If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 years old (or turning 13 this year) and you love Ultimate, you might be interested in playing on one of Ottawa’s Junior Competitive Ultimate Open division teams (Ignite, Scorch, Blaze and Fuel) representing the city in local, regional, national and international (US) tournaments.
The summer season promises many great opportunities: highly experienced coaches, local tournaments, Ontario Regional competitions, and the possibility to attend the Canadian National Junior Championships in August!
All junior aged players are eligible to play on Junior Open teams. For more information, please consult the OCUA policy on Gender Identity and Gender Equity and the Ultimate Canada Gender Equity Policy.
2023 OPEN COACHES
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Habib Atallah Bill Millett Thomas Stanton |
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Derek Hodgson Owen Lumley Brandon Adibe |
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Geofford Seaborn Ken Lange Noah Bailey |
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George Brook Jean Merizzi Anik Egan Mackenzie King |
OJCUP Open Program Technical Director | Karlis Bouse |
To find out more about IGNITE, SCORCH, BLAZE and FUEL, please contact the teams through:
2023 Season Overview & Important Dates
Tryouts: March 5th, 18th and 25th
Program-wide mandatory Parent and Player Meeting: Tentative date - Monday, April 3rd, 7-9pm, Online
Team Goal Setting Meetings: Tentative date - Wednesday, April 5th, 7-9pm, In-person at Confederation High School
Spring Practices:
Early April - Mid May -- Twice/week, dates, times and locations vary based on availability - indoors in domes and outdoors on turf fields
Summer Practices:
Mid May - Late August -- Twice/week, Mondays and Wednesdays at Ultimate Parks Inc. (UPI) [Manotick Station], 6:30pm-8:30pm
*NEW THIS YEAR* Summer Conditioning and Scrimmages:
Mid May - Mid August -- 2hrs on Saturday mornings, time and location TBD
Tournaments:
Estimated Costs:
Total estimated costs for the whole season (team fees, uniform, tournaments, accommodations at tournaments) for teams attending CJUC in Surrey (not including airfare): ~$1,400-$1,850
Total estimated costs for the whole season (team fees, uniform, tournaments, accommodations at tournaments) for teams not attending CJUC in Surrey (not including airfare): ~$1,000-$1,450 (~$750-$1,175 for Fuel)
Please note that financial assistance is available if cost is a barrier for participation. Please email ottawajuniorsultimate@gmail.com to discuss.
Low-income families can also apply for financial assistance for their child through the following programs: