With the recent announcement from the Ontario government that Outdoor Recreational Facilities can re-open and with the City of Ottawa re-opening sportsfields, we are all very excited to throw a frisbee with friends again!! We want to proceed cautiously and ensure a safe and gradual return to recreational activities. The more we collaborate and follow safety guidelines and procedures, the better the chances that we can return to playing a full game of Ultimate this summer.

UPI rentals will begin Friday, June 19 at 4:00pm.

1. OCUA Membership ($15)
2. Check availability
3. Book your rental time ($5/person)

How will field rentals at UPI work?

• UPI field rentals are open to OCUA members only.
• Groups may not exceed 10 people.
• Each rental group will be given an entire Ultimate field.
• Rentals are for 2 hours in length and will run from 9:00am to 8:30pm.
• UPI will be limited to 2 field rentals (UPI 7 and UPI 12). Field Map.
• Under no circumstances can games or scrimmages take place.
• Participants must adhere to the rules below.

Field Rental Rules

• The cost is $5/participant and rentals must be booked in advanced (check availability).
• Participants must maintain physical distance of at least 2 metres or 6 feet at all times.
  • Do not participate if you are feeling ill or showing any symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, headche).
  • Do not participate if you have recently returned from travelling outside of Canada, in the past 14 days.
  • Do not participate if you have been exposed to or been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, in the past 14 days.
• Close the gate after you enter UPI.
• Lock the gate before you leave UPI.
• Pack out what you bring in. There are no toilets and no garbages available at UPI.
• Participants must follow the the guidelines listed in Ultimate Canada's Throwing Tips
  • Disinfect your discs before starting.
  • All participants must wash their hands or use a disinfectant before starting, periodically throughout the activity, and after you're done.
  • Do not share water bottles, hand towels, and other pieces of equipment.
  • Avoid touching your face.

Despite all the extra rules, we know OCUA members will be excited to see friends and chase after a spinning 175 grams of plastic.

What can we do other than toss?

- Century Drill, Huck Drills, Maximum Time Aloft, and practically any drill that doesn't require another player within 2 metres.
- Physical Training: get your workout in on cushy UPI grass and in the sunshine.
- Bust out your OCUA camping chair and catch up with friends while social distancing.
- Try out a round of Disc Golf after your training session (https://www.ocua.ca/Disc-Golf).

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@ocua.ca.

Founded in 2018, the original 9-hole disc golf course was designed in the wooded area behind UPI. The entrance was at the northeastern corner of UPI 18. The baskets were supplied by OCUA's official disc partner, Daredevil Discs, and the course was put together by local disc golf player, Geoff Rowland. The course was playable, but could not keep up with Mother Nature. Over time, the growth of vegetation was too much and the course fell into disarray. In 2020, the baskets were moved inside the perimiter of UPI and a new 18-hole course was designed with minimal maintenance in mind.

Where to buy disc golf discs? Daredevil Discs is a local Ottawa company that has a wide selection of drivers, midranges, and putters.

Disc Golf is a great sport for Ultimate players and can be played with a regular 175 gram disc. If members are interested in playing the sport with 'disc golf discs', here are some helpful links and tips.

General Tips for Ultimate Players transitioning to Disc Golf

Watch this YouTube video that explains some common issues that Ultimate players encounter playing DG.

1. Keep the disc close to your body. (there is no mark to throw around)
2. Learn flat release. (DG discs aren't the same as Ulty discs)
3. Full follow through. (remember no mark)
4. Full reachback on drives. (don't throw from your hip)

Simple Rules of Disc Golf   |   Official Rules of Disc Golf

COURSE RULES

* Close the gate after you enter UPI.
* Lock the gate before you leave UPI.
* Respect other players and maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet.
* Never throw if there's a risk of hitting someone.
* Pack out what you bring in. There are no toilets and no garbages available at UPI.
* The course is open to OCUA members only. Purchase an annual membership and become a member today.
* During the state of emergency (COVID), members are asked to pay a $5 fee. This will go towards UPI field maintenance.
* Groups will be limited to 5 people and the course will only accept 2 groups per hour.
* Bring hand sanitizer to disinfect your hands before play and periodically during play.
* Bring BUG SPRAY, especially if playing in the evening.

1. OCUA Membership ($15)
2. Check availability
3. Book your tee-off time ($5/person)

COURSE MAP - Long and Short Tpads now available

The map can also be found on UDISC - a free app. Download and search for UPI course (1295 Manotick Station Road).
Each tee is marked with spray paint, but if you can't find it, then pick a tee off spot that's everyone agrees on.

Holes 1-6 (LONGS)

Holes 7-12 (LONGS)

Holes 13-18 (LONGS)

Holes 1-6 (SHORTS)

Holes 7-12 (SHORTS)

Holes 13-18 (SHORTS)

Summer youth and junior leagues are here! In 2020, OCUA now offers youth & junior leagues Monday through Thursday!

Click here for u10 Youth League Registration (8 to 10 Years Old)
Click here for u13 Youth League Registration (11 to 13 Years Old)
Click here for u17 Junior League Registration (14 to 17 Years Old)

General Information

• Welcome to your kid's new favourite sport! Summer, fall and winter Ultimate leagues are available.
• No car, no problem! Games are in the same location each week to facilitate carpooling.
• Registration is generally as an individual, but players may request to be placed on the same team as one other player, and OCUA will do our best to place them together.
• Our youth and junior leagues depends on volunteer coaches. If you are interested in volunteering as a youth or junior coach, please contact us.