If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Summer League please send them to Trent at tatroyer(at)msn.com, and he'll get back to you within a reasonable amount of time… hopefully!

A: It will be $35 IF YOU SIGNUP BY April 18th! If you signup after April 18th the cost will go to $40. If you signup after May 21st the cost will go to $45. Players will not be allowed to signup after JULY 4TH, 2008 ( without special circumstances ).

Q: What does your $35 cover?

A: Two games per night (except the first and last night), fields, insurance, UPA sanctioning, a disc, a t-shirt, and administration costs such as this website, cones, scoreboards, and any other materials we may need. Any money leftover will supply the party food during the finals game!

Water Works Park requires us to pay for field space. In exchange, they will be mowing the fields every week. However, part of the deal in contracting through Water Works is that we need to have liability insurance. We found a relatively cheap way to cover that was to make our league a (Ultimate Players Association) UPA sanctioned league. With the UPA everyone is required to either be a UPA member, or become a one-time member for this event. In addition to the liability insurance, everyone will also be covered by a secondary accidental medical insurance. (By "secondary", any other medical coverage you have will be applied first.)

This insurance will only cover accidents that happen during Summer League, and nothing else (i.e. pickup is not included).

Q: When and what time is Summer League?

A: May 21st - August 20th, 2008. Each Wednesday night, we will play two games each evening. The first starting at 6:15pm the second starting at 7:15pm. Please try to show up at least 15 to 20 minutes early. This will do two things, One - keeps you from speeding in the park ( PLEASE Obey the 20 mph Speed Limit! ), and Two - makes sure that the first game gets started on time.

Q: Will this be a Co-ed league this year?

A: The answer that we would like to give would be yes, but the fact is we just do not get enough females coming out to play to make it a true co-ed league. We will try to make all the teams have the same number of females. During summer league we will ask all teams to try and play gender across. With saying that, we will not ask any team to play 6 on 7 (or any other ratio) due to lack of females.

Q: How many teams will there be and what are the size of the teams?

A: Last year we went to 12 teams of approximately 16 players. This year we will stay with the 12 team format. If we start to get more than 200 people signing up, we will consider increasing the team numbers. This doesn't mean what we can stop recruiting! Bring out your friends or your friends, friends to pickup. When new players arrive introduce yourself. Make sure you know everybody's name on your pickup team. Advertise at work and at school.

Q: Why can we only sign up to with one additional person? I really liked my team from last year, and I'd like to play with all of them again.

A: The goal of the league is to try and get as many people interested in Ultimate as possible, and to make the league a place where the newer players can learn from the older players. Therefore we build the teams with two goals in mind: (1) Try to make the teams as even as possible, and (2) Try to make sure the experienced players are well distributed. Also, by keeping the teams equal, this will hopefully keep all the games competitive.

Q: I would like to be a Captain of a team, How do I do this?

A: When you sign-up for summer league there will be a check box just for this request. Does this mean that I will automatically become a captain if I check this box? I am afraid not. We will take every request seriously, but not everyone can be a captain, we just don't have enough spots. PLEASE remember that there are a lot of responsibilities that come with being a captain. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please email Trent about this large responsibility.

Q: I can't make it the first night, should I pay ahead of time?

A: Don't worry about it - just pay the first night that you show up to Summer League .(although if you could send Trent an email, he'll make sure to save your stuff for you).

Q: Okay, can I pay you now? I see Trent at pickup….

A: No!! I don't want your money yet! Just bring it the first night - that will make the record-keeping a lot easier for me.

Q: What happens if I forget to bring the money?

A: You will get your shirt and disc when you produce the money. Sorry but this is the way it has to be. We do not run Summer League to make any money. We put it on because we love the game. Remember, there is about $1300 for shirts, $500 for the fields, $1200 for the discs, etc... that comes out of our pockets before we collect the money.

Q: Okay, okay… I get the picture. What else should I bring on the first night?

A: In addition to bring $35 ($40 or $45 if you signup late) in cash or check made out to Trent Troyer, be sure to bring a signed waiver form - we need this as part of the UPA sanctioning mentioned above. Also, if you are under 18, there is a second form for your parents/guardians to sign. WE MUST HAVE THESE FORMS SIGNED BEFORE WE WILL ALLOW YOU TO PLAY IN SUMMER LEAGUE. Finally, bring your cleats, because we will be playing one league game on Opening Night!

Q: Where are we playing Summer League?

A: We will play at the same location within Water Works Park. The fields are located on the farthest west circle of the park. We are working with the park to see if they will keep the gate open off Valley Drive to reduce your drive time.

Q: How fast can I drive in the park?

A: Glad you asked, PLEASE Obey the 20 mph Speed Limit! Do not speed through the park! This is your warning. Our relationship with Water Works Park staff is very important. Be advised that Trent has advised staff to enforce the speed limit which may directly affect your ability to drive in the park. If you cannot drive the speed limit, please find an alternative form of transportation. Bike, carpooling, etc….

Q: How will we know if the League is cancelled due to the weather?

A: First of all, we will play in the rain - a little water never hurt anyone. Lightning, however, CAN hurt, and it has happened on Ultimate fields (please see http://www.nakedpretzel.com/theman.shtml for more details). Therefore if there is lightning, we will clear the fields and try to wait out the storm. There is a committee of three people who will make the call, and their decision will stand. We will be going by the Lightning policy from the UPA.org. If the weather is bad durning the day, we will be calling the games by 5pm. Please watch your email, the website, or a text message ( if you signup for one ) around 5 pm.