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Parks & Recreation Building
1455 S. Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.444.3471
Fax: 479.521.7714
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Spring 2017 Youth Ultimate Frisbee League Information
Spring 2017 Events | Date | Location |
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Registration | April 21-May 28 | Online and In Parks Office |
Late Registration | May 29-June 4 | Online and In Parks Office |
Public Play Day and Demo Day | 5:30-8 p.m. May 15 | Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
Public Play Day | 10:30-1:30 p.m. June 3 | Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
Coaches and Volunteers Meeting | 6 p.m. June 6 | Parks and Recreation Office |
Practice Begins | June 26 |
Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
Games Begin |
July 17 | Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
Picture Day | TBA | Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
Post-Season Jamboree Tournament | August 7 (All Leagues) | Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
Post-Season Celebration | 1 p.m. August 12 | Wilson Park Pool |
Public Play Days
Never played Ultimate? Play every day and want to meet new folks? Just looking to have some fun in Fayetteville? Don't miss the two ultimate frisbee public play days scheduled this spring!
The first play day is 5:30-8 p.m. May 15, and the second play day is 10:30-1:30 p.m. June 3. Both play days are at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The first play day includes the opportunity to watch the Fayetteville Disc Association "ADA League," which is FDA's adult competitive league.
The two public play days are opportunities for families and interested residents to learn about and practice ultimate frisbee techniques in quick, pick-up style matches beginning every 10 to 15 minutes depending on participation throughout the day.
Frisbees, cold water, sunscreen/bug spray, and shade tents are provided, and attendees that would like to play should dress in athletic wear including tennis shoes. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Youth Ultimate Frisbee program serves a recreation opportunity for all youth to be active in a positive and safe environment. Regardless of skill level in frisbee or general athletic ability, all participants will have fun learning about ultimate for the first time or polishing up on their ultimate skills.
Picture a combination of soccer and football: ultimate frisbee. Our program games will put two teams, seven players each (7v7), against each other on a field roughly half the size of a full soccer field (depending on the age group).
Teams move the frisbee by passing it to each other, and a point is scored when a team successfully passes the frisbee into their opponents' end zone. Players cannot run when passing the frisbee, and cannot take more steps than necessary to slow down when receiving a pass. Players have 10 seconds to pass the disc. (The closest defender will count off the 10 seconds. This is called a stall count.) In keeping with rich ultimate tradition, spirit games will follow all league matches to emphasize sportsmanship, a key component of ultimate.
We know what you're thinking... what the heck!? For more information, click this link to check out the program factsheet; click this link for a youtube video; and check out the links under parents' and coaches' resources.
For additional information and to answer any questions, please reach out to recreation program manager Joe Kieklak (479-444-3474, jkieklak@fayetteville-ar.gov).
We can't wait to see you on the field!
Registration includes everything required to play aside from plastic cleats/tennis shoes and practice clothes.
Each team will have at least seven team practices and 10 matches, in addition to a post-season jamboree tournament.
Click here to register online!
You can also click here to download the registration form, and mail the form and payment to:
Parks and Recreation
ATTN Ultimate Frisbee Program
113 W Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
You also have the option to drop off registration form and payment to:
1455 S Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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.
Summer 2017 Schedules Released June 6!
Please click this link to reach out to recreation program manager Joe Kieklak for more information.
Coaches' Resources
Facility Information
Kessler Mountain Regional Park Field MapAll youth ultimate frisbee practices and games are at Kessler Mountain Regional Park, located at 2600 W. Judge Cummings Rd.