3-8th Grade Co-ed
Ultimate Frisbee League

We believe Ultimate Frisbee is the best sport in the world. All skill levels welcome. We will teach you how to play - or come really good. We work hard to be inclusive and welcoming. Can't throw a frisbee? That's ok! We teach hundreds every year! Never forgetting our our main goal of having FUN above all else. Our leagues boast 600+ athletes per season across 17 clubs. The Summers, we consolidate down to a few clubs.

Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.

Summer 2026

3rd-8th Grade Season

*Rising 9th graders are welcome to join this league or join the high school league

Get ready for the Summer 2026 Season! There will be 2 sessions you can choose to join (or join both). You'll practice at the same practice location each week, then join the other locations/athletes each Wednesday night for game nights!

Pick a Session

Session 1: June 22 - July 29 | 6 weeks
Session 2: July 13 - August 21 | 6 weeks
Both Sessions: June 22 - August 21 | 9 weeks
Games are on Wednesdays, 6-8pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park

Pick a Practice

MON 6-8pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park
TUE 6-8pm @ North Rockford Middle School *
THURS 4:30-6:30pm @ Ada Township Park
THURS 6-8pm @ Wedgewood Park (Grandville) *
*Only Session 1

Pricing

Session 1:

$125 if you register by June 8, $150 after
Registration closes June 15th

Session 2:

$125 if you register by June 29th, $150 after
Registration closes July 6th

Both:

$180 if you register by June 8, $205 after
Registration closes June 15th

If I’m totally new, which team should I join?

Any team is a great place to start! Pick the team that fits your schedule best. We’ll help place athletes in a division that matches their age, experience, and skill level.

How does the season work?

Each week, athletes practice with their team and coaches. Then every Wednesday, all ZZU club teams come together for game nights.

Do 3rd graders play with older grades?

Athletes are placed into divisions based on grade, experience, and skill level. Our goal is to create fun, competitive, and safe matchups for everyone.

What about coaches?

ZZU has an awesome group of coaches and parent coaches who teach the game, run practices, and help athletes grow throughout the season. No matter your athlete’s experience level, our coaches are ready to help them learn and have fun.

Who can play?

Anyone in 3rd–8th grade! ZZU is a co-ed league, and all boys and girls are welcome.

Whether your athlete has played before or has never picked up a frisbee, this is a great place to start. We focus on teaching the game, building confidence, and creating a welcoming environment where every athlete can improve and have fun.

Are jerseys required?

For the summer season, team uniforms are not required. Athletes may borrow jerseys for game nights as needed, or families may choose to purchase one.

Equipment

Cleats are required. Soccer, lacrosse, or football cleats all work.

We also have donated cleats available, and there’s a chance we may have your athlete’s size.

A disc is optional and available for purchase for $15.

Fall 2026 Season
3rd-8th League
Sept 9 - Oct 29

Map of all the teams, click on a team to learn more.
Link to map.

Orange = 3-8th Grade

Green = 3-8th Grade + High School

Red = High School Only

Find a team that fits

your schedule

Mobile Friendly Team List

Team Name	Practice Day + Time	Practice Location
WEST SIDE WINGS ULTIMATE	Wednesdays, 3:30-5:15 pm	John Ball Zoo (Westside GR)
NORTHPOINTE CHRISTIAN ULTIMATE	Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm	NorthPointe Christian High School (NE Grand Rapids)
COOPERSVILLE ULTIMATE	Sundays 1-3pm	Veteran's Park (Coopersville)
ROCKFORD	Sundays 1-3pm	North Rockford Middle School (Rockford)
FOUR SQUARE HOMESCHOOL SPECIFIC TEAM	Mondays 2:30 - 4:30pm	Whistlestop Park (Byron Center)
WALKER CHARTER	Mondays + Thursdays 3:30-5:15pm	Walker Charter Academy (Walker)
EPIC HOMESCHOOL SPECIFIC TEAM	Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm	CalPlex (Caledonia)
TRINITAS CLASSICAL	Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00pm	Pinewood Park (Kentwood)
CROSS CREEK CHARTER	(3rd-6th) Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00pm (7th-8th) Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm	Cross Creek Charter Academy (Kentwood)
EXCEL CHARTER	Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:15pm	Excel Charter Academy (Kentwood)
GRANDVILLE	Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm	Oakestown Intermediate School (Grandville)
STEPPING STONES	Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:15pm	Mary Waters Park (NE Grand Rapids)
WEST MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (WMAES)	Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:15pm	West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (West of Grand Rapids)
FOREST HILLS	Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30pm	Ada Township Park (Forest Hills/Ada)
LIVING STONES ACADEMY (LSA)	Thursdays 3:15 - 5:00pm	Fuller Park (Near Downtown Grand Rapids)
LOWELL	Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30pm	Creekside Park (Lowell)
VANGUARD CHARTER	Thursday 3:30 - 5:15pm	Palmer Park (Grandville/Wyoming Area)
CHANDLER WOODS	Mondays 3:30-5:15PM	Chandler Woods Academy (Rockford)

OVERVIEW:

If you know what team you would like to join, head to their team page to sign up for that team! If you don't know what team you would like to join, register using the general registration form above, fill out your preferred practice locations/times, and we will assign you to a team.

How does the season work?

When you join, you will practice with your team and coaches each week. Then, every Friday, all the club teams will come together for ZZU game nights!

Do 3rd graders play with higher grades?

No. We place athletes into divisions: gold, silver, and bronze. They will be grouped with those in a similar grade and skill level.

What about coaches?

We have an awesome group of ZZU coaches and parent coaches who help teach and coach our teams.

Who can play?

Anyone in 3rd-8th grade! This is a co-ed league, so all girls and boys are welcome. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Whether you're new to the sport or have never picked up a frisbee before, our team is dedicated to teaching and developing players of all abilities. We understand that not everyone may be able to throw a frisbee perfectly right away, and that's okay! Our goal is to have fun and make this an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Are jerseys required?

Yes! A jersey is required. If you play on the same team for multiple seasons, there is no need to order a new jersey unless you need a different size. When ordering your jersey, you can choose whatever number you'd like!

DETAILS:

Registration Cost

Early Bird Registration – $150
- Deadline: Monday, March 3
Jersey Order Guarantee (by Game 1)
- Deadline: April 10
Late Registration – $190
- Deadline: April 3
Jersey Order Guarantee (by Game 2)
- Deadline: April 16
Registration Deadline: April 10
Late additions will most likely still be accepted — we just need to make sure all required info is filled out. If you’re interested, email admin@zigzagultimate.com.

Equipment

A JERSEY IS REQUIRED! If you have one from a prior season, no need to purchase a new one. Visit your team page once you are assigned to a team for your team-specific jersey store.

Jersey - $45 (required unless you have one from a previous season)
Shorts -$40 (optional)
Cleats are required (soccer, lacrosse, or football). We have several donated cleats! There is a chance we have your size.
Disc - $15 (optional)

Add-ons

6-8th Grade Travel Team: Are you looking to take your game to the next level? We've got an opportunity for you - ZZU's 6th-8th Grade Travel Team! This is a tryout team, meaning we will take a limited number of athletes. We encourage all athletes to tryout regardless of your “perceived” skill level. This team is in addition to your “local” team. Still attend your team’s practice throughout the week and play games with them on Fridays. Those teams are open to everyone, no cuts. This travel team is an additional challenge for the person who wants to take their game to the next level. The Travel Team practices once a week and attends different tournaments throughout the season. Cost, tryouts, and more details can be found here!

Do you want a team at your school?
Send an email connecting us with your principal.

Do you want a team in your neighborhood?
Let us know! All we need are 10 people and we have a team!

WHO WILL WE PLAY:

We play in the Zig Zag Ultimate league established in 2012. There are 39 teams in the league across Grand Rapids. We might play West Side Christian, Grandville Middle School, Lowell, Rockford, and more!

WHO CAN PLAY?
Anyone, boys and girls! We expect most to have never played before - maybe not even know the rules. Or how to throw a disc. As you keep coming you learn the game and how to throw. We work so hard to be welcoming and inclusive.

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WHAT PARENTS SAY:

"This is the first sport my son actually enjoys. We wouldn't let him play football after he got injured."
"I like it because my 4th grade son, 7th grade daughter, and 8th grade son can all play at the same time. ONE car trip!"
"I was hesitant about the fact that there are no refs, but after the first game I'm surprised at how well it works. They actually talk about disagreements to each other instead of needing a ref."

"I appreciate that I don't have to worry about concussions like when he was doing football. I also love knowing my son will always get a good workout in every single practice and game."

WHAT IS ULTIMATE FRISBEE:

Combining the nonstop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate Frisbee is played two seven-player teams on a field similar to football. The object of the game is to score points by catching a pass in the opponent’s end zone. A player must stop running while in possession of the disc, but may pivot and pass to any of the other receivers on the field.

Just like basketball, Ultimate Frisbee is a transition game in which players move quickly from offense to defense on turnovers that occur with a dropped pass, an interception, a pass out of bounds, or when a player is caught holding the disc for more than ten seconds. Although Ultimate Frisbee resembles many traditional sports in its basic athletic requirements, the rules are simpler, which allows the game to be self-officiated. The concept of Spirit of the Game is integrated into the basic philosophy of the sport, it is written into the rules and is practiced at all levels of the games from local leagues to the World Games.

Several local colleges have teams including Davenport University which offer athletic scholarships for both their Men's and Women's teams.