This year we will have play on four nights each week. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday will feature Recreational Division play, which is suitable for players of all levels from beginner to pro. Tuesday will be our second annual Competitive Division, which is suitable for players who have learned the basics and want a more competitive game.

Players are allowed to join Recreational Division in groups of four. Teams are formed using a computer program which attempts to balance the teams, both in terms of number of men and women on each team and in terms of competitive balance. Competitive Division teams are formed by a player draft, so players cannot register in groups but must register as individuals.

• Paid online by Paypal: $30
• Paid by Check: $35

• Registration Opens: April 28
• Registration Closes: May 16
• First Game: May 27
• Last Regular Season Game: August 14
• End of Season Tournament: August 16

Late Registration

Regular registration closes on May 16. However, if all the spots for a given night are filled, we will close registration for that, though you may still register for the waiting list. We often place some players from the waiting list, especially women. If you register for a night that has been closed, or register after May 16, you will be late registering.

Late registration is different from regular registration in several ways. First, you will only be able to register as an individual, not as a group. Second, you may not get a T-shirt, and if you do it's less likely it will be the size you selected. Finally, we may not put you on a team at the start of the league. If the league is full, we will put you on the waiting list, and try to find a spot for you a few weeks into the league. (Since we are usually short of women, women are almost always placed on a team.)

In short, register early if at all possible.

Equipment You Will Need

Each player will receive a Summer League T-shirt in a unique color within two weeks of the start of the season. Until that time, you should bring a white and a dark shirt to each game. Captains will determine by disc flip which team is white and which is dark. After you've received your team shirt, it's still a good idea to bring an alternate colored shirt, just in case shirt colors are indistinguishable. Soccer cleats and shorts or sweatpants will do quite nicely. Please also bring water to drink and sun block. And don't forget your poetic license, useful for composing pre-, mid-, and post-game cheers.

If you're not familiar with the rules of ultimate, you can check out some simplified rules of Ultimate. If you can't get to sleep at night, you can always check out the complete rules. All Summer League games are played according to the 10th edition rules, with only a few minor modifications. Competitive Division uses the 10th edition rules with no modifications. Recreational Division has two modifications. 1) There is no blocking the disc with your legs or feet. (An intentional kick block is considered a foul.) 2) A dropped pull is not a turnover. Instead, the receiving team sets up, then the pulling team is allowed to set up their defense and tap the disc in before play begins.

Except at the highest levels of competition, ultimate is generally played without referees. This works surprisingly well, because (a) the rules are pretty simple, and (b) there's a very high level of sportsmanship among ultimate players that we like to call "the Spirit of the Game." This means that while intense and athletic play is encouraged, intentional fouling and play that is dangerous to others are considered gross offenses against the spirit of sportsmanship. Because there are no referees policing our behavior in this league, it is especially important that all players uphold their responsibilities to play honestly, fairly, and safely.

In Summer League, we insist on great spirit from all teams. This means making sure players of all skill levels get plenty of chances to catch the disc, a positive attitude toward opponents, cheering the other team after every game, and showing lots of respect to players on both teams who are beginners.