Fall Practice 2007

Practice schedule: Practices have been scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:15-6:00pm on Roble field (It's right next to Roble Gym).

The first practice is Wednesday, October 3rd!

Who's invited? All are welcome to fall practice, and don't worry if you miss the first couple (though of course show up if you can). The fall season is dedicated to showing new players how to play the game. It's low pressure and lots of fun.

What should you bring? You should wear athletic shorts and a tshirt, bring a water bottle, and if you've got soccer cleats, bring those too. We'll bring the discs, cones, and Ultimate know-how.

What is an ultimate practice? It usually consists of the following:

Throw around and meet other players Warmup and stretch Captains and coaches talk Drills (throwing, cutting, defense, etc.) Split into teams and scrimmage each other Strategy talk Some conditioning More scrimmaging, time permitting Cool down and stretch Back in time for a delicious dining hall feast

What is the A-team? B-team? In November, after many fall practices, we pick the most promising athletes (NOTE: not necessarily those with the most ultimate experience) to join the A-team. All other players may join the B-team if they wish. Starting Winter quarter, the A-team practices hard and travels the country to compete against the best college teams, culminating in Regionals and Nationals in Spring. The B-team practices and travels as well, but is usually less of a time committment and much more relaxed. Both teams party and have a great time though.

Any fall tournaments? Practices are a great indication of player improvement, but nothing brings out the competitive edge like an ultimate tournament. We usually bring a team or two to CHUG at Chico State (October 20-21) and Sean Ryan Invitational at Santa Cruz (November 10-11), as well as hosting an infamous Halloween Tournament for all Stanford Ultimate players. We may also attend tournaments at Humboldt in mid-October and Santa Clara (November 3-4).

Still not convinced? Check out our new player welcome page and our massive media gallery from past years.

Questions? Hit up the captains: Brian, Tom or Will