<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello, Youth Ultimate <span class="">Enthusiasts</span>,<br>
<br>Big news since I wrote last month! DiscNW is hiring for the Youth Director position, with applications due TODAY. If you are interested, check out the page here: <a href="https://www.discnw.org/about/YouthDirector.html/">https://www.discnw.org/about/YouthDirector.html/</a><br>
<br><br>I've got 5 additional pieces of news for you today:<br>
1. Seattle Ultimate Camps and High School Leadership Camp<br>
2. YCC Scholarship Fund <br>
3. YCC Day with the Seattle Raptors - July 12<br></div><div>4. New DiscNW Storefront at Five Ultimate <br></div><div>5. Fall Bid Auction - <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">November 8</span></span><br>
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1. SEATTLE ULTIMATE CAMPS AND HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CAMP<br>
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The Seattle Ultimate camps are day camps for players ranging in age from 8<br>
years old through high school. There are two sessions in June and one in<br>
August. Register here:<br>
<a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/SeattleUltimateCamps/" target="_blank">http://www.discnw.org/events/SeattleUltimateCamps/</a><br>
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The High School Leadership Camp, <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">August 18-22</span></span>, is a new addition to DiscNW's summer camps. For players ages 16-19, it teaches players skills such as leading by example, providing peer-to-peer feedback, speaking in huddles, running drills and more. Skills will be practiced in real-life settings, teaching middle school players attending the Seattle Ultimate Camps. Each lunchtime includes a convocation with an experienced adult leader from the Seattle ultimate community. Register here: <a href="http://www.discnw.org/events/LeadershipCamp/" target="_blank">http://www.discnw.org/events/LeadershipCamp/</a><br>
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2. YCC SCHOLARSHIP FUND <br><br>
As I mentioned last month, DiscNW has selected youth players for five teams which will represent Seattle at the USA Ultimate Youth Club Championships in August (see teams at <a href="http://www.discnw.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=5765" target="_blank">http://www.discnw.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=5765</a>)<br>
<br></div>This is a fantastic leadership opportunity for the players and, we think, helps us to grow the sport locally, since those players come back to spread their enthusiasm and to coach middle and elementary school teams (and later, high school teams). We are especially excited for our team in the brand new division - U16 Girls! <br>
<br>DiscNW aims to send the players with the strongest skills and leadership potential, regardless of ability to pay for the trip. As such, many of the players need financial aid to get to the tournament. Demand is particularly high this year, and we have not yet raised enough to meet all players' needs. If you would like to help a player attend the tournament, please consider a donation to our YCC Scholarship Fund. You can donate online (<a href="https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=62849">https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=62849</a>) or mail a check to DiscNW at PO Box 85112, Seattle, WA 98145 (write YCCSF in the memo line). If you donate, please email <a href="mailto:ycc@discnw.org">ycc@discnw.org</a> to let us know, so that we can include it in our calculations of what is available to give to players this week. Thanks for considering!<br>
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3. YCC DAY WITH THE SEATTLE RAPTORS - JULY 12<br>
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Attend the July 12 Seattle Raptors pro ultimate home game at <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">5pm</span></span> at Seattle Center's Memorial Stadium, and mention "YCC" when you buy your tickets at the gate. If you do, $2 of your ticket will benefit the YCC Scholarship Fund. The Seattle Raptors already donated $200 this summer and are eager to donate more. 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/" target="_blank">http://www.sraptors.com/</a><br>
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4. NEW DISCNW STOREFRONT AT FIVE ULTIMATE<br></div><div><h3 id="post11724"></h3>
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</strong>We are very excited to announce that DiscNW has partnered with Five Ultimate to open an online storefront for Northwest Ultimate gear! Check it out at <a href="http://fiveultimate.com/store/?cause=DiscNW">http://fiveultimate.com/store/?cause=DiscNW</a><br>
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The store will be a great place to shop for DiscNW branded gear, discs,
and more. New products will be added in the weeks and months to come.
Five Ultimate is offering various delivery options, including in-store
pickup at their Belltown office.
</p> <br>5. FALL BID AUCTION - <span tabindex="0" class=""><span class="">NOVEMBER 8</span></span><br>
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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>
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<br></div><div>This is my last message to you. Next time, you'll be hearing from DiscNW's new Youth Director. It has been such a pleasure interacting with the people and observing the changes in and development of the Seattle area youth ultimate scene. I am excited to see what novel programs, initiatives, and growth occur under DiscNW's eager, new youth leader. I will look back fondly on these last six years.<br>
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Warmly,<br>
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Wynne Scherf<br>Current DiscNW Director of Youth Operations<br>Future Fellow Youth Ultimate Enthusiast<br><div><div dir="ltr"><br></div></div>
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