Join our club this Fall and discover why Ultimate Frisbee is the best sport in the world. We welcome players of all skill levels and are committed to teaching and developing players of all abilities. Whether you're new to the sport or have years of experience, our team has something to offer. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of an exciting and growing community. Sign up now!
Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
Fill out this interest form to stay up to date on preseason events.
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WHO WILL WE PLAY:
We play in the Zig Zag Ultimate league established in 2012. There are 39 teams in the league across Grand Rapids. We might play West Side Christian, Grandville Middle School, Lowell, Rockford, and more!
Preseason Events
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Fill out this interest form: zzu.info/preseason
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.
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WHO IS RUNNING THIS? COACHING?
Vanguard 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!
4th-8th grade Co-ed team
April 18-May 31​
Practices ​​
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Thursdays 3:30-5pm @ Palmer park
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Can't make Thursdays? We have other options - just let us know! Email mike@zigzagultimate.com
Games
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Friday's 6:00pm @ MacKay Jaycee park.
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Uniforms
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Jersey $37 (unless you have one from a previous season)​
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Shorts $37 (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, $10 (optional)
REGISTRATION INFO
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Registration by March 3: $110​
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$40 extra if register after
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Consider donating to help another Frisbee player play this spring!​
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7-8th GRADE ELITE SQUAD The purpose of this squad 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 4/17/24 @ MacKay Jaycee Park from 5:30-7:30. The top 10 players will be invited to practice, play, and travel with the high school team for the Spring season.
Vanguard Ultimate Jersey 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 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.
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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!