<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hello, Youth Ultimate Enthusiasts of the Northwest!<br><br></div>Long time, no e-see. I bring 6 news items for you today:<br><br></div>1. New! Winter Youth Club League <br></div>
2. New! DiscNW Youth Coaching Corps Applications<br></div><div>3. Changes to <a href="http://discnw.org" target="_blank">discnw.org</a> <br></div>4. Fall Bid Success<br></div>5. February 9 USA Ultimate Level I Coaching Workshop<br>
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6. December 15 Fryz Youth Club Tryout<br><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br><br></div><div>1. NEW! WINTER YOUTH CLUB LEAGUE<br><br></div><div>Registration is now open for DiscNW's mixed winter club league, with U19 and U15 divisions. Tryouts are Sunday, January 5, with games on Sunday afternoons/evenings from January 12 through March 9. This is a great way for players to prepare for the big spring season. Registration closes on January 3 at <a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/WinterYouthClubLeague/" target="_blank">http://www.discnw.org/events/WinterYouthClubLeague/</a><br>
</div><div><br><br></div><div>2. NEW! DISCNW YOUTH COACHING CORPS APPLICATIONS<br><div>
<p>DiscNW recently rolled out a brand new
universal application for youth coaching positions. Most youth coaches
for DiscNW events will now be hired from the pool of candidates who have
submitted applications via this portal.</p>
<p>Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will receive
periodic announcements of current coach position openings as well as
coaching resources and learning opportunities. If you are interested in
joining the DiscNW Coaching Corps, read more and apply now at <a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/CoachingCorps/" target="_blank">http://www.discnw.org/events/CoachingCorps/</a></p>
<p>We are currently hiring Winter Youth Club League coaches (applications due December 15), but coaches not interested in this position are encouraged to fill out the universal application to announce their candidacy for future positions.
</p></div><br></div><div>3. CHANGES TO <a href="http://DISCNW.ORG" target="_blank">DISCNW.ORG</a><br><br>DiscNW is undergoing a modernization of our website to improve performance<br>
and service. We expect these updates will bring better functionality and<br>
will allow us to better administer our events. We expect to make<br>
additional changes to the website over the coming months. We think it<br>
will be great.<br>
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You should have access to the same information and resources that were<br>
available before. If you have any problems related to a specific event<br>
website or registration, please contact the event coordinator. If you<br>
have any general questions about the site or if you have trouble navigating<br>
the site, please write to <a href="mailto:info@discnw.org" target="_blank">info@discnw.org</a>.<br><br><br></div><div>4. FALL BID SUCCESS<br><br></div><div>Last month, over 80 guests, volunteers, and staff gathered at DiscNW's third annual Fall Bid dinner auction to raise over $20k for DiscNW's Youth Development Fund (YDF). The YDF finances youth activities and initiatives designed to promote the sport
of Ultimate and support the participation of underserved populations in
the sport; in 2013, the YDF financed nearly $50k in regional youth programs with these goals. Gifts from the Fall Bid auction contribute significantly to our ability to continue this youth sponsorship in 2014. DiscNW is extremely grateful to the Fall Bid guests, volunteers, sponsors, and item donors who helped us to fulfill our mission.<br>
<br></div><div>If you missed Fall Bid but would like to help DiscNW grow the sport and improve its accessibility for youth, please consider a tax-deductible donation to DiscNW's Youth Development Fund. Donations may be submitted online at <a href="http://www.discnw.org" target="_blank">www.discnw.org</a> or by mailing a check to DiscNW at PO Box 85112, Seattle, WA 98145. Please include a note with your check or send an email to <a href="mailto:info@discnw.org" target="_blank">info@discnw.org</a> to indicate that your donation should be directed to the YDF.<br>
</div><div><span style="font-weight:normal"></span></div><div><br><br></div><div>5. FEBRUARY 9 USA ULTIMATE LEVEL 1 COACHING WORKSHOP<br><div>
<p>USA Ultimate is bringing its Level I Coaching Development workshop to Seattle on Sunday, February 9, 2014. The Level I program consists of two workshops (Coaching Ethics and
Coaching Performance) where coaches will learn skills and techniques to
introduce Ultimate and its skills to new players, manage effective
practices, teach and maintain Spirit of the Game, interact with and
utilize parents, improve the fitness of their team, maintain high
professional coaching standards, and behave both ethically and legally
while coaching.</p>
<p>Learn more about the program at <a href="http://www.usaultimate.org/resources/coaching/cdp/level_i_coach_certification.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.usaultimate.org/resources/coaching/cdp/level_i_coach_certification.aspx</a><b><br>
</b></p><p>Register for the Seattle workshop by January 27 at <a href="http://play.usaultimate.org/members/login/" target="_blank">http://play.usaultimate.org/members/login/</a></p>
</div><br></div><div>6. DECEMBER 15 FRYZ YOUTH CLUB TRYOUT<br><p>
The Fryz youth ultimate team (currently ranked #1 in the nation in Youth
Open and #2 in Youth Girls) is hosting its second and final tryout on December 15 at Magnuson Parks, 10am-2pm. Tryouts are open to players in grades 6-12, and four teams will be formed: Open, Girlz, Mixed and Small Fryz
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Pre-registration is open now. Please go to <a href="http://www.fryzultimate.com" target="_blank">FryzUltimate.com</a> to pre-register and to download the team waiver. Bring light and dark jerseys, snacks, and plenty of water. Please show up 30 minutes early to register and warm up.
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<p>Please note that *Fryz is not a DiscNW program.* If you have questions, please visit the team webpage at <a href="http://www.fryzultimate.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fryzultimate.com/</a> to read about the team tryouts and to access an online contact form.</p>
<br></div><div>Happy holidays to our plastic-loving friends throughout the Northwest!<br></div><div><br clear="all"></div><div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Wynne Scherf<br></div>DiscNW Director of Youth Operations<br>
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