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Ultimate Happenings: Issue 134 - May 4, 2000

OCUA Web site: http://www.ocua.ca

"The more people I meet, the more I like my cat"

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CONTENTS:

- Misc Notes
- Volunteers Wanted To Assist New Teams On Tuesday Nights
- Ultimate Frisbee Demo/Clinic
- Layout For Life - Ottawa, On - May 27
- Ottawa Second Double Disc Court Tournament
- 2nd Annual Pole-Hole-Ka Mixed-Doubles Disc Golf Tournament
- Summer Pickup League
- Golf Discs
- Roommate Wanted (May 1 - Early September)
- House Mate Wanted
- Parking Spot Available
- Calendar Of Events

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MISC NOTES:

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Player Registration Form

I'm still hoping to have this form ready for Monday May 8th.
If it is delayed we will extend the player registration
deadline appropriately. I will announce when this is ready
in a future Ultimate Happenings.

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Field Closings

We need to close 3 fields at SouthPark (#2, #4 and #8) for
next week. These fields are too wet to play on.

If you are scheduled to play on these fields contact your
division co-ordinator to find out where your game will be
moved.

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Schedules

Hopefully your captains have received schedules for next week
and beyond by now. With some field issues and some teams
bailing early this week we had some last minute re-arranging
to make this all work out.

If you are a team captain and you have not received your
schedule please contact your division co-ordinator.

If I have time before this weekend I will send another e-mail
with the schedules I have for the next week.

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Directions To The New Tunney'S Pasture Fields

Take the Western Parkway to Parkdale. Off Parkdale, turn into
the first government parking lot on your right. Drive across
to the far side of the lot where you'll see a field with an
NCC park sign behind and below a low government building.
That's Tunney's #1.

Across the road next to that field and nestled (yes, I used
the word "nestled in directions for ultimate!) against the
Parkway is Tunney's #2. The field is to the right of the big
tree, lengthwise along the Parkway as you look towards the
river.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO ASSIST NEW TEAMS ON TUESDAY NIGHTS:

Once again this year we have a number of new teams comprised
almost completely of rookies. If you are a player with lots
of experience and can spare a night or two early in May we'd
love to have your help. These teams would like some pointers
in strategy, spirit and rules.

If you would like to help out contact

Glenda Smith
e: glendas@idirect.com

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE DEMO/CLINIC:

National Occupational Health and Safety Week

The Occupational Health and Safety Agency of Health Canada in
collaboration with OCUA is looking to put on an Ultimate
Frisbee skills demonstration/mini clinic, Wednesday May 17th
at Tunney's Pasture (Parkdale Road).

The event is one of many which will be held throughout the day,
and is meant to serve as an introduction to the sport and
recruit interest in healthy living activities among the young
professionals of Health Canada.

As coordinator for the Ultimate event, I am looking for some
Ultimate players with a bit of experience to assist me in
introducing the sport to the gang at Health Canada.

The event will run from approximately 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm. The
space available will allow for a few demonstrations on the
basics of the sport as well as an opportunity to assist those
interested in developing Ultimate skills.

If you'd like to help out please send me an email directly or
call me at 957-6486 (w) or 792-1871 (h).

Looking forward to hearing from you!!

Julie Smith Drury
Health Canada
e: Julie_Smith-Drury@hc-sc.gc.ca

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LAYOUT FOR LIFE - OTTAWA, ON - MAY 27:

All proceeds donated In support of The Cancer Research Society

When:
May 27th 2000, a one day tournament

Where:
Manotick - fields TBD

Who:
to register contact Hana Cammy at the Cancer Research Society
w: 613-233-9373
u: http://www.echelon.ca/samo/layout_for_life/

Cost:
Registration fee is $175 after May 1

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Volunteers are needed. Contact Mary-Anne Fairbairn at
'mary-anne@nortelnetworks.com' for more information.

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OTTAWA SECOND DOUBLE DISC COURT TOURNAMENT:

When: Sunday May 28th
Where: Sod Farm
Cost: $20 per team (2 players)

In conjunction with the Lay-Out For Life tournament, the
Fabulous Flying Flamingoes are hosting Ottawa's second-ever
Double Disc Court tournament. All the proceeds from the
tournament will be going to cancer research.

You've probably heard of the game, now come out and learn it!
Double Disc Court is a game that is all about handling. It
improves your throwing skills while support a good cause! An
introduction to the game will be given before the tournament
begins for people who don't know how to play.

Space is limited so register soon!

For information or to register visit www.fffultimate.com
or call Gavin Thompson at 244-0029

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2ND ANNUAL POLE-HOLE-KA MIXED-DOUBLES DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT:

Date and Time:
Saturday, August 12, 2000, 10 a.m. (rain or shine)

Format:
Mixed-Doubles teams, 24-hole event, alternate-shot play.

Cost:
Entry fee will be $30 per couple. (Non-profit)

Single players may request to register, and will be paired
into teams as possible, on a first-come first-served basis.

All money taken in will come back to the players in the form
of prizes, refreshments etc., and any surplus will be donated
to support the Ottawa Disc Golf Club.

Prizes:
Pole-Hole-Ka trophy for winners to keep for the year of their
title. Additional prizes for Men's and Women's closest-to-pin
and long drive.

Defending 1999 Champions:
Roy and Tammy Germon!

Please contact me to register:

Please provide names of both team members, and some contact
information.

Looking forward to a good Pole-Hole-Ka.

Your tournament director,
Ken Darcovich

h: 730-2464
w: 993-6848
e: kdarc@sg1.chem.nrc.ca

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SUMMER PICKUP LEAGUE:

Are you in the mood for a leisurely game of ultimate?
We are organizing pickup ultimate game(s) at 3 pm on
Saturday afternoons this summer - come and join us!
This is a hat format league, so you don't HAVE to show
up if you don't want to. We are trying to emphasize
the fun aspect of ultimate, so bring some friends!

WHEN: 3 pm, saturday afternoons (during the summer)
WHERE: Riverside park (across from the Riverside hospital)
COST: none

We will start playing on the 13th of May. If you have
any questions, or want to receive an email reminder,
please contact me by email (sonia@flint.biochm.uottawa.ca).

Hope to see you on the field!

Sonia Patenaude
John Grant

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GOLF DISCS:

Hi All.

As I did last year (with Innova) I'm thinking of putting
in an early season bulk order of golf discs to Discraft.

If we can get to a total order of at least 25 discs, the unit
price gets attractive (from $4.75 to $5.65 US per disc,
depending on the model), so that with shipping and (possible)
customs, included even, we'd be looking at about $10Cdn per
disc.

That said, anyone interested in expanding their selection,
rounding out their bag or replacing lost plastic, is invited
to browse the Discraft website (www.discraft.com), and then
contact me with the details of the discs they'd like to order.
You need to specify the disc model and the weight you want.

I will place the order on Friday, May 12th, so please contact
me before then if you want to buy some golf discs.

Thanks,
Ken Darcovich
e: kdarc@sg1.chem.nrc.ca
h: 730-2464
w: 993-6848

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ROOMMATE WANTED (MAY 1 - EARLY SEPTEMBER):

I am looking for a good humored roommate for the summer.

I have a large, bright two bedroom apartment, with private
driveway. Located in a _nice_ section of Vanier.

Huge fully equipped kitchen, storage room, backyard with deck,
laundry room with washer/dryer. Large living room with faux
fireplace.

Non-smoker, available immediately. $375/month + hydro/phone.

Well behaved pets are ok. Well suited for a co/op student.

Contact:

Don Lane
Saints & Spinners:
e: donlane@iname.com
h: 744-6262
w: 260-2028

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HOUSE MATE WANTED:

Downtown near Somerset and Bronson. 10 minute walk to Mooney's
Bay. 25 minute walk to Parliament buildings. 2 minute drive to
417. Right on main bus routes and 5 minutes from the bike paths.
Great location!

New townhouse. 3 floors. Garage. Backyard and bbq. 3 bedrooms.
3 bathrooms. Laundry. Parking ($25/month). Furnished except
for your own bedroom. Shared kitchen and living room.

$375 + utilities (about $90 per month)

Looking for someone as of May 1st. Hope to find someone to
rent for longer term. Non-smoker please.

If interested please contact:
Stuart Currie
e: curris@nortelnetworks.com
h: 234-5523

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PARKING SPOT AVAILABLE:

$70 per month.
Lisgar (between Lyon and Bay), available immediately.

Please call Sarah at 236-0338.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

2000/05/08    : OCUA season starts
2000/05/20    : Deadline for player registration information
2000/05/21-22 : Wax Clinic? - Info sketchy on this right now
2000/05/27    : Layout For Life (Ottawa, ON)
2000/05/28    : Double Disc Court Tournament (Ottawa, ON)
2000/05/30    : Catholic High School Tourney
2000/06/03    : High School Tourney
2000/06/03-04 : Gender Bender (Fergus, ON)
2000/06/10    : Spring Tune-Up (Ottawa, ON)
2000/06/10-11 : U.F.O. (Oromocto, NB)
2000/06/17    : 9th Annual Ultimate Beach Tournament (Ottawa, ON)
2000/06/17-18 : Black and Blue Co-ed Tourney (Ottawa, ON)
2000/06/24-25 : Unknown Legends (Hamilton, ON)
2000/06/30    : Pre-Canada Day Campout Party (Ottawa, ON)
2000/07/01-02 : Montreal Jazz Tournament (Montreal, QC)
2000/07/07    : UP Inc General Meeting
2000/07/08-09 : No Borders (Ottawa, ON)
2000/07/15-16 : Flatland Frenzy (Winnipeg, MB)
2000/07/22-23 : Parlee Beach (Shediac, NB)
2000/07/27-30 : Nationals (Vancouver, BC)
2000/08/12    : Pole-Hole-Ka Mixed-Doubles Disc Golf Tournament (Ottawa, ON)
2000/08/12-13 : Catch 'N' Release 2000 (Halifax, NS)
2000/08/19-20 : OCUA playoffs (divisions to be announced)
2000/08/26-27 : OCUA playoffs (divisions to be announced)
2000/09/09    : OCUA end of summer party
2000/09/23-24 : Fr'equinox (Co-ed, Ottawa ON)

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