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           U L T I M A T E   H A P P E N I N G S            
                 Issue 257 - May 27, 2003                   

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      OCUA - The largest ultimate league in the world!      
            (328 teams and 3800 members in 2002)            

                    http://www.ocua.ca/                    

"True disputants are like true sportsman: their whole 
delight is in the pursuit." -- Alexander Pope 

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CONTENTS:

- Interim Director Position
- City Of Ottawa Sports Field Strategy
- West Nile Virus
- Calling All Teachers!
- University Of Ottawa Ultimate Frisbee Camp
- No Borders 2003 - Volunteers Needed!
- OCUA Volunteer Opportunities
- 5th Annual Pole-Hole-Ka Mixed-Doubles Disc Golf Tournament
- The 2003 Daredevil Discs' Layout For Life Tournament
- Sleeman's CHEO BBQ & One-Day Ultimate Tournament
- Lost AND Found
- Rental Accommodations
- Calendar Of Events

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INTERIM DIRECTOR POSITION 

As announced at the Captain's meeting, OCUA is seeking an 
interim Director immediately for the position of League 
Administration -Tournaments.  The position would be held 
until 2003 elections (September).  Along with the standard 
Board responsibilities of participating actively in Board 
meetings and undertaking regular Board business to oversee 
the administration of the League, the interim Director 
duties would include:  organization of tournaments; liaison 
with Tournament Directors to guide, and oversee the the four 
annual OCUA summer tournaments; and, other aspects of League 
organization and administration, on an ad hoc basis.  These 
duties could include providing advice and developing 
procedures for Tournaments, including financial reporting 
and best practices.

People who are interested in applying for this position 
should forward their resume to Nick Roberts at gm@ocua.ca by 
Friday at 5:00pm.  A suitable candidate will be selected 
based on proven relevant experience and ability to commit. 

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CITY OF OTTAWA SPORTS FIELD STRATEGY

A couple of weeks ago the City of Ottawa held a public 
session to get final feedback on its draft Sports Field 
Strategy. Nick and I were there, and were pleased to see 
three or four other members show their interest/support by 
attending - thanks guys! (it's been a while, but I know Dave 
O'Neill, Vance Strickland and Mike Hasson were there... who 
did I miss?)

At any rate, the session consisted of an hour long 
presentation with a question and answer period. In general, 
I think most people in attendance (ultimate and otherwise) 
were disappointed that a) we only received a brief summary 
of the report, and b) we once again only received it as a 
handout at the meeting, rather than in advance. I have 
placed a copy of the summary report here for everyone to 
have a look at:

http://www.ocua.ca/misc/sports_field_strategy_draft_summary.doc

We have some rather serious concerns about what is contained 
within this document. Our primary issue is the continued 
inequity of what is being proposed. If you look at the 
numbers, you'll see that while ultimate is at least 
recognized now, they are still proposing that we receive 
proportionately less than our fair share of fields. 
Furthermore, the 21 fields that they are recommending for 
the next 2 or 3 years INCLUDE the 16 to replace sod farm - 
fields that we already have, that the city is forcing us to 
give up. All this is particularly distressing in that the 
time frame for this strategy is up to 2021. In 18 years, 
they are proposing the need for 10 ultimate fields (26 if 
you include the sod replacements), while they are proposing 
214 for soccer. This is in addition to the already 
imbalanced distribution of facilities (there are currently 
approx. 425 soccer fields in the city!)

As a result, we have sent a strongly worded letter 
expressing our displeasure with this report, and copied the 
chair of the Parks and Rec Advisory Committee (the report's 
next destination), the chair of the Health, Recreation and 
Social Services Committee (it's next stop after that), and 
the mayor.

We will keep you posted as to further developments, and 
where and when you may be able to help out the cause.

Cheers!

Ken Lange
president@ocua.ca

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WEST NILE VIRUS

A number of members have contacted us with concerns 
regarding West Nile Virus, given the mosquito populations at 
UPI and the Sod Farm. Most are asking if we intend to spray 
or take other preventative measures.

The Board has discussed this informally, and we are 
generally agreed that at this time we don't intend to 
undertake any sort of spraying program. Our reasoning is as 
follows:

1) We don't believe it is really within our purview. If the 
city decides that mosquito control is necessary, it will 
undertake it, or will instruct private interests on how to 
best carry it out. It should also be noted that the city has 
yet to undertake any spraying programs of its own to date.

2) We have serious concerns about the environmental impacts 
of widespread pesticide application, both in terms of it's 
direct effects on other organisms, and indirect effects 
caused by the reduction of mosquito populations within the 
ecosystem. 

3) We question the effectiveness of spraying. As we all 
know, mosquitos are persistant, and not the easiest things 
in the world to get rid of. 

We are aware, however, that there are significant mosquito 
populations at the aforementioned sites at certain times of 
the year, and therefore strongly suggest that members make 
themselves aware of the risks, and follow the proper 
precautions in order to reduce their exposure. Information 
can be found at the following City of Ottawa site:

http://ottawa.ca/city_services/yourhealth/environmental/west
nile_en.shtml

Please make every effort to educate yourself and take 
whatever precautions you deem necessary. We will continue to 
monitor the situation, and keep you notified of further 
developments.

Thanks,

Ken Lange
president@ocua.ca

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CALLING ALL TEACHERS!

OCUA now has teaching kits available to help local phys ed. 
teachers teach ultimate. The kit has been specifically 
designed around grades 7-12, and will be provided free. If 
you are a teacher at a school that currently doesn't have an 
ultimate program, could you please discuss it with your 
school's athletic director and see if they would like a kit. 
If they are interested then get them to e-mail gm@ocua.ca

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UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ULTIMATE FRISBEE CAMP

The University of Ottawa are holding an ultimate frisbee 
camp this summer. This must be a first in the area!

For more info, including registration, visit 
http://web1.uottawa.ca/sports_services/english/camps/default
.asp

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Age: 8 to 14

Fly into action! Without a doubt, Ultimate Frisbee is a 
sport that is definitely on the rise. The Gee-Gees 
Specialized Ultimate Frisbee camp is designed for young 
athletes who wish to take part in the frisbee craze that is 
rocking the Nation’s capital! During the week, participants 
will have the opportunity to learn various game strategies 
and develop numerous technical skills. In the span of one 
week, campers will gain experience and learn the true values 
of this sport which focuses on respect and sportsmanship. In 
addition, our counselors will organize a series of 
activities and interactive games in order for the campers to 
better learn the sport. At the end of the week, all of our 
participants will have the opportunity to test their skills 
during our Gee-Gees Ultimate Frisbee championship. Daily 
prizes, a free skate and recreational swims, camp shirts and 
sport drinks are part of the registration fee.

* Rain or shine.

Camp Hours: 9:00 to 16:00

Date Code Cost Space
July 14 to July 18 Ult-04 $ 165.00
39 spaces remaining

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NO BORDERS 2003 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

This years No Borders will be run July 12 - 13. If you want 
to help, here's what they need:

1. Food Volunteers - 8 positions
 -responsible for making food and beverages available to 
  players
 -morning and afternoon shift volunteers will help with set-
  up and tear-down respectively

2. Merchandise Volunteers - 6 positions
 -responsible for processing transactions (ie selling discs, 
  shirts, beer tickets)
 -morning and afternoon shift volunteers will help with set-
 up and tear-down respectively

3. Gophers (golf-cart drivers) - 4 positions
 -keep fields supplied with water
 -pick up recycling/garbage bins from fields
 -volunteers willing to commit to full days would be 
  preferred

4. Beer Servers (SIPS Servers) - 4 positions
 -people who got their papers for Nationals would be 
  welcomed heartily as volunteers for No Borders

5. Driver - 1 position
 -responsible for picking up tournament supplies
 -must be available all day from July 9th through July 14th
 -if someone has their own van/truck and wishes to volunteer 
  that would be ideal as it would help to cut costs (gas 
  costs can be reimbursed)

6. Site Setup (July 9th, 10th, and 11th) - 5 positions per day
 -responsible for lining fields, put up fencing, concessions 
  setup, day food setup, water flags, recycling
 -volunteers needed for full days

Please contact Colin Spencer James for more information 
or if you're interested in any of the above positions at 
spenceitup@hotmail.com

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OCUA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

OCUA is run by volunteers. Without the time put in by many 
people, this league wouldn't exist. A couple hours of your 
time, could make a huge difference. The following is a list 
of current volunteer openings. Please refer to 
http://www.ocua.ca/ocua/volunteer.html for details about 
volunteer openings.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

- Friday League Coaches
- Kid's League Coaches
- Field Cell Volunteers
- No Borders 2003
- Daredevil Discs' Layout for Life 

Please email volunteer@ocua.ca if you have any questions, or 
if you are interested in helping out. 

Thanks,
Julie Thompson
OCUA Volunteer Coordinator

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5TH ANNUAL POLE-HOLE-KA MIXED-DOUBLES DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Sunday, June 15th, 2003 
Jacques Cartier Park (North), Gatineau, Quebec 

Date and Time: 
SUNDAY, JUNE 15th, 2003, 12:00 noon (rain or shine)

Format: 
Mixed-Doubles teams, 27-hole event (full 18 plus the 
northside loop of 9 holes), alternate-shot play. (I've had 
questions in past years, so to make it 100% clear, a team 
consists of one male and one female player...) 

Cost: 
Entry fee will be $35 per couple. (Non-profit) Single 
players may request to register, and will be paired into 
teams as possible, on a first-come first-served basis. 

All money taken in will come back to the players in the form 
of prizes, refreshments etc., and any surplus will be 
donated to support the Ottawa Disc Golf Club. Entry fee 
includes wide-open deluxe cocktail bar which begins service 
after the first round of 18.

Prizes: 
The Pole-Hole-Ka trophy will be awarded to the winners to 
keep for the year of their title. Additional prizes for 
Men's and Women's closest-to-pin and long drive. There are 
enough prizes for every team, with first place getting first 
choice etc. 

Please contact me to register and provide the names of both 
team members, and some contact information. 

Looking forward to a good Pole-Hole-Ka. 

Your tournament director, 

Ken Darcovich 
Tel: (613) 730-2464 (h) 
Tel: (613) 993-6848 (w) 
e: ken.darcovich@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca 

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THE 2003 DAREDEVIL DISCS' LAYOUT FOR LIFE TOURNAMENT

It's that time of year again, time for Daredevil Discs' 
Layout for Life Tournament to support cancer research in 
Canada. 

When: Saturday May 31st.
Where: UPI 
Cost: $225 ($250 after May 28th)
Format: 4/3, 4 games, 3 divisions (Rec/Beginner, 
Competitive, Elite)

This exciting tournament also features a Beer Garden, BBQ, 
and a party that evening (details to be announced later). 
Standard 'field food' will be available as well.

Last year 26 teams took part in a fun day of Ulty, BBQing 
and sunshine, all in the name of a great cause: fighting 
cancer. This year we hope for even more.

The Rec/Beginner Division is for teams that are 
inexperienced, or want to practice certain things or just 
want to take part for the spirit of the whole event.

The Competitive Division is meant for medium calibre teams 
that want to play to win. This includes veteran league teams 
or lower level traveling teams.

The Elite Division is reserved for the highest calibre 
teams, registration in this pool will be limited.

If you are a captain, get your team out for this great 
event. If you aren't the captain, register anyways or pester 
your captain to - 'canweplayinlayoutforlife - please - 
canweplayinlayoutforlife - please - canweplayinlayoutforlife -
 please - canweplayinlayoutforlife -please please please'

Hat team(s) will be formed as well from individual 
registrations.

If you have any questions or would like to register, 
contact:

Gavin Thompson - gavint@istar.ca

Have a great summer of Ultimate!

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SLEEMAN'S CHEO BBQ & ONE-DAY ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT

Bring your team out to the SLEEMAN'S CHEO BBQ & ONE-DAY 
ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT ...and start the year off right!

~~~~~~~~~~ HERE'S THE BUZZ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Last year we pretty much booked up the tourney, and it was a 
resounding success!  This year, we're trying to make room 
for more teams.

Get your team stoked for a One-Day Ultimate Tournament & 
Barbecue! Start the summer off with a great day in the sun!

~~~~~~~~~ WHO WILL BE THERE? ~~~~~~~~~
- your team to start with
- 24 (or more) other coed (4/3) Ultimate league teams 
  participating in a round-robin tourney
- tons of other people as a volleyball tourney will also be 
  going on
- spectators watching your game and watching Ultimate be 
  played the way it's supposed to be 

~~~~~~~~~ WHEN IS IT? ~~~~~~~~~
- Saturday, June 7th
- what a great way to start the summer off right and you'll 
  be there at the beginning, the first tourney!
- games play from 9:30am ­ 7:00pm
- music and the beer tent until 11:00pm

~~~~~~~~~ WHAT WILL WE GET? ~~~~~~~~~
- your team will play a minimum of (3) games during the day
- you'll get to play in a round robin Ultimate tournament
- you'll get free lunch and drink
- FREE MASSAGES to all athletes who want 'em (that's you!)
- there's even a kids zone for your breaks should you have 
  wee ones
- bands playing all day and into the night to add to the 
  festive sunny party
- BIG, BEAUTIFUL BEER GARDEN where you can party and cool 
  off after your glorious wins! 

~~~~~~~~ FEES 'N STUFF ~~~~~~~~~
- $220 for the team (a team is anywhere from 10 to 16 
  players)
- "ALL" the money goes to the Children's Hospital of Eastern 
  Ontario (CHEO)
- the location is on soccer fields in the east end at 
  Shefford Park by Montreal Road behind the  Potvin Arena

~~~~~~~~~ SUMMARY ~~~~~~~~~
- Be part of the 11th Annual SLEEMAN's CHEO BBQ One-Day 
ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT

- "RESERVE YOUR SPOT":
  http://www.cheobbq.com/cheo2003/ultimate-e.php

- maps and other info:
  http://www.cheobbq.com/cheo2003/home-e.php

- And remember, just fill out the form and click SUBMIT and 
  you're half-way there.
- Note that your spot is only guaranteed upon receipt of 
  your entry fee.
- with 375 teams in Ottawa, these spots will go quickly! 
  Register today for a blast of a great time on June 7th!

You MUST register early to get your spot.  :)
 
Have more questions?

Contact me. 

Dave  :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dave Brown
dave@cheobbq.com
860-8687

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LOST...

A watch was lost at the SOD farm on Friday May 23rd. We were 
playing on field 4. If anyone happened to see a watch or 
picked one up please email me at tim_warnes@hotmail.com. 
This watch has a great deal of sentimental value, it's a 
silver women's watch. Thanks, Tim

... AND FOUND

Thank you to Shannon who found the watch and called to let 
me know she had it. I had already known that I was hanging 
out with a great group of people, and this totally confirmed 
it! Thanks again Shannon! Jody & Tim

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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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Looking for a 3rd housemate for the end of July, to share 
spacious house.  Fabulous location in Sandy Hill, close to 
everything. $550+util. etc.  Please email inquiries to 
shallowgrave03@yahoo.ca

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

May  31     : Layout For Life Tournament (UPI)
Jun.  7     : CHEO BBQ & Ultimate Tournament, Ottawa
Jun. 14     : Britannia Beach Tournament
Jul. 12-13  : No Borders, UPInc, Ottawa
Jul. 26-27  : Capital Classic DG Tourney, JCPark
Aug. 2-3    : Coed Jamboree Tournament (UPI)
Aug. 16-17  : Wed/Thu/Fri Night Finals
Aug. 23-24  : Mon/Tue Night Finals
Sep. 27     : Ottawa Plaid Jacket Open DG Tourney, JCPark

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