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Zig Zag Ultimate Fall
6-8th Grade Travel Team

We’re excited to announce that this co-ed travel team is expanding on last season’s ‘Elite’ team, offering an incredible opportunity to compete at a top-tier youth ultimate tournament in the Midwest. ​

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This season, we're taking things to the next level with exceptional coaching from Dan Boynton! His energy, expertise, and passion for the game will make this an unforgettable experience for every player.​

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This is a tryout team, meaning we will take a limited number of players. We encourage all players to tryout regardless of your “perceived” skill level. Bring your A game and let the coaches decide whether you have what it takes to join a tournament team. If you get turned down, hopefully you learned a lesson or two along the way and can take time with your 3-8th Grade League team to improve for next time.

We have a long season to help you improve on your weaknesses and hone in on your strengths. 

 

Above all else, this will be so much fun. 

 

This team is in addition to your “local” team. Still attend your team’s practice throughout the week and play games with them on Friday’s. 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. 

ZZU Travel Team

($225 Registration Fee Upon Acceptance)

  • Tryout-based team

  • Cost Includes weekly practices (even after the tournament) & tournament bid

  • Higher commitment level & competitive experience

  • A select few 8th graders may be invited to join the Monday night High School League game night. This is optional and an additional $50 for the season if you do get invited. 

Not sure if you’ll make the Travel Team? No worries! Tryouts are free, so come on out ready to play some Ultimate. If you don't make it this time you'll have a better idea what it takes for the next time around!

Tryouts

  • Wednesday, April 23

  • 6-8 PM

  • MacKay Jaycee Park

If you can't make it to one, let the coaches know in the tryout form above. 

Results will be emailed directly to parents and players on Friday April 25th

Practices

  • Wednesdays, 6-8 PM, April 30th - May 28th

  • @ MacKay Jaycee Park

  • Tournament: May 10, 2025

  • Post-Tournament Practices: May 14, 21, & 28​

MAY 10th Tournament Details

  • ​Games will be around 10am-4pm on Saturday May 10th. This tournament welcomes teams from all around the Midwest! We will play 4-6 games. 
  • It is a bit of a long drive, but the time change on the way there helps! 
  • Mercy Health Sportscore Two
    4501 Sun Singer Way Loves Park, IL 61111​​

Meet Your Coach

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Our head coach, Dan Boynton, will be leading practices and coaching the Elite Travel Team at the tournament.

  • Played Ultimate at Eastern Michigan University

  • Competed on the adult level across the country

  • Runs his own Ultimate Frisbee fitness company

  • Brings contagious energy and passion to the sport

Dan is an incredible coach who makes every player better while ensuring the experience is fun and rewarding. You won’t want to miss learning from him!

How many players are we planning on taking?

We will take 15 players per team. If there is a large influx and we have to 30 qualified athletes, we would consider 2 teams.  This is a hypothetical that is getting more realistic as Zig Zag Ultimate grows.

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What if I am new? I don’t know if I’m good enough!

Please still consider trying out. Our coaches would love to coach up the enthusiastic. Can you play defense? Can you run a disc down? Great. Each player brings their own piece to the puzzle of a great team.

Come show us what yours is.

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How far can I take this as a player? 

We are consistently working to give competitive opportunities for those who want it.  The travel team is a good stepping stone for anyone who wants to play on the High School Travel Team. Who knows. You might meet your future High School teammates through this opportunity.

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How do the tournament work? 

The teams come in from all around the Midwest! Illinois is a great central location to a lot of "hot beds" of Ultimate Frisbee.  Athlete's are expected to get their own way to the tournaments. Contact Nick Paternoster (nick@zigzagultimate.com) and he will help coordinate rides if needed. 
We will play 4-6 games in a row (woah) so that means lots of playing time for everyone and we'll need a full team to keep legs fresh throughout the day.
There is swag to buy at these tournaments! During downtime you can check out the Neuqua Knockout merch tent to pick up a tournament specific disc or jersey.
Attending these tournaments exposes you to a wide range of athletes, pushes you athletically, and it is so much fun! â€‹

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