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Ultimate Tournaments

For over 13 years, Zig Zag Ultimate has been running fun, competitive tournaments — more than 20 each year, including indoor events in the winter. Every tournament helps fund our youth programs, from 3rd–8th grade leagues to high school. We had over 500 athletes play this Spring season! 

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Join us on the field and help support the next generation of Ultimate players!

Chicago Sandblast XXIV

June 20 - 21 2026 @ Montrose Beach in Chicago, IL​​

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Ultimate Chicago Sandblast is a five-on-five co-ed beach ultimate Frisbee tournament that brings our community of players, volunteers and spectators from across the country.  Sandblast will offer two days of play, a Saturday night party and a level of engagement focused on maximum safety for all.   

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Join us as we celebrate year number 24! 

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  • Merchandise will be returning from Zone Ultimate this year!

  • We will have 2 divisions: Game and Spirit. Game: Pool play Saturday bracket play Sunday. Spirit: Pool Play Saturday and Pool Play Sunday. A bit more shenanigans-focused Game.

  • Saturday Night Tournament Party.

  • Team Food including bananas and water while exploring other contributions for potential partners as in past years.

  • Lunch will be provided Saturday. 

  • Event Sponsorship and Special Offers for YOU! Check "Sponsor Offers" for more details.

  • ​​WHAT: Chicago Sandblast Mixed Beach Ultimate Tournament

  • WHEN: June 20 - 21 2026

  • WHERE:  Montrose Beach in Chicago, IL

  • TEAM BID FEE: $750 per team

    • Early Registration: $750 (available until April 30)

      • $400 Deposits due by May 1st​

    • Late Registration: $800 (starts May 1)

    • Final Registration Deadline: May 15

      • Final Payments due May 30th​

    • Registration may reopen if spots remain after the deadline.

  • REGISTRATION: Link

Which tournaments are you looking for?

 

Adult Tournaments, College Tournaments, and High School Tournaments

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Questions? Email TD@ZigZagUltimate.com for more info!

Upcoming Ultimate Frisbee Tournaments​​​​​

ADULT 2026​​

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Aug 1, Mitten Beach Classic

  • Beach Tournament

  • Bring Your Own Team + Free Agent team

  • Pere Marquette, MI

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September 18th, ZZU HAT+Team Tournament Tournament

  • Beach Tournament

  • Bring Your Own Team + Free Agent team

  • Calvin University


Oct 24-25 HALLOWEENFEST

  • Team Tournament that FUN and competitive

    • Quincy Park in Holland​

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4 INDOOR Tournaments​​​

  • Sat Nov 14, Sat Nov 21, and Sat Dec 5 @ Schoolcraft, MI

    • ​6-10:30pm full field

  • Thurs Dec 31 @ Pontiac, MI

    • ​10-3pm full field

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​June 26 - 27 2027, Chicago Sandblast

Mixed Beach Tournament

COLLEGE​​​​​​​​

 

  • Oct 25-26, 2026 Grand Rapids College Invite, FALL EDITION

    • Men's and Women's Divisions

  • March 14-15 2027, Grand Rapids College Invite, SPRING EDITION

    • 22 Men's teams came Spring 2025

4 COLLEGE INDOOR Tournaments​​​

  • Sat Nov 14, Sat Nov 21, and Sat Dec 5 @ Schoolcraft, MI

    • ​6-10:30pm full field

  • Thurs Dec 31 @ Pontiac, MI

    • ​10-3pm full field

HIGH SCHOOL​​​

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Aug 1, Mitten Beach Classic​


Pere Marquette Beach — Muskegon, MI

The Mitten Beach Classic is bringing beach ultimate to one of the best freshwater beaches in Michigan. Grab your team, hit the sand, and spend the day playing ultimate on the shores of Lake Michigan.

  • ​WHAT: Beach Ultimate Tournament

  • WHEN: Saturday August 1st 10am - 3/4pm​

  • WHERE: Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, MI​

  • TEAM BID FEE: $300 per team or

    • Price increases $25 two weeks prior to tournament

  • INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FEE: $35 per individual to join the Free Agent Team. 

    • Price increases $5 two weeks prior to tournament

  • ​Prizes + giveaways! 

  • REGISTRATION: Link

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September 17, ZZU Hat+Team Tournament​

Calvin University— Grand Rapids, MI

Bring a team or regiter as an individual and get put on one of the free agent teams. its going to be a ton of fun. Prizes, good times, great fields, and a fun time. Make friends from all around. 

  • ​WHAT: Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

  • WHEN: Saturday September 17th, 10-3pm​

  • WHERE: Calvin Unviersity in Grand Rapids, MI

  • TEAM BID FEE: $250 per team or

    • Price increases $25 two weeks prior to tournament

  • INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FEE: $30 per individual to join the Free Agent Team. 

    • Price increases $5 two weeks prior to tournament

  • ​Prizes + giveaways! 

  • REGISTRATION: Link

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