{"id":2213,"date":"2017-04-04T20:23:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T00:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/union.playwithspirit.com\/?p=2213"},"modified":"2017-04-04T20:23:36","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T00:23:36","slug":"union-2017-tryouts-are-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/union.playwithspirit.com\/?p=2213","title":{"rendered":"UNION\u00a02017 TRYOUTS ARE COMING"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tryout forms for Union 2017 are <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playwithspirit.com\/?page_id=11755\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! If you\u2019re interested in helping us secure a bid for the World Club Championships in 2018, and take it to the best teams in North America in the USAU Fall Series, come along and show us what you&#8217;ve got<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playwithspirit.com\/?page_id=11755\">Register here<\/a> to participate in the following tryouts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/366606527052348\/\">Thursday April 20<\/a><\/strong>, Downsview Park, 2 hrs (7-9pm) <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Open tryout)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/140285386485715\/\"><strong>Tuesday April 25<\/strong><\/a>, Downsview Park, 2 hrs (7-9pm) <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Open tryout)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/254716564953249\/\"><strong>Sunday April 30<\/strong><\/a>, Downsview Park, 4 hrs (4-8pm) <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Invite only tryout)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be considered for Union 2017, you must attend a minimum of one open tryout, AND be available for the Sunday invite-only tryout. If you can\u2019t make the minimum requirements, please get in touch with us (<a href=\"mailto:union.ultimate@gmail.com\">union.ultimate@gmail.com<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UNION\u00a0<\/b><b>2017 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tryouts are one of the most exciting and challenging experiences for all Ultimate players, from elite-level vets to \u201cjust interested in seeing what this touring business is all about\u201d rookies. We can\u2019t wait to see the talent out there! We\u2019ll be working alongside Zen and MMV to provide opportunities for players of varying abilities to tryout for each tier of the Toronto Mixed system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Union, we\u2019ll be looking for a variety of skills and attributes. In addition to speed, throwing ability, decision making, field awareness, agility, defensive pressure, and a team-first playing style, we\u2019ll also consider your attitude towards the game, how you support your teammates, how you respond to mistakes (your own and others), and how you take on feedback and direction from leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UNION\u00a0<\/b><b>2017<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0MORE TRYOUT DETAILS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the support of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theultimateexperienceinc\/?fref=nf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ultimate Experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re hosting three tryouts. The first two are open (April 20 &amp; 25) and can be attended by anyone. We&#8217;ll be working with Zen and MMV to be sure things run smoothly. The tryout squad will be split according to the\u00a0nominated first-preference team of each athlete. The final tryout (April 30) will be by invite-only. Please <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playwithspirit.com\/?page_id=11755\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pay to attend. You will not be able to participate if you do not register and pay before you arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll have a number of extra eyes on the field during tryouts. These people will provide input into the selection process, but the final team selection will be made by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/union.playwithspirit.com\/?p=2195\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union leadership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Ontario Ultimate and UE, during the final tryout we\u2019re going to have the support of Mike Haddock who will complete baseline fitness testing for each participant. (This is pretty awesome!) Each person will receive an individualized fitness report. For those who make the team, this report will help to inform your fitness goals for the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers for Union 2017 will be made the week of May 1 (some early offers may be made if players are considering offers from the Women\u2019s and Open systems). The final roster announcement made on Friday May 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UNION\u00a0<\/b><b>2017 <\/b>SEASON OVERVIEW<\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEASON GOAL<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualify for World Club Championships in 2018 and compete in the USAU Fall Series, with a top 10 result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEADERSHIP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Captains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eric Blanchard, Stephanie Malcher<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Vice captains: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenn Le Roux, Dave Kaufman<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Team Manager (aka Team Mom):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Krista Kotwa<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/union.playwithspirit.com\/?p=2195\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More info here.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCHEDULE<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><b>Practice<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union will generally practice twice per week**.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday\u2019s<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Don+Bosco+Catholic+Secondary+School\/@43.7018416,-79.5500466,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x4f9b594265e92aca!8m2!3d43.7018416!4d-79.5500466\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don Bosco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> field @ Islington and 427,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 2hrs, sometime between 7pm and 9:30pm depending on daylight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday\u2019s<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Allan+A.+Lamport+Stadium\/@43.6390287,-79.4254252,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b3500d205a51d:0x4021775f268f7d75!8m2!3d43.6390248!4d-79.4232365\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamport Stadium<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 2hrs, 8pm &#8211; 10pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">** In weeks before and after tournaments, practice will be once per week (Tuesdays in weeks prior, Thursday in weeks after tournaments).<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><b>Tournaments<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union will be attending the following tournaments in 2017:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toronto Ultimate Festival, Toronto, May 6\/7<\/span><b>**<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mixed Easterns, Devens, June 3\/4 OR Boston Invite, Devens, June 24\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Ultimate Championships, Waterloo, July 8\/9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Flight Invite, Columbus, Ohio, July 29\/30<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Ultimate Championships, Saskatoon, Aug 24-27<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USAU Fall Series, Sectionals, Rochester, Sep 9 or 10 (one day)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USAU Fall Series, Regionals, Devens, Sep 23\/24 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(if successful at USAU sectionals)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USAU Fall Series, Nationals, Sarasota FL, Oct 19-22 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(if successful at USAU regionals)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>**TUF is the weekend after the final tryout. If you\u2019re trying out, be sure you\u2019re available for our first tournament the next weekend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>We\u2019re super pumped for 2017 and can\u2019t wait to get started! If you have any questions about the season, tryouts, expectations etc. please get in touch with us personally, or you can email <a href=\"mailto:union.ultimate@gmail.com\">union.ultimate@gmail.com<\/a><\/b><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tryout forms for Union 2017 are now available! If you\u2019re interested in helping us secure a bid for the World Club Championships in 2018, and take it to the best teams in North America in the USAU Fall Series, come along and show us what you&#8217;ve got! 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