Junior Open Indoor Nationals (JOIN) will be held on 27-28 Jan 2024 at the Alan Higgs Centre. The Junior Open division is open to all players in the Under-20 age category.
Further details on eligibility, how to sign up and what expect if you’re new to the sport can be found below.
This event will follow the UKU Tournament Rules.
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Ultimate is often played in day, weekend or week-long tournaments at which teams compete in a number of games rather than playing one-off fixtures.
We aim to ensure that schedules provide suitable game time and that teams have adequate rest.
You can find the indoor rules of Ultimate here, but if you have any questions please ask.
After each game please make sure your team provides a Spirit Score for your opposition. More information can be found here.
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Please enter the event using the button above. If you need help entering your team, please see this document.
Eligibility:
For a player to be eligible to compete at this event they must not turn 20 before 1st Jan 2025 (more info can be found in the Youth Event Specific Rule Appendix).
There is no qualifying round, and no 'minimum standard' your team must meet - there will be teams of beginners participating. If you are a newly formed school team, this is still for you!
Players playing for UKU-affiliated schools playing as school teams are not required to have membership.
All other players must have minimum Basic Membership of UK Ultimate.
If you are a player or a small group of players without enough for a full team, then it may be possible to arrange for you to join up with another team. We simply need you to explain your situation by emailing events@ukultimate.com and we will let you know if there’s an appropriate team for you to join.
Please also note that eligibility decisions are made by volunteers so please get in touch early.
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Contact:
0844 8045949
Venue: Alan Higgs Sports Centre, Allard Way, Coventry CV3 1HW
Alan Higgs has a new pitch so this is new and important info. All players/coaches should, if possible, have moulded studs. No blades or metal studs, or flat shoes/astros will be permitted. Spectators should also try and follow these rules but can wear trainers if they stay off the playing area.
Only water/sports drinks can be consumed on the pitches, no food or hot drinks.
Surface: Rubbercrumb
Timing: approx. Saturday 10:00-19:00, Sunday 09:00-16:00
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Your belongings: Please don’t take all of your stuff to the playing area. Essentials such as water or inhalers can be kept on the sidelines during play but they MUST be kept a safe distance from the edge of the pitch.
Clothes: Bring warm clothes to wear between games as the venue can be quite cold.
Water: There will be water available on-site. Please bring reusable water bottles to avoid plastic waste.
Food: We cannot guarantee food will be available. Please ensure all players and participants bring a good packed lunch and lots of snacks.
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Please remember that it is never worth endangering yourself or others to get the disc. You must remain aware of other players and your surroundings.
Any incidents should be reported to the TD (the person running the event).
First aid will be provided by the venue staff, see reception.
For serious incidents, the nearest hospital is:
University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
024 7696 4000
Or call 999 for an ambulance.
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Submit Spirit scores after each game using the button at the top of the page. The process usually takes a few minutes.
Scoring should be a team effort
Go through each category on the online scorecard (you might want to remind the team what each one means)
Ask players to use their fingers to indicate their score (0-4). Ask anyone who scores more or less than 2 to briefly explain their reason - this may help others who can change their score if they want to. Try to go with the majority
Remember a score of 2 is ‘good’ or ‘as expected.
Leave a comment - this is essential if any of your scores are 0 or 4.