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           U L T I M A T E   H A P P E N I N G S            
                  Issue 253 - May 5, 2003                   

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

                    http://www.ocua.ca/                    

"There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by 
analysis'." Arthur Ashe 

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CONTENTS:

- Dome Takedown
- City Of Ottawa Sports Field Strategy
- OCUA Volunteer Opportunities
- The 2003 Daredevil Discs' Layout For Life Tournament
- Rental Accommodations
- Calendar Of Events

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DOME TAKEDOWN

Saturday May 10th starting at 9am with the peak being 
between noon and 3pm. Please come out and help us with the 
Dome takedown, the more the merrier and the more the dome 
staff like us! Please let Julie Thompson know if you will be 
able to make it. volunteer@ocua.ca

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CITY OF OTTAWA SPORTS FIELD STRATEGY

Every OCUA member has been invited to the City of Ottawa 
Sports Field Strategy Open house, perhaps the most important 
event in our quest for fields. If you want to have your say 
about the unfair state of facilities allocations, this is 
it. 

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The People Services Department invites you to an Open House 
regarding The Development and Improvement of Sports Fields 
in the City

Four months ago the City engaged IBI Group Consultants to 
prepare a Sports Field Strategy to guide the development and 
improvement of sports fields in the City over the next ten 
years. In early February many sports field user groups were 
invited to focus group sessions to provide input on current 
usage and condition of sports fields, to identify 
outstanding needs and to provide their ideas for the future.

Using the information collected from the user groups and 
from other sources, the consultant has developed draft 
recommendations for the construction, conversion and 
renovation of sports fields to address current and future 
needs throughout the City. Partnerships between the City and 
user groups will be considered as one means of implementing 
new and improved fields.

A public Open House to view highlights of the findings, and 
the draft recommendations, will be held:

Saturday, May 10th, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Consultant's Presentation: 10:15 to 1045 a.m.

City staff and the consultants will be in attendance at the 
open house. You are invited to assist us in finalizing the 
strategy by reviewing the recommendations, asking questions 
and providing your comments. If you are not able to attend I 
hope that you will pass on the invitation to someone else in 
your organization. With community feedback the consultant 
will complete the Sports Field Strategy for presentation to 
the Health Recreation and Social Services Committee for 
consideration.

We look forward to seeing you

For more information please contact Judy Billingsley at
Tel. (613) 580-2424 ext. 23799, 
e-mail: judy.billingsley@ottawa.ca

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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 www.ocua.ca 
(and click on the volunteer button) for details about 
volunteer openings.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

- Friday League Coaches
- Kid's League Coaches
- Field Cell Volunteers
- No Borders 2003

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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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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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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Roommate wanted for June 1, 2003. Rent is $450/month for one 
bedroom in a 3 bedroom townhouse. Rent includes, phone, 
cable, heat and hydro. There is access to an outdooor pool 
and to the Rideau River. Location: Carleton Heights (near 
corner of Fisher and Prince of Whales). Free parking and 
laundry. There is a backyard with a barbecue. If interested, 
please contact Rowan at 226-5851.

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Available June 1st. Spacious, bright, basement bedroom with 
half bath in newly renovated townhome in Bells Corners.  
Utilities included for $475 per month. Laundry facilities in 
basement. To share full bath/kitchen/living room with easy 
going professional male. Close to buses and amenities, free 
parking nearby. Please contact Tara or Paul 225-1581.

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Available May 1st or June 1st. Looking for a good humoured 
roommate, short or long term lease. I have a large, bright 2-
bedr. apt. in a house on a quiet street in the east end, 
close to #5 & #7 buses. Huge fully equipped kitchen, storage 
room, backyard w/ deck, & laundry room w/ washer/dryer. 
Large living room with amenities. Non-smokers only. Avai. 
May 1st for $475/mnth, includes heat, electr., cable, & 
parking! Apt. is fully furnished, bedroom could be partially 
furnished. Well suited for a co/op student, mature student, 
or young professional. Contact Don, 744-6262, dlane@cwsa.ca

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

May  12     : START OF SUMMER SEASON (Roster Deadline)
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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