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           U L T I M A T E   H A P P E N I N G S            
                Issue 222 - August 18, 2002                  
                
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      OCUA - The largest ultimate league in the world!      
            (300 teams and 3700 members in 2001)            

                    http://www.ocua.ca/                    

"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." - Yoda 

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CONTENTS:

- OCUA Fall League Update
- Ultimate In The News!
- The Hills Are Alive!
- Rental Accommodations
- For Sale
- Calendar Of Events

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OCUA FALL LEAGUE UPDATE

I now have enough fields confirmed to say that the OCUA fall 
league will be a certain go for this year. If you played in 
last year's fall league, please e-mail me and let me know if 
you intend to return, your spot is reserved until wed 21st. 
If you played in PROUF last year don't get confused and sign 
up for OCUA Fall; it screws everything up. I have room for a 
few new teams and I am taking names for a waiting list now. 
I have been asked to see if there is any interest in a fall 
competitive pool. This would be open to coed traveling 
teams as a way to help them improve. Thanks to Mr. Webb, the 
OCUA will also be offering a Friday option played on fields 
in the old City of Ottawa. 

Nick
gm@ocua.ca

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ULTIMATE IN THE NEWS!

Ultimate has been in the news alot lately and that's been no 
accident. There was a feature on ultimate by CJOH sports 
anchor Carolyn Waldo last Wednesday that was picked up 
nationally by CTV NewsNet as well as extensive local 
coverage of the Festival of Discs back in July. Media 
coverage has been sought out in hopes that the coverage will 
help us to be better understood by the non ultimate playing 
community. If the community understands our sport, then they 
will be more likely to lend us support when it comes to 
matters of field acquisition. Let's face it...it's also fun 
to see the sport we love so much featured in the media. 
Maybe one day we won't have to spend time trying to explain 
what ultimate is when describing what we do for fun.

In brief here's what you can be looking for during the next 
few weeks.....

- coverage of the opening ceremonies/media event on Wed. Aug 
  21. in the local media. The mayor will be hosting a demo. 
  game featuring some local Nats. players on the lawn of 
  city hall (111 Laurier Ave.) at 10:30 am. Come out and 
  show your support for the local players who will be 
  participating at the Nationals.

- the new RO will be doing their Breakfast at the New RO 
  show live Thursday, Aug. 22 from UP Inc

- local media to cover the tournament Aug. 22-25 (the New 
  RO, CJOH, the Ottawa Sun, the Ottawa Citizen)

- Rogers Cable 22 Daytime show interview Friday, Aug. 22

- Rogers Cable 22 to film finals Sun. Aug. 25

- Outdoor Life Network to do a piece at finals to air on 
  their show titled SWEAT

- local community paper coverage

- X fm's new rock 22 show on Rogers Cable 22 will feature a 
  Nationals Ultimate countdown (more details to come) 

- local media coverage of OCUA finals in September 

Stay tuned! I'll post further details when I get them. 
Robin Kealey
OCUA Director

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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!

Help us keep them that way.

The Canadian Ski Patrol System is recruiting new members 
for the upcoming ski season in the Ottawa/Gatineau region.

The Canadian Ski Patrol System is looking for new 
volunteers. Become part of a not-for- profit organization 
consisting of more than 6000 volunteers across Canada. In 
the Ottawa/Gatineau region, we have more than 400 members 
servicing nine ski areas. 

You probably know us by our trademark yellow and blue 
jackets, sporting a yellow cross on a blue stylized maple 
leaf on the back. We are students, professionals, retirees 
and everything in between! We are enthusiastic outdoors-men 
and -women over the age of 18 who promote safe skiing and 
boarding, and provide top-quality first aid services to 
injured skiers and boarders. And it doesn't stop there - we 
provide first aid services at community events all year 
round.

Information and registration sessions will take place at 
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 3rd and Thursday September 5th, 
at the RA Centre on Riverside Drive. 

Come find out what we are all about! Where we ski, what we 
do, and how you can become part of it all. 

For more information, contact:
Glenda Taylor
V.P. Marketing & Communications
Canadian Ski Patrol System, Gatineau Zone
613-992-3422
gtaylor@nrcan.gc.ca 
Visit us at: www.csps-gat.org

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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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Roommate Wanted:
Glebe - view of Patterson Creek on Glebe Avenue
Beautiful apt to share, great view of park and canal
Clean, quiet building.  Hardwood floors, balcony
Heating included. Your share: $640 + 1/2 Hydro/Cable
Call John 565-0283,  Available October 1

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LF: Female roommate Professional/Mature Student to share 2 
bedroom apt. Located in Sandyhill.
Quiet low rise building. - Apt not in basement!
2 blocks from UO and less than 10 mins from all amenities 
(stores, parks, bus transit, schools, gym)
Apt Features:  1 Parking space, deck, h/w floors, deck, 
ample storage and newly renovated.
Available Sept 1
Rent:  $600 all inclusive (hydro/heat/cable/basic phone)
Contact: Juli 234-5448 or j_lameront@hotmail.com

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Room available in 3-bedroom apartment
Two clean, quiet females in their 20s looking for same to 
share a three-bedroom apartment Sept 1st. Seeking student or 
young employed woman (coop is OK but prefer longer-term.) 
Well-kept Minto building on transitway in Alta Vista, near 
bike routes and Rideau river. Balcony, 2 bathrooms, 
spacious. By bus, 20 mins to Carleton U and 10 mins to 
Ottawa U. $405 for each of 1st and last month's rent; 
$435/month as of Oct 1st, heat/hydro incl. Please call (613) 
247-1604 or email robinsonjen@yahoo.com.

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FOR SALE: 

Stuff for Hiking, Biking, Running, Strolling with Your Kids:
World famous double "Baby Jogger"®: $380; 
Baby Back Pack: $90. 
Kids Double Bicycle Trailer: $130. 
Kids Car Seat: $60.

All in excellent condition 
Like new. For a look or a test drive &. Please call Brian or 
Judy: 742-0402 or b.guthrie@rogers.com
 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

 Aug. 22-25  : NATIONALS (Ottawa)
 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
 Sep. 16     : OCUA Fall League begins
 Sep. 22     : Friday League Playoffs
 
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