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U L T I M A T E H A P P E N I N G S
Issue 256 - May 16, 2003
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OCUA - The largest ultimate league in the world!
(328 teams and 3800 members in 2002)
http://www.ocua.ca/
"Competing in sports has taught me that if I'm not willing
to give 120 percent, somebody else will." - Ron Blomberg
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CONTENTS:
- Skills And Rules Clinic
- Stella's Women's Skills Clinic
- Ultimate Sponsorships
- Volunteers For Daredevil Discs' Layout For Life
- OCUA Volunteer Opportunities
- The 2003 Daredevil Discs' Layout For Life Tournament
- Sleeman's CHEO BBQ & One-Day Ultimate Tournament
- Abandon Ship for Team or Charity Fundraising
- Editor's Note
- Rental Accommodations
- Calendar Of Events
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SKILLS AND RULES CLINIC
There will be a skills and rules clinic this Sunday, May 18th
at 3:00 p.m. at Vincent Massey Park.
We will be using a non "sports field" area right near the
parking lot. Access to the parking is off of Heron road just
west of Riverside Drive.
Come out and learn to throw or learn to throw better and get
a refresher on the rules! Cutting and basic drills with some
team play concepts this week.
Before you come out, please read the 10th edition rules at
least twice. There will be a quiz!!
Bring a WHITE (not pale) and a BLACK (not dark) shirt and
water and your disc & cleats.
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STELLA'S WOMEN'S SKILLS CLINIC
Saturday, May 24th
Beginners (0-2 years experience): 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Intermediates/Advanced: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Lynda Lane (off Smyth Road, check OCUA web-site)
Ottawa's top competitive women's team and Canadian 2002
National Champs "Stella" is organizing a women's ultimate
skills clinic on Saturday, May 24th. Cost is free for OCUA
members (ie: playing in OCUA's summer league).
Beginners (0-2 year experience) will start at 11:00 am -
1:00 pm and intermediate/advanced will start at 2:00 pm -
4:00 pm. You can attend either or both if you would like.
Beginners level will focus on the fundamentals of the game,
perfecting your throws and learning new cutting techniques.
The intermediate level will get into more details about
strategic offence, how to be the best defensive player,
break-force throws, strategies on zone, and tips for the
perfect layout.
The location is Lynda Lane (off Smyth Road). Check with the
OCUA hotline: 860-OCUA (860-6282) and Stella's web-page
(http://www.ocua.ca/competitive/Stella) for any changes to
the location or times of the clinic.
Bring cleats, a frisbee, and a dark and light shirt (for
pick-up scrimmage after each clinic).
Feel free to pass along the information. Everyone is
welcome!!!!! Even if you've come to clinics in the past,
it's always helpful to touch up on skills and see new
techniques we're showing this year. If you have any
questions contact me at nalan_yuksel@acdi-cida.gc.ca.
Nalan
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ULTIMATE SPONSORSHIPS
The following establishments are interested in sponsoring
YOUR team.
1 - The Arrow and the Loon - 237-0448
2 - The Clocktower - 233-7849
3 - The Fergus Inn - 731-9191
4 - The Barley Mow - 730-1279
5 - The Stout Bros. - 260-5333
6 - Paddy's Pub - 730-2434
7 - F&S - 234-1173
8 - Irene's - 230-4474
9 - 3 Kings - 722-6399
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VOLUNTEERS FOR DAREDEVIL DISCS' LAYOUT FOR LIFE
In support of the Cancer Research Society.
Do you want to be a part of this tournament which helps to
raise money to support cancer research in Canada?
This tournament needs about 6 to 10 volunteers for such
activities as running the Fun Zone, Barbecuing and Pouring
Beer. What could be more fun! (note: we need a couple
people with SIPS certification to serve beer)
The tournament is May 31st at UPI, volunteers are not
expected to work the full day, but if you want to, all the
better!
For information or to volunteer please contact:
Julie Thompson - volunteer@ocua.ca
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OCUA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
OCUA is run by volunteers. Without the time put in by many
people, this league wouldn't exist. A couple hours of your
time, could make a huge difference. The following is a list
of current volunteer openings. Please refer to www.ocua.ca
(and click on the volunteer button) for details about
volunteer openings.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Friday League Coaches
- Kid's League Coaches
- Field Cell Volunteers
- No Borders 2003
- Daredevil Discs' Layout for Life
Please email volunteer@ocua.ca if you have any questions, or
if you are interested in helping out.
Thanks,
Julie Thompson
OCUA Volunteer Coordinator
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THE 2003 DAREDEVIL DISCS' LAYOUT FOR LIFE TOURNAMENT
It's that time of year again, time for Daredevil Discs'
Layout for Life Tournament to support cancer research in
Canada.
When: Saturday May 31st.
Where: UPI
Cost: $225 ($250 after May 28th)
Format: 4/3, 4 games, 3 divisions (Rec/Beginner,
Competitive, Elite)
This exciting tournament also features a Beer Garden, BBQ,
and a party that evening (details to be announced later).
Standard 'field food' will be available as well.
Last year 26 teams took part in a fun day of Ulty, BBQing
and sunshine, all in the name of a great cause: fighting
cancer. This year we hope for even more.
The Rec/Beginner Division is for teams that are
inexperienced, or want to practice certain things or just
want to take part for the spirit of the whole event.
The Competitive Division is meant for medium calibre teams
that want to play to win. This includes veteran league teams
or lower level traveling teams.
The Elite Division is reserved for the highest calibre
teams, registration in this pool will be limited.
If you are a captain, get your team out for this great
event. If you aren't the captain, register anyways or pester
your captain to - 'canweplayinlayoutforlife - please -
canweplayinlayoutforlife - please - canweplayinlayoutforlife -
please - canweplayinlayoutforlife -please please please'
Hat team(s) will be formed as well from individual
registrations.
If you have any questions or would like to register,
contact:
Gavin Thompson - gavint@istar.ca
Have a great summer of Ultimate!
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SLEEMAN'S CHEO BBQ & ONE-DAY ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT
Bring your team out to the SLEEMAN'S CHEO BBQ & ONE-DAY
ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT ...and start the year off right!
~~~~~~~~~~ HERE'S THE BUZZ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Last year we pretty much booked up the tourney, and it was a
resounding success! This year, we're trying to make room
for more teams.
Get your team stoked for a One-Day Ultimate Tournament &
Barbecue! Start the summer off with a great day in the sun!
~~~~~~~~~ WHO WILL BE THERE? ~~~~~~~~~
- your team to start with
- 24 (or more) other coed (4/3) Ultimate league teams
participating in a round-robin tourney
- tons of other people as a volleyball tourney will also be
going on
- spectators watching your game and watching Ultimate be
played the way it's supposed to be
~~~~~~~~~ WHEN IS IT? ~~~~~~~~~
- Saturday, June 7th
- what a great way to start the summer off right and you'll
be there at the beginning, the first tourney!
- games play from 9:30am 7:00pm
- music and the beer tent until 11:00pm
~~~~~~~~~ WHAT WILL WE GET? ~~~~~~~~~
- your team will play a minimum of (3) games during the day
- you'll get to play in a round robin Ultimate tournament
- you'll get free lunch and drink
- FREE MASSAGES to all athletes who want 'em (that's you!)
- there's even a kids zone for your breaks should you have
wee ones
- bands playing all day and into the night to add to the
festive sunny party
- BIG, BEAUTIFUL BEER GARDEN where you can party and cool
off after your glorious wins!
~~~~~~~~ FEES 'N STUFF ~~~~~~~~~
- $220 for the team (a team is anywhere from 10 to 16
players)
- "ALL" the money goes to the Children's Hospital of Eastern
Ontario (CHEO)
- the location is on soccer fields in the east end at
Shefford Park by Montreal Road behind the Potvin Arena
~~~~~~~~~ SUMMARY ~~~~~~~~~
- Be part of the 11th Annual SLEEMAN's CHEO BBQ One-Day
ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT
- "RESERVE YOUR SPOT":
http://www.cheobbq.com/cheo2003/ultimate-e.php
- maps and other info:
http://www.cheobbq.com/cheo2003/home-e.php
- And remember, just fill out the form and click SUBMIT and
you're half-way there.
- Note that your spot is only guaranteed upon receipt of
your entry fee.
- with 375 teams in Ottawa, these spots will go quickly!
Register today for a blast of a great time on June 7th!
You MUST register early to get your spot. :)
Have more questions?
Contact me.
Dave :)
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Dave Brown
dave@cheobbq.com
860-8687
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ABANDON SHIP FOR TEAM OR CHARITY FUNDRAISING
BMT Fleet Technology Limited is conducting ship evacuation
research trials. Groups can participate, and raise $20 per
person for their team or charity. In a group of 15 to 20
people that you organize, each person will be asked to walk
along a simulated ship's corridor and stairs, at times at an
angle of heel, while the facility is filled with theatrical
smoke. Participants must be 18 or older to participate, and
cannot have any history of asthma or other respiratory
conditions. The test takes approximately 3 hours to
complete, and both day and evening times are available.
Email evacuation@fleetech.com for information, or call 613-
592-2830 extension 211. Testing dates are in June, and
registration is limited to the first 200 participants. Get
your a group together to raise funds for your team or the
charity of your choice.
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EDITOR'S NOTE
Please note that there will not be an issue of Ultimate
Happenings next week as I will be away. Sorry for any
inconvenience!
Tony
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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS
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June 1st. Looking for a good humoured roommate, short or
long term lease. Located on the Rideau River (Just South of
Manotick) within minutes of UPI and Sod Farm!! Large, bright
2-bedroom w/ Huge fully equipped kitchen, storage room,
backyard w/ patio on large waterfront lot, & laundry room w/
washer/dryer. Large living room with amenities. Non- smokers
only. Includes heat, A/C, cable, & parking! Well suited for
a co/op student, mature student, or young professional who
may be out of town on a regular basis. Awesome place for the
right price to the right person. Contact Trevor, 692-0885,
trevor.stewart@pc.gc.ca
~~~
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
May 31 : Layout For Life Tournament (UPI)
Jun. 7 : CHEO BBQ & Ultimate Tournament, Ottawa
Jun. 14 : Britannia Beach Tournament
Jul. 12-13 : No Borders, UPInc, Ottawa
Jul. 26-27 : Capital Classic DG Tourney, JCPark
Aug. 2-3 : Coed Jamboree Tournament (UPI)
Aug. 16-17 : Wed/Thu/Fri Night Finals
Aug. 23-24 : Mon/Tue Night Finals
Sep. 27 : Ottawa Plaid Jacket Open DG Tourney, JCPark
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