Hi All
Again - apologies to people receiving this update more than once. We continue to have some problems in getting these updates to everyone, although hopefully some changes this month will increase our success rate. In the meantime - I'll continue sending them to Britdisc aswell - please see below. The updates are also on the website: http://www.ukultimate.com/member_update/content.aspx Si Did anyone else think not going to Perth was a good idea six months ago only to realise this week that they made a dreadful mistake? :-0 *********************************************************************** Dear UKUA Member, You are receiving this mail because you have registered on the UK Ultimate Association web site (www.ukultimate.com) In this update 1. GO FORTH AND CONQUER 2. EUCF 2006 3. QUESTION TIME 4. WCBU 2007 5. NATIONAL JUNIOR WOMEN'S 6. GB CAPTAINS: Mixed and Masters 7. GB 2007/8 - Logo Design 8. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LADDER LEAGUES 9. TOURNAMENT BIDS 2007 10. UKUA Conference and Board Elections - early warning ******************************************* 1. GO FORTH AND CONQUER Around 200 years ago significant numbers of convicts, most of whom were poor and illiterate, were dispatched to Australia only to come back later and give us sound thrashings at cricket, rugby (both codes), swimming and even the occasional beatings in the national institutions of football, indoor bowls and darts. However, we've managed to regain the Ashes and win the rugby world cup in their own back yard. So it is with some confidence that we dispatch the next group of poor and illiterate souls to take on the Aussies (and the rest of the world) in the World Ultimate Club Championships 2006. Good luck to: Mixed Bristol Plastic Factory Discuits LeedsLeedsLeeds Ltd Release Mixed Sheffield Steal Thundering Herd Women's Bliss Iceni Open Clapham Ultimate EMO Fire of London ******************************************* 2. EUCF 2006 Taking on the best in Europe was always going to be a great warm up for the Aussie adventure so it was with great intent and expectation that the British clubs flew to Florence for the inaugural EUCF 2006. Proving that they've lost nothing after missing European Clubs last time round the Borg (Skogshyddan) put one over on Clapham in the Open final taking the title 15-11. Fusion finished a creditable 6th whilst Fire rather failed to ignite managing, by their standards, a rather lowly 10th place. Brighton brought up the rear in 16th on their first major foreign outing. In the Women's division LeedsLeedsLeeds fought to an impressive 5th but could not match the exploits of Bliss and Iceni who made it an all British final. After a suitably titanic battle Iceni eventaully triumphed 15-13. ******************************************* 3. QUESTION TIME The email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] has been set up to act as a central contact point for all UKUA members' queries to do with: * Coaching, tactics and skill development * Team development and training * Fitness and nutrition * Injuries and rehab * Junior/school teams * Sports psychology Jeff Jackson will be coordinating this free service, and drawing on the expertise of a gallery of the great and good of British Ultimate (in strictly alphabetical order): Dave Grayson (Sports Psychology) Laura James (Sports Nutrition) Kev Lowe (Juniors/Schools Ultimate) Dr. Paul Marfleet (Sports Medicine/injuries) Si Moore (Coaching/Skills/Tactics) Matt Smith (Sports Psychology/Coaching) and Jeff will be covering the fitness and training side of things. So if you've got a problem, and no-one else can help you - and you can find a computer - maybe you should email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************* 4. WCBU 2007 As if you haven't had enough acronyms for one update......anyway.....If you're into sun, sea, sand, sangria and a bit of Ultimate thrown in for good measure then you might be interested in the 2007 World Championships of Beach Ultimate which will take place in Maceio, Brazil from the 11th to 16th Dec 2007. If you are interested in representing the UK then keep your eyes peeled for updates as the UKUA will be confirming the selection process in the near future. ******************************************* 5. NATIONAL JUNIOR WOMEN'S This month saw the first ever national tournament for junior women. At one stage it looked as though 11 teams may compete, but 5 teams was a good starting point for this tournament which will hopefully expand and run annually. With most players having only started playing Ultimate in the last couple of months, the standard of Ultimate was surprisingly high. In the round robin stage, Ocelots 2 lost all their games but most by just a single point. At the top was a three way tie between Deva (Chester), Ocelots 1 (Malpas) and Catch Those (Wallasey). Ocelots and Catch Those had the better goal difference and met once again in the final. Catch Those ran out 10-6 winners showing that 6th form netballers who only started playing Ultimate 2 weeks ago were better on the day than the more experienced but much younger Ocelots. The spirit vote was also a 3 way tie between Arthur Terry, Ocelots 2 and Deva with Ocelots 2 just getting the nod, possibly for having so many 11 year olds in the team. With so many players eligible for GB Girls next summer and virtually all the others eligible for GB Junior Women, the standard of junior women's ultimate is set to rocket. Final Placings 1 Catch Those (Wallasey) 2 Ocelots 1 (Malpas) 3 Deva (Chester) 4 Arthur Terry (Sutton Coldfield) 5 Ocelots 2 (Malpas) Spirit of the Game - Ocelots 2 Many thanks to all the volunteers involved the fantastic, ongoing progress in Junior Ultimate! ******************************************* 6. GB CAPTAINS: Mixed and Masters Further to last month's request for applicants to lead the GB teams we have not yet received any for either the Mixed or Masters squads. If you are thinking about it - please let us know ( <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED]). If you are hoping to play and not be captain, you'd better start working out who you are going to talk into stepping forward! ******************************************* 7. GB 2007/8 - Logo Design We need to start working on GB Kit for 2007/8. If you would like to be involved in the kit design - and in particular design of the logo - then please contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] to indicate your interest by the end of November. ******************************************* 8. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LADDER LEAGUES For many players the ability to play ultimate locally more regularly is really important - and so here's another reminder about the progress that is being made in this area. The Ladder Leagues are gaining more teams - and more games are being played all the time. For more information see the website: <http://www.regionalultimate.co.uk/> http://www.regionalultimate.co.uk/ There are also regional email groups to try to help people make contact with other nearby teams and players: Northern: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Western: [EMAIL PROTECTED] South East: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scotland: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Midlands: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ireland: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************* 9. TOURNAMENT BIDS 2007 The closing date for Round 2 of bids for UKUA Tournaments in 2007 is 1 Dec 2006. We would like bids for: Open/Women Tour 1 (preferred date June 23-24, alternative June 30-July 1) and Nationals (preferred date Sep 1-2) Further information on the process for bidding is available from the website: <http://www.ukultimate.com/2007/2007events.aspx> http://www.ukultimate.com/2007/2007events.aspx ******************************************* 10. UKUA Conference and Board Elections - early warning Its getting around to that time of year again! Given that WUCC takes up a big chunk of November (and December for some people I suspect) it was decided that we would shift both the conference and the Elections into January. Please look out for more information on both topics over the next month. ******************************************* UK Ultimate Association, LONDON WC1N 3XX Tel (automated voicemail): 0870 760 7189 Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Postal address is now working again! Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the problems we had in recent months. __________________________________________________ BritDisc mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.ranulf.net/mailman/listinfo/britdisc Staying informed - http://www.ukultimate.com/informed.asp
