We’re excited to announce our 6-8th Grade Co-ed Travel Team for Spring 2026! ​
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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.​
​​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.
6-8th grade Travel Team info
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Tryout-based team
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All players are encouraged to tryout - we are hopeful we have enough to create a "B" team as well​
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Cost Includes weekly practices & tournament bids
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Higher commitment level & competitive experience
Player Fees
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$250 Registration Fee (Due Upon Acceptance on the team)
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Athletes split up the coach's hotel room expense (due at the end of the season).
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!
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Virtual town hall
Meet the coach, hear the vision, talk through he schedule, and more!
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Mon, March 2 – Travel Team Town Hall | 7:15-8pm | We will email you a link to join!
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Tryouts
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March 25 | 6-8pm | @ Cutler Park
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April 1 | 6-8pm | @ Cutler Park
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Practices
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Wednesdays | 6-8pm | @ MacKay-Jaycees Park | April 15 - May 27
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One Extra Friday Practice | April 17 | 6-8pm | @MacKay-Jaycees Park
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Tournament Details
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Tournament: Neoqua Knockout | May 9, 9-4pm in Loves Park, IL
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Tournament: ​Middle School Classic | *May 31, 9-4pm in Naperville, IL
*Date Pending
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.
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Played Ultimate at Eastern Michigan University
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Competed on the adult level across the country
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Runs his own Ultimate Frisbee fitness company
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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!
FAQS
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.
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! Attending these tournaments exposes you to a wide range of athletes, pushes you athletically, and it is so much fun! ​