WUCC 2010

Seedings are now available and are without surprise: http://wucc2010.com/content/registered-teamsAs expected the USA tops most lists after their strong performances over the last few years (including past Championships).

On behalf of Figjam: FIGJAM, Calgary’s top Masters team is currently looking for 1-2 players for Prague 2010. Two early-season injuries have left us shorter than we would like to be for a tournament of this magnitude. Both players were handlers and former Open caliber players; one from the Defense and one from the Offense. However, if you are interested and feel you can fit within the roster, we are more than willing to make the necessary adjustments.

Ultimate season has kicked off in North America with tryouts and as our top teams form up my thoughts turn (once again) to WUCC 2010 in Prague. While announced years ago the preparations and team lists for Prague are far from complete. Teams across the divisions continue to drop out (Ultimate players are notoriously flaky…ask any Tournament Director) while dedicated teams fill the spots freed up. Last week Doublewide locked in their spot and a team that hasn’t been seen internationally all that much should stun many teams this July.

Thank you to Jamie for providing the Phoenix roster as selected for Phoenix. Unlike many teams Phoenix hasn’t changed much from their CUC 2009 roster. Jamie Craig (C) Andrew Corey (C) Derek Alexander (C) Kenneth Alexander William Alexander Jonathan Haig Ewan Reid Reynaldo Arteaga Mathew Goodkey Robert Schmidt Sebastian Bell Brent Gerhart Dan Turcotte Ramsey Wright Matthew Cole Colin Froats Aaron Kucherawy Joel Bellavance Ryan Bauer Bryce Ring Mathew Berg Kielan Way Sean Harkins Luke Phelan Paul Cobb Neal Dawson Scott Westwell Karl-Frederick Loiseau This is a young and fit team with plenty of experience; how will they fare against Australia and the UK?

I apologize for not getting to this sooner but ONYX appears to already startedtheir tryout process. The first tryout camp was at the end of January on the 23rd and the next one is on February 6th from 1600 till 1900. If you’re interested send an email to: quebecultimate AT gmail DOT com. ONYX finished a strong 2nd in 2009 and are contenders for the finals in Prague. You can view the CUC 2009 Mixed Finals uncut and in entirety here: http://iamultimate.

News of tryouts filters in slowly but surely. Thanks to all captains that are sending information in. It seems that Quebec is taking the lead in terms of organization and prepping for Prague. More details will follow but so far RIP tryouts are planned for March 13th and 14th from 1900 till 2100 each night.