Junior (Under-20) Open Indoor Championships 2021-22 will be held at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry.
Please note the earlier date of this competition compared to previous years.
Games will start at approximately 10am on the Saturday and we will aim for games to be finished at 5pm on the Sunday, followed by a short presentation/award ceremony.
Please note that unlike many other sports, Ultimate tournaments are always played out for position all the way down - so even teams ranked towards the lower end of their division will still play a Quarter, Semi and Final in their bracket. Even the most inexperienced team will still expect to play the same number of games as the winners - you don't get knocked out early at these events. Come and join in the fun!
Please read the Indoor Event Plan and the event information pack (coming soon).
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ENTRIES OPEN: 8th November - 10th December.
All UKU events are entered by club administrators via their membership profile.
The team fee for this event is £110.
It is possible that this event will be filled following the closing date for entries (we hope to be able to accommodate all entries made by the closing date). Any remaining spaces will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis and it can't be guaranteed that you'll be awarded a spot, so make sure you enter before the deadline!
If the tournament is oversubscribed at the closing date, we will prioritise first teams from each institution, and then second teams above third, fourth …etc teams all the way down. If the cut-off happens to fall between teams at the same level (e.g. 4th teams from two institutions) then priority will go to whoever entered on the earliest date (or be decided by the drawing of lots if we can't separate them by date). Once the initial deadline has passed, places are confirmed, and the entry of a new first team will not 'bump' someone's 7th team. At this stage it's only first-come-first-served for any remaining places.
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Eligibility:
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!
To be eligible for the UKU Under-20 division, you must not turn 20 before the end of the year.
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.
As the tournament is in the Open division, there are no gender restrictions. All male teams, all female teams, or mixed teams of any ratio are fine.
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 confirm whether 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.
Accommodation:
If you need accommodation places such as www.travelodge.co.uk often have good deals. If you are really struggling for accommodation, we may have some suggestions so please get in touch, but we do not offer accommodation as part of the tournament.
Team Sizes and Planning:
You must have the appropriate ratios of adult supervision for the event. We also strongly recommend that all teams plan to have a non-playing adult travelling with the team.
Please don’t enter a team unless you have at least 8 fit players able to travel, although more than this is recommended.
Multiple Teams:
Clubs/schools are welcome to enter more than one team. In the event that the tournament becomes oversubscribed, clubs entering multiple additional teams may find lower ranked teams placed on a waiting list.
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Contact:
0844 804 5949
Address: Alan Higgs Centre, Allard Way, Coventry CV3 1HW
Directions: The closest station is Coventry station, the postcode above will get you there if you are driving.
Parking: There is a large carpark at the venue.
On Arrival: Please report to the TD desk.
Times: Games will run from approx 10am to 6pm on Saturday, and from 9am to approx 5pm on Sunday.
Bags and personal belongings: Please ensure everything is kept away from the playing areas.
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Safety: 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.
Medical: First aid will be provided by venue staff. Ice will be available from reception.
For serious incidents, the nearest hospital is:
University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Tel: 024 7696 4000
Or call 999 for an ambulance.
Food and drink: There is usually a café on site serving hot and cold food, but opening times are prone to change. The closest Supermarket it Asda: Abbey Park - North, London Rd, Coventry CV3 4AR.
Water will be available from the marked drinking stations at the venue.
Please do not take food or drink into the hall itself, other than water in a properly sealed container.
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Spirit scores are entered using this online form.
You should be able to access the form on a smartphone. If your team does not have access to a smartphone or you have any issues, facilities may be available at the TD desk to input your scores.
Please enter your scores promptly after your games, and at the latest before midnight on on the last day of the event. Scores submitted after this time will not be included. For more information from the Spirit of the Game committee, please look here.
Please note, the SOTG winner is often awarded at the end of play on the last day of the event.
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Please note, we will not provide printed copies of the schedule or information pack. Please access online or print your own copies in advance.
Schedule information coming soon
Indoor Event Plan (includes details on Covid requirements and restrictions)
This event will follow the UKU Tournament Rules
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