How to join...
Wondering how you, too, can wear the amazing purple shorts? Sweet! We want to meet you! Read on and most of your questions will be answered.
But I've never played before!
Each year we add new players to the team. Some have played a little pickup, some have played for years, some have thrown occasionally in the park, and others have never played ultimate before in their lives. If you want to play ultimate and are willing to put in effort, then there is a place for you on the team. Show up with cleats and enthusiasm, and leave the rest up to us.
How do I find you?
Come out to practice! The best way to do that is to email the captains ( wwuf@u.washington.edu ), and they'll tell you where and when practices are or you can check our schedule. Come and just watch or lace up and play. The captains would also be happy to meet up on campus to throw and talk about the team.
When is a good time to join?
Element recruits new players throughout the fall and has more competitive tryouts in the winter. Our practice schedule is less intense in the fall than the other seasons and there are two local tournaments, OMG: the Oregon Midfall Games and Washington Sundodger, both in November. These tournaments are competitive, but every team has lots of new players and you'll get a lot of playing time. If you're not already addicted, these tournaments will get you hooked on ultimate!
If you can't make it out in the fall or winter for tryouts but still want to play, come find Big Bang, UW's B team! They play year round and are always happy to see new players come out. Click the link at the top right of the site for more info.