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Fall League 2024 ~ League Information

Valley of the Sun Ultimate

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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 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 rule set.

How is league structured?

Basics

Schedule

Update, 9/22/24: Due to having ten teams and nine weeks to play, we will not be having Welcome Nights on Sept. 25th & 26th. Instead, the regular season will begin during that week.

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.

Fall League 2024 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.

Can I play on the same team as my friends?

Woman-matching players new to ultimate are guaranteed to be placed on a team with one person they ask for.

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

What is the player cap and the wait list?

For 16 teams, initial player cap is 176 man-matching players, 80 woman-matching players. A wait list will be instituted *before* these caps are met to avoid over-filling or if one side of the registration (man-matching or woman-matching) out-paces the other. If registration switches to a wait list, please, still sign up for league.

Captaining

Mixed teams will have a man-matching captain and a woman-matching captain.

In addition to picking your team at draft, captaining includes:

How much does league cost?

Woman-matching players new to ultimate play for FREE!

Early bird, through Sept. 5th: $65
Special for woman-matching players, during August: $60

After Sept. 5th: $80

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 buttons 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?

STEP 1: Fill Out the Form Linked Below

Draft occurred on Monday, 9/23/24. Sub opportunities might still be available throughout the season. Please, submit your details if you'd like to be considered.

Fall League 2024 Wait List


STEP 2: Pay Your League Fee

$80


Confirm Your Registration / Payment Status

Subject to change.

For more information, contact LD Jose Miller.