The UPA has announced the final bids for the inaugural UPA Grand Masters and Masters Women's Championships (July 11-12, 2009 in Denver, CO). The interest in this inaugural event has been overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to making it a great experience for all the participants. Check out the list of invited teams on the event web page.
Online rostering is open for the 2009 UPA Club Championships. All teams competing in the Mixed,Open and Women's Divisions must roster their teams online by August 28th, 5pm MST. Masters teams rosters are due September 18th, 5pm MST. Series Guidelines and Rostering Instructions are available online for more information
Team USA has touched down in cities across the country, from Denver to San Francisco to Atlanta to Columbus. Next stops? Poultry Days in Versailles, OH and Potlatch in Redmond, WA. Come out and cheer them on!
You can also help support Team USA in their quest for the gold medal in Kaohsiung by making a donation or purchasing a replica jersey from Five Ultimate.
The UPA has teamed up with Freeheel Images and UltiVillage to bring fans, family and friends back home live and still images of the 2009 College Championships via the internet. Round by round highlight video clips, evening photo slideshows, photo downloads, and video coverage of the finals are hosted by the UPA and available at no charge. Visit the College Championships Media page for more information!
Level II - Advanced Strategies & Tactics
Heading to Seattle for Potlatch this July? Why not enjoy a week in the northwest and join Instructor Sam O'Brien for a workshop on advanced team building, strategies and coaching as well! Workshop is July 11-12 and registration is open online.
Head Coaches Selected for 2010 World Junior Ultimate Championships!
The UPA is pleased to announce that Ben Van Heuvelen will be returning as the head coach of the Jr. National Open team and John Sandahl will be stepping up to coach the Girls' Jr. National team after several years as an assistant coach.The 2010 World Junior Ultimate Championships will be held in Heilbronn, Germany from August 3rd - 7th.
The Nathan Hale girls claimed another High School Westerns championship in thrilling fashion with a 12-11 victory over The Northwest School. In the Open Division Hopkins Hurt won their first title outlasting the South Eugene Axemen.
The Paideia girls and Pennsbury boys captured their 2nd High School Easterns championships in Lebanon, OH. Check out the results and writeups on the tournament website.
The 2009 UPA State High School Championships continued this past weekend with Martinsville High School capturing the Indiana State High School Championship. Congratulations to Artesian Ultimate and to all the teams that participated.
The UPA has announced the initiation of an immediate search for a new executive director due to the resignation of current executive director, Sandie Hammerly. Ms. Hammerly's last day as executive director will be May 31.
The application process is now closed.
Constantly seeking renewal, the UPA looks forward to new leadership in the second half of 2009. The entire sport owes Sandie Hammerly a debt of gratitude for her dedication and hard work during her tremendously successful term.
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