Youth Ultimate News

Seattle Youth Player Nels Schimek wins SUBWAY® Washington Games Athlete of the Year Award
(August 2010)

Seventh grader Nels Schimek, who has captained the Bright Water Waldorf middle school Ultimate team for the last two years, has been selected as the SUBWAY® Washington Games Athlete of the Year. The award recognizes athletes who personify the ideals of the State Games movement: participation and achievement, sportsmanship, good attitude and effort, and special attributes within the sport/community. Nels won three medals at the SUBWAY® Washington Games disc event this summer. He competed in the AAU Junior Olympics last month, and he plays a wide range of sports. Nels' coaches commented on his maturity and ability to lead his team during competition, and one described him as "polite, focused, and intelligent. Just the type of athlete you love to have on your team."

Nels' nomination will now be considered by the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) for the National Athlete of the Year Award. The male and female who best exemplify these qualities will have the opportunity to be the guest of the NCSG and travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for the NCSG symposium where they will be awarded this distinction.

Congratulations, Nels! To read more about Nels and the award, click here.

Seattle Teams Finish Strong at YCC
(August 2010)

On August 14-15, three seattle youth teams traveled to Blaine, MN, to compete in the USA Ultimate Youth Club Championships (YCC).  The teams were selected in a citywide tryout that occurred in June.  At the tournament, our mixed team placed 3rd, our boys' team placed 2nd, and our girls' team won gold for the 6th year in a row.

Seattle Players Win USA Ultimate College Awards
(June 2010)

Congratulations, Shannon O'Malley, who won the Callahan Award this past weekend in Madison, WI. Each year the Callahan trophy is presented to the man and woman who combine superior athleticism with outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of ultimate. See a video of the award presentation here.

DiscNW would also like to congratulate the following players on their 2010 USA Ultimate College Awards:

 

Last but not least, congratulations to Seattle Sockeye's own Jaime "Idaho" Arambula for winning the distinction of the Northwest Region Women's Coach of the Year.

 

Washington State High School Championship Wrap-Up
(May 2010)

Wednesday, May 26 concluded the 2 week long event of Washington State Youth Championships. Out of 10 competing boys teams and 8 competing girls teams, the Northwest School and Nathan Hale found themselves division champions.

The Northwest School Boys rolled through the tournament, never allowing more 6 points to be scored on them, to face Bush in the finals. After a few trades to begin the game The Northwest School pulled away and won with a final score 13-4.

On the girls side we had Seattle's premiere programs in The Northwest School and Nathan Hale. Ranked #1 and #2 overall, respectively, these powerhouse teams have battled 3 times on the season with The Northwest School prevailing in all 3. However due to a gritty battle and a never quit attitude Nathan Hale was able to win this bout with a final score 8-7 at hard cap.

The spirit awards for boys and girls divisions were given to Roosevelt and Bush Schools, respectively.

All scores can be found here:

Congratulations, Youth League Champs!
(May 2010)

DiscNW spring youth leagues have concluded, and champions have been crowned! Thanks to all players, coaches, parents, and fans for a wonderful season!

High School Coed

To view full results, visit the HS Playoff Brackets

Middle School Coed

A Division
B Division
C Division

Elementary School Coed

To view full results, visit the ES Playoff Brackets

Spring Youth Tournament Volunteer Thank-You!
(May 2010)

DiscNW greatly appreciates the following volunteers, whose substantial contributions were essential to the successful implementation of two youth huge tournaments this spring: Spring Reign and the UPA High School Western Championships.

Many kind regards to Jeff Jorgenson, Rusty Brown, Frank Nam, Rich “Fraggle” Coker, Mary Lowry, Sarah Koznek (Toolbox), WWU Chaos, UW Element, Huckin’ Easy coed team, Tsunami coed team, Callie Mah (Chaos), Mike Santana (Olympia), Henry Phan (Franklin HS), Matt Schaft (Tsunami), John McCormack and Joann Mizzi (Rubix), Kirsten Gruver (Element), Jessica Keesee (Element), Heather Ann Brauer (Salmon Bay), Miyo McGinn (Salmon Bay), Tian Qing Yen (Salmon Bay), Cead Nardie-Warner (UPS Postmen), Kevin Chambers (UPS Postmen), Margaret Bay (Bright Water Waldorf), Rose and Mike Boyle (SCDS), Jane Kuper (SCDS), Janet Hanify (SCDS), Frank Woodruff (SCDS), Peggy Rice (JSIS, SCDS), Dana Raugi (ENUF), Eckstein MS teams, Charles Wright Academy MS and US teams, Seattle club teams Sockeye and Riot, and countless parents from youth teams who offered their help during the tournaments.

Seattle Teams Thrive at Western UPA HS Championships
(May 2010)

This past weekend, the Northwest School won gold in the girls division of the 2010 UPA HS Western Championships in Burlington, WA. They defeated Cathedral from St. Cloud, MN in the finals by a score of 13-10.

Congratulations also to Lakeside Girls and Bellevue Boys for securing the Spirit awards in their respective divisions!

For more information and results:

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