EVENT GUIDE - USA Ultimate

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Table of Contents 

Welcome Letter/Site Rules........................................................................................2 

Weekend Overview....................................................................................................3 

Competition Rules....................................................................................................4 

Maps and Directions.................................................................................................5 

Health and Safety/VC Green Program................................................................... 6-7 

Spirit/Farricker/Pufahl Awards.............................................................................. 8-9 

Field Layout Map.....................................................................................................10 

Team Seeding Info..................................................................................................11 

Competition Schedules..................................................................................... 12-15 

Masters Team Info/Rosters............................................................................... 16-21 

Mixed Team Info/Rosters................................................................................... 22-29 

Open Team Info/Rosters.................................................................................... 30-37 

Women’s Team Info/Rosters.............................................................................. 38-45 

Shooting Photos/Videos at UPA Events...........................................Inside Back Cover 

Staff 

Tournament staff will be wearing 

green event staff shirts. If they can’t 

answer your questions, they can point 

you to one of the following people can 

help you out. 

Site Coordinators: Will Deaver/Tim Naylor 

Competition Director: David Raflo 

Volunteer Coordinator: Shiellah Quintos 

Head Observer: Greg Connelly 

Head Scorekeeper: Matthew Bourland 

UPA Executive Director/Media Contact: 

Sandie Hammerly 

Most of the UPA staff will also be on hand 

at the event. We look forward to spending 

some time out of the office with the people 

we work hard for every day. 

Executive Director: Sandie Hammerly 

Administrative Assistant: Kelley Kneib (Box) 

Championship Director: Will Deaver 

Championship Series Manager: 

Matthew Bourland 

Membership/Outreach Director: Melanie Byrd 

Youth Development Director Meredith Tosta 

Website: http://www.upa.org 

Office Phone: 303-447-3472 

SPECIAL THANKS 

Shiellah Quintos, David Raflo,Tim Naylor, Greg Connelly, UPA Staff, Discraft, VC Ultimate. Five Ultimate, 

Rob Baril and UltiVillage, Andy Grimes (Ultimate Culinary Solutions), Aaron Freedman (Sidewalk Salads), 

Maggie Mitchell and Christie Payne (Sarasota Polo Club), Amy Young (Dollar Rental Cars), Pamela Lucas 

(Comfort Suites), Michael Bierds (Publix), Budweiser and Gold Coast Eagle Distributors, Jason Puckett 

and the Sarasota Sports Commission, Daiquiri Deck and The Speakeasy. National Directors – David 

Raflo, DeAnna Ball, George Cooke, Adam Goff. All Regional and Sectional Coordinators. All tournament 

volunteers and anyone else who helped with the tournament.

Welcome 

Welcome to the 2007 UPA Club Championships! 

Every year it seems that the tournament attracts 

more people and more attention. We hope that means 

people think it’s a great event to be a part of, and we 

hope that you will feel the same. 

The competition is without a doubt the primary 

focus of the event, with Ultimate fans all over the 

US, Canada, and the world tuning in to see who will 

earn Ultimate’s top prize. In the Masters Division 

there will definitely be a “new” champion, but with 

the players and teams in contention, it’s likely the 

winners won’t be lifting a trophy for the first time. 

In the Women’s Division, it seems that top-seeded, 

reigning champs, Fury have solidified themselves as 

a favorite to repeat. The Open and Mixed divisions 

both have teams at the top spot who were not at the 

tournament last year, although the reigning champs 

and multiple other teams in each division are close 

behind, looking to knock off the new top dogs. And of 

course, this year’s top US team in each division will 

qualify for Worlds next year in Vancouver. Plus, the 

top Open and Women’s teams will receive all expense 

paid trips to Japan for the 2008 Dream Cup (see 

write-up in event guide for more info). As if the teams 

needed any more motivation to be at their best… 

In addition to the games, there is a lot of other 

stuff going on. Be sure to check out VC Ultimate’s 

tournament merchandise, as well as the always 

happening Five Ultimate tent. A new food vendor will 

be joining an old favorite to provide great grub all 

weekend. The cameras of UltiVillage will be roaming 

the fields, and if you’re in the right place at the right 

SITE RULES 

No Glass! This is important. We’re at a world class 

polo facility. Some of these horses are worth more 

than your homes. If you are found on the fields with a 

glass container, you will be told to leave the Polo Club 

for the duration of the tournament. 

Dogs must be leashed! We would prefer that you 

leave the pooches at home. We don’t want dogs locked 

in cars or tied up in the sun. If you must bring your 

dog, leash it. They can spook the horses, which could 

cause us to lose our privileges at the Polo Club. 

time, you might make it into their footage, or even 

star in a Clip of the Day! An exciting addition this 

year is the introduction of the VC Green Program, 

sponsored by VC Ultimate in cooperation with the 

UPA. Please help us reduce waste at the event by 

using the recycling bins for all your cans and bottles. 

And as always, free beer will be available each day 

in the Beer Garden. You must be 21+ with ID to 

enter, and you can’t take beer you get there outside 

the Beer Garden area. You’re welcome to bring your 

own beer to the event, but free tournament beer has 

to be consumed in the Beer Garden. As part of the 

VC Green Program, please use (and reuse) the green 

stadium cup from your player pack, or purchased 

at the VC booth, for the Beer Garden. Please drink 

responsibly and be respectful of the Beer Garden 

rules and staff. 

After you leave the fields, enjoy yourselves around 

Sarasota and Siesta Key. Drink specials have been 

arranged at two bars on Siesta Key for Friday and 

Saturday nights. Please be respectful of the places 

you go and the places you stay. That’s what Ultimate 

is about, and we want the people of Sarasota to enjoy 

us being around and excited to have us come back. 

Above all, have a great time! Play with class, 

win or lose, and be respectful in everything you do on 

and off the field. 

Will Deaver, UPA Championship Director 

Spectators and equipment must stay at least 3 

meters away from sidelines! Where there are buffer 

lines, respect them. Where there are not buffer lines, 

stay back at least 3 meters. 

Trash and Recycling! Please help make the 

new Green Program, initiated and sponsored by VC 

Ultimate, a success. Place bottles and cans in the 

recycling receptacles and place trash in the trash. 

Thanks. 

 

2007 UPA Club Championships - Event Guide

WEEKEND OVERVIEW 

Wednesday, Oct. 24th at the Sarasota Polo Club (Club House) 

6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Team Registration 

8:00pm - 9:00pm 

Captain’s Meeting 

Thursday, Oct. 25th at the Sarasota Polo Club 

9:30am - 5:30pm 

Pool Play (All divisions) 

4:00pm - 6:00pm 

Beer Garden* open 

Friday, Oct. 26th at the Sarasota Polo Club 

9:30am - 2:15pm 

Pool Play (All divisions) 

2:30pm - 6:00pm 


3:30pm - 5:30pm 

Pre-quarters (Mixed, Open, Women’s divisions) 

3:30pm - 5:30pm 

Quarter-finals (Masters Division) 

Evening 

Daiquiri Deck and Speakeasy. Drink specials. Hang out on Siesta Key 

with other players and locals. See drink coupon on page 5. 

Saturday, Oct. 27th at the Sarasota Polo Club 

9:30am - 6:00pm 

Elimination and Placement (All divisions) 

10:30am 

Semi-finals (Masters Division) 

1:00pm - 7:00pm 


1:15pm and 2:15pm Semi-finals (Mixed, Open, Women’s divisions) 

3:45pm 

Championship Game (Masters Division) 

Evening 

Daiquiri Deck and Speakeasy. Drink specials. Hang out on Siesta Key 

with other players and locals. See drink coupon on page 5. 

Sunday, Oct. 28th at the Sarasota Polo Club 

9:00am 

Championship Game (Women’s Division) 

10:00am - early afternoon Beer Garden* open 

11:45am 

Championship Game (Open Division) 

2:30pm 

Championship Game (Mixed Division) 

Half-time and Post-Game Award Ceremonies 

During half-time, awards will be presented to the Spirit Award teams and Spirit Award individuals 

(one from each team). Following each division’s final, awards will be presented to 1st and 2nd place 

teams in that division. Following the Open Division finals, the Farricker Award will be presented. 

Following the Women’s Division finals, the Pufahl Award will be presented. 

* BEER GARDEN - Located in the big tent next to the pavilion. Only those who are 21 with an ID 

will be allowed into the beer garden. Beer you get in the beer garden must stay in the beer garden! 

As part of the VC Ultimate Green Program, you must have a green stadium cup to get beer in 

the beer garden. Each player will get one in his/her pack. Additional cups will be for sale at the 

merchandise tent. Please help us reduce trash by reusing your beer cup. (Beer you bring yourself 

can be consumed anywhere on site. Remember, NO GLASS BOTTLES!) 

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBILY - DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!!! 

Local Cab Companies providing service to the field site: 

Diplomat Taxi (941) 365-8294 Yellow Cab (941) 955-3341 


COMPETITION RULES 

- 11th Edition Rules of Ultimate will be in effect. 

- All games to 15, point-cap at 17. 

- Half-time is 10 minutes. 

- Each team has two timeouts per half. 

- Regardless of how many timeouts a team has 

used before overtime, during overtime each 

team has one timeout. 

- Overtime: A game is in overtime if tied at one 

point less than original game total (e.g. In a 

game to 15 goals, overtime occurs when the 

score reaches 14-14). 

- Soft time cap goes on at end of round time on 

schedule. Add two points to higher score after 

first score after soft time cap. Game ends when 

first team reaches new game total, or when first 

team reaches 15 ahead by at least two points, 

whichever comes first. 

- A hard time cap will be put into effect for all 

pool and placement games (5th-16th, Masters 

3rd). The hard time cap will go on 35 minutes 

after the soft time cap for pool games and 20 

minutes after the soft time cap for placement 

games. When the hard time cap goes on, finish 

the point in progress and the game is over. If it’s 

tied, play one more point. 

- Caps do not affect timeouts. 

PLACEMENT GAME RULES 

(5-8TH AND 9-16TH ON SATURDAY AND 

ANY 3RD PLACE GAMES) 

For games that could affect the strength wildcard: 

- If a game will determine a strength wildcard, 

or leads to a game that might determine a 

strength wildcard, it must be played. If a 

team still chooses to forfeit such a game, that 

team’s region/division will not be eligible for 

any nationals’ wildcards the following year 

(size, strength, growth), unless given a specific 

exception by the National Division Director. 

- S pecial case : In the first round of the 5-8 

bracket, if there are exactly two teams in 

contention for a strength wildcard, those teams 

will play each other in that first round regardless 

of the originally scheduled match-ups. 

For games that do not affect the strength wildcard: 

- If neither team wants to play a scheduled 

game that leads to another round (i.e. semis 

for the 5th, 9th, 13th brackets): Those two 

teams finish tied for the placement of the lower 

portion of their bracket and the other game 

is now for two higher spots. (e.g. In a 9-12 

semifinal game, the two forfeiting teams would 

be tied for 11th and the other semifinal would 

become the game for 9/10.) 

- If neither team wants to play a scheduled game 

that does not lead to another round: Both teams 

will finish tied for the higher placement, since 

they went out at the same time. 

- If only one team wants to play a scheduled game 

that leads to another round (e.g. semis for the 

5th, 9th, 13th brackets): The forfeiting team will 

finish at the bottom of its respective bracket (i.e. 

8th, 12th or 16th). 

- If only one team wants to play a scheduled 

game that does not lead to another round: The 

game will be treated as a loss for the forfeiting 

team and a win for the other team, with final 

placement reflecting that outcome. 

WFDF WORLDS (2008 WUGC) 

QUALIFICATION: 

- If two non-US teams make it to the final in 

the Open Division, a 3rd place game will be 

necessary to determine the US champion and 

Worlds qualifying team. If necessary, the game 

to determine this team will take place on Sunday 

at the same time as the Open Division final, on 

an adjacent field. 

4 2007 UPA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - EVENT GUIDE

DIRECTIONS 

To the Fields from I-75: 

Sarasota Polo Club 

8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240 

1. From I-75 take exit 213 University Parkway 

east (old exit 40). 

2. Stay on University until you hit Lorraine Rd. 

(about 3 miles) 

3. Turn right on Lorraine Rd. 

4. Take 3rd right onto Polo Club Drive. 

To the Tournament Hotel from I-75: 

Comfort Suites 

8305 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34201 

1. From I-75 take exit 213 University Parkway 

west (old exit 40). 

2. Stay on University for about one-half mile 

until you hit Cooper Creek Blvd. 

3. Turn right on Cooper Creek Blvd. 

4. Turn left at Tourist Center Drive 

To the Hospital from University 

Parkway and I-75: 

Doctor’s Hospital - 5731 Bee Ridge Road, 

Sarasota, FL, (941) 342-1100 

1. South on I-75 to exit 207 (old exit 38) 

2. Stay right off of exit 

3. Turn right onto Cattleman Rd 

4. Follow signs to Doctor’s Hospital 

With this coupon: 

1FREE small Daiquiri 

at the Daiquiri Deck 

OR 

FREE pint of 

Domestic Draft Beer 

at the Speakeasy 

Valid Fri. 10/26/2007 ONLY 

Must present coupon before ordering. Limit 1 coupon 

per visit. Must be 21 years old with valid identification. 

Daiquiri Deck • 5254 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key, FL 

941.349.8697 

Speakeasy • 5254 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key, FL 

941.346.1379 

With this coupon: 

1FREE small Daiquiri 

at the Daiquiri Deck 

OR 

FREE pint of 

Domestic Draft Beer 

at the Speakeasy 

Valid Sat. 10/27/2006 ONLY 

Must present coupon before ordering. Limit 1 coupon 

per visit. Must be 21 years old with valid identification. 

1Daiquiri Deck • 5254 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key, FL 

941.349.8697 

Speakeasy • 5254 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key, FL 

941.346.1379 


HEALTH AND SAFETY 

Medical staff, including athletic trainers, will be on site at tournament central to treat injuries, handle 

emergencies, and provide some preventative care. The event will provide standard athletic tape, prewrap, 

ice, and some bandages. Other supplies, including special tape/bandages and anti-inflammatory 

drugs, you will need to bring yourself or you may be charged by the training staff for those supplies. If 

there is an injury on a field that needs medical attention, inform a field marshal and they will radio in to 

the trainers. If you have issues that need attention in the morning before play, please show up early to 

avoid long waits in line. The trainers will be at the fields by 7:30AM each day. 

Directions to the local hospital can be found in the “Directions” (page 5) section of this program. 

Concussions 

- Concussions are brain injuries that can occur as a result of a blow to the head. 

- Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vision problems, confusion, balance problems. 

- If you think you or one of your teammates might have a concussion, tell your coach and have the person 

see a medical professional. Medical staff are on hand at the event at Tournament Central. 

Heat, Nutrition and Hydration 

- Heat-related illness occurs where body cooling by evaporation is limited. Sweating depletes the body’s 

salt and moisture, which leads to dehydration. If a player recognizes any signs or symptoms of heatrelated 

illness, he or she should treat the problem immediately. 

- Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illness can include change in level of consciousness, abdominal cramps, 

nausea/vomiting, fatigue/tingling, chills, inability to spit, dry mucous membranes, decreased urine 

output and change in color. 

- Prevention and Treatment of Heat Illness 

- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages. 

- Medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, certain asthma medications, and diuretics 

can increase risk for heat illness. Avoid them if possible. 

- Avoid certain nutritional supplements (such as caffeine and ephedrine) that can dehydrate the 

body and/or increase metabolism and heat production. 

- Know your body – Be honest! Are you fit enough to perform under current conditions? 

- Drink and eat – Eat and drink (water AND sports drinks) “optimally” before, during, and after 

play. Potassium is important (good sources include: sports drinks, yogurt, grapefruit juice, 

bananas, oranges). Sodium is also important (good sources include: sports drinks, vegetable 

juices, pretzels, nuts, cheese and crackers). After play, carbohydrates are important: foods such 

as potatoes, honey, cereal, white bread, corn chips, sports drinks, jelly beans, rice cakes, bagels 

crackers, gummy candies). 

- Don’t drink too much. Over-hydrating can be dangerous if it leads to a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. 

- Monitor your urine – Clear/copious = hydrated. Dark = Need water/electrolytes. 

- Be sensitive to prior illness – If you’ve been sick, your body may be more susceptible to dehydration. 

- Rest and cool down after play – Find shade, wet the skin, get in front of a fan or breeze. 

 


Sideline Safety 

- Players and spectators should make every effort to keep objects, including but not limited to bags, 

strollers, chairs, coolers and tents, as far away from the playing field as possible. If there are restraining 

lines around your field, keep all objects behind the lines. 

- If a player feels that an object on the sideline is not safe, s/he should inform Event Staff and should 

refrain from playing until s/he is satisfied that safe conditions have been established. 

- The UPA and Event Staff reserve the right to move or remove objects or spectators from on or near the 

playing field if those conditions are, in the opinion of the UPA or Event Staff, unsafe for players, staff, 

or spectators. 

Lightning Guidelines 

- Event staff will communicate with players and spectators via PA system and field marshals equipped 

with radios that there is a lightning danger, play will be stopped, and everyone should seek shelter. 

- Safe Shelter for players and spectators at the polo grounds include any enclosed building or fully 

enclosed vehicle with a hard top and closed windows. 

- Event staff will use the Flash-to Bang method to determine when to send people to shelter. By 

the time the Flash-to-Bang count has reached 30 seconds, all individuals should be in a safe 

shelter location. 

- If you can’t get to a safe shelter, try to avoid being the tallest object in an open field or on open water. 

Avoid other tall objects, metal objects, and water. Assume a crouch position with only the balls of your 

feet touching the ground, your arms wrapped around your knees, and your head lowered. Minimize 

contact with the ground. Do not lie flat. 

- Avoid using telephone land lines. Cell phones are safe provided the person has followed other safety 

guidelines. 

- Event staff will indicate to players when play is going to resume. Team captains should meet at 

Tournament Central to receive instructions for resuming play and any schedule modifications. 

BE A PART OF THE VC GREEN PROGRAM 

The VC Green Program’s first large-scale initiative has created the opportunity 

to recycle cans and bottles at the 2007 UPA Club Championships – not an easy 

logistical task, but with the full support of the UPA, we’ve been able to actualize 

this idea. 

We hope that you’ll support this year’s VC Green Program initiative by recycling 

responsibly at the 2007 UPA Club Championships. 

Dispose of cans and bottles in the receptacles provided. 

Please don’t throw waste into the recycling bins that 

have been set up. One piece of garbage can ruin an entire 

container of recyclable goods. 

Together, we can all help make this a greener event. 


spirit awards 

Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship which places the responsibility for fair 

play on the player himself. Highly competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of the bond 

of mutual respect between players, adherence to the agreed-upon rules of the game, or the basic joy of 

play. - UPA 11th Edition Rules of Ultimate 

Team Awards 

Following every game, each team will be asked to rate its opponent using the following UPA Spirit 

Ratings Guidelines, approved by the UPA Board of Directors in July, 2007. These ratings will be averaged 

and the team in each division with the highest average rating will be awarded the Team Spirit Award 

after their division’s finals. 

UPA Spirit Ratings Guidelines 

The ratings are ordered from 5 (indicating the highest level of spirit) thru 1 (the lowest level of spirit): 

5: Highest level of respect shown throughout game towards opponents, officials, and spectators. For 

the level of play, showed excellent knowledge of the rules and abided by them throughout the game. 

Any conflicts were resolved amicably and without incident. Opposing team’s conduct added to our 

enjoyment of the game. The opposing team unfailingly played fairly and with an excellent attitude. 

4: Respect shown throughout the game towards opponents, officials, and spectators. For the level of 

play, showed above average knowledge of the rules and abided by them throughout the game. Any 

conflicts were resolved favorably and without incident. Opposing team’s conduct did not detract from 

our enjoyment of the game. The opposing team played fairly and with a good attitude. 

3: Generally exhibited respect towards opponents, officials, and spectators. For the level of play, showed 

adequate knowledge of the rules and abided by them during the game. Any conflicts were resolved 

plainly and without incident. Opposing team’s conduct generally did not detract from our enjoyment 

of the game. The opposing team generally played fairly and with a decent attitude. 

2: Exhibited a lack of respect towards opponents, officials, and/or spectators. For the level of play, 

showed a lack of knowledge of or disregard for the rules at points during the game. Any conflicts were 

resolved heatedly or led to contentious incidents. Opposing team’s conduct detracted somewhat from 

our enjoyment of the game. The opposing team played unfairly and/or with a poor attitude. 

1: Exhibited a major lack of respect towards opponents, officials, and/or spectators. For the level of play, 

exhibited no knowledge of the rules or blatantly disregarded them during the game. Conflicts were 

resolved acrimoniously or led directly to contentious incidents. Opposing team’s conduct made the 

game basically unenjoyable. The opposing team played unfairly and their attitude was abysmal. 

 


Individual Awards 

Teams will be each be asked to nominate a player from their own team who they feel displays the highest 

level of spirit. The definition of spirit is up to each team, but could include elements of sportsmanship, 

leadership, perseverance, fire, etc. Choose the person whose attitude you wish other people on your team 

would emulate and who other players off your team admire. 

Individual spirit winners will receive a medal and prize disc (courtesy of DISCRAFT). Thanks to Discraft 

for their support of Ultimate and Spirit of the Game! 

Peter Farricker Spirit of the Game Award - The spirit award 

in the Open Division is called the Farricker Spirit Award, named 

for Peter Farricker, a player who embodied Spirit of the Game 

to those who knew him and those who played with or against 

him. This award is given to a player in the Open Division of 

the UPA’s Championship Series adjudged to have exhibited 

personal responsibility, integrity, and fairness combined with 

a high standard of playing ability. Each qualifying Open team 

nominates one player from their own team as the person who best 

represents the spirit of the game. At the Open Championship, 

each nominee is honored with a disc and pin or set of Mardi 

Gras beads. Our hope is that the people wearing the Mardi Gras 

beads will be connected to Pete, each other and the Spirit of the Game, and become role models for their 

teammates and opponents. A selection committee watches the open semis and selects one of the 4 

semifinal nominees as the winner. The award will be presented after the Open Finals. Previous winners 

include Moses Rifkin, Andy Crews, Damien Scott, Jeff Eastham-Anderson, and Allan Cowan. 

Kathy Pufahl Spirit of the Game Award - The introduction of the 

Kathy Pufahl Cande Spirit of the Game Award will build upon 

the foundations of SOTG that are reflected in the Farricker Spirit 

Award; Ability, Fairness, and Integrity. The Kathy Pufahl Cande 

Spirit Award will build upon that foundation by also recognizing 

those individuals who give back to our sport. The Kathy Pufahl 

Spirit Award is given to the player(s) adjudged to have exhibited 

personal responsibility, integrity, and selfless contribution to 

Ultimate, combined with a high standard of playing ability. 

Each qualifying Women’s team nominates one player from their 

team as the person who best represents the spirit of the game 

and has contributed in a substantial way to their ultimate 

community. At the Club Championships, each of the 16 nominees is honored with a memento reflective 

of Kathy’s love of horticulture. A vote of the qualifying teams will determine the recipient of the Pufahl 

Award, which will be presented after the Women’s Finals. Previous winners include Vida Town, Kati 

Halmos, and Kristine Gill. 


Field mAP 

10 2007 UPA Club Championships - Event Guide

SEEDINGS 

Masters Division 

1 Troubled Past 

2 Old and in the Way 

3 DoG 

4 BIGS 

5 O.L.D. S.A.G. 

6 Mileage 

7 Surly 

8 Above and Beyond 

9 Miami 

10 Ironwood 

11 REAL Huck 

12 Boneyard 

Mixed Division 

1 Shazam Returns 

2 Mischief 

3 Slow White 

4 Brass Monkey 

5 Amp 

6 Mental Toss Flycoons 

7 Tandem (remix) 

8 Rival 

9 Iowa Corn Exchange (ICE) 

10 Barrio 

11 Bad Larry 

12 Chewbacca Defense 

13 Axis of C’ville 

14 Black Molly 

15 The Poodle Club of Tulsa 

16 Bashing Pinatas 

Open Division 

1 Jam 

2 Sockeye 

3 Johnny Bravo 

4 Furious George 

5 Sub Zero 

6 Condors 

7 Boston Ultimate 

8 GOAT 

9 Ring of Fire 

10 Rhino 

11 Doublewide 

12 Truck Stop 

13 Chain Lightning 

14 Machine 

15 Pike 

16 The Van Buren Boys 

Women’s Division 

1 Fury 

2 Riot 

3 Brute Squad 

4 Zeitgeist 

5 Capitals 

6 Safari 

7 Backhoe 

8 Ozone 

9 Small Rackages 

10 MOJO 

11 Wicked 

12 Lady Godiva 

13 Box 

14 Layuma 

15 Loose Cannon 

16 Ambush 

2008 WFDF World Ultimate Championships Qualification 

The 2007 UPA Club Championships is the event that will qualify one US team from each division 

(Masters, Mixed, Open and Women’s) for the 2008 World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Ultimate 

and Guts Championships (WUGC), to be held August 2-9, 2008 in Vancouver, Canada. The top finishing 

US-based team at the 2007 UPA Club Championships will qualify to represent the United States at 

the 2008 WUGC. In the Open Division, where there are two non-US teams in the field, a 3rd place game 

will be held to determine the US qualifier, if the two non-US teams make the final. The 3rd place game, if 

needed, will be held on Sunday, October 28th, at the same time as the Open Division final. 

2007 UPA Club Championships - Event Guide 

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masters schedule 


mixed schedule 


13

OPEN schedule 


WOMEN’s schedule 


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masters teams 

Above and Beyond 

Captain: Arnold Sanchez 

The home for a bunch of aging friends from New York City and the 

surrounding areas, Above & Beyond has added some talented and 

spirited players from the team known as Salt, as well as some dudes 

from Pike, Twisted Metal and elsewhere. Above & Beyond is making its 

fourth straight appearance in Sarasota, having reached the Finals in 

’05 and the Semis in ’06. Under the steady and firm hand of Captain 

Arnold Sanchez, we plan to play hard every point, huck the hammer when 

it comes and enjoy the beach and brews at the end of every day. Good luck 

to all the teams in the tournament and we look forward to some great 

competition on the fields. 

BIGS 

Captains: Chris Eaton, Pat Benson, 

Layne Davis 

Coaches: Pat Benson, Davie Hill, 

Kerry Karter 

We are so damn proud of our little section in the northwest that we named 

our team BIGSKY in 2006. That was a magical year; KAVU had disbanded 

and a bunch of Boise players turned 33. With no expectations, a fairly 

easy road to Nationals, and a big boost of talent and experience from 

our Bay Area brothers, we ended up being the happiest losers of what 

was likely the best double game point Master’s final in UPA history. So, 

we’re back; fortunate enough to earn a bid out of a very tough region. We 

are elated; there’s nothing more fun than going into battle with a bunch 

of your buddies. We’re going large and pushing deep this year, forever 

chanting “BIGS!!!” 

Roster 

00 Brian Mahoney 5´10˝ 

1 Marty Brutvan 5´4˝ 

2 Pete Reavey 5´11˝ 

3 Matt Jefferson 5´7˝ 

5 David Goldemberg 5´9˝ 

7 Marty Giannukost 5´4˝ 

9 Walter Kalicki 6´0˝ 

10 Greg Phillips 6´1˝ 

11 Tim O´Leary 6´1˝ 

12 Dave Chaiken 5´10˝ 

13 Zeph Landau 6´0˝ 

14 Doug Parent 6´0˝ 

15 Adam Zagoria 5´11˝ 

16 Craig Bramley 5´11˝ 

17 Chris Showers 6´3˝ 

19 Jon Bakija 5´10˝ 

21 Jody Deyo 5´9˝ 

22 Arnold Sanchez 5´8˝ 

23 Dave Babkow 6´0˝ 

29 Matt Mann 5´10˝ 

31 Eric Olson 6´3˝ 

32 Xavier Letteron 6´0˝ 

34 Eric Eckelman 6´0˝ 

37 Jim Biancolo 6´4˝ 

43 Dan Powers 6´1˝ 

44 Lev Fruchter 5´9˝ 

54 Mike Friedland 5´10˝ 

55 Adam Pacelli 6´1˝ 

64 Blake Holland 5´11˝ 

71 DrewJones 5´7˝ 

80 Matt Davis 6´2˝ 

98 Dave Hollander 5´11˝ 

Roster 

0 Alex Cross 6´0˝ 

1 Kerry Karter 6´1˝ 

2 Eric Rogers 6´0˝ 

3 Chris Eaton 5´11˝ 

4 Joe Healy 6´0˝ 

5 Michael McCarrel 6,0˝ 

7 Chris Waters 6´0˝ 

8 Eric Johnson 6´1˝ 

9 Jason Sutter 6´2˝ 

11 Pat Benson 5´11˝ 

13 Rick Nultemeier 6´1˝ 

15 Allan Carswell 6´3˝ 

17 Layne Davis 5´11˝ 

19 Zac Walker 5´10˝ 

23 Boyd Miller 5´11˝ 

25 Paul Schiess 6´0˝ 

26 Josh Jordan 6´3˝ 

28 Kent Schumaker 6´1˝ 

29 Ty Nelson 6´2˝ 

32 Doug Dana 6´2˝ 

33 Mark Zika 6´0˝ 

38 Chris Beatty 5´9˝ 

43 Michael Lauber 6´1˝ 

44 Mark Mallory 5´10˝ 

46 Bill Sherrerd 6´3˝ 

50 Chase Fetter 6´0˝ 

53 Herb Kaup 5´10˝ 

61 Toby Johnson 6´0˝ 

66 David Hill 5´10˝ 

77 Kalani Lima 5´9˝ 

99 Mark LaSalle 6´1˝ 

new york new york boise iDAho 


oston massachUseTts durham north carolina 

masters teams 

Boneyard 

Captain: Dwayne Purper 

Fortified with kackalacky backy juice (it’s not yet a banned substance), 

old players take on the sheen of newborns. Watch for the brown spittle 

when you argue a call. 

DoG 

Captains: Jim Parinella, Alex de 

Frondeville, Jeff Brown 

DoG (Death or Glory) is one of the most storied franchises in ultimate 

history. Created after years of crushing defeats, this Boston team won 

six consecutive Open National championships from 1994-1999 and 

continued to be a presence on the national scene for years afterward. 

With the retirement this past winter of the final two original members of 

the team and the merger with a crosstown rival, the Open team in Boston 

decided to create a new identity, thus opening the way for the name to 

be passed back to a slew of the vintage veterans. Bolstered by long-term 

friends of DoGs and some new additions, the team hopes to make an 

impact in its first venture into Masters. Look for the old trademark style of 

high-percentage offense and an innovative mix of defenses. 

Roster 

1 Marc Kessler 5´9˝ 

2 Mark Britt 5´11˝ 

3 Dwayne Purper 5´8˝ 

4 Brad Trubey 6´2˝ 

5 Christoph Boshoff 6´1˝ 

6 Jeff Faulkner 5´10˝ 

7 Tim Brooks 5´11˝ 

8 Christian Schwoerke 6´0˝ 

9 Bradley Newsom 5´8˝ 

11 John Boswell 5´11˝ 

12 Terry Kramer 6´1˝ 

13 Nathan Fritze 6´1˝ 

14 Andy Brewer 5´10˝ 

16 Rocky Payne 5´11˝ 

21 Andy Kelly 5´9˝ 

24 George Wilder 6´2˝ 

27 Mike Kelly 5´7˝ 

28 Mike Riley 6´0˝ 

29 Sunny Lo 5´10˝ 

30 Jon Proctor 6´1˝ 

31 Noah Wichman 6´1˝ 

32 Tom Reid 6´0˝ 

33 TJ Cawley 5´10˝ 

34 Chris Shepard 5´7˝ 

41 Trent Morrow 6´0˝ 

42 Roger Lassiter 5´11˝ 

43 Augie Kreivenas 6´2˝ 

54 Rich Mason 5´10˝ 

57 Scott Vandelinde 6´0˝ 

69 D.Victor Maneilly 6´0˝ 

84 David Kaminski 6´2˝ 

88 BJ Witkin 5´10˝ 

Roster 

00 Steve Mooney 6´7˝ 

1 Alex de frondeville 5´11˝ 

2 Jay Watson 5´11˝ 

3 Jim Johnston 5´6˝ 

4 John Axon 6´2˝ 

5 Brian Cameros 5´7˝ 

6 Eric Zaslow 6´0˝ 

7 Alec Ewald 6´0˝ 

8 Jim Olson 6´0˝ 

9 Gary Lippman 5´11˝ 

10 Marshall Goff 5´11˝ 

13 Scott Bolden 5´11˝ 

14 Simon Verghese 5´8˝ 

15 Matt Montgomery 6´3˝ 

16 Tyler Short 5´11˝ 

17 Gary Bernard 5´6˝ 

22 Paul Greff 6´1˝ 

23 Bill Stewart 6´2˝ 

24 Jeremy Seeger 6´3˝ 

28 Mike Cooper 6´2˝ 

33 Damon Spitz 5´10˝ 

34 Jeff Brown 5´10˝ 

38 Drew McDowell 6´0˝ 

42 Rick Kenyon 6´3˝ 

55 Bobby Stoddard 5´11˝ 

58 Lenny Engel 5´8˝ 

71 Larry David 5´3˝ 

74 Dan Fassina 6´2˝ 

77 Scott Goodrich 6´0˝ 

81 William Taylor 5´8˝ 

88 Jim Parinella 5´10˝ 


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masters teams 

Ironwood 

Captains: Tim Streit, Ben Thielhorn 

In the American Southwest, there grows a tree. Ironwood. An old tree. A 

strong tree. Ironwood. Fed with only sparse desert rain, it may grow 1500 

years. When cut, its wood can dull a steel blade. Yet this resilient desert 

tree can endure the fierce Autumn storms of Florida. This is our tree. This 

is our team. Ironwood. 

Our roots lie deep in the Arizona earth. Our top is reborn with a year’s new 

growth. Our branches now reach the blue Pacific, Sprawl to the Colorado 

Rockies and the Midwest heartland and touch the Jersey shore. Twice 

battered by Gulf storms, newly strengthened by California sun, this tree 

reaches toward Florida a third time, eagerly seeking the ultimate mix of 

competition and spirit. 

Miami 

Captains: Darius Khonsary, Erik Peterson 

“Miami” as it is creatively named is made up of players mostly from Miami. 

Although the offense still has a little Refugee flavor, the team is 

not quite a reincarnation of Miami teams past - we sprinkled in some 

specialized talent from neighboring cities to bulge up our defense. To 

our divisional comrades, welcome to the Sunshine State. We hope you 

lose… but in a nice way. 

Roster 

2 Chris Gutmann 6´0˝ 

3 Ben Thielhorn 5´11˝ 

5 Mike Garvey 6´4˝ 

7 Louis Bair 6´0˝ 

10 Phil Brown 6´3˝ 

14 Gus Estrano 5´11˝ 

15 Larry Dues 5´8˝ 

17 Tim Streit 6´1˝ 

19 Eric Nabity 6´3˝ 

21 John Roach 6´2˝ 

23 Tyson Kelley 6´0˝ 

25 Trevor Brown 5´10˝ 

31 Nate Austin 6´5˝ 

32 Joe Svitak 5´8˝ 

33 Chris Mogan 6´0˝ 

34 Chris Fontes 5´6˝ 

42 Steve McCrosky 6´0˝ 

49 Bryan Cooperrider 6´0˝ 

52 Jay Austern 6´0˝ 

61 Randy Sanchez 5´9˝ 

70 Jose Miller 5´11˝ 

72 Russ Trotter 4´24˝ 

81 Avi Brisman 5´11˝ 

98 Jay Meyers 5´8˝ 

Roster 

00 Brian Kettenring 6´2˝ 

01 David Frauman 6´1˝ 

02 Erik Peterson 5´9˝ 

03 Dave Kelly 6´4˝ 

04 Orlando Leiva 5´7˝ 

05 Kevin Bogusky 6´0˝ 

06 Todd Demetriades 5´9˝ 

07 Cesar Serrano, Jr. 5´10˝ 

08 Doug Schwartz 5´10˝ 

09 Carlos Nunez 5´8˝ 

10 Brent Fisher 5´10˝ 

11 Stephen Fowler 6´0˝ 

12 Brant Warren 5´10˝ 

13 Luis Novoa 5´9˝ 

15 Oscar Detoffoli 5´8˝ 

16 Roger Villaroel 6´0˝ 

17 Darius Khonsary 6´0˝ 

21 Michael Barefoot 6´0˝ 

23 Douglas Schick 5´10˝ 

24 Camilo Salazar 6´1˝ 

25 Hector Fulco 6´´0˝ 

26 Rich Powers 5´11˝ 

33 Luis Casteleiro 5´4˝ 

37 Gary Saltzman 5´7˝ 

42 Hector Corredor* 5´9˝ 

44 Brett Marinelli 5´7˝ 

57 Jimmy Price 5´7˝ 

67 Louis Brown 6´8˝ 

77 Bob Counts 6´6˝ 

92 Aaron Freedman 5´10˝ 

96 Larry Brown 5´10˝ 

* Not playing 

phoenix arizona Miami FLORIDA 


oulder/denver colorado dallas texas 

masters teams 

Mileage 

Captains: Kip Weatherwax, 

John Grzywinski 

Masters team hailing from Dallas Texas. Core is a foundation of the men 

from the now defunct Co-ed Hangtime team that was 2 time National 

Runner Up and Worlds Runner Up. 

Old and in the WAY 

Captains: Bob Pease, Gary Foreman, Bo 

Esrey, Eric Albright, Heath Mackay 

From the 80’s to 00’s, these OLD huckers have truly been showing THE 

WAY. A long-standing team of Colorado-based, masters-level players, Old 

and in the Way has been providing Ultimate competition and camaraderie 

for over 20 years. We have a great legacy – we’ve won two National 

Championships (1999 & 2005) and one WFDF World Championship 

(Heilbronn, Germany 2000) and have finished no worse than third in the 

country in the UPA National Series for nine straight years. We are proud 

of our record but also gain great satisfaction in being a great TEAM - 

with continuity of leadership and familiar faces dating back to our first 

National Championship. With an influx of some new, younger teams this 

year’s competition will be the best ever seen in the Masters Division. 

Watch out for “OLD”! This year’s challenge? Don’t let Bo lose his security 

deposit! 

Good luck to all the teams in the 2007 UPA National Series Masters 

Division. 

Roster 

2 Erik Ward 6´0˝ 

3 Jim Gerencser 6´5˝ 

4 Mike Jones 6´3˝ 

7 Kip Weatherwax 5´11˝ 

9 Jason Phillips 6´0˝ 

11 Matt Krei 6´0˝ 

12 Jim Davis 5´9˝ 

13 Kirk Mclemore 5´9˝ 

14 Lenny Correl 5´11˝ 

15 Rex O´Quinn 5´9˝ 

19 Brian Shumard 6´2˝ 

21 John Grzywinski 5´11˝ 

22 Kelly Robinson 6´2˝ 

23 Ian Maclean 6´0˝ 

27 Dave Patton 5´11˝ 

28 JC Gonzalez 5´11˝ 

32 Tom Etchison 6´5˝ 

36 John Nelson 6´0˝ 

44 Tim Jendel 5´10˝ 

47 Gabriel Fuzat 6´1˝ 

55 Mark Sellers 6´0˝ 

69 Tad Miller 5´10˝ 

Roster 

1 Eric Albright 5´ 7˝ 

3 Aaron Ketchum 5˝11˝ 

4 Gary Foreman 5˝11˝ 

5 Heath Mackay 5´10˝ 

7 Bob Pease 5´8˝ 

8 Bo Esrey 5´10˝ 

9 Jeremy Friedman 5´9˝ 

10 Aaron Brown 6´1˝ 

11 Scott Bennett 5´10˝ 

12 Mike Morrissey 5´11˝ 

13 Buzz Ellsworth 6´0 

14 Kevin Broughton 5´11´´ 

15 Jason Wedekind 6´1˝ 

21 Dave Gochis 5´10˝ 

22 Joe Triplett 6´2˝ 

23 Brendon Pardington 5´11˝ 

24 Calvin Lin 5´11˝ 

27 Doug Arensman 6´0˝ 

31 Paul De Morgan 6´0˝ 

34 Tim Galvin 6´1˝ 

42 Phil Lohre 6´2˝ 

44 Randy Ricks 6´3˝ 

51 Mark Driver 6´2˝ 

66 Dave Banks 6´5˝ 

67 Michael Kuhns 5´6˝ 

76 Jim Glynn 5´10˝ 

00 Mickey Madzinski 6´11˝ 


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masters teams 

O.L.D. S.A.G. 

Captain: Steve Wherry 

This is O.L.D. S.A.G.’s 7th trip to Sarasota since 2000. 

The team started when a burning bush caught the eye of Jim Brose in 

Glacier National Park. From behind the bush a voice called out, “You must 

gather a group of men who are at least 33 years old and bring them to 

Sarasota, Florida every October. Oh yea, and bring a disc with you.” 

Having lived an uneventful life to that point Brose set out on the mission. 

First came Jim Viner, then Pickleman, Adlis, McDonough, Kelly, and Sauce. 

Then Steve Wherry and his minions joined and soon there were 14 who 

braved the heckles and taunts of heresy from the local villagers as they 

boarded that first plane to Florida. 

The next year was more of the same, but in the year after that, the 

pilgrimage grew bigger – Paul Minecci, Sam Sackett, Curtis Maier, Hector 

Hernandez, Chris O’Connor and Big Rick Atkins left their wives at home 

without explanation. The sun shone brightly upon them when they arrived 

in Florida and rainbows filled the skies. Their throws flew on the wings 

of angels and their D’s struck like bolts from Zeus. Now champions they 

awaited a further sign, but none came. 

And so, this team from Philadelphia returns again. This year’s group is the 

biggest ever, and it includes first-timers: Len Magargee, Clayton Coltman, 

and Billy Maroon. We make the trip to Sarasota to answer a vague calling, 

and when we take the fields we play with the burning desire that comes 

from the recognition that this may be our - One Last Ditch Shot at Glory! 

REAL Huck 

Captain: Johnny Hock 

REAL Huck quickly formed in 2006, quickly qualified for the Club 

Championships and quickly declined the bid once we learned the other 

teams would not be playing “savage seven” like we would have been. We 

are back with bolstered numbers for 2007 claiming to be Chicago based, 

but some would say we are a Buckeye flavored Midwest melting pot. We 

are early in the team’s evolution, intend to become a Midwest mainstay, 

and have a vision of completing a REAL Huck! 

Roster 

00 Rick Atkins 6´0˝ 

1 Chris OĆonnor 6´2˝ 

2 Jim Brose 5´8˝ 

3 Mark Cornacchio 5´3˝ 

4 JB Harrington 6´1˝ 

5 Bruce Kuo 5´9˝ 

6 Andrew Rutledge 6´4˝ 

7 Clayton Coltman 5´11˝ 

8 Brendan Smith 5´6˝ 

9 Jay Soda 5´11˝ 

10 Jim Viner 6´0˝ 

11 Dave Soyka 5´9˝ 

14 Chris Kelly 6´4˝ 

15 Steve Wherry 5´11˝ 

16 Tom Maroon 5´9˝ 

17 Stu Snodgrass 6´1˝ 

18 Paul Minecci 5´10˝ 

20 Len Magargee 6´2˝ 

21 Steve Chang 5´10˝ 

22 Mark Ross 5´11˝ 

23 Marc Schoettle 5´9˝ 

24 Sam Sackett 5´9˝ 

25 Scott Rosenbloom 6´0˝ 

26 Sean Smith 5´8˝ 

28 Hector Hernandez 6´0˝ 

29 Curtis Maier 5´9˝ 

33 John Moore 6´0˝ 

37 Darryl Norcott 5´11˝ 

42 Paul Bonfanti 5´7˝ 

44 Sean Cushing 5´10˝ 

55 Will Heyman 6´2˝ 

56 Doug Tindall 6´2˝ 

66 John York 5´10˝ 

67 Rich Fisher 6´1˝ 

69 Billy Maroon 5´10˝ 

70 Ed Cohen 5´11˝ 

78 Andrew Joshua 6´2˝ 

Roster 

00 Steve LaCrosse 6´3˝ 

2 Jay Martin 6´0˝ 

8 Rob Martin 5´9˝ 

13 Paul Devine 5´9˝ 

15 Eric Norris 6´1˝ 

16 Mike Elovitz 5´11˝ 

17 Billy Theisen 5´8˝ 

21 John Tracy 5´11˝ 

22 Jeff Vahlkamp 6´1˝ 

32 Keith Allen 5´8˝ 

33 Dave Schenck 5´9˝ 

34 Johnny Hock 5´11˝ 

36 Jim Mshar 6´1˝ 

37 Mark Fritz 6´3˝ 

69 Chris Zimmerman 5´8˝ 

80 Mike Fritz 6´0˝ 

81 Larry Dean 5´10˝ 

99 Chris Zimmerman 6´0˝ 

philadelphia pennsylvania chicago Illinois 


santa cruz california Minneapolis MINNESOTA 

masters teams 

Surly 

Captains: Eric Enge, Dan Rydel, David 

Boardman 

After several years of travel to Sarasota, this year’s incarnation of 

Minneapolis masters has spread its embrace across the Central Region 

and the nation, bringing in old friends and rivals from Wisconsin, Illinois, 

Michigan, New York, Colorado, California, and Africa. We proudly sport the 

logo of our sponsor Surly Brewing, the #1 craft brew in America. 

Troubled Past 

Captain: Michael O’Dowd 

Troubled Past is a bright cheery spot that continues to 

shine amongst the many teams that enjoy this sport. 

Our players come from all corners of the North American West to celebrate 

true Spirited Ultimate. Troubled Past is the model for teams that 

are searching for integrity. 

We start our Spirit belief system in the individual because when one 

player is weak it brings down the entire sport. If a player drops a pass 

or throws a turn TP beats that player into submission by reading the new 

Spirit guidelines for final participants until they weep for their sin. As 

a team we know how to respond when calls drain a game of Spirit. We 

practice our initial call responses together by shouting out in the stretch 

circle, “Are You Done?” “Do You Use That Mouth To Eat!” and of course 

team favorite, “Why Are You Still Talking?” 

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of TP is our outreach program. We 

believe every game is an opportunity to teach and we are not afraid to 

use force in our instruction. While some disapprove, we have at all times 

three to five players ready to beat opposing players who resist our brand 

of Spirit. If you are an opposing player, be warned that discussing calls 

can lead to a Spirit readjustment. While everyone on our team prays for 

the day this sport has referees, until that time, we will continue to be this 

sport’s enviable combination of Spirit model and enforcer. 

Roster 

2 Josh Quaas 6´1˝ 

3 Eric Lonsdorf 5´10˝ 

4 Chris Reynolds 5´9˝ 

5 Tony Severt 5´10˝ 

6 Bill Cooper 5´10˝ 

7 Darrin England 5´10˝ 

8 JJ Kuhn 6´2˝ 

9 Fritz Bussman 5´9˝ 

10 Matt Forster 5´11˝ 

12 Randy Gage 5´11˝ 

13 Jeremy Alden 5´11˝ 

15 Joe Stocklein 6´2˝ 

17 Dan Rydel 5´11˝ 

22 Dave Boardman 6´0˝ 

24 Phil Bowen 6´1˝ 

28 Eric Enge 6´3˝ 

31 Eric Carr 6´2˝ 

33 Mark Severt 5´10˝ 

36 Russ Adams 5´7˝ 

37 Fritz Burkhardt 6´2˝ 

38 Steve Cole 6´0˝ 

39 Chris York 6´0˝ 

42 Marty Bakko 6´0˝ 

43 Seth Grossinger 5´7˝ 

79 Steve Ridgely 5´11˝ 

88 Jim Mott 5´7˝ 

99 Omar Ansari 6´1˝ 

Roster 

1 Billy Layden 5´6˝ 

2 Kevin Monohan 6´1˝ 

3 Keith Monohan 6´1˝ 

4 Greg Woods 5´11˝ 

5 Kevin Chenoweth 6´2˝ 

6 Scott Lipscomb 6´3˝ 

7 Mike O´Dowd 6´0˝ 

8 Brian Harris 5´8˝ 

9 Walter Van Der Schraaf 5´8˝ 

11 Ry Koteen 5´8˝ 

13 Jay Janin 5´8˝ 

15 Pete Block 6´0˝ 

17 Mike Rice 6´1˝ 

19 Chuck Johnson 5´11˝ 

20 Dan Ackerstein 5´11˝ 

21 Thomas Glass 6´0˝ 

22 David Greene 5´10˝ 

23 Michael Knapp 5´9˝ 

25 Shaun Curtis 5´11˝ 

27 John Lane 5´11˝ 

33 Dave Smith 6´5˝ 

37 Jeff Hager 5´11˝ 

39 Masa Honda 5´8˝ 

41 Rick Whitty 5´10˝ 

44 Andy Petroff 6´0˝ 

47 Jesse Cortes 6´0˝ 

52 David Barkan 5´8˝ 

55 Kib Dacklin 6´1˝ 

69 Jeff Williams 5´11˝ 

77 Aaron Switze 6´0˝ 

81 Brian Duchovnay 5´8˝ 


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MIXED teams 

Amp 

Captains: Jeff Snader, Kathi Jenkins, 

Peter Knappenberger 

Amp is based in Philly, and is proud to represent the Founders’ section 

in Sarasota for a third straight year. We have certain core beliefs that 

guide our team. We believe that the Ab Lounge at the end of a four hour 

practice is the best part of the weekend. We believe that whatever is said 

on the Podium of Truth stays in the room. We believe that F-day should be 

a national holiday. We believe that Amp was a better name choice than 

anything to do with Rocky Balboa, the Liberty Bell, or cheesesteaks. We 

believe that it is game time and, hell yeah, we are going to win. 

Axis of C’ville 

Captains: Oliver Platts-Mills, Natasha 

Sienitsky and Kevin Kusy 

Since our birth, springing spontaneously from the igneous core of 

Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the question has been raised reflectively, what sort 

of axis do we claim to be? For, surely, we have conceived to orient linearly, 

around which our polymorphic members fancy to rotate. Equally, this team 

and our single purpose has become a sort of geometrical safe haven, a 

promise of orientation for many of our otherwise-wayward comrades. Or, 

in a similar fashion, do we see ourselves as a sort of dentine projection, a 

keystone at the vertebral core of our sleepy college town? 

Could it be this simple? Could these, in sum, suffice to posit the story 

of our forming as an inevitable consequence of so many molecules in 

motion? Or, more boldly, must we venture to approach a more contemporary 

invocation of this beguiling homonym? Do we, like so many rogue states, 

contrive to develop weapons of such power to threaten the established 

hierarchy? Would our strict allegiance to the principles of three of this 

nation’s greatest guiding lights (and hippest sleeve ornaments) allow for 

such a Judas kiss? 

So far, despite our most earnest attempts to understand the nominal 

core of our nascent identity, we can offer only this simple, intoxicating 

drumbeat of a response: Who are we? Just axis. 

Roster 

0 Eugene Yum 6´1˝ 

1 Alex Peters 6´0˝ 

2 Jeffrey Snader 6´3˝ 

3 Peter Knappenberger 5´9˝ 

4 Raha Mozaffari 5´4˝ 

5 Allison Cameron 5´9˝ 

6 Jill Domanico 5´6˝ 

7 Castle Sinicrope 5´5˝ 

8 Dan Furfari 5´10˝ 

9 Jonathan Francis 5´8˝ 

10 Brian Felt 5´11˝ 

11 Marc Stachowski 5´11˝ 

12 Tina Fink 5´9˝ 

14 Lauren Felt 5´6˝ 

15 Harrison Treegoob 5´11˝ 

18 Whitney Viets 5´5˝ 

22 Jessica Patrell 5´8˝ 

23 Stacey Janz 5´5˝ 

24 Rita Axelroth 5´2˝ 

25 Sean Murray 6´1˝ 

26 Dugan Lawrence 6´1˝ 

27 Brian Whelan 5´10˝ 

37 Sarah Stanton 5´6˝ 

54 Patrick Sherlock 5´8˝ 

64 Patrick Gilman 6´1˝ 

66 Jeff Loperfido 5´11˝ 

79 Kathi Jenkins 5´4˝ 

81 Bhavin Parikh 5´8˝ 

Roster 

0 Caroline Loh 5´5˝ 

2 Jay Guise 5´11˝ 

4 Robert Runner 6´3˝ 

5 Justin Goodman 5´9˝ 

6 Karin Rafaels 5´7˝ 

7 Adrienne Dass 5´6˝ 

8 Duncan Hill 5´11˝ 

9 Taryn Price 5´10˝ 

10 Kristi Williamson 5´4˝ 

11 Elizabeth Lim 5´4˝ 

12 Oliver Platts-Mills 6´2˝ 

14 Kevin Aha 5´9˝ 

16 James Platts-Mills 6´4˝ 

17 Dawn Kusy 5´3˝ 

19 Benson Funk Wilder 5´6˝ 

20 Dave Allison 5´8˝ 

22 Mitchell Psotka 5´8˝ 

23 Marshall Koch 6´4˝ 

26 Stephen Chan 5´10˝ 

28 Jason Ng 5´9˝ 

29 Andrea Duran 5´9˝ 

30 Kevin Kusy 6´2˝ 

87 Natasha Sienitsky 5´4˝ 

philadelphia pennsylvania charlottesville virginia 


Tucson arizona denver colorado 

MIXED teams 

Bad Larry 

Captains: Bill Burke, Shannon Smith 

Wanna know a secret? I haven’t brought a single morsel of food to an 

Ultimate Tournament all season. There’s no need to, I just steal it from the 

rest of my teammates. They all bring plenty, and good stuff too. Honestly, 

I don’t think I’ve ever seen an Ultimate team that eats as much as Bad 

Larry. It’s not all that shocking, if you actually take a moment to look at 

the people on the team. That guy, #4, could probably fill out a C-cup…I’m 

not kidding. Not to mention that thick and stout girl handling all the time. 

I bet she can wolf it down. I don’t steal from everybody though. We have 

this one guy who’s so skinny that he’s practically 2-dimensional. I feel 

bad stealing from him. Plus his food is usually boring like granola bars 

and crap. I wouldn’t steal from #7 either. He’s a complete head case and 

would probably kill me if he caught me. Luckily he got cut at Nationals 

last year, so I don’t have to worry about it. 

Here’s the kicker. The team even has a silly cheer that goes “EAT,” then 

“MORE” (it’s kinda hard to write it out). I love that cheer. Every time we 

cheer it, I think to myself “Sure, fools, I’ll go ahead and ‘Eat More’… of 

your food. Suckers.” And that’s the end of my story. 

Barrio 

Captains: Jeff Grobe, Grant McCall, 

Gretchen Kiehlbaugh, Liz Penny 

Bar · ri · o /bahr-ee-oh/ n 1. A Spanish word meaning our community, 

territory or neighborhood; a barrio is generally considered to be a cohesive 

place rich in tradition and populated by a tight knit minority. 2. The name 

of a co-ed Ultimate team originally formed in Tucson’s Barrio Anita; it is a 

community of players proud to be representing the minority desert section 

at the UPA’s 2007 National Championships. 3. Barrio connotes spirit, love 

of the game and never, ever giving up. 

Barrio runs a tireless offense honed under the relentless gaze of the 

scorching Sonoran sun; rains down one righteous huck after another like 

a caped luchador flying across the ring; plays lay-out defense hardened 

on parched fields where a blade of grass is the stuff of legend; and 

dances with the dead to the immemorial serenades of a mariachi’s violin 

to never forget who came before. 

Roster 

00 Tom Lekan 5´7˝ 

1 Isabelle Stohler 5´0˝ 

2 Dan Hunt 6´2˝ 

3 David Barnes 6´0˝ 

4 James Beeby 5´4˝ 

8 Lindsey Munkwitz 6´0˝ 

13 Julie Beeby 5´8˝ 

14 Mike Washington 5´8˝ 

15 Dave Freund 6´1˝ 

16 Jason Flock 6´0˝ 

16 Erica Munson 5´7˝ 

20 Joe Durst 6´1˝ 

22 Jeff Rood 5´10˝ 

23 Zeth Lietzau 5´6˝ 

27 Shannon Smith 5´6˝ 

28 Elizabeth Steen 5´8˝ 

40 Ryan Kircher 5´10˝ 

42 Melissa Munkwitz 5´11 

44 Jess Spuhler 5´6˝ 

73 Bill Burke 5´10˝ 

85 Donald Corson 5´4˝ 

95 Devon Calonge 5´10˝ 

Roster 

0 Clay Kamm 6´4˝ 

3 Meg Berry 5´6˝ 

4 Chris Shepard 6´2˝ 

5 Chris Baldyga 6´2˝ 

8 Austin Gregersen 6´4˝ 

11 Stephan Scholz 6´1˝ 

13 Julia Tenen 5´6˝ 

14 Liz Penny 5´10˝ 

16 Pauline Moleski 5´7˝ 

17 Jeff Grobe 6´2˝ 

18 Grant McCall 6´1˝ 

19 Gretchen Kiehlbaugh 5´6˝ 

21 Laurie Starr 5´6˝ 

23 Brandon Palmer 6´2˝ 

24 Colin Hutten 5´10˝ 

30 Jim Morrison 6´1˝ 

31 Whitney Elkins 5´4˝ 

34 Juan Castro 5´9˝ 

49 Erik Gafni 6´1˝ 

52 Henry Scharf 5´11˝ 

55 Anne McGettigan 5´9˝ 


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MIXED teams 

Bashing Piñatas 

Captains: Ryan West, Lucas Murphy 

The modern Piñata (Papyrus animalis) is found in the wild mostly in 

the Northeast United States, with pockets of surviving populations in 

Colorado, Maryland, and the Carolinas. The fun-loving animals are known 

to migrate south to Florida in late October, which is the traditional mating 

ground of the species. A specific sub-species, the Papyrus animalis 

bashingus, or Bashing Piñata, has adapted to live in a nocturnal 

environment, mostly to avoid predators, which to this day is mostly 

humans. The wild Piñata first migrated to the United States from Mexico, 

where it was often cruelly hung from trees and beaten. This tradition, plus 

decades of illegal poaching for their valued tissue paper skins, landed 

the Piñata on the Endangered Species list. Although a few success 

stories exist, such as the Bashing Piñatas, most Piñatas are still tortured 

for the amusement of children and adults across America. This mostly 

comes from a lack of knowledge on the part of the American consumer, 

which is why this animal cruelty must be brought to the forefront of our 

minds. Please, next time you are celebrating a birthday or holiday, avoid 

sacrificing such a beautiful creature for your own entertainment. 

Black Molly 

Captains: Troy Revell, Tim Lupo, Missy 

Richardson 

It’s on like neckbone!! North Carolina has a long history of great teams, 

and the Triangle specifically has produced several great coed squads. 

We aim to tap into that still existing talent base and bring the coed title 

back home to the Triangle, although we might not force middle and have 

learned what dump swing means. In our second year, we reorganized with 

competitive open tryouts, taking on Olio as our feeder team. The result 

was a team that’s 41% married to itself, and 13% Gardner. We’re 100% 

Blacker and Mollyer, and 9% of our team sweats more than the other 91% 

combined. Aylee and Zach for Callahan 2027. Special thanx to Robbie 

Minshall and Ana Plachco. Yup. 

Roster 

00 Ryan West 5´11´´ 

2 Elli Weyer 5´2˝ 

3 Amanvir Chahal 6´3˝ 

4 Kerry Beyrer 5´7˝ 

7 Lauren Nelson 5´5˝ 

9 Kristen Longo 5´5˝ 

10 Jennifer Frederick 5´1˝ 

11 Dave Dayan 6´0˝ 

12 Jennifer OĆonnell 5´11˝ 

13 Kim Ryan 5´4˝ 

15 Raymond Tistler 6´3˝ 

21 Emily Cho 5´3˝ 

24 Seth Canetti 5´8˝ 

25 Ercan Hocalar 5´10˝ 

26 Kevin Ferri 6´0˝ 

28 Karen Gilpen 5´6˝ 

29 Tamiko Younge 5´0˝ 

34 Chris Wicus 6´3˝ 

42 Stephen Glauser 6´0˝ 

43 Zac Hilton 6´2˝ 

45 Billy Olli 5´8˝ 

47 Lucas Murphy 5´8˝ 

48 Katie Hocalar 5´11˝ 

54 Livingston Ordway 5´11˝ 

77 Minerva Muzquiz 5´2´´ 

85 Vinny Fiacco 6´2˝ 

88 Devon Huang 5´5˝ 

93 Kumiko Yamada 5´6˝ 

Roster 

00 Laura Moore 5´11˝ 

1 Melanie Morgan 5´7˝ 

3 Tim Lupo 5´10˝ 

6 Raju Prasad 5´8˝ 

8 Becki Cleveland 5´4˝ 

9 Jeff Smith 5´9˝ 

11 Beth Gifford 5´3˝ 

12 Troy Revell 5´11˝ 

13 Bryan Conklin 6´6˝ 

15 Jesse Overby 6´1˝ 

16 Lee Veit 5´10˝ 

17 Peter Mueller 5´10˝ 

18 Missy Richardson 5´5˝ 

19 Grant Gardner 6´1˝ 

22 Nick Poore 5´9˝ 

24 Lauren Gardner 5´3˝ 

25 Heather Gardner 5´2˝ 

32 Bobby Veit 6´2˝ 

42 Alan Hoyle 5´8˝ 

48 Phil Prudich 6´4˝ 

55 Ryan Smith 6´4˝ 

77 Stacey Prudich 5´5˝ 

81 Sarah Morrison 5´8˝ 

Albany new york triangle north carolina 


austin texas san francisco california 

MIXED teams 

Brass Monkey 

Captains: Nate Miller, Joshua Greenough, 

Hannah Griego 

Coach: Henrik Meng (GM) 

Brass Monkey has existed since 2003 and been a consistent force in the 

Bay Area (and national) mixed since being founded. The team prides 

itself on playing gritty defense in any conditions and having a smile while 

getting the block. The team spirit is anchored by Nate Miller, Kerry Soo, 

Patrick Hard and the original monkeys but as always we are excited by the 

new blood for 2007. The stories from past years are retold with gusto and 

bonding happens on at the track and on team retreats. We guarantee that 

we eat better than any other team in the fall series. 

This year has seen a conscious effort to play against some of the best 

mixed teams in the country by traveling to Boston, Seattle and then 

hosting Mixed Labor Day in San Francisco. The team has had our ups 

and downs on the field this season but we are battle tested and like good 

Spartans fear no one. 

See you on the field or at the beach and we will have a good time with 

Chuck and his fiddle. 

Chewbacca Defense 

Captains: Meetesh Karia, Patrick 

Mackie, Mary McDowell, Harper Ray, 

Tal Tversky 

In 2006, a bunch of Wookiees and Wookettes decided it would be fun 

to play together (along with some Ewoks) so Chewbacca Defense was 

formed. With players from Doublewide, Buttercup, Showdown, UT and 

Payasos con Pistolas, we’re a fun and experienced bunch. Why ‘Chewbacca 

Defense’? Why would a Wookiee, an eight-foot tall Wookiee, want to live on 

Endor, with a bunch of two-foot tall Ewoks? That does not make sense! If 

Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit! The defense rests. 

Roster 

0 Mike Sintetos 6´3˝ 

1 Chuck Kindred 6´3˝ 

6 Kelli Badillo 5´4˝ 

9 Chris Coco 5´10˝ 

10 Matt Albison 5´10˝ 

11 Heather Brown 5´9˝ 

12 Nate Miller 5´11˝ 

13 Alicia Dantzker 5´9˝ 

16 Kerry Soo Von Esch 5´1˝ 

21 Bea Leung 5´7˝ 

22 Matty Sung 5´10˝ 

23 Wendy Chan 5´6˝ 

24 Jesse Woodward 6´3˝ 

26 Linda Shively 5´3˝ 

27 Alison Purcell 5´10˝ 

28 Hannah Griego 5´6˝ 

29 Jason Draut 6´1˝ 

31 Geoff Dolan 6´0˝ 

37 Andrea Zytkovicz 5´10˝ 

38 Margo Hasselman 5´4˝ 

52 Stephen Antonopoulos 6´2˝ 

61 Will Lavery 6´1˝ 

64 Patrick Hard 6´1˝ 

99 Joshua Greenough 6´2˝ 

Roster 

0 Hugh Daschbach 6´2˝ 

2 Vanessa Wagner 5´5˝ 

3 Mary McDowell 5´5˝ 

5 Leigh Gorman 5´11˝ 

6 Harper Ray 5´10˝ 

7 Colleen Schmitt 5´8˝ 

8 Asher Price 6´2˝ 

9 Patrick Mackie 6´5˝ 

10 Judy Le 5´10˝ 

11 Meetesh Karia 6´2˝ 

12 Jess Guffey 5´7˝ 

13 Matthew Stephens 6´3˝ 

15 Brian Thomas 5´9˝ 

16 Hannah Giles 5´7˝ 

18 Don Tom 5´10˝ 

19 Matt Clark 6´3˝ 

21 Peter Lewis 5´11˝ 

25 Elliott Murray 6´0.5˝ 

23 Gina Phillips 5´8˝ 

29 Jason Conrad 5´10˝ 

31 Laney Bevill 5´3˝ 

42 Greg Deisty 5´7˝ 

60 Tal Tversky 5´7˝ 

71 Greg Clark 6´0˝ 

99 Mia Iseman 5´6˝ 


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MIXED teams 

Iowa Corn Exchange 

Captains: Rich La Vigne, Dan Kresowik, 

Michael Francis 

Coach: Ken Gayley 

In 2004 playing with Ethanol (men’s open) many of us saw the success 

Iowa State men had with CLX. We decided to throw together a team based 

in Iowa City with the men from Ethanol (University of Iowa Alum) and 

the University of Iowa women (Saucy Nancy) that had just played College 

Nationals together to form the team Method. Turns out no practice and 

a plentiful supply of Sparks can turn you into the Central Region Mixed 

Champions in 2005. 

Keeping the dream alive in 2006 under a new name proved a little more 

difficult, with many players moving out of state and not being able to 

commit to all practices held (read tournaments). We ended the season 

with a disappointing Regionals showing losing three games-to-go. 

2007 has been a year of dedication. ICE gathered some young talent 

from Northwestern University, changed our source of energy (FOUR), and 

committed to getting into better shape. And here we are again, Central 

Regional Mixed Champions heading to Sarasota. 

Mental Toss Flycoons 

Captains: Markie Aagenes, Daphne Evans 

The Mental Toss Flycoons hail from a relatively small town nestled at the 

center of five fabulous valleys. Our town’s neighbor is the Rattlesnake 

Wilderness area, which is home to elk, moose, cutthroat trout, grizzly 

bears, and the occasional wolf. These vast open spaces and wild lands 

are exactly what motivate our team. Many of us make a living working 

in these wild places, and the others live in Missoula so we can recreate 

there. We spend some time on the Ultimate field but more time on skis, 

snowboards, rock faces, trails, or one of the many rivers in our area. All 

of these things meld into our name, “The Mental Toss Flycoons,” a quote 

from Frank Zappa, who proclaimed he is “moving to Montana soon.” 

Though we love visitors, please think twice before moving to our own little 

icy wasteland. 

Roster 

2 Mark Groteluschen 6´0˝ 

3 Ashley Welter 5´4˝ 

4 Matt Markese 5´11˝ 

5 Zach Eastlund 6´2˝ 

7 Ted Reynolds 6´2˝ 

8 Michael Francis 6´0˝ 

9 Shauna Sliz 5´8˝ 

10 Brendan Breault 5´9˝ 

11 Amy Millar 5´7˝ 

12 Kris Diehl 5´4˝ 

13 Mackenzie Groteluschen 5´9˝ 

15 Rich LaVigne 6´1˝ 

16 Matt Petersone 6´3˝ 

17 Andrew Edwards 5´10˝ 

18 Anna Schaefer 6´0˝ 

25 Sarah Danilson 5´6˝ 

26 Georgette Moyle 5´7˝ 

27 Clay Schelitzke 5´9˝ 

31 Carl Deffenbaugh 5´10˝ 

33 Dan Kresowik 5´10˝ 

80 Courtney O´Brien 5´5˝ 

Roster 

0 Markie Aagenes 6´3˝ 

1 Tim Murray 6´1˝ 

2 Matt Luck 5´7˝ 

03 Eric Rasmussen 6´0˝ 

4 Johnny MacLean 5´10˝ 

5 Daphne Evans 5´6˝ 

6 Laurie Ashley 5´6˝ 

7 James Kennedy 6´0˝ 

8 Michael Faris 5´9˝ 

9 Jenny Shrum 5´6˝ 

10 Jeanie Shade 5´8˝ 

12 Skyla Sisco 5´7˝ 

15 Johnny OĆonnor 5´10˝ 

18 Ken Billington 6´2˝ 

20 Sarah Megyesi 5´9˝ 

23 Alex Zimmerman 6´0˝ 

29 Theresa Weber 5´6˝ 

31 Will Sutton 5´8˝ 

32 Emily Smith 5´9˝ 

33 Jen Nichols 5´6˝ 

34 Nate McConnell 6´0˝ 

51 Ryan Applegate 6´0˝ 

88 Jesse Adams 5´11˝ 

iowa city iowa Missoula montana 


northfield minnesota bay area california 

MIXED teams 

Mischief 

Captains: Shirley Wu, Kris McQueen 

Coach: Andy Crews 

2003: Mischief takes first breath as a Frankenstein comprised of the most 

wiley and mischievious players from several Bay Area mixed teams. 

2004: After a hemorrhage of players to teams such as Monkey, Fish, and 

Kaos, concentrated recruiting efforts for young players bag top prospects 

from teams such as Ramona. 

2005: Deepening our roster further with additions from Superfly, BLU, 

and Squids, Mischief becomes a contender. After learning about heart, 

Mischief achieves its goal of qualifying for the Club Championships. 

Seeded 15th coming into Nationals, we beat Gorilla Foot and Donkey 

Bomb en route to finishing 13th overall. But our first trip to the Club 

Championship only whetted our appetite for mischievous greatness. 

2006: A few key pickups coupled with a year of hard work and passionate 

play brings us to the National Championship. A well-played game, 

including star performances from our Finals MVPs, David Pickett 

and Lori Eich, gives us the edge as we defeat Slow White 15-11 to 

win the Championship. 

Poodle Club of Tulsa 

The Poodle Club of Tulsa cordially invites you to join with us in celebrating 

the 2007 Festival of Life. Black tie optional. 

Roster 

0 Paul Youn 6´3˝ 

1 Warren Schechter 6´0˝ 

2 Adam Brown 5´8˝ 

3 Chris Doyle 5´10˝ 

4 Kris McQueen 5´9˝ 

5 Adam Fagin 5´10˝ 

6 Lyndsay Holley 5´4˝ 

7 Wade Hellner 5´11˝ 

8 Wes Chao 5´7˝ 

9 Lori Eich 5´6˝ 

10 Emily Gauthier 5´10˝ 

11 Steffi Wu 5´6˝ 

12 Dan Olstein 5´7˝ 

13 Tyler Grant 6´1˝ 

14 Quinn Kennett 6´1˝ 

16 Crystal Cook 5´6˝ 

17 Kate Leslie 5´8˝ 

19 Shirley Wu 5´2˝ 

20 Andy Crews 5´8˝ 

22 Brynne Speizer 5´7˝ 

32 Astrid Manning 6´1˝ 

33 Kyle Smith 6´1˝ 

39 Heather Wolnick 5´4˝ 

42 Mark Smith 6´1˝ 

47 Kitt Hodsden 5´7˝ 

77 Beth Liebert 5´10˝ 

80 Kevin Smith 6´0˝ 

83 David Pickett 5´9˝ 

88 Will Goodyer 5´9˝ 

91 Ryan Gerlach 6´0˝ 

Roster 

00 Julia Busiek 5´6˝ 

01 Leon Schneider 6´0˝ 

02 Anne Bosscher 5´10˝ 

03 Drew Amerson 6´1˝ 

04 Tomas Jensen 6´1˝ 

05 Caitlin McKimmy 5´8˝ 

06 Chris Rupp 5´10˝ 

07 Dan Terlouw 5´10˝ 

08 Casey Rundquist 

09 Sam Roberts 6´0˝ 

10 Megan Molteni 

11 Emily Muirhead 5´6˝ 

12 Elizabeth Cavert 

13 Jessica Martinez 

14 Jeff Huang 

15 Jill Bingham 5´9˝ 

16 Beth Mynar 

17 Jerry Rosenberg 5´8˝ 

18 Philip Burkhardt 

19 Kate Arnold 5´9˝ 

20 Rebecca Sheridan 

21 Reed Conrad 5´9 

22 Julia Weese-Young 

23 Sarah Weeks 

26 Will Sierzchula 5´10˝ 

27 Derek Gottlieb 6´0˝ 

28 Ben Hahn 6´1˝ 

32 Becky Craig 

34 Jinny Eun 5´5˝ 

38 Bonnie Melville 5´6˝ 

55 Eric Feise 5´10˝ 

66 Michael Toce 5´11˝ 

77 Liana Burghardt 5´3˝ 

81 Taylor Ross 

321 Scott Christiansen 


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MIXED teams 

Rival 

Captains: Michael Wood, Ned Coker, 

Holly Sommers 

In 2007, Rival has placed 1st or 3rd at every Ultimate tournament it has 

attended. The team hopes to see this trend continue at Nationals. 

Unfortunately, Rival has not performed as well at other sports. The team 

lost the chumpionship of a Tag-Team Scrabble(tm) Tournament for the 

third year running (despite great efforts on the part of Rival captains 

to, in the immortal words of Jason Kidd, “turn this team around 360 

degrees”), was eliminated early in a Charity Sepak Tekraw Exhibition 

Against Leukemia, stumbled through a Cold Air Ballooning competition, 

finished dead last at a caber toss (but set a world record for injuring 

spectators), was disqualified from a 10k power moonwalk, received the 

“most improved” award at a synchronized weightlifting event and had 

three teammates arrested for their participation (and poor aim) in a biathlon 

atop Stone Mountain. To be fair, Rival did see a much improved 

performance in the LARP Olympics this year. However, the team fell short 

of the points necessary to attain immortality upon the judges ruling that 

“sugar britches” is not a virtue. 

So, while the year may not have brought all wins for Rival, this team is 

striving to end their Ultimate season with a strong showing in Sarasota 

and begin their underwater curling season without trepidation in Phoenix 

next weekend. 

Shazam Returns 

Captain: Steve Finn 

Sha-Blam!!! Aroused from a year-long hiatus by a piercing, high-pitched 

Whistle for help, Captain Marvel rears his head once more to fight injustice. 

Hailing from Seattle, WA, Shazam Returns has come back to the 

competitive Ultimate scene in a Big way. 26 superheroes have joined 

forces to Pounce on evil doers, right wrongs and Dictate the righteous 

path. The 26 heroes have Sacrificed much to make it this far and are 

intent on seeing this journey through to the end. From the time all 26 

were In, Shazam has Focused on playing the game with Intensity and 

Spunk. We’re Loud on the sidelines and use our Trust in one another to 

boost our Physical and mental faculties, Lifting each other Higher and 

taking us to extraordinary places. Our Plucky play gives us a sense of 

Ownership over the disc that we absolutely Love. The Prophylaxis against 

evil we have acquired throughout the season prevents our Passion for the 

game from ever diminishing. So, evil doers beware, for Shazam Returns 

to Sarasota. 26 Strong! 

Roster 

00 Asa Wilson 5´10˝ 

1 Ben Magyer 5´9˝ 

2 Eric Ewald 5´8˝ 

6 Charlie Yood 5´9˝ 

7 Lee Lynch 6´2˝ 

8 Lisa Kotora 5´3˝ 

9 Michael Fox 6´0˝ 

10 Amy Smith 5´6˝ 

11 Lori Ewald 5´7˝ 

12 Dorsey Norwood 5´6˝ 

13 Jenn Joyner 5´10˝ 

14 Teddy Schaffer 6´2˝ 

15 Lisa Etchison 5´9˝ 

17 Christopher Church 5´10˝ 

18 Mati Chessin 5´9˝ 

19 Ned Coker 6´2˝ 

22 Miranda Watts 5´3˝ 

23 Michael Wood 5´8˝ 

24 Holly Sommers 5´5˝ 

25 Chris Sears 5´6˝ 

32 Diana O´Quinn 5´2˝ 

33 Kathleen Quinlen 5´11˝ 

42 Amy Salley 5´7˝ 

47 Martin Aguilera 5´8˝ 

77 Ricky McClellen 6´0˝ 

83 Matt Kafonek 6´0˝ 

96 Brian Edgerton 6´0˝ 

Roster 

1 Eric Mattson 6´0˝ 

2 Lindsey Wilson 5´6˝ 

4 Jane Kaufman 5´2˝ 

5 Jon Ladd 6´0˝ 

7 Steve Finn 6´1˝ 

8 Mike Leech 6´3˝ 

9 Eddie Feeley 5´11˝ 

10 Mickey Thompson 6´0˝ 

12 Britt Atack 6´0˝ 

16 Tim Laverty 6´0˝ 

18 Charlie Ellis 6´2˝ 

21 Dave Bestock 6´0˝ 

22 Tucker Jackson 6´4˝ 

23 Hall Walker 6´0˝ 

25 Ayron Jones 5´9˝ 

28 Arnie Larson 6´0˝ 

36 Scott Causey 5´9˝ 

39 Sarah Ross Viles 5´8˝ 

41 Mike Schwindeller 5´10˝ 

42 Megan Zdancewic 5´6˝ 

44 Shannon OŃeill 5´9˝ 

48 Erin Gallagher 5´7˝ 

51 Pam Kraus 5´10˝ 

52 Annie Plank 5´3˝ 

55 Nora Carr 5´7˝ 

76 Carla Fowler 5´9˝ 

atlanta georgia seattle washington 


somerville massachUsetts boston massachUsetts 

MIXED teams 

ICE Slow White 

Captains: Kris Kelly, Mike Miller 

Slow White was born July 22nd, 2004, the brainchild of one Stephen 

Sullivan. That season we fell short of our goal to qualify for the UPA 

Championships, but we saw the great potential that the team could have. 

In 2005 we enjoyed a fairytale run at the UPA Championships ending up 

finishing sixth, earning a bid to Worlds 2006 in the process. In 2006, with 

a retooled roster, we took silver at the UPA Championships and bronze at 

WUCC. 2007 saw the losses of two of our biggest playmakers, Princess 

Jasper and Teddy Ridiculous, to the new Boston men’s team, “Fortch and 

the Firetrucks”. This forced us into retooling mode once again. A strong 

recruiting class full of monkeys and wombats has us poised for another 

strong run in Sarasota. As always, we love stuff, and we hate quail. Slow 

White ‘07: do it, you won’t. 

Tandem (remix) 

Captains: John Jay, Jen Kim 

Quarters in ‘06. Return in ‘07 as The Remix, looking fresher than ever. 

Roster 

00 Chris Farina 5´11˝ 

1 Cristal Chan 5´2˝ 

3 Kris Kelly 5´2˝ 

4 Miles Montgomery-Butler 6´1˝ 

5 Rob Spies 5´10˝ 

7 Rosie Ano 5´5˝ 

8 Sean Laing 6´3˝ 

9 Mike Rozinsky 5´8˝ 

10 Mike Miller 5´7˝ 

11 Evan Patisteas 6´1˝ 

12 Seth Mann 5´7˝ 

13 Dan Patisteas 6´1˝ 

15 Amanda Bailey 5´7˝ 

16 Tim Warden-Hertz 5´8˝ 

17 Siona O´Flynn 5´10˝ 

18 Kendra Frederick 5´9˝ 

19 Kat Neal 5´4˝ 

20 Matt Greytak 6´0˝ 

21 Steve Sullivan 5´9˝ 

22 Carmelo Pabon 6´3˝ 

Megan Schoellhamer 5´6˝ 

23 Hannah Phillips 5´9˝ 

24 Chelsea Pawlek 5´9˝ 

27 Rusty Ingold-Smith 5´10˝ 

32 Christina Allain 5´2˝ 

48 Erin Kelleher 5´4˝ 

69 Adrienne Altobelli 5´7˝ 

86 Kevin McCarthy 6´2˝ 

88 Frank Fellone 5´7˝ 

Roster 

1 Carson Thomas 5´9˝ 

2 Calvin Oung 5´11 3/4˝ 

3 Karen Quan 5´0˝ 

4 CJ Hoppel 5´8˝ 

5 Alexander Bowman 5´11˝ 

6 Benjamin Galeota Sprung 5´8˝ 

7 Celinda Kofron 5´4˝ 

8 Reid Hopkins 6´0˝ 

9 Andrew Berry 6´1˝ 

11 Alyssa Ricker 5´5˝ 

12 Seth Reinhardt 6´3˝ 

13 Rebecca Simon 5´7˝ 

15 Michelle Levinson 5´9˝ 

17 Tom Matthews 5´10˝ 

18 Julie Stein 5´5˝ 

19 Lisa Vampola 5´7˝ 

20 Colin Mahoney 6´6˝ 

21 Jimmy Lowe 5´10˝ 

23 Angela Tong 5´4˝ 

24 Michael Kofron 5´11˝ 

26 Zach Wyatt 5´11˝ 

28 Zahra Hirji 5´2˝ 

29 Darah Schofield 5´6˝ 

31 Annie Murray 5´4˝ 

33 Carolynn Laurenza 5´9˝ 

36 Molly Cohen 5´3˝ 

47 Jon Jay 6´0˝ 

49 Jennifer Kim 5´5˝ 

88 Jason Donahue 5´10˝ 


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OPEN TEAMS 

Boston Ultimate 

Captains: Fortunat Mueller, Jeff Graham, 

Josh McCarthy 

Coaches: Ted Munter, Greg Connelly 

Boston Ultimate is a men’s Ultimate team hailing from Boston, Mass. 

There are two things that Boston Ultimate has never done during its 

storied history: lose a UPA Championship Series game or come up with an 

interesting team name, and the squad has no plans to start now. 

Chain Lightning 

Captain: Jonathan Monforti 

Atlanta’s Chain Lightning has been a regional power ever since the team’s 

inception in 1981, qualifying for the UPA Club Championship 19 of those 

27 seasons. The 2007 squad, though, following last year’s Championships 

finish, is the first to enter a season with such high expectations. In one of 

the best runs versus initial seed the tournament has ever seen, the ‘06 

team went from being the 10th seed all the way to the semifinals, the 

best Chain showing ever (and the best of any team from the southeast 

since 1983). 

Capitalizing on that experience has proven a challenge so far this season, 

as a sophomore slump of sorts has hit. Despite returning most of last 

year’s key players and adding several strong newcomers, including 

former Team USA member Josh Ziperstein, this season’s results have 

been inconsistent at best. In Sarasota, a late-blooming Chain will look to 

recapture some of last October’s end-of-season magic along the way to 

showing they have again been underestimated. 

Roster 

0 Dave Hoel 6´3˝ 

1 Teddy Browar-Jarus 6´2˝ 

2 Ryan Todd 5´6˝ 

3 Josh Mullen 5´10˝ 

5 Mike Zalisk 5´9˝ 

6 Jasper Hoitsma 5´10˝ 

7 Mike Wiseman 5´10˝ 

8 Fortunat Mueller 5´10˝ 

9 Jacob Goldstein 5´11˝ 

10 Doug Moore 6´1˝ 

11 Dan Forseter 5´10˝ 

12 Adam Sigelman 5´11˝ 

14 Sam Rosenthal 5´10˝ 

17 Matt Holzer 6´3˝ 

18 Giora Proskurowski 5´10˝ 

20 Kurt Gibson 6´2˝ 

21 Jeff Graham 5´11˝ 

25 Paul Vandenberg 6´1˝ 

33 Tim Cobbett 5´9˝ 

36 Josh Cohen 5´8˝ 

37 Josh McCarthy 6´1˝ 

47 Ben Faust 6´2˝ 

50 Steve Kolthammer 6´4˝ 

75 Paul Batten 5´6˝ 

77 Danny Clark 6´1˝ 

Roster 

1 Josh Markette 5´9˝ 

2 Josh Ziperstein 5´11˝ 

3 George Stubbs 5´10˝ 

5 Chris Goodson 6´3˝ 

6 Fred Sieling 6´2˝ 

7 Grant Lindsley 5´10˝ 

8 Grant Kirby 5´11˝ 

10 Brian Cornelison 6´0˝ 

11 John Hammond 6´1˝ 

12 Frank Wooten 6´5˝ 

13 Chris Atkinson 6´0˝ 

14 Nate Segal 5´10˝ 

17 Rob Barrett 5´9˝ 

18 Greg Swanson 6´1˝ 

21 Dusty Smith 5´6˝ 

24 Scott Sample 5´9˝ 

25 Crawford Kidd-Shippey 6´0˝ 

31 AJ Tiarsmith 6´1˝ 

34 Robert White 5´11˝ 

40 Ben Bain 5´10˝ 

52 Colin Bellair 5´10˝ 

64 Jason Simpson 6´0˝ 

78 Dylan Tunnell 6´2˝ 

98 Jonathan Monforti 5´8˝ 

99 Jay Hammond 5´10˝ 

boston massachUsetts atlanta georgia 


AUstin texas santa barbarao california 

OPEN TEAMS 

Condors 

Captains: Jonathan Hester, Rhett 

Nichols, Whit Clark 

The Santa Barbara Condors Ultimate frisbee team first took the field 

in 1974. They didn’t know they were the Condors yet, but with the 

leadership of Tom Kennedy (TK) by 1976 they were playing games against 

opponents. And in 1977 they became the first National Champions in the 

sport. Then they repeated as #1 in 1978 and again in 1981. The Santa 

Barbara Condors are the longest running club team with the same name 

and background in the world... and their dedication and quality of play 

continues to this day. The 1998 and 1999 teams were 2nd in the nation 

(the 1999 team was 3rd in the world). In 2000 and 2001 the Condors 

were National Champions. The Condors became Club World Champions 

in 2002. The 2003 team was 2nd in North America, and in 2004 the 

Condors represented the US at the World Championships and won the 

silver medal. 

Doublewide 

Captains: Sean McCall, Max Cook, 

Scott Berens 

Based in Austin, TX, Doublewide will be attending its 5th UPA Nationals 

since forming in 2001. Following a disappointing 2006 club season finish 

and a quarterfinal loss in 2006 WFDF Worlds in Perth, Doublewide heads 

into 2007 UPA Nationals with a 21-4 record. 

Watch for O team players David “Salad” Melancon and Stephen 

“Franchise” Presley to shred the field with precision and ease while 

defensive stalwarts Michael “Tank” Natenberg and Benjamin “Verbal” 

Sims dominate key matchups. Also in the mix the 6’4” rookie Jason 

“Soda” Millard and the human trashcan Jay “Jamba” Lane. 

Doublewide would like to thank all its friends, fans and sponsors for their 

support. Keep it well nasty, hoop! 

Roster 

1 Michael Kiyio 5´10˝ 

2 Ryan Reynolds 6´5˝ 

3 Steve Dugan 5´10˝ 

4 Kim Van Berkel 5´8˝ 

5 Dan Bellinger 5´9˝ 

6 Mike Brown 6´0˝ 

7 Teiwaz Steenblock-Smith 5´7˝ 

9 Jeff Silverman 5´9˝ 

10 Ian Meyer 6´1˝ 

11 Jonathan Hester 6´0˝ 

13 Andy Fisher 5´11˝ 

14 Jimmy Chu 6´0˝ 

17 Geoff Buhl 6´0˝ 

19 Nick Fiske 5´10˝ 

20 Rhett Nichols 5´11˝ 

21 Rory Orloff 5´9˝ 

22 Whit Clark 6´1˝ 

29 Lorenz Stauffer 6´0˝ 

37 Matt Wexler 5´10˝ 

40 Chris Frost 5´11˝ 

44 Robbie Gillies 6´2˝ 

80 Alex Roedel 6´3˝ 

84 Matt Welsh 6´0˝ 

86 Tim Paymaster 6´3˝ 

Roster 

0 Scott Berens 5´11˝ 

2 Marcus Gavin 5´11˝ 

4 Max Cook 5´8˝ 

5 Jeff Loskorn 6´1˝ 

6 David Melancon 6´0˝ 

7 Jay Lane 5´7˝ 

10 Jason Millard 6´4˝ 

11 Benjamin Sims 6´1˝ 

13 Terry Jungman 5´9˝ 

14 Patrick Eberle 6´2˝ 

15 Daniel Poindexter 6´0˝ 

16 Kiran Thomas 5´10˝ 

17 Jonathan Daugherty 6´2˝ 

18 Michael Natenberg 6´1˝ 

19 Sean McCall 6´3˝ 

22 Stephen Presley 5´10˝ 

26 Alfonso Acosta 6´0˝ 

27 Kevin Gaffney 5´11˝ 

31 Aaron Smith 5´10˝ 

33 Ross Dick 6´2˝ 

37 Mark Krasniewski 6´4˝ 

42 Brandon Hill 5´8˝ 

81 Matt Campbell 6´0˝ 


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OPEN TEAMS 

Furious George 

Captains: Andrew Lugsdin, Michael 

Grant, Mauro Ortiz, Jeff Cruickshank, 

Oscar Pottinger 

Furious George claimed its first UPA Club Championship in 2002 and 

followed with titles in 2003 and 2005. 

Goat 

Captains: John Hassell, Andrew Ouchterlony 

Coach: Garry Watanabe 

GOAT is from Greater Ottawa And Toronto. We win Canadian Nationals 

when Furious doesn’t show up, and Boston teams keep getting in the way 

of us getting to Florida. Following a humbling appearance at the 2004 

UPA Championships, the herd retreated to the frozen north, and in 2005, 

entered a rebuilding phase. After a 2 year hiatus, and the setting-up of a 

formal club system in Toronto with Grand Trunk and ROY, GOAT returns to 

the lush grounds of Sarasota. The 2007 season has seen GOAT triumph 

at Flowerbowl, Boston Invitational, Chesapeake Open and the Chicago 

Heavyweight Championship. 

Roster 

3 Jeff Bell 6´1˝ 

4 Jonas Stanford 6´1˝ 

5 Noel Pullen 5´11˝ 

7 Michael Grant 6´2˝ 

8 Morgan Hibbert 6´3˝ 

9 Andrew Lugsdin 6´5˝ 

10 Michael Enns 6´0˝ 

11 John Frame 5´11˝ 

13 Marc Seraglia 6´2˝ 

14 Alex Hughes 5´11˝ 

15 Duncan Macdonald 6´ 5˝ 

17 Adam Melnyk 5´10˝ 

18 Nick Menzies 5´10˝ 

19 Jeff Cruickshank 6´0˝ 

22 Jon Wooldridge 6´2˝ 

23 Mauro Ortiz 5´8˝ 

25 Oscar Pottinger 5´10˝ 

34 Eamonn Watson 6´0˝ 

44 Anthony Maley 5´10˝ 

45 Allan Cowan 5´10˝ 

49 John Hayduk 6´ 4˝ 

67 Ryan Knowles 6´0˝ 

69 Mark Roberts 5´9˝ 

91 Kirk Savage 5´10˝ 

96 CJ Harmer 5´9˝ 

97 Shawn O´Brien 6´1˝ 

Roster 

00 Shawn Chua 5´8˝ 

2 Sam Kennedy 6´3˝ 

3 Brett Taylor 6´1˝ 

4 Phil Watanabe 5´11˝ 

5 Andrew Parker 5´11˝ 

6 Sam Finkleman 6´0˝ 

7 Graham Withers 6´1˝ 

8 David Janssen 5´11˝ 

9 Scott Nicholls 5´8˝ 

10 Eric St-Amant 6´3˝ 

11 Graham Fletcher 5´9˝ 

12 Peter Jamieson 5´11˝ 

13 Andy Corey 6´0˝ 

15 Malcolm Jonhston 5´11˝ 

16 Mark Zimmerl 6´3˝ 

17 Lowell Heppner 6´3˝ 

18 Anatoly Vasilyev 5´10˝ 

19 Christopher Lee 5´9˝ 

20 Jeff Lindquist 6´0˝ 

21 Patrick Mooney 5´9˝ 

22 Kirk Nylen 6´4˝ 

24 Colin Green 6´2˝ 

25 James Donovan 6´0˝ 

30 Jesse Roberston 6´2˝ 

33 Inian Moorthy 6´0˝ 

38 John Hassell 6´3˝ 

43 Andrew Ouchterlony 6´3˝ 

83 Evan Philips 6´1˝ 

93 Steven Tam 5´11˝ 

Vancouver BC canada toronto/ottawa on canada 


oulder colorado san francisco california 

OPEN TEAMS 

Jam 

Captain: Idris Nolan 

Formed in 1998 with players hailing from all over the San Francisco Bay 

Area and beyond, Jam is attending the UPA Club Championships for the 

8th time in 10 years. A two-time national finalist (’01, ’04) and five-time 

national semifinalist (’00, ’01, ’03, ’04, ’05), Jam has won the Northwest 

region three times (’98, ’01, ’07) and the Northern California section six 

times (’99, ’00, ’01, ’02, ’03, ’04). 

The style of play is blue collar with a splash of jazz. After a year off to try 

something new, Jam is back to its roots and retooled for ’07. A couple new 

faces have joined the mix and couple old ones have returned. The team 

colors are a fresh new blue and gold, but the logo remains the same… 

Sutro Tower, the San Francisco landmark is a tv/radio antenna well known 

to locals. 

Jam comes to 2007 UPA Club Championships as the Northwest regional 

champion with a record of 32-9 and one goal in mind… to win the next 

game. Better grab an umbrella! 

Johnny Bravo 

Captain(s): Colin Gottlieb (captain), 

Joshua Ackley (captain), Forrest 

Collins (Defensive Coordinator), Mitch 

Schminke (Offensive Coordinator) 

Like a soda being shaken, Bravo looks to finally burn the hay that is ultimate. 

New blood mixed with old makes for a delectable treat that is 

both tangy and burnt. Is this toasty like substance going to step up and 

smother jam all over their hardened crust? A brief history. Bravo was an 

accident like many of the players. Like all mistakes it grew until it became 

an undeniable waste of money and child support. Many moons later 

women’s knees get week from pure fear at the mere chance of glimpsing 

the glimmering stag that is Johnny Bravo. Although one still holds 

hope, and that one is JV’s dog with those sultry eyes, pouty eyelashes and 

supple fur who desires to have a voice just for one day so that she may 

sing in a angelic voice the praise and love like desire that she has for this 

team. Hermes has put back on the saddles and dusted off the helmet for 

he has one more message to deliver and those words, the very words that 

shall capture in horrific clarity the heart and imagination of a nation are 

“yeah buddy.” 

Roster 

0 Dan Goldman 5´9˝ 

1 Brian Garcia 6´4˝ 

2 Allen Thoe 6´0˝ 

3 Brandon Steets 6´1˝ 

4 Jeff Eastham-Anderson 6´2˝ 

5 Taylor Cascino 6´1˝ 

6 Idris Nolan 6´1˝ 

7 Dan Hodges 6´1˝ 

8 Ryan Yarbrough 6´0˝ 

9 Gabe Saunkeah 6´1˝ 

10 Jon Remucal 5´10˝ 

13 Kevin Cissna 6´0˝ 

14 Mark Humphrey 5´10˝ 

17 Jon Zalisk 5´11˝ 

19 Matt Bruss 5´11˝ 

20 Brian Bogle 6´1˝ 

22 Justin Safdie 6´1˝ 

24 Bart Watson 6´1˝ 

26 Mike Namkung 6´1˝ 

27 Damien Scott 6´2˝ 

29 Francesco Giorgetti 6´2˝ 

33 Jacob Sider 6´2˝ 

55 Pete Rive 6´1˝ 

68 Chris Sherwood 6´1˝ 

83 Greg Husak 6´2˝ 

Roster 

2 Colin Gottlieb 5´9˝ 

4 J.D. Lobue 5´8˝ 

7 Hector Valdivia 5´11˝ 

8 David Popiel 6´5˝ 

9 Steven Rouisse 5´11˝ 

10 Adam Simon 6´0˝ 

11 Brett Kolinek 5´11˝ 

12 Forrest Collins 6´0˝ 

13 David Street 6´3˝ 

15 Ted Tripoli 5´8˝ 

16 Ryan Farrell 5´10˝ 

19 Parker Krug 6´1˝ 

20 Joshua Ackley 5´11˝ 

22 Matty Lipscomb 5´10˝ 

23 Camden Kittredge 6´2˝ 

24 Rodrigo Valdivia 5´11˝ 

25 Justin Salvia 5´8˝ 

32 Andy Stringer 6´1˝ 

38 Andrew Mangan 6´0˝ 

40 MacFearSon Taylor 6´3 

42 Mike Whitaker 6´0˝ 

50 Beau Kittredge 6´3 

60 Jolian Dahl 6´2˝ 

84 Adam Zwickl 6´0˝ 

89 Mitchell Schminke 6´1˝ 


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OPEN TEAMS 

Machine 

Captains: Joe Ferrari, Bill Finn, Tim Halt 

Machine 2007 is making the 23rd appearance of a Chicago Open 

Elite team at the UPA Club Championships. Windy City, Z, Second 

Wind, and Chicago Ultimate have all competed in the UPA Series 

representing Chicago. A young crop of recent college grads joined the 

team in 2001, and Machine was born. Despite the gear-like logo on 

our jerseys, Machine refers to the infamous Chicago political structure, 

not to a mechanical or electrical device that performs or assists in the 

performance of human tasks. 

Pike 

Captains: Dan Heckman, J Dono 

Pike first surfaced from the murky waters of the Dirtee Jerz back in aught 

one with a desire to step above mere colors or concepts. After rearing 

their ugly head, gaining experience and fighting the redfish in an epic 

battle, Pike went back underwater for a time. A time, perhaps a shade 

too long or to a corner too murky, that Pike used to reload their roster with 

younger talent and to fill their hearts and minds with bloodlust. Thirst for 

competition. A belief that no matter the score, any game is within reach. 

And then? A test of that belief. Pike resurfaces to the national stage, 

brimming with confidence and ready for battle. Ugly head and all, Pike 

is out to destroy. 

Roster 

1 Tim Halt 5´10˝ 

2 Hensley Sejour 5´8˝ 

3 Vijay Menon 6´2˝ 

4 Mike Shiel 5´11˝ 

6 Bill Finn 6´3˝ 

7 Chris Ashbrook 6´0˝ 

8 Chris Fuchs 5´11˝ 

9 Brody Felchle 6´5˝ 

10 Bjorn Gunderson 5´9˝ 

11 Joel Wooten 6´5˝ 

12 Denis Agniel 6´0˝ 

13 Dane Olsen 5´10˝ 

14 Akira Yamaguchi 5´9˝ 

18 Dave Campos 5´8˝ 

19 Edward Uram III 6´0˝ 

20 Nick McDuffee 5´9˝ 

21 John Kolb 6´6˝ 

24 Matt Stupca 6´2˝ 

27 Ryan Butler 6´1˝ 

28 Andy Neilsen 5´9˝ 

29 Zack Thompson 5´8˝ 

30 Daniel Ferrari 6´1˝ 

33 Rob Bruggner 5´8˝ 

43 Jared Payne 6´0˝ 

45 Gary LeDonne 5´11˝ 

Roster 

1 Art Shull 6´1˝ 

4 Justin Illuzi 6´ 1˝ 

5 Dan Heckman 5´11˝ 

6 Emilio Panasci 5´7˝ 

7 Dan Ryan 6´0˝ 

8 Matt Murphy 5´8˝ 

9 Brandon Silverman 5´10˝ 

10 Ricky Chung 5´8˝ 

12 Tous Careathers 5´10˝ 

14 Ben Kleaveland 6´0˝ 

16 Matthew Schmucker 5´9˝ 

17 Tom Pribicko 5´11˝ 

23 Dan Yi 5´10˝ 

25 Trey Katzenbach 6´1˝ 

27 Jeff George 5´ 8˝ 

31 Tim Johnson 5´10˝ 

36 Eddie Peters 6´1˝ 

42 Jon Fink 6´0˝ 

47 Herschel Tubbs 6´1˝ 

55 Tom Carroll - TC 6´2˝ 

71 Ian McClellan 5´11˝ 

79 Dusty Rhodes IV 5´9˝ 

89 J Dono 5´10˝ 

90 Raphael Vangelista 6´0˝ 

97 Jamie Rhodes 5´8˝ 

chicago Illinois princeton new jersey 


aleigh north carolina portland oregon 

OPEN TEAMS 

Rhino 

Captain: Paterson Seaton 

The best Ultimate players from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Rhino are 

something of an enigma. There’s an intriguing mix of old and young, 

employed and not, portly and lean, Ducks and Beavers. The name, 

minus the Slam, returned a few seasons back, revived from the pioneers 

of hard-running, good-time Northwest Ultimate. That energy is alive, 

along with a do-it-yourself ethic which the team knows can be both 

frustrating and inspiring. 

Individually and collectively, Rhino often do things their own way. 

Sometimes it works (2006 quarterfinalists), other times, not so much (ECC 

2007). Regardless, Rhino continue to move forward with their organized 

chaos. Matching numbered shorts? Not yet. Track workouts? Sometimes. 

On-time arrival? Depends. Color coordination? Not really. Practice space? 

Please. Of course, none of this matters, because when a bunch of freaks 

come together and get after it on the field, and when those freaks are from 

Oregon, good things can happen. So here Rhino are again, returning to 

the Championships. Indeed. 

Ring of Fire 

Captains: Tully Beatty, Jared Inselman, 

Dave Snoke 

Ring of Fire has had a storied history in high level Ultimate reaching back 

to its first year in 1989. Tempered in the fires of North Carolina summer, 

this year’s squad is once again ready to compete with the best of the 

best. Ring lost half of it’s 26-man roster from the 2006 campaign, 

including franchise player Augie Kreivenas. Also gone are Ray Parrish, 

Paul Klenk, Jon Boling, and Ultimate history book cover boy Mick Ribault. 

However, two former members of Ring have returned and six new faces 

have been added. As always, Ring has pulled talent from the area’s 

college teams and they’ve also added former Floridian Stephen Poulos 

to top the roster at 21. Dave Snoke and Jared Inselmann have put down 

their in-state collegiate rivalry to co-captain this season’s squad along 

with veteran player Tully Beatty. Getting back to the basics and cutting 

no corners, this year’s team has taken all strides to continue building 

upon the Ring Nation. 

Roster 

00 Dan Suppnick 5´10˝ 

1 Jacob Janin 5´8˝ 

2 Joe Kleffner 6´1˝ 

3 Justin Becker 5´8˝ 

4 Doug McKenzie 6´1˝ 

5 Markus Brown 5´11˝ 

6 Aaron Richards 6´ 

7 Eli Janin 5´10˝ 

8 John Bloch 6´2˝ 

9 Michael Bluhm 6´3˝ 

10 Breeze Strout 5´9˝ 

11 Matt Melius 5´9˝ 

12 Ian Fisher 6´2˝ 

14 Chris Talarico 5´11˝ 

16 Jeff Larson 6´2˝ 

20 Danny Quarrell 5´7˝ 

21 Luke Johnson 6´2˝ 

22 Brian Linkfield 6´5˝ 

24 David Janinis 6´1˝ 

30 Collin Smith 6´0˝ 

33 Aaron Bell 

34 Kevin Stout 6´1˝ 

44 Paterson Seaton 5´8˝ 

45 Eric Guth 5´11˝ 

85 Daniel Force 6´0˝ 

91 Tad Jensen 6´2˝ 

Roster 

0 Zach Washburn 6´5˝ 

01 Datubo Benson Ja-Ja 6´3˝ 

2 Pat MCNally 6´0˝ 

3 Ryan Coffield 5´11˝ 

5 Taylor Pope 6´5˝ 

6 Jason Cade 6´1˝ 

7 Thomas Ward 6´0˝ 

8 Alexander Hartwiger 6´1˝ 

9 Kris Bass 5´8˝ 

10 Mike Moore 6´0˝ 

11 Brian Lang 6´0˝ 

12 Jared Inselman 6´4˝ 

14 Stephen Poulos 6´1˝ 

16 Brian Lowther 6´5˝ 

17 Chris Hinkle 6´1˝ 

18 Dave Snoke 5´11˝ 

22 Robbye Brooks 6´0˝ 

27 Joey Connely 6´1˝ 

32 Josh Berkowitz 6´3˝ 

37 Jack Galloway 6´0˝ 

41 Tully Beatty 5´10˝ 


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OPEN TEAMS 

Sockeye 

Captains: Mike Caldwell, Sam Chatterton- 

Kirchmeier, Roger Crafts, Will Henry 

The yearly salmon run is a trek, not a sprint. 

The Seattle Sockeye is one of the longest-represented clubs in America. A 

string of 3 straight UPA finals appearances in the mid-90s were followed 

by the dark years, during which longtime members of the team were 

forced to dig in and struggle. In the early part of this decade, however, 

Sockeye began to surge back to the top on the strength of team defense 

and the love of our Fish brothers, winning the UPA Championships for the 

first time in 2004, and doing so again in 2006. 

Led by a quartet of captains (Mike Caldwell, Sam C-K, Roger Crafts and 

Will Henry) the 2007 Sockeye came together to win Solstice and ECC. 

This team trains together and plays together, inspiring each other to leap 

one more hurdle every day. Sockeye’s variant of the horizontal offense 

meshes rapid timing with aggressive cutting. This partners a pressure 

man-to-man defensive system well. 

Sockeye is proud of our NW roots, and we benefit from strong relationships 

with Patagonia, ClifBar, Georgetown Brewing, DiscNW, the Seattle 

Ultimate community, and Voodoo. We’d like to give special thanks to the 

alumni, parents and family members that help support our run. When you 

see a Fish with a crazy grin or a writhing mass of 24-strong mobbing each 

other after a big block, please know that you are a part of our team, and 

that we couldn’t do it without you. Upstream! 

Sub Zero 

Captains: Dave Truesdale, Charlie 

Reznikoff, Andrew Brown, Andy Dikeman 

This year marks the tenth straight year that Minneapolis Sub Zero will be 

competing at the UPA Club Championships. Gone are many of the familiar 

faces who helped Sub Zero become the successful team it is today, but 

new faces aim to propel the team to new heights. Drawing the best talent 

from schools in Minnesota and as far away as Madison, Sub Zero has 

put together a very strong team. An offense anchored by several of the 

usual suspects has been bolstered this year by some of the best that 

the college game has to offer. Defensively Zero is teeming with athletes 

and the vets speculate that this year’s D team is the best we’ve ever 

unleashed at the Club Championships. Sub Zero 2007 is poised to bring 

the blizzard this weekend in Sarasota. Don’t forget to bring your shovel 

when you get snowed in. 

Roster 

1 Tim Gehret 5´10˝ 

2 Roger Crafts 5´10˝ 

3 Blaine Robbins 6´3˝ 

4 Ben Wiggins 5´10˝ 

5 Alex Nord 6´4˝ 

6 Danny Trytiak 5´8˝ 

7 Chase Sparling-Beckley 6´4˝ 

8 Seth Crockford 5´9˝ 

9 Sam O´Brien 5´10˝ 

10 Moses Rifkin 6´2˝ 

13 Matt Sewell 5´9˝ 

14 Sam Chatterton-Kirchmeier 6´2˝ 

15 Nate Castine 5´11˝ 

16 Thomas Sebby 6´4˝ 

17 Jeremy Cram 6´0˝ 

20 Mike Caldwell 6´2˝ 

22 Ryan Winkelmann 5´9˝ 

23 Andrew Fleming 5´11˝ 

24 Seth Wiggins 6´1˝ 

25 Ron Kubalanza 5´10˝ 

34 Will Henry 5´8˝ 

44 Jaime Arambula 5´5˝ 

56 Mike Jaeger 5´11˝ 

99 Ray Illian 6´2˝ 

Roster 

1 Jamison Beek 6´1˝ 

2 Mark Schmelze 6´2˝ 

3 Jack Marsh 5´11˝ 

4 Geoffrey Beek 6´1˝ 

5 Dan Heijmen 5´11˝ 

6 Jim Foster 6´3˝ 

7 Kevin Riley 6´0˝ 

8 Will Lokke 6´0˝ 

9 Andy Dikeman 6´1˝ 

11 Andrew Brown 6´1˝ 

12 Dave Truesdale 5´10˝ 

13 Pat Baylis 5´9˝ 

16 John Sandahl 6´2˝ 

17 Dan McAdam 6´0˝ 

18 Jeremy Allred 6´1˝ 

19 Shane Hohenstein 6´2˝ 

20 Pat Corneille 6´1˝ 

21 Drew Mahowald 6´2˝ 

22 Jerome Potter 6´0˝ 

23 Jeff Anderson 5˝11˝ 

24 Charlie Reznikoff 5´11˝ 

25 Todd Owens 6´3˝ 

32 Sam Kanner 6´0˝ 

37 John Chandler 6´5˝ 

81 Brandon Malecek 5´11˝ 

93 Kyle Gill 6´0˝ 

seattle washington minneapolis minnesota 


ames iowa washington/ Baltimore DC/maryland 

OPEN TEAMS 

Truck Stop 

Captains: Sean McComb, Ryan Morgan 

Truck Stop is making its second consecutive trip to the Club 

Championships. We’ve come a long way in our 3 years of existence, going 

from a team of college players from the college regional powerhouse that 

is the Metro East to a team of athletic players filled out with the elite 

experience of former members of e-Pig and Potomac. We came to the 

Club Championships last year as one of those “just happy to be here” 

teams and left unsatisfied. This season focused on going to more elite 

tournaments than in years past and has resulted in a stronger, more 

confident team in order to show up and perform on a much higher level 

than last year. 

The Van Buren Boys 

The Van Buren Boys are a first year team based out 

of Ames, Iowa. Players on the team come from Ames 

and surrounding areas, Minneapolis, Kansas City, 

Fayetteville, and Boston. A number of players on the 

team formerly played on The Chad Larson Experience, or were plucked 

from rival coed teams. Our roster was filled out by other Iowa State alumni 

and University of Kansas alumni. 

The team did not experience a lot of success this year, finishing sixth at 

the Boston Invite, eighth at Chicago Heavyweights, and no tournament 

victories elsewhere. The Van Buren Boys were West Plains Sectional 

champions, went into central Regionals seeded sixth, and took the third 

bid to UPA Club Open Nationals. 

We would like to thank all those who have bolstered our sidelines this 

year, including members of Small Rackages, Dingwop, Liquid Assets, 

‘Tussin, and ISUC. We would like to thank our family and friends for their 

constant support. We would like to thank all those who helped fill out 

practice numbers including Misra, Kurt, Torin, Dunlay, Greg, Keiser, Kevin, 

Shoe, Michael, Chuck, Tim, Jim, Jeff, Scott, Drew, Crotty, 808, and anyone 

we’ve forgotten 

This is for the meanest president in the history of the United State 

of America. 

Roster 

0 Ernesto Rincort 5´11 

2 Sean McComb 6´1˝ 

3 Jason Andryuk 5´10˝ 

4 Robin Poullath 6´1˝ 

5 Keven Moldenhauer 5´11˝ 

6 Bobby Gordon 5´10˝ 

7 Tommy Nicholson 6´1˝ 

8 Ed Van Leer 6´1˝ 

9 Justin Michaliga 6´1˝ 

10 Nick Purifico 5´9˝ 

11 Jake Horowitz 5´10˝ 

12 Brent Bellinger 5´11˝ 

14 Reid Whitten 6´0˝ 

16 Brandon Redding 5´10˝ 

18 Joe Cuneo 5´10˝ 

20 Ryan Morgan 6´1˝ 

21 Anthony Iwaszko 6´0˝ 

22 Brian Stout 6´4˝ 

24 Dan Everson 5´9˝ 

25 Nate Franz 6´0˝ 

27 Matt Gordon 5´10˝ 

30 Jack Gaynor 6´5˝ 

31 Daniel Grunberger 5´11˝ 

32 Kevin Walsh 6´0˝ 

41 Noah Eden 6´0˝ 

43 Damon Taylor 5´10˝ 

45 John Agan 5´11˝ 

47 Jordan Schwartz 5´11˝ 

67 Benjamin Cohen 5´10˝ 

99 George Hughes-Strange 6´5˝ 

Roster 

1 Kevin Seiler 5´11´´ 

2 Dave Karsten 5´11´´ 

4 Stu Jack 5´10´´ 

5 Rob Mooers 6´0´´ 

6 David Bequette 5´10´´ 

7 Brendan Curran 5´9´´ 

8 Jacob Prater 6´1´´ 

11 Joe Nickels 5´11´´ 

12 Jon Staron 5´11´´ 

14 Ben Lyons 6´0´´ 

15 Shawn Walding 5´10´´ 

17 Andrew Wimer 5´11´´ 

19 Ross Cram 5´11´´ 

21 Drew Strickwerda 6´5´´ 

23 Matt Berkseth 6´0´´ 

24 Mike Lun 5´11´´ 

25 Joe Brisbois 6´0´´ 

28 Lou Abramowski 6´0´´ 

30 Jimmy Budnik 5´10´´ 

32 Barrett Davis 5´11´´ 

35 Karl Doege 6´0´´ 

39 William Kasuga 5´9´´ 

81 Josh Owens 6´4´´ 

84 Matt Ellsworth 5´11´´ 

99 Wes Van Maanen 6´4´´ 


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WOMEN’S TEAMS 

Ambush 

Captains: Alison Kling, Becca Tucker 

Ambush very nearly did not exist this year. 

There was talk of an all-star women’s team that would 

combine the best of Ambush with women from area coed 

teams and out-of-towners from New Jersey and Connecticut. This team 

was supposed to “change the face of women’s Ultimate in New York.” 

Read: it would make the Club Championships, a feat that Ambush had 

not accomplished since its glory days ended in 2001. 

That team fell through, setting off a frenzy of recruitment (begging) 

and planning (cursing) as Ambush reassembled. In retrospect, it was a 

blessing. When we brushed ourselves off we saw Ambush did not need 

a facelift. At our tryout tournament, Boston Invite, we went undefeated, 

beating Wicked and Scandal. We got so high off all that winning that 

we took every tryout, giving us a giant 27-woman roster (which would, 

in typical New York fashion, whittle itself down to the 16 who are here 

in Sarasota). 

Our tenth “Hamilton” season has been catch as catch can from first to 

last. We’ve played 55 games, many of them nearly savage. We brought six 

women to No Borders in Ottawa, where we picked up four Canadians. The 

eleven we took to Colorado Cup arrived at 4 a.m. Saturday, partied ‘til the 

same time Sunday, and still posted a win over Nemesis Sunday morning 

before collapsing in the hysterical laughter of exhaustion. 

The Club Championships? You could knock us over with a mini disc. We’re 

first-timers at the dance, and we’re giddy as a girl scout. 

Backhoe 

Captains: Frannie Goodrich, Lindsey 

Hack, Beth Stagner 

Coach: Brian Dobyns 

After a less than desirable end to the 2006 season, Backhoe returned for 

the 2007 season with a 45% roster turnover. What did remain of the team 

that had been to the finals in 2005 were 13 women and our coach Brian 

Dobyns, ready to get up and fight again. Tryouts in May were popular, 

demonstrating one of the largest tryout classes ever on record. From that 

large class, we added six more playas to our roster….and the rest is 

history. The 2007 season brought us the Boston Invite (Tryouts), WCC, 

ECC, Chesapeake Open, and the series. Currently, we are 34-7 with 4 

tournament championships and we are moving full force ahead. 

“They say a family that plays together, stays together. 

And one that walks apart just falls apart. 

19, together we stand, divided we fall. 

United, we form Backhoe and take on all. Let’s move. 

Best of the best is what we strive to be. Yeah. 

A legacy is what we trying to leave. 

Blood, sweat, tears, yeah. 

We dripped all three just to get here.” 

Roster 

1 Kim Koo 5´7˝ 

2 Julie Tinker 5´8.5˝ 

4 Mara Berde 5´4˝ 

8 Heather Ingram 5´3˝ 

10 Krisztina Jozsef 5´3˝ 

11 Jacki Bascom 5´9˝ 

13 Becca Tucker 5´5˝ 

17 Amanda Goodin 5´10˝ 

20 Melinda Kutzing 5´9˝ 

23 Iana Aranda 5´4˝ 

24 Jennifer Kurz 5´6˝ 

26 Jen Lau 5´4˝ 

33 Pam Winkler 5´11˝ 

34 Ali Kling 5´8˝ 

71 Julie Sussman 5´3˝ 

76 Taliesin Thomas 5´5˝ 

Roster 

00 Sharon Tucker 5´4˝ 

2 Johanna Vidales 5´5˝ 

4 Katy Harris 5˝6˝ 

6 Amy Morrison 5´8˝ 

7 Liz Willetts 5´2˝ 

8 Katy Cagle 6´1˝ 

10 Teresa Rouse 5´5˝ 

11 Jen Waldrup 5´11˝ 

12 Beth Stagner 5´7˝ 

13 Becky LeDonne 5´7˝ 

14 Rachel Gross 5´3˝ 

17 Cate Foster 5´5˝ 

19 Lesley McCormack 5´7˝ 

21 Jenny Rogers 5´2˝ 

23 Lindsey Hack 5´10˝ 

25 Sasha Romantseva 5´3˝ 

34 Frannie Goodrich 5´10˝ 

73 Sarah Immel 5´4˝ 

84 Kate Morrison 5´7˝ 

new york new york raleigh north carolina 


oston/cambridge massachUsetts denver/boulder colorado 


Box 

Captains: Leah Ledenbach, Jamie 

Anderson and Jane Zelikova 

In hopes of confusing the US Immigration Service, we shortened our 

name to Box to avoid deportation – but it didn’t work. People still call 

us Sack Lunch AND they carted off one of our own. We may be conspiracy 

theorists, but there is also reason to believe the government may have 

contaminated our water supply with fertility drugs which resulted in the 

conception of two new baby boxers who will make their way on to the 

Ultimate field in 2008. I don’t think Big Brother realizes that this only 

bolsters the numbers for our faceless army. Box has faced its share of 

challenges and met with adversity since day one. The haters can hate, 

but ballers gotta ball. Nothing is gonna stop a team armed with a lifetime 

supply of GU and pepper spray from achieving great things. Bring It! 

Brute Squad 

Captains: Beth Nakamura, Blake Spitz, 

Nancy Sun 

- “you’re forgetting that momma has the added advantage that she can 

throw her baby at you from a distance.” 

- “i could mention that i basically have a master’s degree in god and 

other divine methods of action. these include plagues, transformation 

of earthly elements, molting of the mind-body, and meditation on fists 

that emit lightning.” 

- “you think my marriage would come before fantasy fist fight. you have 

underestimated me.” 

- “it may be gritty, heart-wrenching, and inappropriate, but i do not take 

NO for an answer. and they tell me this works better in fighting than 

it does with guys.” 

- “mostly, i use my powers for good. for example, i save countless lithium 

ion batteries from early death by regulating their charge cycles and can 

often revive even the most dead of batteries by charging them gently.” 

- “first, i glue them down, so that, wriggle as they might, they can’t 

escape. then i slowly cut their skin open, all the way down the length 

of their small bodies. when the guts start spilling out, i grab them 

and pull. and pull. until they have no more internal organs left. then 

i stretch their skin out like the hide of an animal. and if that weren’t 

enough, i proceed to torture them by sticking small needles in their 

brains and muscles, and zapping them with electricity.” 

Roster 

1 Sara Hill 5´5˝ 

2 Sarah Camastro 5´4˝ 

3 Christina Ward 5´9˝ 

4 Demaree Michelau 5´3˝ 

5 Mary Oppold 5´4˝ 

9 Ellen Zwickl 5´6˝ 

11 Nicole Hudson 5´7˝ 

13 Stephanie Shea 5´5˝ 

21 Jamie Anderson 5´9˝ 

22 Kelley Kneib 5´4˝ 

23 Jane Zelikova 5´5˝ 

24 Sarah Staller 5´3˝ 

25 Ashley Heilmann 5´4˝ 

31 Emily Eldien 5´4˝ 

42 Genevieve Maricle 5´4˝ 

44 Ally Debastiani 5´5˝ 

55 Leah Ledenbach 5´6˝ 

69 Keenan 5´4˝ 

79 Jeanette Hrubes 5´7˝ 

Roster 

1 Mackenzie Fazekas 5´2˝ 

2 Emily Elstad 5´8˝ 

3 Erika Swanson 5´6˝ 

4 Betsy Calkins 5´4˝ 

5 Blake Spitz 5´6˝ 

6 Kathy Dobson 5´10˝ 

7 Rana Suh 5´3˝ 

8 Nancy Sun 5´6˝ 

9 Ellie Graeden 5´6˝ 

10 Amber Sinicrope 5´4˝ 

11 Christie Kim 5´4˝ 

12 Dory Ziperstein 5´7˝ 

13 Beth Nakamura 5´8˝ 

15 Ali Cohen 5´5˝ 

18 Nurit Bloom 5´9 

19 Chrissy Dobson 5´10˝ 

21 Vivian Zayas 5´6˝ 

22 Betty Smith 5´3˝ 

24 Peri Kurshan 5´5˝ 

28 Shuang You 5´3˝ 

32 Lisa Kanner 5´6˝ 

33 Sara Jacobi 5´5˝ 

57 Lucy Barnes 5´6˝ 

66 Lakshmi Narayan 5´8˝ 

88 Leila Tunnell 5´9˝ 


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Capitals 

Captains: Alison Flynn, Alyson Walker, 

Danielle Fortin, Hali Gernon, 

Sheri Madigan 

Capitals Ultimate began in August 2005 after the top two Canadian 

Women’s Ultimate teams planned to compete to qualify for UPA 

Championships. Top players from Ottawa and Toronto were selected to 

take part in this short two-month season. After two tournaments, the 

Capitals qualified for the championships – entering the competition 

ranked 16th. Three days of fierce playing from the Capitals shocked the 

crowds as the team jumped from 16th to finish in 6th place. 

The Capitals re-formed in 2006 to once again qualify for the UPA 

Championships. After fighting through strong competition at regionals, 

the team qualified for the UPA Championships. Another top-ten finish 

was registered in Sarasota with the Capitals taking 7th. 

The Capitals decided to compete together for both the 2007 Canadian 

summer season and the UPAClub Series. 

Fury 

Captain: Bryn Martyna 

Coach: Matty Tsang 

Fury has learned a lot in 10 years, but it all boils down to these three 

rules. Think about it. Get in the game. Get over it. Team. 

Roster 

2 Erin Huck 5´6˝ 

3 Karen Hood-Deshon 5´5˝ 

4 Monica Kerr-Coster 5´2˝ 

5 Anne Mercier 5´9˝ 

6 Martha Hall 5´7˝ 

7 Kate Cavallaro 5´7˝ 

8 Alison Flynn 5´5˝ 

9 Lexi Marsh 5´6˝ 

11 Danielle Fortin 5´4˝ 

13 Alyson Walker 5´6˝ 

14 Mary Ellen Conway 5´1˝ 

18 Josee Guibord 5´6˝ 

19 Kaitlyn Lovatt 5´9˝ 

21 Kristin Laurin 5´6˝ 

22 Sheri Madigan 5´5˝ 

24 Heather Killian 5´5˝ 

31 Marie-Andree Imbeault 5´3˝ 

33 Lisa Fawcett 5´8˝ 

35 Hali Gernon 5´2˝ 

42 Alex Benedict 5´7˝ 

55 Malissa Lundgren 5´10˝ 

64 Jenna McBride 5´6˝ 

77 Hadiya Roderique 5´5˝ 

88 Kate Crump 5´8˝ 

Roster 

4 Alex Snyder 5´9˝ 

5 Gwen Ambler 5´10˝ 

6 Amanda Dauphinee 5´11˝ 

7 Enessa Janes 5´7˝ 

10 Gen Laroche 5´7˝ 

11 Julie Baker 5´7˝ 

13 Lauren Casey 5´8˝ 

14 Robin Knowler 5´6˝ 

15 Martita Emde 5´8˝ 

17 Nicole Beck 5´5˝ 

18 Sam Salvia 5´7˝ 

19 Alicia White 5´7˝ 

21 Erin Percival 5´7˝ 

22 Stacey Schoemehl 5´8˝ 

24 Jody Dozono 5´2˝ 

25 Kate Wilson 5´5˝ 

27 Bryn Martyna 5´4˝ 

32 Jenny Hanscom 5´9˝ 

33 Joy Chen 5´6˝ 

42 Megan Insco 5´5˝ 

44 Arlie Stern 5´3˝ 

77 Sarah Pittiglio 5´7˝ 

88 Manu Argilli 5´7˝ 

ottawa/toronto, on canada bay area california 


Florida BOston Massachusetts 


Lady Godiva 

Captains: Christina Cianfrani, Sarah 

Cook, Dominique Fontenette, Maureen 

McCamley, Liz Middleton 

Tenacious and stingy team defense, a highly efficient offense, and 

an unparalleled focus on strong fundamentals define Boston’s Lady 

Godiva. Our goals are simple—striving to be the best while raising 

the level of play every time we step out onto the field. There are no 

superstars, just a well-oiled super team of highly dedicated athletes 

who love to play the game. 

Since the team’s inception in 1987, Godiva continues to be an elite 

women’s Ultimate frisbee team. We have made it to the semi-finals or 

better at the U.S. National Championship Tournament 18 times. With 9 

U.S. national titles and a gold medal at the 1998 World Championship, 

Lady Godiva is the most successful team (men’s or women’s) in the 

history of Ultimate. 

Layuma 

Captain: Kellie Diehl 

Coaches: Dan DePaul, Johnnie Hasson 

EXTREME PLAY ALERT: HURRICANE LAYUMA BLOWING THROUGH! 

2006 SEASON: Tropical Depression left in the wake of dominant FL 

women’s teams. Tropical Storm LaYuma developed as the first captains 

start recruiting and the team starts forming. By Regionals 2006 the storm 

had become Hurricane LaYuma, blowing through and taking a bid to the 

Club Championship in its first year of existence. LaYuma grows from 

its experiences in Sarasota and leaves hungry for more. 2007 SEASON: 

In 2007 LaYuma was building in strength and intensity as it swept up 

more talent across the state of FL.. As a Category 1 hurricane, LaYuma 

caused some teams to run for cover at tournaments across the U.S. and 

continued speeding up after many hot, wet practices. Hurricane LaYuma 

was upgraded to a Category 3 storm, flooding South Regionals with sick 

plays and tight Ds. “The wetter the better” was true for the LaYuma 

storm advancing to the Club Championship. ***HURRICANE WARNING 

IN EFFECT FOR UPA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007*** Hurricane LaYuma 

becomes a Cat 5 storm, set to make landfall on Thursday, October 25th 

in Sarasota, FL. You’ll recognize the jerseys that made waves last year. 

Expect extreme plays, intense D, and hot layouts in the outer bands, with 

a chilly calm O in the eye of the storm. LAYUMA ULTIMATE, YOU GOT TO 

LOVE THE SOUND OF IT. 

Roster 

1 Rachel Robinson 5´8˝ 

2 Jessica Blanton 5´3˝ 

3 Emily Estrada 5´5˝ 

4 Anna Quinn 5´6˝ 

5 Jessica Millar 5´11˝ 

7 Liz Middleton 5´5˝ 

10 Sarah Cook 5´5˝ 

11 Kiersten Mailler 5´7˝ 

12 Dominique Fontenette 5´8˝ 

13 Johanna Neumann 6´0˝ 

14 Susan Peters 5´5˝ 

18 Marie-France Hivert 5´5˝ 

19 Mary Catherine Arbour 6´0˝ 

22 Nicole Belle Isle 5´7˝ 

27 Maureen McCamley 5´8˝ 

29 Victoria Chow 5´7˝ 

30 Amy Cooper 5´10˝ 

31 Christina Cianfrani 5´5˝ 

33 Emily Pearson 5´8˝ 

42 Lyrica Hammann 5´11˝ 

43 Elizabeth Lamm 5´8˝ 

47 Alex Kapitan 5´4˝ 

77 Lauren Grandpre 5´6˝ 

82 Tracy Woo 6´1˝ 

Roster 

5 Tanya Lopez 5´ 5˝ 

6 Lois Donovan 5´10˝ 

7 Sarah Minkoff 5´6˝ 

8 Jill Durham 5´10˝ 

10 Jill Missar 5´5˝ 

11 Erin Brown 5´5˝ 

13 Sara Puyana 5´4˝ 

17 Marta Puyana 5´5˝ 

22 Lindsey Reimenschnieder 5´5˝ 

26 Alexa Dix 5´7˝ 

28 Angela Shepard 5´8˝ 

31 Kirsten Doolittle 5´6˝ 

33 Beth Oppenheimer 5´8˝ 

34 Molly Hareid 5´9˝ 

50 Noemi Toth 5´7˝ 

54 Deanna Zastrow 5´6 

77 Cathy Marshall 5´6˝ 

79 Amber Sniff 6´0˝ 

66 Kellie Diehl 5´7˝ 

80 Kristen Lamm 5´6˝ 

81 Deanna King 5´10˝ 

88 Nicole Hawkins 5´6˝ 

97 Jenny Brown 5´10˝ 

99 Chloe Winnant 6´0˝ 


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Loose Cannon 

Captain: Erin Crider 

Loose Cannon’s rookie season has been a roller coaster of dazzling 

successes and disappointing losses. We began as a typical recent 

graduate’s Ultimate pipe dream - a team of girls who played with (and 

against) each other in college. Unfortunately, most of us were, and are, 

scattered far and wide across the country, some thrown even as far as 

Boulder, Boston, and Georgia. In the end it was largely thanks to the 

charisma, charm, and shady connections of our captain, Erin Crider, that 

we finally managed to make a list of girls who were ready to form a team. 

Now, we are a versatile roster of aggressive handlers and smart cutters, 

running on a philosophy of constant innovation and clear communication. 

We play hard and party harder, and boast an undefeated boat race record 

and a 33-8 season. 

MOJO 

Captains: Keely Dinse, Amy Young, 

Sarah Zistler 

MOJO was borne out of a karaoke love-fest at Captain Kurt’s at Club 

Nationals in 2004 between Clutch (Michigan) and Collide (Ohio). At first, 

there were some furtive glances, and shy smiles shared through the 

microphone stands. But, by the bottom of our 12th shot, we were bumping 

and grinding. MOJO (Michigan-Ohio Joint Operation) was conceived that 

night. 

In 2007, we’ve competed and trained as a team to earn our third straight 

bid to Club Nationals with victories over the likes of Small Rackages, 

Lady Godiva, Wicked, Loose Cannon, and Ambush along the way. Our 

e-plays, virtual practices, and team fitness challenge have brought us 

all together. The 2007 squad sees the return of key veterans, fresh FAST 

talent, hot mamas, new eye candy, cancer quitters, movers & shakers, 

and more damn good ultimate players. 

Watch out for us on the field, we’re going to surprise you. Then come over 

to Captain Kurt’s; it’s our anniversary! 

Roster 

00 Erin Crider 5˝3 

1 Diana Cornell 5´11˝ 

2 Ellery Greenberg 5´2˝ 

3 Karin Burghardt 5´4˝ 

5 Jess Waugaman 5´4˝ 

6 Alex Chan 5´2˝ 

7 Kimberly Beach 5´5˝ 

8 Courtney Verhaalen 5´6˝ 

9 Linda Dolan 5´9˝ 

10 Caitlin Redding 5´8˝ 

11 Holly Shapiro 5´5˝ 

13 Marie Laurenza 5´7˝ 

14 Kayla Kleynen 5´4˝ 

17 Caitlin Nutting 5´5˝ 

18 Amanda Davis 5´2˝ 

19 Amanda Virbitsky 5´10˝ 

21 Kate Bennett 5´8˝ 

22 Shelley Su 5´5˝ 

24 Amy Wickner 5´9˝ 

26 Kerri Cooke 5´4˝ 

28 Sara Handy 5´8˝ 

29 Krista Miller 5´4˝ 

45 Erin Beasley 5´6˝ 

69 Courtney Wang 5´5˝ 

99 Val Nigro 5´6˝ 

Roster 

00 Amy Young 5´6˝ 

2 Martha Carlson 5´7˝ 

3 Emily Baecher 5´7˝ 

4 Jamie Landheer 5´8˝ 

5 Kelly Rimler 5´5˝ 

6 Sarah Griffith 5´5˝ 

7 Chrissy Hedges 5´4˝ 

8 Sarah Zistler 5´9˝ 

9 Dana Linnane 5´3˝ 

10 Brittany Harmon 5´9˝ 

11 Janet Jin 5´6˝ 

12 Lori Gromen 5´9˝ 

13 Anne Reader 5´9˝ 

14 Kali Frost 5´5˝ 

19 Keely Dinse 5´5˝ 

20 Julia Weinert 5´6˝ 

22 Erin Murphy 5´7˝ 

33 Erin Schran 5´4˝ 

36 Lani Kawamoto 5´3˝ 

40 Michelle Groscost 5´7˝ 

45 DeAnna Ball 5´8˝ 

baltimore tri-state AREA oh/MI and beyonD 


seattle washington Atlanta georgia 


Ozone 

Captains: Julia Echterhoff, Katherine 

Wooten, Sandra Davis, Sara Gravelin, 

Maggie Jackson 

Ozone is one of the longest running women’s teams in the country and has 

a record of excellence matched by few. In 2006, Ozone was the only U.S. 

women’s team to compete at the WFDF World Championships in Perth, 

Australia, and we finished 4th overall. Since returning from Down Under 

we are poised, as always, to fight for the top spot in Sarasota and give 

every team our best game. 

After saying goodbye to some good friends last year, we got the opportunity 

to bring some new faces into the fold. We recruited some local college 

stars and picked up the best Atlanta standouts around. Then we bribed a 

couple of ringers to move to town and our roster was ready to go. 

In 2007 we’ve done our best to represent Atlanta wherever we go. We’ve 

got better costumes than Elton. Our beverage of choice is always Coca- 

Cola. We’ve rediscovered our youth and we’ve been playing great ever 

since. We are so proud to represent the South this year, and cannot wait 

to play! Team before self. Simplify and amplify. 

Riot 

Captains: Miranda Roth, Liz Duffy, 

Kari DeLeeuw 

Inspired by the mayhem of the 1999 WTO riots in Seattle, Riot formed in 

2000 as a combination of former Vergin’s and fresh local talent. Since 

that first year, Riot has been a dominant force in the highly competitve 

Northwest region and has made their mark on both the national and 

world stage, winning Worlds in 2002. In 2004, Riot finally brought home 

a national UPA title to the Seattle women, and then in 2005, they won the 

Club Championship again! After a strong 2nd place finish in 2006 and 7 

successful seasons, many original Riots went on to pursue non-ultimate 

activities, while a handful of veterans came into 2007 excited to see what 

new talent would come their way. This season, 14 amazing, energetic, 

and fun new teammates joined the Riot returners, bringing with them 

intensity, heart, and more of the high level play that Riot is known for. Riot 

2007 is very excited to be back in Sarasota! 

Roster 

3 Abbie Roberts 5´7˝ 

4 Julia Echterhoff 5´8˝ 

5 Meredith Leahy 5´5˝ 

6 Sandra Davis 5´2˝ 

7 Shimrit Paley 5´5˝ 

8 Mak Keltner 5´4˝ 

9 Erin Coker 5´7˝ 

11 Kirsten Unfried 5´9˝ 

12 Annie Newton 5´4˝ 

15 Jessica Manley 5´4˝ 

16 Rachel Borchardt 5´6˝ 

17 Adrienne Tecza 6´0˝ 

22 Sara Gravelin 5´11˝ 

24 Katherine Wooten 5´11˝ 

27 Deb Cussen 5´6˝ 

28 Jennifer Milholen 5´2˝ 

31 Sarah Owenby 5´8˝ 

33 Chelsea McGehee 5´6˝ 

64 Maggie Jackson 5´10˝ 

79 Leslie Bellair 4´11˝ 

83 Shanye Crawford 5´3˝ 

Roster 

2 Kim Blakemore 5´2˝ 

4 Kate Kingery 5´6˝ 

7 Ava Segal 5´1˝ 

11 Shannon O´Malley 5´5˝ 

12 Eva Cham 5´2˝ 

14 Tiffany Millet 5´11˝ 

16 Maddy Frey 5´7˝ 

17 Melina Coogan 5´3˝ 

19 Molly Suver 5´3˝ 

20 Kari DeLeeuw 5´8˝ 

23 Karen Brimacombe 5´2˝ 

24 Michelle Bowlen 5´10˝ 

25 Miranda Roth 5´9˝ 

29 Joanne Harman 5´6˝ 

31 Jenn Willson 5´9˝ 

36 Gretchen Muller 6´0˝ 

37 Elisabeth Duffy 5´7˝ 

38 Kathryn Lawson 5´1˝ 

55 Drew Johnson 5´7˝ 

66 Val Dion 5´8˝ 

69 Alyssa Weatherford 5´5˝ 

86 Rowan Sill 5´8˝ 

88 Claire Suver 5´3˝ 


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Safari 

Captain: Shar Stuht 

The Pride returns to stalk the savanna. Once more this clan of lionesses 

must battle for control of the hunting grounds. Female-dominated 

territories are the most hard-won and defended. In response, the might 

of each solitary huntress unites in order to kill all opposition in the quest 

for rule of the land. 

This hunting season a few recluses have brought additional power to 

the Pride. These new members joined the tribe and strengthened the 

lines…the weaker ones were devoured in a glorious feast. The leader 

has increased her force and all are gaining speed, agility, and power with 

every hunt. 

Hungry is our vision, mighty is our depth. Prepared to fight to the death, 

the queens of the Safari pounce into the clash for the crown. 

Roster 

00 Sara Fox 5´6˝ 

2 Tonya Lenaburg 5´5˝ 

3 Jill Van Wie 5´2˝ 

4 Reba Robinson 5´4˝ 

7 Anahid Brakke 5´10˝ 

8 MaryAnn Polityka 5´8˝ 

9 Leanne King 5´3˝ 

10 Laura Wishingrad 5´4˝ 

11 Denise Ambler 5´7˝ 

14 Leila Jirari 5´4˝ 

16 Shelly Peyton 5´4˝ 

18 Stephanie Jong 5´6˝ 

20 Shar Stuht 5´7˝ 

21 Heather Kinkead 5´8˝ 

24 Vivi Mai 5´4˝ 

25 Christy Larson 5´3˝ 

28 Gail Solod 5´4˝ 

71 Manisha Daryani 5´4˝ 

72 Brenda Stevens 5´7˝ 

77 Jennifer Sanderson 5´6˝ 

san diego california 

Small Rackages 

Captains: Rachel Derscheid, 

Rachel Sheldahl 

Now here’s a little story - I’ve got to tell 

About three Scorned Women - you know so well 

It started way back in history 

With Amy, R. Sheldahl, and me - Rach D. 

The unBeastie version really did begin with three of us on the first women’s 

Ultimate team at Iowa State University, Woman Scorned. From there, we 

played with The Chad Larson Experience, picking up more women cut from 

the same cloth- a lot of style, a little sass (the spunky kind, not the witchy 

kind), and a passion too deep to be ended by various medical schooling, 

out-of-state moves, or little injuries like ligament tears or concussions. 

Having played with some of those CLX boys from the time I started 

Ultimate, we decided to part ways this year, forming The Van Buren Boys 

and Small Rackages. We made a few fortuitous additions with the timely 

(for us) break up of Bait & a few more with our attractive reputation of 

being the most fun (and winningest) team to play with in the tri-state 

area (MO, MN, and IA). We are looking forward to truly making this the 

Rackage Nation, with plans to extend into Canada already begun. 

Roster 

1 Sarah Dikeman 5´4˝ 

2 Christina Wirkus 5´3˝ 

3 Tai Anjonrin-Ohu 5´2˝ 

5 Bridget Kane 5´4˝ 

6 Noelle Peterson 5´10˝ 

7 Kara Marlatt 6´1˝ 

8 Amanda Carron 5´4˝ 

9 Rachel Derscheid 5´5˝ 

10 Meghan Minner 5´5˝ 

12 Rachel Sheldahl 5´3˝ 

13 Meghan Conrad 5´6˝ 

14 Katie Mooers 5´5˝ 

15 Sarah Solarz 5´7˝ 

16 Lana Seiler 5´5˝ 

17 Tobie Miller 5´7˝ 

18 Jill Kiener 5´10˝ 

21 Amy Sheldahl 5´3˝ 

22 Natalie Meyer 5´9˝ 

23 Melissa Gibbs 5´7˝ 

24 Katie Wilson 5´8˝ 

26 Kalli Heimsness 6´0˝ 

28 Meghan Cain 5´6˝ 

42 Sam Valesano 5´9˝ 

ames iowa 


philadelphia pennsylvania 


Wicked 

Captain: Sara Gifford 

Coach: Alex Eiteljorg 

Spell it W-I-C-K-E-D 

Women so different, yet we like each other. Some are young and some 

could be your mother. 

Students, teachers and the whole medical profession, we all come 

together to share our obsession. 

Not Prada, not Coach nor thigh high skirts, its cleats and shorts and 

numbered shirts. 

Patagonia, Under Armour in red, white and black- we look so good when 

we’re in the stack. 

The backhand, the flick, the layout D 

We’re wicked, we’re Wicked- the team you gotta see! 

Roster 

1 Katie Motyka 5´8˝ 

2 Judy Jarvis 5´10˝ 

3 Trudy Philip 5´4˝ 

5 Chris Hung 5´2˝ 

6 Stacy Huffstetler 5´9˝ 

7 Tracy Berg 5´2˝ 

8 Jenny Hoedeman-Eiteljorg 5´7˝ 

9 Kathy Heyman 5´5 

10 Mary Ellen Hoffman-Dono 5´4˝ 

11 Sara Gifford 5´2˝ 

13 Julie Gabrielli 5´8˝ 

16 Carly Maconaghy 5´4˝ 

17 Bonny Hodges 5´6˝ 

18 Alex Lester 5´4˝ 

19 Linda Casill 5´5˝ 

20 Rachel Rinehart 5´4˝ 

21 Karen Grossberg 5´3˝ 

24 Mari Oshiro 5´3˝ 

25 Stephanie Bailey 5´2˝ 

26 Ilana Grubin 5´4˝ 

32 Katie Ulrich 6´0˝ 

42 Katie Drake 5´7˝ 

43 Meredith Martin 5´8˝ 

45 Gwen Faulkner 5´7˝ 

46 Liz Thompson 5´6˝ 

bay area california 

Zeitgeist 

Captains: Kath Ratcliff, Krista McDonald, 

Kelley Bagby 

Coach: Alex ‘Dutchy’ Ghesquiere 

The potential had been clear for a while, yet we all patiently awaited the 

zeitgeist. At the onset of this year, 2007, it finally arose, calling for us 

to let go what held us to the past, be it the comfort of an old team, or 

the wariness of old rivals. A NewTeam was created, one that would aim 

to revolutionize Bay Area women’s Ultimate, the Northwest region, and 

now the nation. But the zeitgeist wisely demanded more than just the 

uniting of talent; the zeitgeist demanded a unity based on camaraderie, 

dedication, and unconditional belief. And thus, in the spirit of the times, 

Zeitgeist came to be. 

By regionals, this new Zeitgeist fully emerged, and it was that of 

a different kind. We didn’t have to act on it; we could just be it. Each 

member of the team brought their own addition to the revolution. We 

found ourselves standing under each others umbrellas, in timberlove t- 

shirts, eating orange slices, and listening to nothing but a capella. Most 

significantly, we found that we all shared a drive to play for every inch, 

and to persistently nuzzle each other to do so. It is this, the depth of our 

geist, and the strength of our nuzzles, which makes us the force we have 

become, and will continue to be. 


Roster 

00 Kelly Mack 5´ 5˝ 

2 Susan Batchelder 5´ 3˝ 

4 Jocelyn James 5´ 5˝ 

5 Anna Nazarov 5´ 3˝ 

6 Melanie Berlin 5´ 2˝ 

7 Liz Flegel 5´ 7˝ 

8 June Srisethnil 5´ 6˝ 

9 Ashley Simons 5´ 10˝ 

11 Hannah Thompson 5´ 7˝ 

12 Jamie Nuwer 5´ 8˝ 

13 Kath Ratcliff 5´ 8˝ 

17 Patty Perasso 5´ 5˝ 

19 Christy Keenan 5´ 7˝ 

21 Krista McDonald 5´ 7˝ 

23 Kelley Bagby 5´ 4˝ 

25 Chelsea Witte 5´ 11˝ 

27 Kelly Baptiste 5´ 4˝ 

66 Maggie McKeon 5´ 5˝ 

67 Lily Mihalik 5´ 4˝ 

84 Jessica Wilson 5´ 4˝ 

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A special 

invitation 

from Club 

Junior 

to champions of the 

Open and Women’s 

divisions of the 2007 UPA 

Club Ultimate Championships 

to compete in 

The 10th Anniversary Club 

Junior Ultimate Dream Cup 

Fuji River Park, Fuji City 

Japan on March 14-16, 2008 

Sponsored by Club Junior 

Established in 1987 by Mr. Akihiko 

Yoshida, Club Junior is a sponsor 

and supporter of the Japan Flying 

Disc Federation, a distributor of 

Discraft and Gaia, and host of the 

annual Dream Cup tournament. 

The following expenses to be paid 

by Club Junior: 

Round trip air for 28 players 

(14 each - Open and Women’s 

2007 UPA Club Champions teams) 

Local transportation (charter bus) 

Hotel/local accommodations 

Interpreter for each team 

About Dream Cup 

The biggest Ultimate tournament in 

Japan, more than 130 men’s, women’s 

and mixed teams and 2000 athletes 

competed in Dream Cup 2007. 

For more information: 

http://www.clubjr.com 


Official Event Photographer, 2007 UPA Club Championships 

SHOOTING PHOTOS/VIDEOS At the 2007 UPA Club Championships 

The Ultimate Players Association (“UPA”) appreciates 

the contributions and commitment of individuals seeking 

to share photographs, video and audio recordings of 

Events hosted by the UPA. 

Family and friends may record events for 

personal use. 

However, anyone wishing to sell or market 

their recordings in any manner to any organization 

other than the UPA (including but not limited to any 

sales, promotional, advertising or merchandising 

uses) is required to complete a 2007 Recording 

Partnership Agreement prior to being allowed to 

record UPA events. 

Anyone wishing to record for strictly personal use 

may also be required to review and sign the agreement 

to ensure that the permitted uses are understood. The 

agreement is intended to protect the UPA’s rights as 

an event organizer as well as to encourage and allow 

recording of UPA Events for both personal and commercial 

purposes beneficial to the sport and its participants. If 

you are unsure about any of these policies, or would like to 

obtain a copy of the agreement, please see UPA Executive 

Director, Sandie Hammerly who will be on site throughout 

the Club Championships.

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