Victoria Ultimate Players Society

Summer League Frequently Asked Questions

 

Why did registration fees go up this year?

The 2011 increase in player fess is in direct response to an increase in operating costs. In 2010 VUPS left it's summer league fees at 2009 levels, yet experienced an almost 300% increase in operating expenses compared to 2009 due in large part to the following factors:

    • a vendor increase in the basic cost of field rentals
    • the introduction of the HST
    • extended timeslots (5-9pm field bookings on all league nights)
    • booking of additional fields for additional leagues

     

Who can sign-up to play?

Anyone. Everyone. All of us!!

Summer league is about fun, development, and growth within the Victoria Ultimate community. It's a great way to meet new people and renew old friendships (and rivalries!).

The Co-ed Hat League on Wednesday nights is historically a fun and exciting way for new players to be introduced to the game and for local veterans to pass on their smarts.

New to Victoria this year, the separate Women's and Men's leagues on Tuesday nights will likely be a more competitive experience, but both are still open to all who are interested in improving their game.

 

How do I sign-up?

Option a) Online Registration (CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW!)

This year, registration will only be done online through the VUPS website. This will also be the only way we accept payment (i.e., via PayPal). There will be no registration or payment of any type received at the fields this year.

Option b) Come to the Registration Party at Oak Bay Recreation Center! (details below)

This is your one and only chance to register in person and pay with cash or cheque. Have we mentioned that there will be no registration or payment taken at the fields this year? We really mean it. None.

 

When will games be held?

League play starts on the week of May 3rd and 4th. Schedule information is coming soon.

 

What time will games start at?

Fields are booked from 5-9 pm. A schedule of game times will be determined after registration closes. We offer two time slots per night so it is important to start games on time.

Schedules (and last minute changes to schedules/field locations) will always be posted on the vups website. You can also follow VUPS Summer League on Twitter and Facebook.

 

Where will I be playing?

The Tuesday night league games (both Men's and Women's) will be held at Gordon Head Middle School (1671 Kenmore Road, Victoria).

Wednesday night fields will be a combination of Central Middle School and Uplands Elementary. The registration form includes a space for you to request a specific teammate e.g. someone else to help ease childcare and carpooling concerns.

See the Fields page for maps and more information.

 

What equipment do I need?

  • Cleats! Non-cleated footwear (i.e. running shoes) is permitted, but not recommended as this may result in injury. Bare feet and metal-studded cleats are not permitted.
  • A disc! VUPS, Mountain Equipment Co-op and HtO in Victoria sell regulation weight (175g) Ultimate frisbee discs.
  • One dark shirt and one white shirt. Everyone must wear a shirt/top that fits with whether their team is "dark" or "light" for a particular game. "Skins" (ie, not wearing a shirt) does not count as light or dark.

 

Looking for more information? Check out the Registration form, the Summer League Policy page, or email us at vups.league@gmail.com!!