2012 OpenLooking for an Open Touring team for 2012? You've come to the right place! Toronto generally supports several Open teams competing at tournaments in eastern Canada, the US northeast, and beyond. If you're interested in playing, there is probably a team that fits your skill and commitment level. For further information, contact TUC's Touring Chair, Halim Ibrahima, at touring@tuc.org. 2012 Information:The Ultimate Experience Open Club (GOAT, Grand Trunk, ROY) are pleased to announce they will be holding tryouts for all three teams in 2012. Sunday April 29th 3 pm - 7 pm To register for tryouts, please visit us and fill at the form on our mini-site at http://www.playwithspirit.com/tryouts/ * There will be additional invitation-only tryouts announced to candidates after this initial date (possible additional cost). Questions about the Toronto Open Division should be directed to the GOAT leadership at: GOATGOAT is a Toronto-based open club team that will be competing in its 10th season in 2011. Attracting players from across Canada, GOAT carries a roster of approximately 22-25 elite level players. GOAT was formed in 2002 to build a long-lasting ultimate program competing at the highest levels of the sport in Canada and the United States. Originally comprising top players from Toronto and Ottawa, GOAT now draws its core numbers from Toronto. Despite the vast infusion of new blood in 2005, GOAT did not skip a beat - continuing to achieve solid results over the course of the season. Always competitive and striving to improve, GOAT is also committed to developing the depth and skills of up-and-coming players in Toronto and Eastern Canada. With a solid core of players and strong connections to other Toronto teams and the Canadian University scene, GOAT is poised to continue its success in the years to come. Since its inception, GOAT has achieved a high degree of success on the field, beginning with a Canadian Championship title in 2002 and most recently in 2006. GOAT has appeared in the Canadian Ultimate Championship finals in 2003, 2005, and 2007 as well as numerous wins at various Eastern Canadian tournaments. South of the border, GOAT has also proven competitive with finalist appearances at what is now the Chicago Heavyweight Championships (2003 & 2005); semi-finalist showings at the Boston Invitational (2003 & 2005); and qualifying for the UPA Club Championships (2004). 2007 was a career year for GOAT, winning tournaments at the Boston Invite, Flowerbowl, Chicago Heavyweights and Chesopeake. GOAT also was runner up at CUC Nationals and Motown Throwdown in Detroit. At the UPA Club Championships, GOAT had its best showing ever, making the semi-finals. 2008 continued the strong showing with GOAT making the semi-finals at the Boston Invite and finishing 6th at the UPA Club Championship. If you have questions, please contact: Grand TrunkGrand Trunk is an open team that combines development and high-level talent in a way that often surprises its opponents. GT's priority is to develop a roster of players who can do damage on both sides of the disc at any place on the field. GT's leadership require an investment in time effort and dedication; they gurantee a return. Grand Trunk 2012 has its sights set on a top four finish at Canadian Ultimate Championships in Victoria, British Columbia. We will be working closely with GOAT and ROY to ensure that Toronto is represented as well as possible in the Open Division. The road to Victoria starts as soon as tryouts end and will take the team through Tournaments in Ontario, Ohio, Massachusetts and New York. Follow the elephant on twitter: @GrandTrunkUlti For details email Dave Tingle: djtingle@gmail.com ROY
Roy is the place to be to experience ultimate at its best. Here you can expect to practice and learn with some of the best ultimate players in the country. During the course of the season Roy will expect play against some of the best players and teams in North America at a level unsurpassed by any other division. Player development is a primary focus, and a matching level of commitment will be expected. ROY will practice twice a week and attend 5-6 tournaments over the course of the summer. With a wealth of knowledge at the team leadership’s disposal, expect to see many of ROY’s players moving up and playing for GT and GOAT in the very near future. Any questions can directed to:
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