Tuesday, June 05, 2007

OPEN YCC TEAMS

2007 UPA Youth Club Championships: Minnesota's Open Team!

The Minnesota High School Ultimate League is looking for players interested in joining Minnesota's YCC open team. The UPA Youth Club Championships will be held on August 11-12 th at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.

Q: What is the UPA YCC?

A: The UPA Youth Club Championships is a tournament featuring the best high school ultimate players in the country. 8 Open, 8 Mixed, and 8 Girls teams from cities around the nation have been invited to attend. Minnesota will be putting together all-star teams to compete against teams from Seattle, New England, and more: http://www.upa. org/juniors/ championships/ 2007_ycc_ temp.

A: How can I try out?
Q:
The open team will hold a preliminary practice on Tuesday, June 5th. There will also be two tryouts on Monday, June 11th and Tuesday, June 12th. Both tryouts and the practice will be from 6-8pm at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis , MN, near the corner of E 50th St and Cedar Ave S.

Q: How much will it cost per player and what's involved in participating?
A:
The estimated cost per player will be about $90; tryouts are free. You will get two formal club team practices per week, team uniforms, and also will be entered into the YCC tournament as well as the MN Ultimate Disc Invite on July 21-22nd .

Q: Am I eligible to play in the 2007 UPA YCC?
A:
Any high school player from MN who will be 18 or younger on June 1st, 2007 is eligible to attend. You must be a current member of the UPA and must bring your UPA ID number and medical waiver to the clinic.

Q: Why should I come out for the team?
A:
Playing on the YCC open team will give youth players the opportunity to play with the best of their peers from around the state. The team will also be coached by an experienced crew of Ultimate veterans who have played with and led numerous elite college and club teams. YCC's is an excellent opportunity to improve as a player, broaden your ultimate horizons, meet new friends, and compete against the best youth players in the nation!

Q: Whom do I ask if I have questions?
A:
Dave Klink is the MN UPA YCC Teams Coordinator. Dave can be reached at: Email: daveklink@gmail. com - Phone: 651-983-2713

Bring your friends and check it out!

http://www.mnhsulti mate.org/ ycc.aspx

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