Below I have quickly compiled a list of ultimate opportunities for anyone interested in playing over the summer. The summer not only has far better weather than most of the college season - it's the absolute best time to improve as a player if you want to take your game to another level. Even if you don't have the time to commit to a club team I highly recommend playing in a league if you live semi-close to one or at the very least finding a regular pick-up game. Even if you don't feel like you will make a club team I can tell you from personal experience that getting cut and trying out can still help you improve A TON as a player. Furthermore, club/summer teams vary in commitment and skill level and the vast majority understand if you are interested but can't make a specific tryout but are interested in attending - contact them and let them know, so don't let that stop you from playing. If you are unable to find any playing opportunities below please feel free to contact me and I will gladly try to help you find any ultimate in your area.
Note: many registrations and tryouts are right around the corner - mark your calendar.
Finding potential teams + tryout information
1.) http://www.rsdnospam.com/index.php?t=thread&frm_id=2
-Probably the most well-known ultimate forum, many teams post tryout info here.
2.) http://www.reddit.com/r/ultimate/comments/1zqrm9/national_usa_club_tryout_list_2014/
-Very large nationwide club team tryout list
3.) http://www.ultimatecentral.com/club-tryouts
-Similar to #2 / large club tryout listing
4.) http://ultimatechicago.org/play/club_teams
-Chicago / Illinois club team information
5.) http://fuckyeahmenwithbuns.tumblr.com/
-Chicago mixed club team combine information
Helpful tips for trying out for teams:
1.) http://www.the-huddle.org/issues/2/
-There are many different articles on the right side with suggestions from great players on trying out for club teams.
Chicagoland Ultimate - Summer league information!
1.) http://ultimatechicago.org/play/leagues
Reaper Alum Advice:
1.) http://reaperultimate.blogspot.com/2013/05/being-one-of-people-whograduated-this.html - Zach
2.) http://reaperultimate.blogspot.com/2012/11/food-for-thought.html - Motherbird
3.) http://reaperultimate.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-from-old-guy.html - Karlson
And finally... any of you considering being captains next year should seriously read this article -> http://www.ultimaterob.com/2014/04/07/10-things-every-captain-should-know/
~#2
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| My first club tournament (mixed div) with a pick-up team called 'Hug Machine' we were mostly a bunch of IL college players @ a night tournament in Wisconsin. (note: OC was on NIU for this and we had never played together). |
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