The UFA and WUL are excited to introduce a new overnight camp offering taking place at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island August 11-17, 2024! This camp is for advanced high school juniors and seniors as well as rising college freshman and it aims to provide quality instruction and prepare participants for a future in professional ultimate. It will be run as a separate division of the Seattle Ultimate camp which will be taking place concurrently for grades 6-10.
What: Professional Ultimate Academy presented by UFA and WUL, hosted by Seattle Ultimate.
When: August 11-17th, 2024. Out-of-state players should plan on arriving to SEA airport on Sunday, August 11th (more information on FAQ)
Who: The top UFA and WUL player-coaches will take the lead on the most modern training techniques to prepare campers for the professional ultimate leagues.
Where: Camp Casey on Whidbey Island
1276 Engle Road
Coupeville, WA 98239
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Cost: $1,000 before 2/15/24 and $1,100 regular registration after that date. Scholarships available - application here.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel more than 15 days before the beginning of camp, we’ll refund 100% of the registration fee. If you cancel within 15 days of the beginning of camp, we’ll refund 50% of the registration fee or offer you 100% credit towards another camp/clinic series in 2023-2024.If we cancel the camp, we’ll refund 100% of the registration fee, no matter the date.
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What makes PRO ACADEMY different from any other ultimate camp?
- Best professional player-coaches in the country as leads
- Access to other professional players via Zoom
- Emphasis on professional approach to ultimate
- Measurables
- Introduction to strength training
- Film study + discussions
- DEI discussions with a focus on the professional experience and how it positively/negatively impacts equitable outcomes for players
- Educate campers on various operational roles within professional ultimate network
- Filmed games + exposure on WUL/UFA social networks (YouTube; Instagram)
My child is a rising sophomore but really wants to attend the professional portion of this camp, what are my options?
- Option A: Your child can attend the Professional Ultimate Academy in Grand Rapids, MI on July 14-19th which is open to participants ages 15-18.
- Option B: Your child can attend Seattle Ultimate 6th-10th grade division of the same camp.
What skill level does my child need to be to attend?
- While there is no hard and fast rule we recommend your child have played at least 2 years of organized ultimate and is aspiring to be a “YCC” level player.
How do I get my child to Whidbey Island?
- It’s a 3-hr drive from Seattle which includes a ferry ride in the middle. Local participants will be expected to drive, out-of-state participants should plan on arriving at SEA airport by 5pm on Sunday, August 11th and they will be transported via passenger van. They will be returned to SEA airport by 1pm on Saturday, August 17th.
Will gameplay be mixed or single gender?
- We will incorporate both types of play throughout the camp as we believe both are valuable. In some cases, we'll divide by skill/experience, with multiple mixed gender groups. Meanwhile, we expect to have at least 15 FMP and 15 MMPs so we have the option of training separately as well.
Who will be coaching the program?
- Specific coaches will be announced in early 2024 but they will be strong professional players who have also demonstrated a history of working with youth in their local communities.
Where will campers stay?
- Camp Casey is a retired military base with an impressive row of bunk rooms. We'll be in dorm-style housing, with 1-2 campers in each room and bathrooms on each floor.
- As it stands, the plan is to have mixed gender floors and assign/organize rooms upon arrival at Camp Casey. Roommate requests-preferences are welcome; we'll save time to communicate about it and we'll do our best to accommodate.
- Some photos here, if you're curious.
What will we eat?
- Enjoy homemade buffet-style meals served at the Mess Hall by the Camp Casey dining services: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- Some photos here, if you're curious.
What should I bring?
- Recommended packing list here.
Is financial aid available?
- Yes, scholarships are available. The first step is to fill out this online application.
MORE FAQ...
- Looking for more info? Try our general overnight FAQ page here.
Contact? Questions? Concerns?
- Seattle Ultimate / Camp Director: Xtehn Frame <xtehn@seattlecascades.com>
- WUL: Megan Andrews <westernultimateleague@gmail.com>
- AUDL: Matt Smith <matt.smith@watchufa.com>