USA Ultimate's 2019 Triple Crown Tour concluded in San Diego, California, where 48 qualifying teams competed.
Men
Seattle Sockeye [#1 seed] won their first club championship with a finals win 13-12 (8-4 halftime) over Chicago Machine [#6 seed]. This is Sockeye's fourth national championship title and their first since 2007.
Mixed
Philadelphia AMP [#3 seed] won their 2nd consecutive club championship with a 15-9 victory (8-6 haltime) over San Francisco Mischief [#6 seed].
Women
BrĂ¼te squad [#5 seed] won their third club championship with a 15-7 win over Toronto 6ixers [#4 seed]. This was the fourth matchup between these Northeast region teams.
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Monday, October 28, 2019
Thursday, October 03, 2019
Hiring Process Underway for DC Breeze General Manager Position
The Washington, D.C. Breeze are advertising for their General Manager vacancy via Craigslist, Indeed, and online. The position pays between $40,000-50,000 per year. The Breeze finished (7-5) in the 2019 regular season and then lost in the first round of the playoffs.
The full job listing is below:
Job Title: General Manager of Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team
Company: DC Breeze Ultimate, LLC.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revised: September 2019
DC Breeze Ultimate, LLC is the DC Metro area’s member in the American Ultimate Disc League, founded in 2012 and comprised of 21 teams across the USA and Canada. Founded in 2013, The Breeze have earned a playoff berth in each of the past four seasons and five times overall. The team has been selected to host the 2nd annual AUDL All-Star game in June 2020. DC Breeze is currently seeking a General Manager to be responsible for overseeing successful day-to-day operations of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DC Breeze’s General Manager will be responsible for major functions of the organization including:
• Management of merchandise, inventory and sales. This would include determining annual designs, management of the online store, sales fulfillment and inventory count
• Acquisition and retention of partners/sponsors and maintenance of ongoing relationships.
• Management of concession relationships, including annual contract negotiations
• Negotiation and execution of player recruitment and contracts
• Game Day staffing management to include recruitment of game day managers and volunteer pool prior to season. Maintain communication and schedules for all staff and volunteers between games
• Game Day preparation, execution and follow-up including confirmation of venue & special guests, preparation of the game day script, general game day operations oversight, adherence to A/V requirements and Postgame Wrap-up activities
• Management of away games including preparation and execution of travel logistics
• Oversight of production of print, marketing and utilization materials
• Community Liaison to commercial and social organizations to generate group attendance, including contact with non-profits and charity organizations
• Work closely with AUA and Spirit of Sport to maximize awareness and participation in their youth ultimate programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The General Manager is a supervisory role.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 4-year college degree and at least 5 years of full-time work experience preferred
• Ability to operate team using sound judgment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to give direction to others
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Tasks involve some physical effort, i.e. some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (25-30 lb.); manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard.
• Tasks require:
o Sound perception and discrimination
o Visual perception and discrimination
o Oral and written communications ability
JOB EXPECTATIONS
• The job will require evening or weekend work as needed to meet important deadlines or complete time-sensitive tasks.
• Expectations for full-time seasonal effort is as follows:
o 25-30 hrs/wk offseason (32 wks);
o 40 hrs/wk in season (20 wks in spring/summer) + 12 to 14 weekend game days
• The job will require up to 50% local travel with occasional regional and international travel. Valid passport required.
Compensation
• Salary of $40k - $50k per year (depending on work experience) + benefits
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume or please call HR at Spectrum Management @ 202-546-2080
The full job listing is below:
Job Title: General Manager of Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team
Company: DC Breeze Ultimate, LLC.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revised: September 2019
DC Breeze Ultimate, LLC is the DC Metro area’s member in the American Ultimate Disc League, founded in 2012 and comprised of 21 teams across the USA and Canada. Founded in 2013, The Breeze have earned a playoff berth in each of the past four seasons and five times overall. The team has been selected to host the 2nd annual AUDL All-Star game in June 2020. DC Breeze is currently seeking a General Manager to be responsible for overseeing successful day-to-day operations of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DC Breeze’s General Manager will be responsible for major functions of the organization including:
• Management of merchandise, inventory and sales. This would include determining annual designs, management of the online store, sales fulfillment and inventory count
• Acquisition and retention of partners/sponsors and maintenance of ongoing relationships.
• Management of concession relationships, including annual contract negotiations
• Negotiation and execution of player recruitment and contracts
• Game Day staffing management to include recruitment of game day managers and volunteer pool prior to season. Maintain communication and schedules for all staff and volunteers between games
• Game Day preparation, execution and follow-up including confirmation of venue & special guests, preparation of the game day script, general game day operations oversight, adherence to A/V requirements and Postgame Wrap-up activities
• Management of away games including preparation and execution of travel logistics
• Oversight of production of print, marketing and utilization materials
• Community Liaison to commercial and social organizations to generate group attendance, including contact with non-profits and charity organizations
• Work closely with AUA and Spirit of Sport to maximize awareness and participation in their youth ultimate programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The General Manager is a supervisory role.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 4-year college degree and at least 5 years of full-time work experience preferred
• Ability to operate team using sound judgment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to give direction to others
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Tasks involve some physical effort, i.e. some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (25-30 lb.); manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard.
• Tasks require:
o Sound perception and discrimination
o Visual perception and discrimination
o Oral and written communications ability
JOB EXPECTATIONS
• The job will require evening or weekend work as needed to meet important deadlines or complete time-sensitive tasks.
• Expectations for full-time seasonal effort is as follows:
o 25-30 hrs/wk offseason (32 wks);
o 40 hrs/wk in season (20 wks in spring/summer) + 12 to 14 weekend game days
• The job will require up to 50% local travel with occasional regional and international travel. Valid passport required.
Compensation
• Salary of $40k - $50k per year (depending on work experience) + benefits
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume or please call HR at Spectrum Management @ 202-546-2080
Monday, September 23, 2019
Qualifying Club Teams For 2019 National Championships
All divisions within all 8 regions completed their Regional Championships to determine which club ultimate teams earned a bid to Triple Crown Tour's National Championships in San Diego, California.
22 out of 24 1-seeds at USA Ultimate Regional Championships qualified for 2019 National Championships. The two "upsets" both happened in the 1-bid Great Lakes Region; mixed division (Columbus Cocktails) and women's division (Chicago Nemesis).
1-seeded Teams Results at Regionals
Men's Division: 6/8 #1s finished 1st at Regionals; all 8 #1s qualified for Nationals
Lowest seed to earn a bid: Vancouver Furious George (4) in Northwest Region
Mixed Division: 5/8 #1 finished 1st at Regionals; 7/8 1-seeds qualified for Nationals
Lowest seed to earn a bid: Asheville Superlame (7) in Southeast Region.
Women's Division: 6/8 #1s finished 1st at Regionals; 7/8 #1s qualified for Nationals
Lowest seed to earn a bid: Quebec Iris (4) in the Northeast Region
Cities Represented in All 3 Divisions:
Boston
Minneapolis
Raleigh-Durham
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
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| Club teams finish within each region/division; (#) = Regional seed |
1-seeded Teams Results at Regionals
Men's Division: 6/8 #1s finished 1st at Regionals; all 8 #1s qualified for Nationals
Lowest seed to earn a bid: Vancouver Furious George (4) in Northwest Region
Mixed Division: 5/8 #1 finished 1st at Regionals; 7/8 1-seeds qualified for Nationals
Lowest seed to earn a bid: Asheville Superlame (7) in Southeast Region.
Women's Division: 6/8 #1s finished 1st at Regionals; 7/8 #1s qualified for Nationals
Lowest seed to earn a bid: Quebec Iris (4) in the Northeast Region
Cities Represented in All 3 Divisions:
Boston
Minneapolis
Raleigh-Durham
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Ultimate Tournament Staff Appreciation Day
Today is Ultimate Tournament Staff Appreciation Day!
From local leagues to national events; from Sectionals to Regionals, from hats to Worlds, ultimate tournaments happen because of hardworking individuals. Tournament Directors (TDs) and their staff do so much – schedule, budget, plan, setup, field lining, feeding, measuring, calling, texting, emailing, confirming, directing, volunteer recruitment, keeping time, air-horning, checking weather, rechecking weather, selling merchandise, hiring trainers, delegating, getting water, finding backup fields (when necessary), cleanup, score reporting and so much more – to organize competition for the sport of ultimate. For these reasons and more, September 18th is a day to take time to appreciate Ultimate Tournament Staff.
Want to celebrate Ultimate Tournament Staff Appreciation day?
Join this grassroots movement to publicly recognize these important people in the sport of ultimate. Or, don't; just take for granted the time and energy ultimate tournament staff/volunteers spend so you can play ultimate games.
Want to celebrate Ultimate Tournament Staff Appreciation day?
- Post an appreciative message on social media and tag the tournament account.
- Post a photo of a recent ultimate tournament with a complimentary message.
- Hug &/or high-five tourney staff if you see them in-person.
Join this grassroots movement to publicly recognize these important people in the sport of ultimate. Or, don't; just take for granted the time and energy ultimate tournament staff/volunteers spend so you can play ultimate games.
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Freestyle Competition to Debut at Inaugural World Urban Games
The first edition of the World Urban Games (WUG) will take place September 13 through 15 in Budapest. The WUG promise is to be the ultimate global showcase for a new generation of urban sports. This multi-sport event is planned to be held every two years and will encompass a wide range of activities and events, from sport competitions to showcases and demonstrations featuring music, dance and urban culture.
One of the competition sports of the WUG program is "Flying Disc Freestyle," which WUG describes as: "a cooperative sport that combines the basic game of throw and catch with aspects of gymnastics, dance, martial arts, and other physical disciplines. It's both a creative art and an athletic challenge."
The World Flying Disc Federation's Freestyle Committee, in consultation with the Freestyle Players Association, selected 12 mixed gender Freestyle teams (pairs) from 9 different countries. They are:
1. Juliana Korver/Ryan Young (USA)
2. Emma Kahle/Daniel O’Neill (USA)
3. Bianca Strunz/Fabian Dinklage (GER)
4. Ilka Simon/Waldemar Wagner (GER)
5. Maxine Mittempergher/Edo Turri (ITA)
6. Anna Bragagnolo/Andrea Rimatori (ITA)
7. Joakim Arveskar/Vendella Arveskar (SWE)
8. Meirav Pinhas/Yuval Reikoren (ISR)
9. Benedicte Audet/Brett Schramek (CAN)
10. Marysia Ryszarda Krajewska/Kuba Radwanska (POL)
11. Sophie Rickers/Gordon Brown (GBR)
12. Paola Andrea Garcia Palaez/Pablo Azul (COL)
Freestyle is sharing the same venue as 3x3 basketball. View the full schedule.
One of the competition sports of the WUG program is "Flying Disc Freestyle," which WUG describes as: "a cooperative sport that combines the basic game of throw and catch with aspects of gymnastics, dance, martial arts, and other physical disciplines. It's both a creative art and an athletic challenge."
The World Flying Disc Federation's Freestyle Committee, in consultation with the Freestyle Players Association, selected 12 mixed gender Freestyle teams (pairs) from 9 different countries. They are:
1. Juliana Korver/Ryan Young (USA)
2. Emma Kahle/Daniel O’Neill (USA)
3. Bianca Strunz/Fabian Dinklage (GER)
4. Ilka Simon/Waldemar Wagner (GER)
5. Maxine Mittempergher/Edo Turri (ITA)
6. Anna Bragagnolo/Andrea Rimatori (ITA)
7. Joakim Arveskar/Vendella Arveskar (SWE)
8. Meirav Pinhas/Yuval Reikoren (ISR)
9. Benedicte Audet/Brett Schramek (CAN)
10. Marysia Ryszarda Krajewska/Kuba Radwanska (POL)
11. Sophie Rickers/Gordon Brown (GBR)
12. Paola Andrea Garcia Palaez/Pablo Azul (COL)
Freestyle is sharing the same venue as 3x3 basketball. View the full schedule.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Chart: 2019 USAU Triple Crown Tour Regional Bid Allocations
The 48 bids to USA Ultimate Club Nationals were allocated to the 8 geographic regions. The Northeast region earned the most bids with 10 (3 in Men's + 3 in Mixed + 4 in Women's). Teams will be vying for one Nationals bid in 8 competitions - Great Lakes Men's, Mixed Women's; Mid-Atlantic Women's; North Central Men's, Mixed Women's; and South Central Women's.
Region(s) with the most bids...
in the Men's Division = Northeast, Northwest (3 ea)
in the Mixed Division = Northeast, Northwest (3 ea)
in the Women's Division = Northeast (4)
Compare to last year.
[Data via USAU; chart compiled by SLUDGE]
Region(s) with the most bids...
in the Men's Division = Northeast, Northwest (3 ea)
in the Mixed Division = Northeast, Northwest (3 ea)
in the Women's Division = Northeast (4)
Compare to last year.
[Data via USAU; chart compiled by SLUDGE]
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