For the first time ever, based on the growth of these divisions, we are running qualifiers as part of the U14 / U17 Open Indoor National Championships. These events are for all players in the U14 and U17 divisions. The age categories for these divisions are different to the age bands used in English schools, so please check eligibility details below.
We are running three events on the same weekend in Manchester, Horsham and Swindon. This is the Manchester event page.
Please go to the event page for the event you want to enter:
Information about the U14/U17 Open Indoor National Championship Series Competition Structure can be found here. Please make sure you read this document before entering.
This event will follow the UKU Tournament Rules.
Information about all indoor events can be found here. General contact details: events@ukultimate.com
Is this your first tournament?
Ultimate is often played in day, weekend or week-long tournaments at which teams compete in a number of games rather than playing one-off fixtures.
We aim to ensure that schedules provide suitable game time and that teams have adequate rest.
You can find the indoor rules of Ultimate here, but if you have any questions please ask.
After each game please make sure your team provides a Spirit Score for your opposition. More information can be found in the accordion below and on our website here.
Entry details and eligibility:
When entries are open there will be a link at the top of this page. If you need help entering your team, please see this document.
Eligibility:
For a player to be eligible to compete at this event:
Under-17 (U17) Divisions – A player participating in these divisions must be twelve (12) years old or older and must not be seventeen (17) years old or older during the academic year in which the tournament concludes.
Under-14 (U14) Divisions – A player participating in these divisions must be ten (10) years old or older and must not be fourteen (14) years old or older during the academic year in which the tournament concludes.
(more info can be found in the Youth Event Specific Rule Appendix and UKU Competition Rules- young age groups )
There is no 'minimum standard' your team must meet - there will be teams of beginners participating. If you are a newly formed school team, this is still for you!
Players playing for UKU-affiliated schools playing as school teams are not required to have membership.
All other players must have minimum UKU Basic Membership.
If you are a player or a small group of players without enough for a full team, then it may be possible to arrange for you to join up with another team. We simply need you to explain your situation by emailing events@ukultimate.com and we will let you know if there’s an appropriate team for you to join.
Please also note that eligibility decisions are made by volunteers so please get in touch early.
Event details:
Contact:
0844 8045949
Venue address:
Platt Lane Complex, Manchester Met University, Yew Tree Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7UU
Parking:
There is plenty of free parking on site
Playing Surface:
Rubbercrumb. All players, coaches and spectators should have moulded studs. No blades or metal studs, or flat shoes / astros. Spectators can wear trainers if they stay off the playing area.
Timing:
This is a one-day event on Saturday 22 Nov, 09:00-16:00
Your belongings:
Please don’t take all of your stuff right up to the side of the playing area. Essentials such as water or inhalers can be kept on the sidelines during play but they MUST be kept a safe distance (ideally minimum 1.5 meters) from the edge of the pitch.
Clothes:
Bring warm clothes to wear between games.
Water:
There will be water available on-site. Please bring reusable water bottles to avoid plastic waste.
Food:
There is a café on site but we cannot guarantee what their provision will be so please bring what you need with you for the day.
Spectators:
Spectators are welcome but must stay at least 3 metres away from any of the pitches. Please do not set up chairs within 5 metres of the pitches.
Safety and medical:
Please remember that it is never worth endangering yourself or others to get the disc. You must remain aware of other players and your surroundings.
Any incidents should be reported to the TD (the person running the event). For First Aid please go to the TD desk.
For serious incidents, the nearest hospital is:
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9WL
Phone: 0161 276 1234
Or call 999 for an ambulance.
Spirit of the Game:
Submit Spirit scores after each game using the button at the top of this page. The process usually takes a few minutes. Please try to submit scores after each game, or by the end of play each day. Scores submitted after midnight on the last day of the event may not be included in the Spirit data.
Scoring should be a team effort
Go through each category on the online scorecard (you might want to remind the team what each one means)
Ask players to use their fingers to indicate their score (0-4). Ask anyone who scores more or less than 2 to briefly explain their reason - this may help others who can change their score if they want to. Try to go with the majority
Remember a score of 2 is ‘good’ or ‘as expected.
Leave a comment to explain if any of your scores for an category are 0 or 4.