UKU Beach Nationals 2024 for the Women’s and Open Division will take place this weekend.
Please note that the event in the Women’s Division is now taking place as a 1 day event on Saturday 27th April.
This event will follow the UKU Tournament Rules.
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Team Fees & Player Fees
The team fee at the point of entry is £50. There will be a £10 player fee collected closer to the event
Once teams have been confirmed, each team will need to make a payment based on the number of players on their roster.
If you are having any difficulties paying your player fees, please contact events@ukultimate.com
Rosters:
All the teams must make sure that their team rosters are up to date on the system BEFORE Saturday morning of the event. Any issues, please email admin@ukultimate.com.
How to enter events:
Entry is done through our JustGo website. Use the button at the top of the page for a direct link to the event. If you're new to JustGo (or maybe just not used it in a while) please find our event entry guidance here.
Eligibility:
All players competing at the event need FULL UKU Membership.
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Contact:
events@ukultimate.com
0844 8045949
Venue:
We are expecting this event to take place at Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth.
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
ON ARRIVAL - report to the TD Desk to receive any important notices, collect your team disc and sign off on your roster.
There will not be a separate captain’s meeting, but every team should make sure that a representative checks in on arrival.
TOILETS AND WATER - Public toilets will be available to use along the promenade. Water will be available from taps along the promenade.
TRAVEL - Canford Cliffs (where there are no beach huts), Poole.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/gWMZoeYGKoDgyfcu8
CAR PARKING - There are three pay and display car parks nearby:
Western Road Car Park https://goo.gl/maps/UAccTcVH5Peh5tSX7
Beach Road Car Park https://goo.gl/maps/d9FFNBhEcLXnDnqV6
Branksome Chine Car Park https://goo.gl/maps/Knd7DYTJ4DKkV8k49
There is a path down the cliff to get to the beach so make sure that you check google maps/the pitch map on where to go before you arrive!
FOOD - There are a couple of small vendors near the pitches, selling snacks and ice creams. For more substantial food and drink options, Branksome beach is not far (approx. 10 min walk). Alternatively, the well known Sandbanks area is about 15 minutes in the other direction, including a small Tesco Express.
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Medical Support
There will be an emergency medical team on site.
If you are unable to find them, please speak to the TD as the medical team will be contactable via radio throughout the weekend.
Nearest A&E department / Urgent Care
Poole Hospital
01202 665511
Longfleet Road , Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
You may need to call 111 to determine the most appropriate location for emergency/urgent treatment - depending on the circumstances.
Please note - except in the case of an emergency where the medical team deems it necessary to take a player to hospital in the ambulance, we are not able to offer the facility of driving players to the hospital, nor sending a volunteer to look after and stay with them.
Safety
We recommend that all players wear sand socks.
At all times, please obey the directions of the local lifeguards with regards to beach and sea safety. Please also keep an eye on your belongings. We will have security barriers up to minimise public movement on to the site, but unfortunately we cannot completely secure the area.
There will also be signage up to warn the public of flying discs, but please be aware of other users of the promenade and surrounding beach.
Please DO NOT bring glass bottles on to the beach or light any BBQs within the event area.
KEEP THE SIDELINES CLEAR - gaps in between pitches are for safety reasons, please do not sit in these gaps or leave any items there (including kit bags, chairs or prams). Certain sidelines are for players ONLY!
THE PLAYING AREA - please do a visual check of the playing area and remain vigilant for any potential hazards on or close to the pitch.
TAKE OFF YOUR WATCH/FITBIT/ JEWELLERY - we urge players to follow rule 3.4. in the Official WFDF Rules of Ultimate.
PLAY SAFELY - please take a look at the information on this page.
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Spirit scores are entered using online forms (you’ll find the link using the button at the top of this page).
You should be able to access the form on a smartphone. If you have any issues please go to the TD desk.
Please aim to enter your scores after each game or by the end of play on each day. Scores submitted after midnight on the last day of the event are unlikely to be included in the Spirit data.
Please note, all teams should have a nominated Spirit Captain. Find out more about SOTG and Spirit Captains here.
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The schedules will be posted and available at the top of the page closer to the time.
Before further information is announced teams should plan on the basis of play between approx. 9:00-18:00 on Saturday and 9:00-17:00 on Sunday.
Pitch Map
This event will follow the UKU Tournament Rules