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  • OCUA prioritizes the health and safety of its members. Winter Session 1 has operated within Public Health Guidelines and with vaccination as a requirement for participation. Despite these best efforts, we are now aware of COVID19 transmission within our league in the past week.  
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  • OCUA is happy to confirm the leagues and programs being offered for the second half of the indoor season. With the recent lockdown and the adjustments made to Winter Session 1 leagues as a result of that lockdown, the second half is a bit shorter than our members would typically see, but we’re excited to introduce…..SPRING INDOOR!   
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  • We are happy to announce that all of our facilities have now confirmed their reopening date, in alignment with the easing of restrictions from the Ontario Government, and that all restrictions to the reopening (ex: 50% capacity) allow for OCUA leagues to resume to full play starting the week of January 31.  
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  • Dear OCUA Members, As with the past 20 months, navigating the pandemic has required adjustment, adaptation and understanding. The OCUA leadership has been continually monitoring the evolving COVID19 situation, watching the Government of Ontario updates, reading bulletins and reviewing notices from Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, and along with the surging case counts and infection rates.
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  • Following the most recent Public Health guidelines and in alignment with facility regulations, OCUA Session 1 programming is set to resume January 3, 2022 (with the exception of leagues playing at Carleton University or U of Ottawa - check inbox for update on those leagues/programs). 
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  • With the emergence of the new variant and with Public Health regulations and restrictions changing frequently, OCUA is taking the time to review how leagues and programs will proceed in the New Year and will update our membership in the coming weeks.
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OCUA Awarded 2024 Canadian Ultimate Championships: Volunteer Today!

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Mon, 2023-08-21 15:48
OCUA is excited to announce we have been awarded the 2024 Canadian Ultimate Championships hosting rights by Ultimate Canada. Set to take place August 11-18, 2024, the national event will take to the capital for (8) days of thrilling Ultimate action. Got skills? We have positions for volunteers who can help make our event another great success. We're looking for the following to support our lead managers of: Sponsorship, Finance, Volunteers, Scorekeeping, Transportation, Social Events, Field Services, Communications & PR. 
Read more on how you can get involved: https://www.ocua.ca/CUC2024
 

Ottawa Junior teams make their mark at Nationals!

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Mon, 2023-08-21 15:14

Ottawa's Junior Competitive Ultimate Program (OJCUP for short), recently competed at the 2023 Junior Canadian Ultimate Championships in Surrey, BC and in just (3) short days showed the rest of Canada what Ottawa Ultimate is all about! 

In total, (5) OJCUP teams competed - Wicked West, Wicked East, Ignite, Scorch & Blaze - at the (3-day) national event, and OCUA is incredibly proud of how all five teams represented the Ottawa Ultimate community. While all Ottawa teams exemplify Spirit of the Game, a special shoutout goes to Blaze who were awarded the Junior Open Spirit Title. 

Finishing the tournament with an impressive 5-2 record, Wicked West captured the silver medal - a record-setting result for the Junior Women's program. 

On the Open side, Ignite finished the 2023 national run with a 4-3 record, winning the bronze medal with a universal point victory over Vancouver's Vortex. 

For full results from the 2023 CUC Juniors click here.

Congratulations to all five teams - the future is bright for Ottawa Ultimate!

Champions Crowned at 2023 High School & Middle School Cups

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Fri, 2023-06-23 15:41

It's back-to-back titles for the Nepean High School Knights when they captured gold medal at the 2023 High School Cup on June 2 at Ben Franklin Park. Fifteen teams from eleven schools from across the city competed for the High School crown.

On the Middle School side, ESC Garneau Gaulois A took home the gold amongst the 15 competing teams. Special shoutout goes to Summerside P.S. who entered FIVE teams - a turnout like no other!! 

Congratulations to all teams!! We look forward to seeing you in the fall for the 2023 Back to School Tournament. And to all the graduating students, thank you and good luck with your future endeavours - we hope you continue to play Ultimate in the summers to come!

The Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game Stops In Ottawa

Submitted by Britany Gordon on Wed, 2023-05-31 10:26
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.