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.
Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
2024 WINTER Season
November 1 - December 20
All boys and girls 3-8th grade are
encouraged to join, regardless of experience.
WINTER SEASON STRUCTURE
7 SESSIONS @ MSA WOODLAND
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FRI 11/1 6-8pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park *outdoor, unless it is too cold!
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FRI 11/8 5:45-7:45pm
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FRI 11/15 5:45-7:45pm
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FRI 11/22 5:45-7:45pm
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SKIP - Thanksgiving Break
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FRI 12/6 5:45-7:45pm
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FRI 12/13 5:45-7:45pm
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FRI 12/20 5:45-7:45pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Since indoor space is limited and premium pricing, we utilize our field time primarily for playing! Expect to warm up, do a drill, and play 2 games. This league is open to anyone! Feel free to convince a few friends to join and we will pair you up.
When you arrive, find your name, which team you are on, and then head to your field.
REGISTRATION INFO
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Space is limited to the first 60 athletes!
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$125 if you register by October 15th
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$20 additional after 10/15
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Equipment: Nothing is required to purchase!
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Jersey $35 (optional)
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Shorts $35 (optional)
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Disc $15 (optional)
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2025 SPRING Season
April 13 - May 31
All boys and girls 3-8th grade are
encouraged to join, regardless of experience.
3rd-8th Grade
Practices: Mondays | 3:30 - 5:15pm @ Walker Charter Academy
Games: Friday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
REGISTRATION INFO
Registration is due by March 30: $150
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A $40 extra late fee is applied if you register after 3/30
Need financial assistance?
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We offer installment plans and scholarships - we want everyone to be able to play! If you would like to utilize either option, please reach out to admin@zigzagultimate.com for more info and how to register.
Scholarships + Plans
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Installment plan: Pay $45 (+ charge fees) to secure your spot upfront. Two additional payments follow throughout the season.
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All Kids Play: They provide grants to support kids in participating in sports programs like Zig Zag. Make sure to include charge fees & jersey cost when applying (reach out to us for specifics).
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Additionally, if your child is currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC, you would be eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Every Kid Sports Pass: Apply here.Make sure to include charge fees & jersey cost when applying (reach out to us for specifics).
Attention Girls!
Is this your first season playing with Zig Zag?
You can use a special code for a 50% discount
Code: GIRLSULTIMATE
*Girls only. You can only use this for your first season with Zig Zag
PAST LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
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Spring 2024 Zig Zag Ultimate Brzone League Champions
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Spring 2024 Zig Zag Ultimate Silver League Champions
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Spring 2023 Zig Zag Ultimate Bronze League Champions!
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*We split to 2 teams this past spring. Out of 28 teams in the league our teams took 1st and 2nd place!
7-8th GRADE ELITE The purpose of this group is to create a more competitive environment for players who wish to further their skills and get ready for high school Ultimate. We will hold a tryout @ MacKay Jaycee Park. The top 10 players will be invited to practice, play, and travel with the high school team for the Fall and/or Spring seasons. Email Mike@ZigZagUltimate.com if you'd like to be considered.
HEAD COACH
Eric Kas is the head coach for the LSA team. Mr. Kas is the advancement director at Living Stones Academy. He has played Ultimate Frisbee at the club level for many years. Eric has also been the president of Grand Rapids Ultimate a local non-profit ultimate frisbee league, and captained and played with several ultimate club teams in Grand Rapids, MI.
Other coaches this season for Living Stones include Tony Heath, Rachel Ibanez and Brian Bensen.
Past coaches
Jesse Otten, JP Gaylord, and David Wainer.
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.
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.
WHO IS RUNNING THIS? COACHING?
Living Stones Academy Ultimate Frisbee Club, is a branch of Zig Zag Ultimate. Zig Zag Ultimate was started in 2012 and now has 400+ youth playing every year with teams all around West Michigan. ZZU offers leagues for: 4-8th Grade, High School, Adult, College Teams, and more!
Living Stones Ultimate Jersey
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 in to the basic philosophy of the sport, it is written in to 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 offers athletic scholarships to attend the university and play on the Men's or Women's Ultimate Frisbee teams.