Recap on Women's Ultimate Info Session

Thanks to everyone who came out to our info session on March 31. Great to see some familiar faces as well as new ones! Here's a rundown of what was discussed. If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this post or send us an email.

Women's Skill Building / Development

• Spring League starts Monday, April 4! If you missed the registration deadline but still want to play, email the CUA to get onto a team. This is a great place to learn new skills and try out the women's game! More details are here.
• Women's practices & scrimmages will start in mid-April (once the snow clears) and will run on Thursdays till Spring League ends, then Mondays & Thursdays for the rest of the summer, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. All skills are welcome....just be prepared to give 100%. We run drills, work on skills, and then scrimmage as a group. Even if you're not interested in playing competitively, this is a great place to polish your throws, learn some strategy and get a good game in. We'll post locations closer to mid-April but it'll likely be the Market Mall fields.
• Flowerbowl is a Vancouver tournament happening June 4-5. We'd really like to take two Calgary teams to this tournament, with a mix of experienced and developmental players, so please talk to us if you're interested. This is a great tournament for getting a true feel of women's ultimate, is a great learning experience, and is a ton of fun! If you only go to one women's tournament this year, make it this one.
  

Competitive Scene / Wild Rose 2011

• Three players have been chosen as Wild Rose's team captains and 'on-field' voices for 2011. Please welcome this year's leadership trio:
  - Jill Kowalchuk
  - Nathalie Woodhouse
  - Nicole (Lucky) Desjardins
  
• Wild Rose will be playing in the following tournaments:
  - Flowerbowl (Vancouver) June 4-5
  - Kelowna Women's Tournament July 9-10
  - Alberta Regionals (if needed - date & location TBD)
  - CUC 2011 (Ottawa) August 11-14
  
• If you're interested in playing competitively with Wild Rose and attending CUC 2011, we expect that you'll try to attend all or most of the season's practices....but of course we understand that people have vacation plans, maybe some kids, or other sorts of commitments. If you foresee any complications with regular attendance at practices or tournaments, please talk to us and we can work something out.

So.....What Are Your Plans?
To help us plan the season, please fill out this brief survey. This is just to give us a feel for numbers, peoples' availability, etc.

Other items

• We're selling Wild Rose discs as a fundraiser this year. One for $15 or two for $25. If you or someone you know would like a disc, contact us.
  
• Wild Rose is looking for a non-player coach to support and train the team this year. If you or someone you know would be interested in this position, check out the details here.
• We've submitted a proposal to the CUA for some funding assistance, and if we get that funding we are considering setting up a 'scholarship' program to assist a player (likely a university student) to attend CUC with us. Criteria for receiving this scholarship has yet to be determined, but financial need would be part of it. More details to come.
  

That's about it for now. If you have any questions on any of the items noted above, please contact us. Otherwise, we hope to see you on the fields for Spring League, and stay tuned here for more details on our first official practice & scrimmage in mid-April!

Last Chance To Sign Up For Spring League!

Registration for Women's Spring League closes MARCH 28. That's just three days away!! Hurry up and register to make sure you get in on the fun!

ALL skill levels welcome. This league is intended to be a fun, skill-building environment with a focus on learning the finer elements of the game and polishing your throwing and catching skills. Teams will be formed to ensure there is a diversity of skills present -- from first-time beginners to members of Calgary's competitive women's team (who will offer tips and advice where needed). You register as an individual, but if you'd like to be on the same team as a friend, please note this when you register online.

Details:
Monday Nights (with one Sunday night thrown in)
April 4 - May 9 (6 weeks)

Two time slots: 6:30pm or 8pm

Shouldice Park or McMahon
 Stadium
$60.00 (Incl. GST)



REGISTER HERE!

Wild Rose Looking for a Coach for 2011 Season

Wild Rose, Calgary's competitive women's ultimate team, is looking for a coach to work with the team for the 2011 season. The coach will work in collaboration with the Wild Rose team captains to:

- Plan and run weekly team practices:

• Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, from mid-April to mid-August
• Location: TBD, but likely Market Mall area and/or Calgary Rugby Union

- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the team and individual players; identify areas for further development

- Accompany the team to three (potentially four) tournaments:

• Flowerbowl -- Vancouver, BC -- June 4-5
• Kelowna Men's / Women's Tourney -- Kelowna, BC -- July 9-10
• Alberta Regionals -- mid-July (TBD)
• CUC 2011 -- Ottawa, ON -- August 11-14

- Call offensive and defensive lines at tournaments and make adjustments as needed

- Provide general sideline support and on-field leadership

Time commitment for practices and tournaments leading up to CUC is negotiable, but attending CUC 2011 is a must. Wild Rose will reimburse for any travel or accommodations expenses related to tournament travel. Ultimate frisbee knowledge is an asset.

To apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email calgarywomensultimate@gmail.com to briefly explain why you'd like to apply and any prior experience you have playing sports or coaching teams. Please apply no later than May 1.

Women's Ultimate In Calgary - What's In Store for 2011

Interested in practicing or playing with the women's competitive team this year? Want to know more about how the 2011 season is going to run? Join us for an open meeting to talk about women's ultimate in Calgary and the options for getting involved. Open to all ladies, any skill level. Come out, meet fellow ulti players, ask questions, and get psyched for the summer!

Thursday, March 31
7:00 - 8:00 pm
University of Calgary
Kinesiology Building - Block B - Room 130
(near Running Injury Clinic)

If you can't make it, we'll post a meeting recap here. Or, feel free to email us and we can fill you in on what you missed.