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           U L T I M A T E   H A P P E N I N G S            
                Issue 206 - April 15, 2002                
                
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      OCUA - The largest ultimate league in the world!      
            (300 teams and 3700 members in 2001)            

                    http://www.ocua.ca/                    

"By the time we've made it, we've had it.", Malcolm Forbes

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CONTENTS:

- Register For Kid's Ultimate League
- Tryouts for GLU
- Rental Accommodations
- Calendar Of Events

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REGISTER FOR KID'S ULTIMATE LEAGUE

We're approaching the start of the summer sports season and 
the Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association's Kid's Ultimate 
League is looking forward to another good year.

Last year approximately 40 children participated in the 
Kid's League for 9-12 year olds, heading out every Thursday 
to play Ultimate Frisbee at the Manotick Station Ultimate 
Park. Each night involved a warm-up and stretch, a couple of 
practice drills, and 45-60 minutes of game time. The 
coaching focus was on having fun, developing athletic 
skills, playing together as a team, and especially on the 
spirit of the game.

Highlights of last year's season involved a three-week 
assessment period at the beginning of the season while the 
children were divided into equal-strength teams, round-robin 
play throughout the season, and a fun-day at the end of the 
year where the children tested their hard-won disc skills in 
four challenging contests.

The first couple of sessions featured a rubber chicken, 
which was intended to equalize the "disc skills" of the 
players while the basic rules of the game were being taught. 
They also featured a shortened field, but very quickly the 
players improved their skills and grew into a regular sized 
field. By the end of the season, the games were fast-paced 
and exciting, involving all of the plays that make ultimate 
so much fun: layouts, hucks, skying for discs. Especially 
fun were the weekly cheers, which tested the creative talent 
of coaches and players alike, and always produced something 
to laugh at and enjoy!

This year Kid's Ultimate will be expanding to two divisions: 
a Kid's League for 9-12 year olds and a Teen League for 13-
15 year olds. The leagues run from 6-8pm every Thursday 
between May 16th and July 25th. Registration costs are $60 
per player, which includes field time, resources, and a free 
disc and team T-shirt for each child.

If you would like to register your child to play in the 
Kid's Ultimate League, please call Karen Lange at 821-2183 
or email kids@ocua.ca - act now because spots are going 
fast!

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TRYOUTS FOR GLU

GLU is a strong traveling open team, with some experienced 
players, out to be competitive and to have fun playing 
Ultimate, in a positive environment for the development of 
all team members.

GLU is looking forward to another exciting competitive 
season, and looking at improving on last year's results that 
included a tie for 3rd at Rochester, and 8th at Nationals.

Practices, involving lots of scrimmage, are going to be once 
a week (Tuesdays), with optional get-togethers on Thursdays 
to work on skills, conditioning, scrimmages, etc, and maybe 
the odd weekend scrimmage. We are going to TUT, JazzFest, No 
Borders and Nationals (Ottawa), and 2 optional tournaments 
(Solstice and Rochester) if the interest is there. GLU just 
got word it has been granted a spot for the open division at 
World Clubs in Hawaii, and while a commitment to going to 
Hawaii is not required to make GLU, being on the team will 
go a long way to getting you on the roster for Worlds.

Tryouts will be Tuesday April 16 in the evening at an Ottawa 
U field (exact location and time to follow), tentatively 
April 21 at a field to be determined, and potentially April 
25 if required.

Please send an email to glu_2002@hotmail.com to express your 
interest, especially those that have not spoken to anybody 
from last year's team, or if you have any questions.

Tuesday April 16 Tryout date

We're pretty sure we have the Ottawa U field from 8 to 10 PM  
(Check the open forum to see if a correction is posted). Be 
there for 7:30 so you can get cleated and warmed up, and 
bring a white and a dark shirt.

Directions to Ottawa U Sports Complex (plagiarized for the 
Fuse website - thanks :)). Corner of Kind Edward and 
Templeton. If you are going south on Kind Edward it`s right 
after the University at the bottom of the hill on your 
right. Blue, red and beige building. You can also come from 
Greenbank and turn left on Kind Edward and the building is 
right there. Parking there is expensive. We (Fuse) suggest 
you park in the streets; after 7 it's free. If you turn onto 
Templeton you should be able to find a spot near there.

There are change rooms and facilities inside the building. 
Please don`t wear your cleats inside.

The fields are rented, so the cost per person will be about 
$5 depending on the numbers.

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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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Spacious 2 bedroom downtown appartment to sublet with 22 
year old University graduate (May to Sept). Fully furnished 
(bed, desk, shelves, computer...), second floor, with 2 
balconies. Convenient location: 10 min walk to Ottawa U., 
Rideau Centre, the Market (restaurants, shops, bars...), 
various bike paths and the Rideau Canal. 5min walk to 
numerous buses, Loblaws, Loeb and LCBO/Beer Store.  Rent is 
550$/mth all inclusive (hydro, phone, cable, high speed 
internet...). Female prefered, must like cats (one cat).Call 
Shannon or Nadine 562-3536 or email: nadineenright@rogers.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

 Apr. 25     : Captain's Meeting, 7:00pm, Brookfield HS
 May  15     : Start of summer season
 Jun. 9      : 4th Annual Pole-Hole-Ka Mixed-Doubles Disc 
               Golf, Jacques Cartier Park, Gatineau
 Jun. 15     : Britannia Beach Ultimate Tournament (Ottawa)
 Jul. 13-14  : National Capital Classic (Hull)
 Sep. 7      : Monday League Playoffs
 Sep. 8      : Wednesday League Playoffs
 Sep. 14     : Tuesday League Playoffs
 Sep. 14     : End-of-season Party
 Sep. 15     : Thursday League Playoffs

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