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Ultimate Happenings: Issue 89 - April 12 1999

OCUA Web site: http://www.ocua.ca

"Laugh alone and the world thinks you're an idiot"

**************** Over 1300 players served ******************

CONTENTS:

- Mandatory Captains Meeting For 1999 Season
- League Fees, More Info
- Volunteers To Help Run A School Clinic
- Women's League
- Women's Ultimate Skills Clinic Brought To You By Stella
- Stella 1999 Try-outs
- Wax Tryouts
- 2nd Annual Sports Injury First Aid Clinic
- Taping Clinic
- Flamingo's Discs For Sale
- Ottawa Sport & Leisure Association
- Looking For A New Job, Help OCUA At The Same Time
- Calendar Of Events

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MANDATORY CAPTAINS MEETING FOR 1999 SEASON:

Date: Wednesday April 14
Location: Woodroffe High School
Time: 7 - 9 pm

Each team MUST be represented to ensure a spot in their
chosen division. We may have to cap the size of some
divisions so attendance is necessary!

During the first hour your division coordinators will be
talking to all captains interested in their division.

During the second hour we will have one meeting with all
of the captains and will discuss general league business.

We have a lot to discuss and I am sure we all want to get
out as soon as possible. With this in mind please feel free
to send me any questions ahead of time so I may have a chance
to answer them individually or make a point of answering it
specifically during the presentation. This will make the
meeting more efficient.

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LEAGUE FEES, MORE INFO:

As discussed in the last issue of Ultimate Happenings
team fees (Due May 1st) are $750 for the 1999 season.
Printing this last issue brought back to my attention
two additional items that must be mentioned before
registration.

Roster Deposit:
Due at registration is a team roster deposit of $25.
This deposit will be returned to each team if that
teams roster is submitted on or before the roster
deadline of May 22nd. This deposit will be returned
by cheque (via postal mail) to be sent out by June 19th.
We need this roster information and have had great
difficulties getting some of this in the past and
feel the need for this deposit. By May 1st we will
have a form available on our website to allow each
team to submit their roster. Further information
to follow.

Cone Buy Back Plan:
Starting this year we are charging a deposit of $5 for
a set of 8 cones given to a team. This deposit will be
returned when the cones are returned in the future.
If anyone has cones from previous years that they are
not using we will buy them at registration for $5. We
initiated this program to eliminate the "cone frenzy"
that happened last year and resulted in some teams not
getting cones. We will have a table at registration for
cone buy back.

Both of the above are in addition to the $750 team fee.

If teams get their rosters in on time and return their
cones then this will result in no additional expenses
for each team.

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VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN A SCHOOL CLINIC:

Hillcrest and Glebe high schools are putting on a tournament
between their two schools on May 19th. If possible we would
like to run a clinic for the schools 2 to 3 weeks before the
tournament.

An ideal time would be Thursday April 29th after school or
work at Hillcrest. Are there any players (competitive would
be a plus) who would be interested in helping to run this
clinic?

Contact
Kathy Connelly
h: 230-6150
w: 952-1441
e: kathandallan@sprint.ca

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WOMEN'S LEAGUE:

Summer League is fast approaching and Women's League is gearing
up for a really fun season! The captain's meeting is April 14th
and teams are forming and finalizing rosters now.

Are you playing?

Are you not playing because you don't want to commit to another
night? Want to give Women's League a try without committing to
a team? Well, what about being the most welcome person on the
field! What about being a sub!?!

We are developing a sub-list this year so that our Women's
League Team Captains can draw from it when they are going to
be short players. All of our captains will have access to it
and you have the option of playing only the nights you want.

If this interests you, let me know and we'll add your name to
the list. Expect to be called though. We play Thursdays,
sometimes at the Sod farm, otherwise in town. All levels of
ability welcome!

Contact
Kathy Connelly
h: 230-6150
w: 952-1441
e: kathandallan@sprint.ca

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WOMEN'S ULTIMATE SKILLS CLINIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY STELLA:

Every year we have such a great time with all the women who
come out for some fun and a few pointers so of course here we
go again!

Come out to pick up a new skill or two, some ideas for your
team, meet someone new and have a whole lot of fun! You may
even be laying out at the end of the day!!

When?

If this is your very first year playing Ultimate:
Friday May 28th 6:30-8:30 pm

If you've played before:
Sunday May 30th 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Where?

Later in May check the OCUA website and Ultimate Happenings
for the location

What to bring?

a. cleats and a disc if you have them
b. water
c. a shirt you won't mind getting dirty
d. and a friend!

Can't wait to see ya! Stella

No need to call, just show up! But if you have a question
contact:

Tanis
p: 235-9594
e: tanis98@hotmail.com

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STELLA 1999 TRY-OUTS:

Ottawa women taking the nation by storm.... Ottawa's top
competitive women's club team is looking for you!

Do you want to join Stella this summer and have a blast
playing competitive women's Ultimate??!!!

If you're undecided, come to the first tryout just to see
what it's all about....

The goals of the team this year are to have fun, to defend our
National Champions title at this year's National Ultimate
Championships in Ottawa, August 19-22, 1999, and to promote
women's Ultimate in Ottawa while attending several tournaments
in and out of town.

1999 TRY OUT DATES - dependent on the readiness of the fields
Saturday April 24th 1-3pm
Tuesday April 27th 6-8pm
Thursday April 29th 6-8pm

Weather permitting, all tryouts will take place at Lynda Lane.
If you are planning to attend tryouts, please call Hali or
Tanis to verify dates and location.

Team Contacts:

Tanis Lugsdin
e: tanis98@hotmail.com
p: 235-9594

Hali Gernon
e: gernon.hali@tbs-sct.gc.ca
P: 775-9936

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WAX TRYOUTS:

Ottawa waX is coming off a very successful 1998 season, winning
the National Championships held in Montreal. We invite athletes
of all shapes and sizes to try out for the 1999 team, as we
look to defend our title in our own backyard. You should attend
the tryout if you just want to see what competitive Ultimate
is all about.

The tryouts will be on Sunday, April 25 at 1 pm. and Tuesday,
April 27 at 6pm at fields to be determined next week.

This year's schedule will consist of two practices per week
and eight weekend tournaments, including the 1999 National
Championship tournament, which is being held in Ottawa.

For more information, please contact

Fadi Ayoub
p: 234-0742
e: g060705@med.uottawa.ca

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2ND ANNUAL SPORTS INJURY FIRST AID CLINIC:

Saturday, May 1st, 1999 we will be running our second annual
first aid clinic for sports related injuries through St. John
Ambulance. Yes, it's the same day as registration for summer
Ultimate but it only runs until around noon so you can do both. :)

Ever been to a game or tournament and seen someone get injured
but no one had ice or bandages? Ever have that injured person
be you? If I were the injured player I would want to know that
at least one person had some first aid training and supplies
- thus, the course.

The cost is $15/person and we are negotiating a good price for
the first aid kits.

For details please contact Kathy Connelly at
kathandallan@sprint.ca or by phone at 230-6150 (h) or
952-1441 (w)

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TAPING CLINIC:

Sunday, May 2nd we will be running our first taping clinic.

What we want to cover in this course is some of the basics for
taping wrists and ankles.

It will run from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon. The cost will be around
$15. I'll know more once the supplies are bought.

For details please contact Kathy Connelly at
kathandallan@sprint.ca or by phone at 230-6150 (h) or
952-1441 (w)

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FLAMINGO'S DISCS FOR SALE:

At the captains meeting April 14th.
See Gavin.

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OTTAWA SPORT & LEISURE ASSOCIATION:

It's no surprise that social groups like the Ottawa Sport &
Leisure Association are showing up in every city in Canada
and redefining what it means to be single. Who wants to meet
someone in a nightclub? What about the hazards of a workplace
romance? Even if you are surrounded with good friends, most
people still want to meet new people with whom they share
interests. But in the bustling 90s, the options for meeting
new people are limited. Many people have given up seeking Mr.
or Mrs. Right, and have instead joined social associations
that expand their horizons and their social lives.

This new breed of social group is not the same as a conventional
dating service. Whether you have moved to a new city, or are
just eager to make new friends, these social groups offer an
alternative approach to meeting people. The Ottawa Sport &
Leisure Association emphasizes developing friendships based
on common interests and shared experiences. It is a way for
people to try new activities in a noncompetitive and positive
environment while meeting new people. Group activities also
help reduce the stress and risk of meeting someone new.

Ultimate is a fantastic way to meet people! People are out
having a great time and it is not unheard of to actually speak
to the people on the other team! One of our goals is to recreate
the positive atmosphere found within Ultimate community and
spread it into other sporting & leisure activities.

The Ottawa Sport & Leisure Association is geared for young
single professionals (age 25 - 39), but is not exclusive -
young or older, single or married - all are welcome to join.

Registrations starts April 12, 1999.

OSLA activities begin May 1st, 1999. Activities include:

a.. Ultimate Frisbee - Tuesday night 4/3 league
b.. touch football, horseback riding, rock climbing, in-line
     skating, gymnastics
c.. dog walking in cooperation with the Ottawa Humane Society
d.. monthly restaurant tours, wine and cheese tasting parties
e.. running for dummies course (hoping to improve my Ultimate game!)
f.. reading groups, seminars
g.. skiing, biking and hiking events
h.. regular trips to Mont Tremblant, Merrickville and camping
i.. and so much more

For more information: contact us at: (613) 248-8956
e-mail:  osla@istar.ca
website: http://home.istar.ca/~osla

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LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB, HELP OCUA AT THE SAME TIME:

LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT. Become an AMB employee. Contract to
wherever you want.

Our best benefit is the AMB RPTA -- the ability to transfer
over Government pension at a great premium
(see http://www.amb.ca/pension).

Our other benefits may include:
- low mark-up of 5% to 20%!
- very flexible hours
- some work at home
- employee software purchase plan (e.g., Microsoft products)
- possible tax write-offs for home office and car (if you use it)
- lucrative pension (better than the Government)
- flexible pension (when you leave, you can transfer everything
to your RRSP, yes, even the employer contributions!)
- flexibility to leave employ on relatively short notice, and
getting access to your pension or cash in lieu

If you have 10 or more years experience in the Canadian Federal
Government and are considering leaving before 7 May 1999,
please view http://www.amb.ca/pension and fill out the on-line
questionnaire / application.

Some jobs are posted at http://www.amb.ca/divisions/hr. If
you don't see a job for you there, don't despair, give us a
call.

With the hiring of each new Ultimate employee (or their parents
or friends or neighbour or ...), AMB Inc. will support the Ottawa
Carleton Ultimate Association by purchasing shares of the new
land development.
- When we hire the FIRST person, AMB will buy 1 share.
- When we hire the SECOND person, AMB will buy ANOTHER TWO shares.
- When we hire the THIRD person, AMB will buy ANOTHER THREE shares.
- etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc
- When we hire the TENTH person, AMB will buy ANOTHER TEN
shares (so by this time, will have bought 10 + 9 + 8 + 7 +
6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 55 shares and the Ottawa Carleton
Ultimate Association will have been closer to the financing
of the land by $11k).

Michal Zeithammel
AMB Inc. Human Resources
e: hr@amb.ca
w: (613) 860-7878 x11
u: http://www.amb.ca

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Apr 14: OCUA Spring Captain's Meeting
May 1: OCUA Registration (team fees due!)
May 1: 2nd Annual Sports Injury First Aid Clinic
May 2: 1st Annual Taping Clinic
May 3: First day of summer league
May 22: OCUA Roster Submission Deadline
July 24: Women's Hat Tournament

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