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SYA Ultimate Frisbee

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Ultimate Fun in the Sun

in Centreville, Clifton & Fairfax areas.


Season League Info/Program Overview

SYA Ultimate Frisbee is a co-ed program where players will learn about the rules, different skills, and the other ins and outs of Ultimate Frisbee as well as the opportunity to compete competitively. We currently offer two different programs: Practice Only and a 15u Tournament Team. The practice only program is meant for beginners that will participate in practices that are once per week throughout the spring season (10-11 weeks). The 15u Tournament team will participate in 3-4 tournaments in a season against other clubs in the Northern Virginia area. The 15u program is meant for more advanced players looking for a more competitive experience.

When does the season start?

Spring: Mid-March

Fall: September

When does the season end?

Spring: June before school ends

Fall: November

When do practices start?

Spring: Mid-March

Fall: Clinics will start in early September

How many times per week are practices?

Once per week.

When will practices be?

Fall: Saturday mornings

Spring: Weeknight (Day of week and time TBD)

When do games start?

Practice Only: Players will participate in short scrimmages at practices

15u Tournament Team: Tournament dates are TBD. There will be 3-4 tournaments this season, with the last one being in Early June.

Where will games be?

Fall: Clinic Sessions will be at an elementary school in Centreville

Spring: Tournaments will be in the Northern Virginia area

Are there tryouts? When?

There are no tryouts or evaluations for ultimate frisbee.

Will all participants make the team?

Yes.

Is there a picture day?

No.

What are the registration dates for all SYA sports?

SeasonRegistration opens with $15 discountRegular Registration FeeRegistration Late Fee $25Registration Wait ListSeason Registration Closes
FALLMayJuneJulyAug 1-14Aug 15
WINTERAugustSeptember/OctoberNovemberDec 1-14Dec 15
SPRINGNovemberDecember/JanuaryFebruaryMar 1-14Mar 15
SUMMERFebruaryAprilMayJune 1-14June 15

Schedules

When do I get my child’s schedule?

Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.


Age Limits & Groupings

Practice Only: 5th-8th

15u Tournament Team: 6th-8th

*SYA Ultimate Frisbee is open to expanding to High School leagues. If you are interested, please contact [email protected]*


Fees

Registration Cost:

Fall Clinics: $60

Spring: 

  • Practice Only: $100
  • 15u Tournament team: $160

Scholarship/Financial Aid Info

SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. Learn more about SYA scholarships.


Equipment Requirements

Please have your child wear running shoes or rubber cleats.

Are there equipment rentals?

No

Where do I get equipment?

Dick’s or Amazon

Are uniforms/jerseys provided?

Yes, SYA provides shirts/jerseys.



Contact/Communications

Should you have specific questions regarding Ultimate Frisbee, please refer to the appropriate person below.

Position Name
Commissioner Ben Burdetsky

For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: 703.324.5264


Rules and Policies

Refund Policy

  • Recreational Season/Camp/Clinic Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received prior to the roster distribution meeting (coaches meeting) or the first regularly scheduled game that the registrant’s team plays, whichever occurs first. The registration fee will be refunded minus $35 administrative fees prior to that date. No fees will be returned after that time


Volunteer Opportunities​

Become a Volunteer



Weather Policy

Please check on FIELD or GYM  status if it has rained or snowed in the last 48 hours by using one or all of the following methods

Decisions on FIELD and GYM status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday 

Ultimately, you should be notified by your coach about decisions.  If you have not been notified by your coach, you should assume that play is on


Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:

  • Contacting your coach first and foremost
    [Coaches, check your email the night before game days, to determine whether the school fields and gyms have been closed because of inclement weather, etc. and to alert the members of your team.]
  • FCPS emergency website (for school fields/gyms)
  • Fairfax County Park Authority field status (for county fields only) or via phone: 703-324-5264
  • Contacting your Sports Commissioner


Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.


Boundaries

There are no boundary requirements for Ultimate Frisbee



FAQs

When do schedules come out?

Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.

Where are the games/practices held?

Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.

When do I get notified about my child’s coach/practices/games?

Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to start of season (as determined by when we receive permits).

How will I be notified?

Mobile app, email, etc.

What scholarship/financial aid information is available?

SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. Learn more about SYA scholarships.

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