Day Camps FAQ
General
Divisions
For our on-field ultimate sessions, we’ll organize players in divisions based on (a) what grade they're in, and (b) the divisions they’re registered for. We'll start off with one set of groupings and then coaches will make adjustments.
If a player is signed up for a division that does not seem like a good fit, then we will move them up/down in order to improve the experience for everyone.
Which division should I choose?
We recommend that you select a division according to what grade your kid is in:
Elementary (recommended for 3rd-5th graders)
MS Intermediate (recommended for 5th-7th graders)
MS Advanced (recommended for 7th-8th graders)
HS Intermediate (recommended for 9th-11th graders)
HS Advanced (recommended for 10th-12th graders)
If your 6th/7th/8th grader is a an experienced player, sign them up for the MS Advanced division … and likewise, HS students who are relatively new to ultimate will fit best in the HS Intermediate division.
The advanced divisions are an opportunity for players to take their game up a notch - the level of play in these groups will be comparable to Seven Hills and USA Ultimate YCC.
If you’re not sure which division to register for, choose Intermediate. Once we see how kids are doing on the first day, it will be a lot smoother to move a kid up a division than move them down.
MS kids in the HS division?
Can I sign my 8th grader up for the HS Intermediate division? … Our intention is to have kids training with other players who are the same age/grade/size. If you think your 8th grader would be a better fit in HS Intermediate division, you can make that selection... and if it's a strong request, write an explanation in the comments when you register, so that we have that information on hand when we organize and update the groups.
HS kids in the U20 division?
Can I sign my HS student up for the U20 division? … NO, but If they're a junior or senior then they can potetially "play up" with the U20 division at the end of each day if they're a top-of-class player (eg Seven Hills Red, YCC, Team USA Tryouts) and they're highly motivated! Include a request in the notes section when you register.
Grade limitations?
Can I sign my kid up if they just finished 1st grade and they’re heading into 2nd grade? …NO.
Can I sign my kid up if they just finished 2nd grade and they’re heading into 3rd grade? …YES.
Can I sign my kid up if they just finished 11th grade and they’re heading into 12th grade? …YES.
Can I sign my kid up if they just finished 12th grade? …YES, but only in the U20 division.
Can I sign up with friends or teammates?
Yes! There's a space in the registration form to list friends or teammates who you'd like to sign up with.
We'll do our best to honor these requests, along with with the divisions that each kid is registered for. In the the event that these two factors contradict, we will use our best judgement and we may also ask players, "would you rather be with your friends, or in a division that's a better fit for you?"
In order to make the experience good for everyone, we reserve the right to separate players if they're being a distraction to the group.
COVID
For updates and more specific information, refer to our COVID Safety Plan & Updates page.
Face Masks?
Optional. Under the current WA State guidance face coverings are optional for all coaches and players.
How will water/snack breaks work?
Players will be required to clean their hands thoroughly before and afterwards. We’ll have hand sanitizing stations that include disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer.
While eating or drinking, players can pull down their masks if they are wearing them.
Will players and coaches be screened or tested before camp?
Right before camp, every participant and coach will answer a questionnaire asking whether anyone in their family or close social circle has experienced COVID-19 symptoms within the prior two weeks.
We will react to these surveys on a case by case basis, and if a player or coach poses any risk to others we will ask them not to attend camp.
Each morning, players will have their temperatures taken and will answer a series of specific screening questions, as outlined in our Safety Plan.
What protocols are in place to address COVID-19?
We have a thorough Safety Plan, crafted in collaboration with our Seattle Tempest & Seattle Cascades team physician (Dr. Leslie Yen, Swedish) and approved by Seattle Parks & Recreation. Details on our COVID Safety Plan & Updates page.
This is an ultimate clinic, and so we’ll be catching and throwing discs. In order to minimize situations when “everyone touches the same disc” we’ll use these COVID Coaching Guidelines.
COVID Coaching Guidelines:
As coaches run a variety of drills, they will have social distancing in mind. Specifically, they will limit the volume of marking drills (ie drills with players facing eachother in close proximity).
(We may evolve these guidelines and/or come up with different ones as each clinic draws near.)
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