Ultimate NL is excited to partner with Mile Zero Ultimate, SWURL and MAUL to represent the province’s ultimate community in the 2019 St. John’s Pride Parade.
All past and present players, friends, family and allies are invited to join us as we walk from St. John’s City Hall to Bannerman Park on Sunday, July 14.
11 a.m.: Parade participants begin meeting at city hall
12 p.m.: Flag raising
1 p.m.: Parade begins
2 p.m.: Parade concludes in Bannerman Park where the celebrations continue with Pride in the Park
Mile Zero Ultimate (MZU)’s free Wednesday pickup games are back this summer!
This is a great opportunity to get out for an extra game of ultimate in a zero-pressure environment! Wanna work on that backhand? Wanna get a friend out to try the sport that’s never played before? Come one, come all to this totally FREE and totally AWESOME MZU offering!
Taking place on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bowring Park. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for weekly event details as some weeks may be cancelled if the field is required for a rescheduled game.
Registration is now open for our junior high and elementary summer leagues.
These six-week leagues will focus on developing player skills in a fun and supportive environment. It will run from July 7 to Aug. 11.
Junior High Summer League
Open to athletes of all skill levels, this six-week league offers a great introduction to the sport of ultimate, allowing players to improve their skills and develop as athletes.
We’re proud to announce our first Elementary Summer League! Open to kids of all skill levels, this league will offer a great introduction to the sport of ultimate, while teaching the skills and value of the sport. The emphasis will be on learning, fun and Spirit of the Game!
Get ready for a new, fun tournament to kick off the summer ultimate season!
Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador will hold its first elimination 8s (Elimin8s)-style tournament on Saturday, June 8.
In Elimin8s, each team begins with eight players on the field. However, every time they score a point, they lose a player! The first team to score with only two players on the field wins. Because the scoring team is handicapped with each point they score, blowouts are uncommon and games usually come down to the wire.
Teams are allowed to make substitutions between points, and gender balance is maintained at all times.
For more information about Elimin8s-style ultimate, click here.
Format: Build It Yourself
Build your own team of eight to 12 players.
Teams may have a minimum of eight players if they commit to not forfeiting any games.
A maximum of 12 players per team is permitted.
Individuals may register and be assigned to a team that the board will build. (Details coming soon.)
Tournament Details:
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.*
Location: Bowring Park
Ages: 16+
*There will be a one-hour break during the tournament to accommodate the Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game.
SWURL is a women’s league open to female-matching players age 15 and up. The upcoming summer league will take place on Monday nights from June 17-Aug. 12 (with no games on Canada Day, July 1).
The league will be outdoor 5 vs 5 and is open to all skill levels, from “I’ve never held a disc” to advanced.
Game times will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. for the first four weeks of the league, then 5:30-6:45 p.m. and 7-8:15 p.m. for the remaining four weeks. All registrants may also participate in a skills and drills session that will take place from 6:30-7 p.m. for the first four weeks of the league. Topics covered will include throwing backhand, throwing forehand, defense 101 and offensive strategies.
Registration is $35 for eight weeks of play (plus a $30 2019-20 Ultimate NL membership if one has not already been purchased).
Interested players may register in pairs or as individuals.
Holy Spirit High School recently emerged the victor in Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador’s six-week high school metro league.
The squad from Conception Bay South defeated Mount Pearl Senior High by a score of 16-9 in the final game. Both teams had only one loss in the five-week league.
Holy Heart of Mary High School placed third. Teams from Brother Rice Junior High School, Gonzaga Regional High and St. Bonaventure’s College also participated.
Holy Spirit also won team Spirit of the Game accolades with Diego Kenny from Gonzaga being named the Most Spirited Player.
Momoh Octavious from Brother Rice was the overall male-matching Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Marcie Whelan from Holy Heart was the female-matching MVP.
Holy Spirit’s win in the metro league means that three different schools have won each of the major tournaments so far this year (Mount Pearl won the School Sports NL regional tournament in March and St. Bon’s won the Mount Pearl Invitational in December).
All three teams will next compete at Ultimate NL’s Senior High Provincial Tournament on May 4-5.
Registration is now open for this co-ed adult league in St. John’s. Click here to register.
Games will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4-Aug. 24. Teams can expect one game per week.
League Details:
Team Composition: 14 player minimum, with a minimum 6 male-matching and 6 female-matching players.
Field Composition: 7 on 7, using WFDF Gender Ratio Rule A.
Format: Wager Ranking System.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4-Aug. 24. Game times: 5:30- 6:55 p.m. and 7-8:25 p.m. For the first six weeks, the top half of the league plays on Thursday evenings and the bottom half plays on Tuesday evenings. For the next five weeks, the top half of the league plays on Tuesday evenings and the bottom half plays on Thursdays.
Playoff Day: Saturday, Aug. 24. End of Summer Party that evening at Swilers.
Cost: $55 per person + $30 Ultimate NL fee per person.
Registration: Ends May 13 at midnight (players that register after April 29 will not receive a jersey).
Jerseys: Included with registration fee. In order to receive a jersey, you must register before April 29. Registration after this date does not guarantee a jersey (and cost will not be adjusted as such).
Team Building: Both pre-formed teams and MZU Board team building.
Signup: Register as individuals, pairs, groups or a full team. (In the applicable field pleas provide your team name or a list of players with whom you wish to play).
Players MUST pay their $30 Ultimate NL membership fee through the Ultimate NL website.
If you are a player looking for a team, or a captain looking for a few more players, use the matchmaking form here.
Left to right: Ultimate NL vice-president Melissa Wheeler, John Mackenzie, Dr. Trina Bailey and president Nick House.
Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that Veterinary Specialty Centre (VSC) of Newfoundland and Labrador is the new corporate sponsor for Storm and our youth provincial tournaments.
VSC, co-owned by Dr. Trina Bailey and John Mackenzie, is the only clinic in Newfoundland and Labrador that provides advanced medical care for pets in the province.
The duo became interested in sponsoring ultimate after watching their son, Ewan, participate in the junior open Storm program last year.
“I am so impressed by the communication, problem-solving skills and camaraderie of players on and off the field,” said Mackenzie. “I wanted to determine if there was anything our company could do to further support this inspiring behaviour, the skill development of the players and the growth of this commendable sport in the province.”
VSC’s sponsorship will help offset the cost of field rentals, athletic gear, travel and other expenses related to operating Storm, the province’s junior open and female competitive club teams. The sponsorship will also go towards expenses associated with hosting Ultimate NL’s annual elementary, junior high and senior high provincial tournaments this spring.
“We’re excited to partner with Veterinary Specialty Centre as it’s an organization that is invested in our community and shares our values in providing many opportunities for young people to play ultimate in this province,” says Nick House, president of Ultimate NL. “It will have an immediate impact on our Storm and youth programs, and help us expand them beyond what has been possible until now.”
“Ultimate is a great sport that is adaptable to many skill levels, making it inclusive and fun. It also brings people together in a positive way,” adds Dr. Bailey. “We look forward to being a part of an exciting season ahead.”
We’re pleased to launch our first four-on-four ultimate tournament this spring!
This one-day co-ed tournament will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Techniplex in St. John’s.
Players may register solo, in pairs or in groups of three or four (groups of four are preferred). Groups of four must have a 2:2 gender matching ratio (two female-matching and two male-matching players). Teams will be built by the board.
