Toronto Juniors Ultimate

The Toronto Ultimate Club’s (TUC) Junior Ultimate Program (JUP) is committed to providing a rewarding, enjoyable ultimate-playing experience for all participants regardless of ability, age or experience, in consistency with Ultimate Canada’s Participant Development Model (PDM) and Coaching Development Model (CDM). Every player should be provided with the opportunity to learn and love the game of Ultimate Frisbee in a positive, fun and safe environment. We believe that love of the game begins with mastery of the disc and that these skills can best be attained through a combination of structured training programs and game play. The Program also gives coaches an opportunity to develop their own passion for Ultimate Frisbee, and the Club an opportunity to stimulate, encourage and promote good coaching practice in a supportive and enthusiastic environment. Our primary objective is to help the children in our community to enjoy the game now; and love it for life.

Ultimate is a sport on the rise in the youth ranks and TUC is proud to support local high school and junior leagues and events. In the summertime, TUC runs the Toronto Juniors Summer League (TJSL) and in the winter our Catch the Spirit High School Tournament. In the fall TUC runs the Toronto Juniors Fall League (TJFL). We also do our best to attend local school events, like the TDSB and YRDSB school championships, or support local school tournaments with prizing. We also run a Junior Girls Ultimate Programme (JGUP) during the winter. We also offer clinics to schools as well. We do a LOT for Juniors!

Junior players must have a parent or guardian sign the TUC Junior Waiver form and submit it to TUC, to be eligible to play. Here is the 2012 Juniors Waiver form which must be completed legibly and submitted to TUC.

Furthermore, TUC has a Juniors Participation Policy that must be adhered to by all Juniors. Juniors participating in adult league must also complete and submit the Responsible Adult Form, in addition to the Juniors Waiver form.

Toronto Juniors Summer League (TJSL)

All players, age 18 and under (recommended 14-18 for Teen divisions), are invited to participate in the Toronto Juniors Summer League (TJSL). The leagues are co-ed and are open to players of all ages and skill levels. The goals of the leagues are: (i) to have fun; (ii) to learn Spirit of Game; and (iii) to improve individual skills and team strategies. All participants must register as TUC members (cost $35/person) and provide a signed waiver form to the TUC office. As a TUC junior member, you are eligible to play in TJSL for FREE in 2012.

This junior’s league is a hat league, which means teams are created by mixing the skill levels of all players who sign up. Depending on the age demographics and skill levels of the players, we will offer different divisions as well (beginner/experienced). Team rosters will be posted once the teams are set.

The TJSL will be played on various nights and in several locations in 2012, beginning the week of June 18th and will run weekly until the last week of August.  The last week of August will consist of playoffs where all divisions across the city will come together at one location to play for the TUC Junior Championships. We will have experienced coaches present at all games. If you have any additional questions or difficulties with registration, contact the TUC office admin@tuc.org.

In 2012 TUC will be providing additional programming to the JUP to provide more opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels across the city to learn, develop and participate in Ultimate Frisbee in a comfortable learning environment amongst peers their own age. Not only will we be offering additional locations to our existing Teen Divisions (aged 14-18) we are also adding three (3) brand new youth divisions for players aged 8-13 years of age.  Registration for all TJSL Leagues will open in May.

Teen Division - Ultimate Players Age 14-18

This is the age group known as the Teen Division(s) for our TJSL leagues.   In 2012 there will be an additional location added to the league as Marshal McLuhan will be the home of the TJSL Central division on Thursday Nights. All TJSL Teen Divisions will be from 6:45 PM to sundown throughout the summer.

Here are our planned Teen Divisions for 2012:

Mondays:
   -TJSL Southwest at Buttonwood Park

Tuesdays:
   -TJSL Northwest at Westview Centennial SS

Wednesdays:
   -TJSL Northeast at Agincourt CI

Thursdays:
   -TJSL Southeast at Cherry Beach Sports Fields
   -*NEW* For 2012 TJSL Central at Marshal McLuhan CS

Date: Starting week of  June 18-24 to end of August
Cost: $35/player (jr membership fee)
Restrictions: Age 18 or under in 2012 (recommended 15-18)
Other: Co-ed league, coaches provided
Contact: Ian Brooks juniors;@tuc.org

Youth Division – Ultimate Players Age 14 and Under – Leagues and Open House

TJSL Youth Leagues (The FUNdamental program): For the first time ever TUC will be hosting Youth leagues for players 14 years of age and younger.  This program is aimed at providing a fun atmosphere for the younger players to learn and develop the sport, with the emphasis on FUN.  We will have 3 regionalized divisions across the city. Click here for more details on our BRAND NEW Youth leagues for 2012.

Here are our planned Youth Divisions for 2012:

Mondays:
   -TJSL Southwest Youths at Buttonwood Park   6:45 PM – Sundown (8:30-9)

Wednesdays:
   -TJSL Northeast Youths at Sir John A MacDonald 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Sundays:
   -TJSL Southeast Youths at Riverdale Park 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Date: Starting week of  June 18-24 to end of August
Cost: $35/player (jr membership fee)
Restrictions: Age 8-14years old in 2012
Other: Co-ed league, coaches provided
Contact: Ian Brooks juniors;@tuc.org

TJSL Youth Open House:

On Saturday June 9, 2012, 11am to 1pm, at Sunnybrook Park TUC will host our 3rd Annual Juniors Open House where kids of all ages come to learn about Ultimate Frisbee. We work with youth and parents to teach:

• how to properly throw and catch an Ultimate Frisbee
• the simple rules of the game
• the most important aspect of Ultimate, the Spirit of the Game, which encourages players to self-referee and play with true sportsmanship and respect

This Open House is geared towards youth ages 8 to 14. No experience necessary.  Parents are encouraged to join in the fun and participate with their kids.

Approximate TJSL Schedule:

• May: Registration begins for TJSL Leagues
• June 9th: Youth Open House at Sunnybrook Park
• Week of  June 18-24: First week of TJSL - skills clinic: throwing/catching, marking, SOTG, basic rules, finish with scrimmage
• Second Week: start at 6:30 - skills clinic: cutting/defending, stacking, advanced rules (fouls, picks, ....), finish with scrimmage
• Third Week: start at 6:30 - first league games
• Last Week: Playoffs between the divisions

Discs and School Needs

If schools are seeking discs, we urge them to contact us as we can offer disc specials to schools and community groups. All TUC discs are standard approved Ultimate discs. If a school or parent purchases discs, whether with TUC or not, make sure that they are standard UPA approved 175 gram discs! Sadly schools often end up with poor quality discs. View our TUC Shop to see the brands we carry and recommend.

Toronto Juniors Touring (GTA Allstars)

Also for those Junior Aged players looking for a higher level of play, TUC will be working with the GTA AllStars to provide more opportunities for these individuals to further develop their ultimate skills and to compete at an elite level.  Players will be afforded the opportunity to try out for one of the high level touring teams to come out of the GTA.  Visit either our Junior’s Touring page or the GTA Allstar website for more information on joining a junior touring team for 2012.

TUC School Clinics

Looking to introduce Ultimate to students at your school? Or provide a clinic that increase the level of play and understanding for an already existing school Ultimate program? TUC may be able to help. Visit our School Clinics page for more info.

TUC also offers coaching kits for schools in need of Ultimate materials. Visit our Coaching Tools page in the TUC Shop as well!

Toronto Juniors Ultimate Facebook Group

We have a facebook group page specifically for Juniors playing Ultimate in the GTA! This page is run by Juniors, for Juniors, and it's a forum to gossip about the latest Ultimate news or get updates on Juniors Ultimate events in Toronto. Check it out and join up now! Login to facebook and then try this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=46406277839&ref=ts . If it doesn't work search for 'Toronto Juniors Ultimate'.

TUC's Preferred Apparel Partner, VC Ultimate

Also, TUC's Preferred Apparel Partner, VC Ultimate, offers team jersey deals to schools who are interested: TUC In-stock Classic Deal: $22 with a logo - $2 youth special = $20 with a 1-colour logo. If any TUC-affiliated youth team is interested in custom jerseys, an additional 10% VC Card discount will be applied to their custom order. Check out our VC page for more ordering details.