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. Our team has brand new players and players with over 5 years experience.
Our club has been around since 2012 and we hope you are a part of it!
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We work hard to be inclusive and welcoming. Can't throw a frisbee? That's ok! We teach hundreds every year!
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FALL 2024 Season
Sept 9 - Oct 25
3 Options to Join this Fall
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1) Join the Community Team
Mon games + Wed practices
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2) Tournament Team, The Grand Rapids White Lightning, established 2012
Mon games + Wed practices + Tournaments
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3) Join your school team OR start your own school team
Grandville High School + West Michigan Aviation Academy currently have teams​
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FALL SEASON: September 9 - October 25
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Practices: Choose one
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Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park
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Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park
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Games: Mondays 5:30-8:00pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park​
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Tournaments:​
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We have optional tournaments that you will be invited to attend!
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REGISTRATION INFO
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Registration by September 1st: $150
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A $40 late fee is applied if you register after 9/1
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Consider donating to help another Frisbee player play this spring!​
Equipment
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Jersey $40 - required unless you have one from a previous season​
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Shorts - $36 (optional)
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Cleats are required (soccer, lacrosse, or football)
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We have several donated cleats! There is a chance we have your size. ​
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Disc - $15 (optional)
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Need financial assistance?
Please reach out if you need financial help! We want you to play Ultimate and have always helped when anyone is in need.
Do you want a team at your school?
Send an email connecting us with your principle.
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Do you want a team in your neighborhood?
Let us know! All we need are 10 people and we have a team!
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We are the
2022 Michigan High School Spring State Champions!
Spring of 2022 the Grand Rapids White Lightning Varsity Team were crowned the best team in the State of Michigan! Beating teams from Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor en route to a 12-5 win in the State Championship Finals.
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We are ready to go to defend our title and couldn't be more excited for another year. We graduated 4 seniors and have several incoming Freshman to join the JV and Varsity teams.
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We also hope to recruit more players of any grade to join either team!
Uniform Kit
WHAT PARENTS SAY:
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"This is the first sport my son actually enjoys. We wouldn't let him play football after he got injured."
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"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!"
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"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."
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"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.
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Several local colleges have teams including GVSU, MSU, Cornerstone, Ferris State, and Calvin College. One day,
some of our players may play professionally for the Detroit Mechanix or even for Team USA!
Partnerships
We have the pleasure of joining 4 different Partnerships!
These Partnerships cover instruction for Fall, and Spring Seasons.
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Nile Partnership: Covers Instruction
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Hamilton Partnership: Covers Instruction
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Jenison Partnership: Covers Instruction
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Three Rivers Partnership: Covers Instruction
