25^th Annual Pittsburgh Ultimate Summer League

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

What:

Our annual summer league is an Ultimate Frisbee recreational league consisting of 24 co-ed teams. Each team will follow the standard 5 M / 2 F format, which requires that 5 men and 2 women be on the field at all times. Teams will compete against each other in pool play games and play-offs. The league ends in a final one-day tournament where a Summer League Champion will be crowned.

When:

This year's co-ed summer league will take place on Saturdays in June, July & August, plus another 4 games per team on weeknights throughout the season. You will play 13 regular season games and a full playoff bracket including a final tournament. The league begins with a kickoff Saturday during which you will get to pick up your gear, meet your teammates, and practice together before playing your first game that same day.

Schedule: (Note: the weekday games will vary depending on which team you are on.)

The Saturday game schedule is:

June 9 - Kickoff / June 23 / June 30 / July 14 / July 28 / August 4 - Play-ins

August 11 - Final Tournament

Where:

All Saturday games except play-in games will be held at the Norwin Soccer Club in Turner Valley.

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All weeknight games and play-in games will be held at soccer fields in North Park.

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Who:

Male and female players of all skill levels (including beginners) who are over the age of 15 are eligible to play in summer league.

Players under the age of 15 are eligible only if they meet one of the following requirements:

1. Have been a registered player for Summer League in a prior year.

2. Have been a registered player for the Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League.

3. Are granted permission due to special circumstances by the Summer League Commissioners
   
   

Cost:

$40 - Returning players

$30 - New players to Pittsburgh Ultimate Summer League.

All players in summer league get a disc, a t-shirt, an end of season party, and opportunities to win great awards and prizes

How are teams determined?

Our summer league uses a draft to create teams. Each team will have a male and female captain pair who will choose players through a ranked drafting procedure. This ensures an even distribution of experienced and novice players on each team. The draft will take place a week before games begin on May 31. After the draft your captains will contact you to let you know which team you are on, and your game schedule. (If you want to sign up with a friend, and want to make sure you play on the same team, when you register, make sure you list your friend as "baggage.")

How do I register?

On-line registration opens on TUESDAY, MAY 1st and ends SUNDAY, MAY 20. There will be a late on-line registration period from Monday, May 21 - Thursday, May 24. After May 24, absolutely no registrations will be accepted.

This year there will be a CAP on the number of players participating in the league, so register early. If you wait and register during the late registration period, you might not get a chance to play in the league.

**For more detailed instructions on registration and how it is different this year, click here

Why is there a cap?

The growth in the number of men playing in Summer League has outpaced the growth of the number of women. Although increasing the number of summer league teams would accommodate the greater number of male participants, this year, we do not feel we will get the required number of female participants to warrant such an increase. As a result, we have chosen to institute a cap on the number of male players. Without the cap, we feel that the playing time for the men would be inadequate and would decrease enjoyment of the league. So, register early, get us your registration fee, and completed waiver as soon as you can to guarantee yourself a spot in this year's Summer League.

Final Tournament Participation:

For this league, in order to participate in finals, a player must attend 25% of their team's regular season games. Based upon this year's expected schedule, this number will be 3 games. If you attend fewer than 3 games, you are not allowed to play in finals.

How do I find out more information?

Most Summer League information is posted here, but we strongly encourage you to register for the B-Board for more announcements and to participate in discussion about Summer League, as well as other leagues, teams, and pickup in the Community for Pittsburgh Ultimate. Please register your username as "Firstname Lastname" or "Firstname_Lastname." All other username formats may be rejected. If you have played in a Pittsburgh Ultimate League before, please check out the Full Player Listing and spell your name exactly as it is spelled there when you register for the B-Board. Please also take the time to fill out your player profile for our Community and Archives.

The 2007 Summer League Commissioners are also available to answer your questions.