[DiscNW] April Ultimate News

Thu Apr 3 15:46:52 PDT 2008

Hello,

Spring time is here!  It's a record breaking season for teams this year as
we have 47 teams in Spring League and over 100 teams in spring youth
leagues.

In other news..

1)      Now Hiring: DiscNW Director of Youth Operations

2)      Seattle Parks Strategic Plan Meetings

3)      Potlatch Bid Window Is Now Open

4)      Summer Camps Registration 

5)      Local High School Teams Qualify for UPA Westerns

6)      Up Dawg Middle School Hat Tournament

7)      Changes to Magnuson Parking Lot

8)      Longview Ultimate

9)      DiscNW Board of Directors Members Wanted

10)   DiscNW Email List 

Director of Youth Operations

DiscNW is seeking a creative and committed individual to serve as the
Director of Youth Operations. This is a full time position that will start
in July, 2008. 

The Director of Youth operations will be a self directed person reporting to
the Executive Director to facilitate the success of DiscNW programs. The
Director will focus on youth ultimate and will also involve other projects
involving communication, outreach and administration of both youth and adult
activities. This assignment requires at least a two year commitment with
flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home. 

Download the full job description (.doc): 

http://www.discnw.org/community/jobdescriptions/DirectorOfYouthOperations-Jo
bDescription.doc 

To apply send your resume and cover letter to jobs at discnw.org. Contact the
Executive Director with any questions at ed at discnw.org. 

Seattle Parks Strategic Plan

Parks and Recreation's draft Strategic Action Plan is available on the at:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Publications/ParksActionPlan.htm

The draft plan represents the collaborative efforts of Seattle residents,
Parks and Recreation staff, the Mayor's Office, and partners to create an
action-oriented blueprint that will guide Parks and Recreation over the next
five years. When it is finalized, the plan will help Parks move into the
future as an efficient steward of public assets and a provider of high
quality services that meet many community needs.

Public meetings have been scheduled in April to listen to public input on
the draft plan.  Please consider attending a meeting in your neighborhood to
provide your input and continued support for more and better playfields in
Seattle.  A list of meetings is here:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Publications/ParksActionPlanMtgs.htm

Potlatch Bid Window Open

Bids are now being accepted for Potlatch 2008: Leap. 

*	March 19th: Bid window opens 
*	April 23rd: Bid window closes - $950 Team Fee due 
*	May 5th: Bids will be given out 

Bids will be granted on a variety of factors. We'll be looking at Spirit,
History, Experience, Geography, Bid Creativity, and Volunteer Activities for
DiscNW (local teams only) as just some of the team traits during the Bid
selection process. This year, there will be heavy focus on Bid Creativity.
Write us a poem espousing your love of Potlatch. Sing us a song praising the
beauty of the Northwest. Choreograph a modern dance interpreting the life of
a salmon. Get the idea?!? 

For more information: http://potlatch.discnw.org

Summer Camps Registration

Seattle Ultimate Camps offer sessions for players ages 10-13 and 14-18
between June 23 and August 22.  Registration is now open.
http://www.discnw.org/ale/clubevent.html?clubEventId=187

The Tacoma Ultimate Camp runs from July 29 - August 2. There are sessions
for day campers and for overnight campers.  Registration will open soon.
http://www.discnw.org/ale/clubevent.html?clubEventId=210

Camp Orkila on Orcas Island is once again offering Freedom Sports Camp with
an ultimate program.
http://www.seattleymca.org/page.cfm?ID=coPrograms&locationID=21&catId=67

Washington Teams Go to Westerns

Congratulations to the 10 local high school teams qualified for the 2008 UPA
High School Western Championships to be held in Independence, MO on May
10-11. 

Girls:

Edmonds-Woodway HS (Edmonds, WA), Lakeside HS (Seattle, WA), Nathan Hale HS
(Seattle, WA), Seattle Academy (Seattle, WA), The Northwest School (Seattle,
WA)

Boys:

Lakeside HS (Seattle, WA), Monroe HS (Monroe, WA), Nathan Hale HS (Seattle,
WA), Seattle Academy (Seattle, WA), The Northwest School (Seattle, WA)

For more information:

http://hs-westerns2008.upa.org/

Up Dawg

The tournament will be run by the Washington Women's ultimate team.  The
tournament is for high school and middle school players.  

Games will be played from 1-7pm at Ingraham High School.  The player fee is
$20 which includes 4 games and a sweet shirt.

For more information:

http://www.discnw.org/ale/clubevent.html?clubEventId=214

Changes to Magnuson Parking

The main parking lot closest to the Sports Meadow is going away, and
construction is underway. If you have a game at Magnuson this season please
use the parking lot near the Sand Point fields. There is a walking path near
the off leash area that leads to the playfields. Please leave yourself a few
extra minutes to get from the parking lot to the fields.

For a map of the construction limits and parking options:

http://www.discnw.org/images/2008MagnusonConstructionRoads.jpg

Longview Ultimate

Once again this year Longview Parks and Rec will have a co-ed adult (over
18) league starting June 11 played on Wednesday nights and play double
headers at 6 and 7pm. The cost is $20 per person and people will be placed
on teams by experience and athletic ability using a self-evaluation form.
The league includes all ability levels so come take part. Games will be
played at Roy Morse Park. 

For registration information:
http://www.ci.longview.wa.us/parks_rec/registration.html

DiscNW Board of Directors 

DiscNW is actively recruiting new members for the board of directors. We are
especially interested in hearing from members of the club team and youth
communities, as well as persons with a background in law, fundraising or
non-profit development. However, the most important things are the Spirit,
energy and enthusiasm you bring to the Board.

For more information visit http://www.discnw.org/about/board.html or email
boardrecruit at discnw.org.

DiscNW Email List

In addition to this general interest mailing list DiscNW maintains several
mailing lists for specific ultimate interests.  Visit the links below for
more information about subscribing/unsubscribing.

Leagues - http://lists.discnw.org/mailman/listinfo/leagues-announce

Youth - http://lists.discnw.org/mailman/listinfo/leagues-announce

Tournaments - http://lists.discnw.org/mailman/listinfo/tournaments-announce

Fields Advocacy -
http://lists.discnw.org/mailman/listinfo/fields-advocacy-announce

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