You don't need any prior experience. Many of the kids on our team had never played organized ultimate, and some of them had never even thrown a disc before. We welcome athletes of all backgrounds, and even people who didn't participate heavily (or at all) in sports during their high school years. Much of the fall is devoted to teaching not only our system of ultimate, but the basic elements of the game itself (throws, cutting, etc.).
No one will be cut from the team for a lack of skill. We do however, divide towards the end of the fall season into an A- and B-Team. The A-Team is likely to travel approximately 4 times in the fall season and 5-7 times in the spring season, including the College Championship Series. The B-Team travels 2-3 times per semester.
If you are interested in more casual games, you are welcome to drop by our co-ed scrimmages on Fridays at 3:30 at the Reflecting Pool. Click here for directions.
GW is a nationally-ranked program and has a strong history of success in the region. If you'd like to learn more about our history, visit our "About" section.
All you have to do is show up to a practice. Come down on any Tuesday or Thursday from 3:30 onward. Check out the practice page for more information. Before you know it, you'll be a part of the team.
Feel free to get in touch with us as well. You can email us at gdubultimate@gmail.com and ask us any questions, or simply tell us about yourself. Don't forget to join our facebook group.
If you do plan on playing with us, you will need to get cleats. You may have trouble finding them in DC, so bring a pair to school with you if you can. All of our players wear soccer, football, or lacrosse cleats.