately no ability to allow for cross-league carpooling. Both divisions will play Tuesday and Thursday nights with approximately 1/3 games on the opposite night. An A league player can be paired with a B league player for carpooling.
• "A" division may start with a pre-season game the week of January 1st, depending on registration numbers. Finals will be on February 10th, 10am–4pm, at Pecos Park.
• "B" division will start with beginner friendly "welcome" nights the week of January 1st and January 8th. Games will continue through the week of February 19th with finals on the 24th, 10am–4pm, at Pecos Park.

Do I need to know how to play?

Experience will be required in A Division.

For B Division: Absolutely not! We'll teach new players basic throws as well as the rules and strategies of ultimate throughout the season.

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.

A/B Winter Leagues 2024 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?

Woman-matching players new to the sport will be guaranteed to be placed on a team with another player they request!

We expect that most baggage (people requesting to play on the same team) requests can be accommodated. Every attempt will be made to fill baggage requests for this league, including multiple requests, with priority to new players and woman matching players.

What is the player cap and the wait list?

Initial play cap: 80 men, 96 women. This will be evaluated and likely extended based on registration numbers. A wait list will be instituted *before* these caps are met to avoid over-filling the league.

How much does league cost?

The fee for a single league registration is $20. If you are interested in playing both leagues (there will be a question on the registration form), only pay $20 after sign-up. You'll be instructed to pay for the second if you're added to the other league's draft roster. A/B Winter Leagues will NOT include a shirt or discs.

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

How do I register?

As of 1/8/24, 11:47: ALL registrations will now go to the Wait List. Still interested in playing? Add your info to the wait list. Roster spots might open and opportunities to sub could be available. If you are on the Wait List, do pay until instructed to do so.

STEP 1. Fill Out the Form: A/B Winter Leagues 2024 Wait List

STEP 2. Pay Your League Fee: $20

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Discounted additional rate for dual registration: $16

Please, only pay if you've been notified to do so.

Registration/Payment Confirmation

Registration information will update automatically after your registration form has been submitted.
Payment status is updated in batches usually once or twice a day. If "status" is blank, you haven't been processed yet.

If you have difficulties viewing the form below: Link to Sheet

Note: Payment made without filling out the registration form will not count as a registration. We need both!

If you are age 16-17, please print a Waiver and bring the signed waiver to your first league game.
You will not be allowed to play without a waiver.

Subject to change.

For more information, contact Tim Streit.