The Youth Ultimate Frisbee program is a great fit for youth aged 6-19, no matter how experienced in ultimate frisbee or disc sports.
Sure, lots of programs say that, but ultimate frisbee requires only strong teamwork a great attitude, the frisbee technique comes naturally, and our program features instruction from Fayetteville Disc Association!
Each age group is designed to ensure games are competitive and fun, and while even experienced players will be evenly placed on teams, teams will otherwise be random.
U8 Division
Players Born 2009- June 1, 2011
Players in U8 will focus on the basics of frisbee and ultimate frisbee. Coaches and volunteers will work together to ensure proper technique and that players enjoy the process of learning how to throw a frisbee and play ultimate frisbee. Players will use a J*Star disc, which is the official youth disc of USA Ultimate. Teams are up to 11 players each, and games are 7v7. The number of players on each team could be fewer depending on how players progress during practices. The field size is 30 yards by 20 yards, with 10-yard end zones.
Before each game, U8 teams have a 20-minute warm-up to reinforce game skills and stretch. U8 games are two 20 minute halves and a five-minute halftime. Observers and coaches will work together to keep the pace of the game and ensure rules are followed.
Practices and games are 6:15 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. All practices and games are at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.
U10 Division
Players Born 2007-2008
Players in U10 will focus on the basics of frisbee and ultimate frisbee. Coaches and volunteers will work together to ensure proper technique and that players enjoy the process of learning how to throw a frisbee and play ultimate frisbee. Players will use a J*Star disc, which is the official youth disc of USA Ultimate. Teams are up 11 players each, and games are 7v7. The field size is 30 yards by 20 yards, with 10-yard end zones.
Before each game, U10 teams have a 20-minute warm-up to reinforce game skills and stretch. U10 games are two 25 minute halves and a five-minute halftime. Observers and coaches will work together to keep the pace of the game and ensure rules are followed.
Practices and games are 6:15 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. All practices and games are at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.
U13 Division
Players Born 2004-2006
Players in U13 will focus on maintaining a strong foundation in frisbee and ultimate, and coaches and volunteers will work together to ensure that all players have a strong understanding of the frisbee. Teams will also focus on technical formations in ultimate frisbee and learn basic formations to move the disc as a team.
Players will use a 175-gram Ultra-Star disc, and teams are up to 11 players each. Games are 7v7. The field size is 60 yards by 30 yards, with 15-yard end zones. Games are self-officiated, and an observer shall be present to help resolve disputes.
Before each game, U13 teams have a 10-minute warm-up to reinforce game skills and stretch. U13 games are two 30 minute halves and a 5-minute halftime.
Practices and games are 7:45 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. All practices and games are at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.
U18 Division
Players Born 1999-2003
Players in U18 will enjoy one of America’s fastest growing youth sports in Fayetteville’s newest park, Kessler Mountain Regional Park. Playing mostly traditional ultimate, teams will enjoy the game in a recreation league with their friends and parents as coaches. New and experienced players are encouraged to join up!
Players will use a 175-gram Ultra-Star disc, and teams are up to 11 players each. Games are 7v7. The field size is 70 yards by 40 yards, with 20-yard end zones. Games are self-officiated, and an observer shall be present to help resolve disputes.
Before each game, U18 teams have a 10-minute warm-up to reinforce game skills and stretch. U18 games are two 30 minute halves and a 5-minute halftime. Teams will have a five-minute halftime when the first team reaches 8 points.
If either team reaches 15 points by halftime, then the match shall be declared finished, and a second match will begin for the second half. The match be will 30 minutes.
Practices and games are 7:45 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. All practices and games are at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.
