What's New

  • On June  10th,  Canadian Ultimate players from the East to West Coast are participating in the Great Canadian Ultimate Game. The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game will pit white against red to raise awareness and money for the Art Hawkins Fund program. The white team and the red team will huck, flick, and layout to help their team become the champion, and raise the most money for the Art Hawkins Fund.  
  • At the 2023 Annual General Meeting, members of OCUA elected 4 directors to the Board of Directors. Congratulations to:  Andrea Bombala Emma Wilson-Pease Karlis Bouse Tina Tremblay
  • Hey OCUA members!  The kick-off to the Summer 2023 season is right around the corner, so here are a few updates, reminders, & tidbits:   
  • Calling all volunteers, UPI fans & enthusiasts! With Summer leagues right around the corner we are in the final stages of preparations to ensure summer 2023 is the best yet!!   
  • The 2023 OCUA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held virtually and we hope that you are able to join us!  
  • The 2023 Summer Adult Leagues lineup is set and we cannot wait to welcome OCUA members back to the Ultimate fields -- check out the league list below. Summer 2023 is set to kick off the week of May 15, and wrap up the week of August 21 with Summer League Playoffs (for team entry leagues) set for August 26 & 27. 

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The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game Stops In Ottawa

On June  10th,  Canadian Ultimate players from the East to West Coast are participating in the Great Canadian Ultimate Game. The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game will pit white against red to raise awareness and money for the Art Hawkins Fund program. The white team and the red team will huck, flick, and layout to help their team become the champion, and raise the most money for the Art Hawkins Fund.
 
The Art Hawkins Development Fund's purpose is to support the accessibility and development of Ultimate and Spirit of the Game in Canada with children, youth, and those with a disability, especially in economically disadvantaged communities. Learn more about the late Art Hawkins, the namesake, and his contribution to Ultimate in Canada.
 
This year, our game will take place at 4pm-6pm at UPI.  All are welcome to come support, donate, and throw a disc in honour of Art Hawkins.
Donations for the game are being accepted through this Ultimate Canada donation form and directly through local Ultimate communities - cash donations will be accepted on-site June 10.
 
For more information on OCUA's event & to register to participate, click here.
 
The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game is organized by Ultimate Canada, the governing body for the sport of Ultimate in Canada. The organization promotes the growth and development of Ultimate throughout Canada. Visit our website at www.CanadianUltimate.com. 
For national media inquiries, please email sarah@canadianultimate.com.

OCUA Announces Newly Elected Directors

At the 2023 Annual General Meeting, members of OCUA elected 4 directors to the Board of Directors.
Congratulations to: 
  • Andrea Bombala
  • Emma Wilson-Pease
  • Karlis Bouse
  • Tina Tremblay
Andrea, Emma, Karlis & Tina will serve a 2-year term (2023-2025) and join Kelly Fulton, Maaike van Leeuwen & Robbie Thuot (2022-2024) to complete the 7-person Board. 
 
To find out more about OCUA's Board of Directors, visit www.ocua.ca/board-of-directors

Summer Leagues 2023

Hey OCUA members! 
The kick-off to the Summer 2023 season is right around the corner, so here are a few updates, reminders, & tidbits: 
 
  1. We are waiting on the City for confirmation that city fields will open on time (May 15). Without official word from the city we delayed planning a bit, however we are hopeful that word will come in soon. As such, we are moving ahead with things as though they will. 
  2. If city fields DO NOT open (which we have no control over) we will notify all Captains right away and ask that you share with your teammates. If there is a delay we will share what the next steps are at that time. 
  3. Each day, OCUA post the official “game call” by 3pm - posted on the top right corner of www.ocua.ca 
  4. Schedules are being worked on by league coordinators. For at least the first 4 weeks, games start at 6:45. When/if game start times are changed league coordinators will notify team captains. 
  5. Don’t forget to submit your game reports & spirit scores!  
    And last but certainly not least,
  6. Have an AMAZING summer filled with Ultimate fun!

UPI Spring Clean Up

Calling all volunteers, UPI fans & enthusiasts! With Summer leagues right around the corner we are in the final stages of preparations to ensure summer 2023 is the best yet!! 
 

Notice of Meeting: 2023 AGM

The 2023 OCUA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held virtually and we hope that you are able to join us!
 
The AGM is an important event on the OCUA calendar that features important organization business such as the election of new Board members, and the review and decision on proposed Bylaw amendments. Following the conclusion of the 2023 AGM, we invite members to stay online for an INFORMATION SESSION hosted by OCUA Staff & Board that will include a review of OCUA’s Strategic Plan, Operational Highlights from the past year and Summer 2023 season reminders.
 
Registration is free and now available at https://www.ocua.ca/zuluru/events/view?event=1424
Registration closes on April 20, 2023.
[note: the login link for the virtual meeting space will be sent to all registered participants the week of the AGM]
 
The AGM agenda with supporting information is available online at https://www.ocua.ca/AGM
 
If you have any questions about the AGM, please contact the Board Chair at chair@ocua.ca.
Specific questions about the election of new Board members should be directed to the Nominations Committee at nominations@ocua.ca.