<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hello, Youth Ultimate Enthusiasts!<br><br></div>It's been a while! Looks like the last time I wrote was back in March. I guess that goes to show it was a busy and successful spring season at DiscNW!<br>
<br></div>I've got 6 pieces of news for you today:<br></div>1. Field Day Tournament - This Saturday<br></div>2. Seattle Ultimate Camps and High School Leadership Camp<br></div><div>3. Seattle Riot Women and Girls' Clinic - This Sunday<br>
</div>4. DiscNW YCC Teams Selected<br></div>5. YCC Day with the Seattle Raptors - June 22<br></div>6. Fall Bid Auction - November 8<br><br><br></div>1. FIELD DAY TOURNAMENT - THIS SATURDAY<br><br></div>With separate divisions for both experienced players and for novice friends and family, this fun tournament includes not just ultimate but also old fashioned field games, prizes, and picnic lunch.<br>
<br></div>Field Day benefits DiscNW's Youth Development Fund and Youth Club Championship Scholarship Fund. These funds allow us to promote youth ultimate to new groups, support the
participation of underserved populations, and provide financial aid for
players both playing in local events and traveling to represent
Seattle at the USA Ultimate Youth Club Championships in August.<br><br></div>We encourage pre-registration so that we can get you a lunch! You can register here: <a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/FieldDay/">http://www.discnw.org/events/FieldDay/</a><br>
<br><br></div>2. SEATTLE ULTIMATE CAMPS AND HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CAMP<br><br></div>The Seattle Ultimate camps are day camps for players ranging in age from 8 years old through high school. There are two sessions in June and one in August. Register here:<br>
<a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/SeattleUltimateCamps/">http://www.discnw.org/events/SeattleUltimateCamps/</a><br><br></div>The High School Leadership Camp, August 18-22, is a new addition to DiscNW's summer camps. Designed for players ages 16-19, it teaches players skills such as <font><span style="vertical-align:baseline;font-variant:normal;font-style:normal;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal;font-family:Arial">leading by example, providing peer-to-peer feedback, speaking in huddles, running drills and more. </span></font>Skills will be practiced in real-life settings with middle <span class="">school</span> players attending the Seattle Ultimate Camps. Each lunchtime includes a convocation with an experienced adult leader from the Seattle ultimate community. Register here: <br>
<a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/LeadershipCamp/">http://www.discnw.org/events/LeadershipCamp/</a><br><br><br></div><div>3. SEATTLE RIOT WOMEN AND GIRLS' CLINIC<br><br>Perennial national contender, the Seattle Riot women's club team (essentially the female pros of the sport), is partnering with DiscNW to host the 19th annual clinic for girls and women (including moms!) of all ages and skill levels. Includes morning, afternoon, or all-day sessions. Register here:<br>
<a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/RiotWomensClinic/">http://www.discnw.org/events/RiotWomensClinic/</a><br><br><br></div>4. DISCNW YCC TEAMS SELECTED<br><br>DiscNW recently selected youth players for five teams which will represent Seattle at the USA Ultimate Youth Club Championships in August. Congratulations to the players selected! Players are announced on the DiscNW forums here:<br>
<a href="http://www.discnw.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=5765">http://www.discnw.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=5765</a><br><br><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br></div><div>5. YCC DAY WITH THE SEATTLE RAPTORS - JUNE 22<br>
<br>Attend the June 22 Seattle Raptors pro ultimate home game at 1pm at West Seattle Stadium, and mention "YCC" when you buy your tickets at the gate. If you do, $3 of your ticket will
go to the YCC Scholarship Fund. Thanks to the Seattle Raptors for
their sponsorship and for this fun opportunity to spend time watching pro ultimate with all
the supporters of the DiscNW Youth Club Championship teams! Learn more about the Seattle Raptors here: <a href="http://www.sraptors.com/">http://www.sraptors.com/</a><br><br><br></div><div>6. FALL BID AUCTION - NOVEMBER 8<br>
</div><div><br></div><div>Save the date! Registration will open later this summer. Fall Bid benefits DiscNW's Youth Development Fund, which finances youth
activities and initiatives designed to promote the sport of Ultimate and
support the participation of under-served populations. If you would like to volunteer to help with Fall Bid, or donate an item for auction, please email <a href="mailto:fall.bid@discnw.org">fall.bid@discnw.org</a><br><br>
<br></div><div>That's all for today! One last, neat little tidbit, though. The number of players trying out for DiscNW summer club league and YCC teams this year was DOUBLE our previous high! It is exciting to see the sport growing so rapidly! <br>
<br></div><div>Warm Regards,<br></div><div><br clear="all"><div><div><div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Wynne Scherf<br></div>DiscNW Director of Youth Operations<br></div><i><br></i><div><div></div><div></div><div></div>
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