Mike Hall-Jones Celebration of Life

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing on August 23rd of longtime OCUA member and Hall of Famer, Mike Hall-Jones.

Mike served as a member of the Board of Directors for both Ultimate Park Inc. and OCUA from 1998 to 1999. He was also a member of the UPI Land Sales committee and thus was one of many parties responsible for the establishment of UPI. Mike took his commitment to UPI above and beyond, carefully monitoring its initial development and then devoting countless hours on-site in the following years to help nurture the new facility at a time when it needed much tender love and care. He literally did the dirty work, be it trenching, cutting, watering, or perhaps worst of all, line painting.

Mike was also a fixture on the Masters Competitive Ultimate scene and played key roles in organizing both the 1999 and 2002 Nationals hosted in Ottawa. His hard work and knowledge of UPI were instrumental in making those tournaments as successful as they were.

Not only did Mike enjoy playing the game, but he realized the organization needed members to step up and volunteer time to help the sport grow within the city. His impact on the sport of Ultimate in Ottawa is truly undeniable and we will forever be grateful for his dedication.

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Mike's obituary can be found here: https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/Michael-Hall-Jones/3937675/index.php. We encourage members to post a fond memory on the "memory wall" and to upload any pictures you have to show to Mike's family and friends just how many people he touched in the OCUA community.

There will also be a Celebration of Life held at UPI Sunday afternoon (Aug 30) from 1:00 to 3:00pm. (*** date changed ***)

Due to covid restrictions, if you wish to attend the ceremony, please register your name and contact information as soon as possible to help with the planning: https://forms.gle/G5fe1aGJAZr9huiK8