[Youth-announce] June Youth Ultimate News

Thu Jun 9 12:37:16 PDT 2011

Hello Youth Ultimate Enthusiasts!

We've got lots of news for you, 8 items:

1. 5K FunD Run/Walk
2. Seattle Youth Ultimate Camps
3. U-22 Women's Draft Hat League
4. Boys' Youth Club Draft Hat League
5. Auction - Youth Development Fund (donating items?)
6. Riot Clinic
7. Up Dawg
8. Fryz Clinic

1. 5K FUND RUN/WALK

The 5K FunD Run/Walk is taking place on ***Saturday, June 11 in Magnuson
Park at 10:00 AM*.** Money raised supports DiscNW's Youth Development Fund.
The Youth Development Fund supports several DiscNW youth initiatives,
including subsidized (reduced cost or free) youth Ultimate events and
clinics targeted at underserved communities, team scholarships to aid
participation in area tournaments and leagues, introduction of Ultimate to
new youth groups, and individual scholarships to the annual Youth Club
Championships in Minnesota.

Worried about your speed?  Please don't be!  You'll have the opportunity to
make a monetary donation to shave precious seconds off your time, for the
fastest 5K of your life! And of course, fun, games and prizes (in
nontraditional categories) await you!
Register at: http://www.discnw.org/events/YDFunDRun.html
Cost is $35 if registered by Friday, 6/10 at Noon and $40 the day of the
race.**

2. SEATTLE YOUTH ULTIMATE CAMPS

DiscNW is proud to present the 8th year of Seattle Youth Ultimate Camps,
serving young players from Seattle and beyond. The camp will be coached by
veteran coaches from top Seattle high school and middle school teams, and
experienced college and elite club players from all over the country. There
are sessions for players ages 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and high school.

--Session 1: June 27 - July 1 at Magnuson Park 9AM-3PM
--Session 2: August 15-19 at Magnuson Park 9AM-3PM

If you have questions, email our Camp Directors at:
seattle.ultimate.camps at discnw.org

3. U-22 WOMEN'S DRAFT HAT LEAGUE

This hat league welcomes all women and girls under the age of 22 and in
grade 8 or above.  Girls and women meeting the age requirements on the first
game day (June 13, 2011) are eligible for the season.  In a "hat league,"
players sign up as individuals and are assigned to teams. This is a
*draft*hat league, meaning that the team captains and coaches select
their teams in
a draft.

Each team will have one player-coach and one player-captain.  You will have
a chance to apply for these positions when you register for the league.  To
learn the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits of these positions,
visit:
http://www.discnw.org/ale/clubevent.html?doContent=Coaches+and+Captains&clubEventId=518
.
For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.discnw.org/ale/clubevent.html?clubEventId=518

4. BOYS' YOUTH CLUB DRAFT HAT LEAGUE

This hat league welcomes boys in grades 8-12.  In a "hat league," players
sign up as individuals and are assigned to teams. This league is a draft hat
league, meaning that the team captains select their teams in a draft.

Most games will be be 5:00-6:30pm on Wednesday nights at Delridge Playfield,
from June 15 through July 27.   The only exception is the week of June 27,
when games will be on Monday (June 27) instead of Wednesday.

For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.discnw.org/ale/clubevent.html?clubEventId=519

5. AUCTION - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND

We are holding the First Annual Dinner Auction on October 8 and are
currently in the process of procuring items for it. Please contact Betsy
Brown at betsy.brown at discnw.org if you have anything you'd like to donate
for the auction. The proceeds from the auction will ge directly to the Youth
Development Fund (http://www.discnw.org/about/youthDevelopmentFund.html).

More information will be available on our site soon!

6. RIOT CLINIC

The Seattle women's team Riot is offering their 16th annual skills clinic
for women and girls of all ages, experience and skill level. We'll spend a
day focusing on skills and strategies appropriate to every level of ultimate
play. Whether you are brand spankin' new or a seasoned vet, we've got
something for you! Price ($35) includes a free disc and a yummy lunch. So,
bring your rain gear (just in case) and cleats and join us for a fun
community event!

The 2011 Riot Women’s Clinic will take place on June 12 from 10am-3pm on
Magnuson fields 1 & 2 on the Sports Meadow.

For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.discnw.org/events/RiotWomensClinic.html

7. UP DAWG

The fourth annual Up Dawg Youth Ultimate Hat Tournament hosted by Element,
UW's Women's Ultimate Frisbee team is coming up! Middle school students of
any skill level are welcome for a day of playing Ultimate, meeting other
youth Ultimate players, hanging out, and eating snacks. $30 registration fee
will cover three games of Ultimate, a FIVE Ultimate jersey, snacks, an
opportunity to meet youth players from other middle schools, and be coached
by Element players.

The tournament will be on Saturday, June 18** at the Lower Woodland fields
(2 and 7). Check-in will begin at** 12:45pm with activities ending at 5:15pm
**. Remember that Up Dawg will be a full day tournament - bring your water,
cleats, sunscreen, and lots of energy for a fun-filled Ultimate experience.
Can't wait to see you there!

For more information and to register, visit:
http://students.washington.edu/wwuf/bigup/element/updawg

8. FRYZ CLINIC

The Fryz Ultimate High School Team (currently ranked #1 in the nation in
both Youth Open and Girls) is offering their 1st skills Frisbee clinic for
Elementary and Middle school players on June 19th. Price is $10 at Magnuson
Park. Sports Meadow, from 10:00am-3:00pm. An exhibition between Orange and
Black will be the entertainment at lunch break. Please bring dark and light
jerseys. Pastries and gear will be offered for sale at this event. Show up
early for registration.

--Date: Sunday, June 19
--Location: Magnuson Park (Sports Meadow)
--Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
--Cost: $10
--Bring: Light and Dark shirts, water and lunch or snacks

For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.fryzultimate.com/and click on 'Current Events' tab.

Thank you for supporting youth ultimate! Let me know if there is any more
information we can provide for you.

-- 
Betsy Brown
Operations Manager, DiscNW

Sign up for DiscNW's Seattle Youth Ultimate
Camps<http://www.discnw.org/events/SeattleUltimateCamps.html>and
receive instruction from some of the best players and coaches in the
world!
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