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October news highlights

SPARC application lodged

After a lot of work by the Board of New Zealand Ultimate, the NZFDA filed an application for ‘Recognised Sport’ status with Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) – the sport funding arm of the government. This recognition will cover ultimate and disc golf so we are waiting with baited breath for the outcome of the application.

NZU’s 1st organisational member

Auckland Ultimate (AU) became New Zealand Ultimate’s (NZU) first recognised organisational member in October. This status means that NZU recognises AU as the regional governing body for the sport in Auckland. Hopefully this will also open some funding doors for AU and also provide more legitimacy in its dealings with organisations outside the sport. If your organisation wishes to become an organisational member of NZU, please feel free to contact the board to discuss this option.

Dave Campell appointed as NZU’s Tournament Series Coordinator

Congratulations to Dave Campbell from Wellington who was the successful applicant for the Tournaments Coordinator position assisting the NZU Board. Dave will look after the coordination of all of NZU’s national tournament for the 2005/2006 season, helping the local TDs to produce some consistently great tournaments. NZU thanks Dave for putting his hand up to help out and look forward to some great events this summer.

Update on NZU tournaments

Speaking of NZU tournaments, a full announcement is due shortly, confirming the dates and venues of all of the 2005/2006 season. As you will have seen on regional email lists, Adele Gibson has called for entries for the 1st Mixed event, in Wellington on December 10-11.

NZU hope to shortly confirm dates and venues for the remaining three events currently scheduled so that you can all book airfares and accommodation. Remember that there is still the possibility of organizing a 3rd Mens/Womens events in early May, subject to demand. A couple of Aussie teams have already expressed an interest in coming over to NZ after their nationals tournament so it could be a great event. Further interest will be looked for at the upcoming national events before a decision is made.

Worlds Clubs initial bids announced

WFDF have released the initial bids for World Ultimate Club Championships 2006 in Perth. New Zealand have been allocated the following bids:

1 Open
2 Women
3 Mixed
1 Masters

The Board of NZU are working with those people who expressed an interesting in sending a team earlier in the year so that we can hopefully take up all of our allocation.

Breaking news! World Club eligibility guidelines released

WFDF have also just released the rules regarding eligibility for WUCC2006. The Board of NZU are currently going through this document to work out what it means to New Zealand teams and will release more information once this process is finished. NZU will continue to work closely with interested teams to ensure that their rosters comply with the rules.

Summary of the guidelines (PDF 112k). For the full version go to the WUCC2006 website.

Player allocations (XLS 12k). Shows how many players from each class you are allowed for any given squad size.

September news highlights

Indoor Nationals 2005 – The mainlanders rule supreme!!!

New Zealand’s biggest ultimate tournament, the Indoor National Championships 2005, has flown by for another year. In the closest competition yet, some 200 competitors across 10 A grade and 16 social teams contested this year’s event. Worth special mention was the four teams from the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty area competing in the social grade as well as the high number of high school students competing across three teams. Results and more >>

05/06 Competitive season: NZU National Tournament series

The NZUA would like to thank all those who provided feedback regarding the tour format for the upcoming season. From the discussions, NZUA has put together the following 3-year plan for the National Tournament Series. Find out more >>

Tournament co-ordinator

Interested in helping make the National Tournament Series happen? Download the job description for the new Tournament Cordinator (PDF 76k). For more details or to apply please email the Board.

Flat out on the beach

Nelson Ultimate Disc Experience invites you to Flat Out 6. Find out when and where, download an entry form more details >>

August news highlights

Tour format discussion

Thanks for those that have had their say so far on the forum about next season format. If you want to have a say, do it now! We'll have to make some decisions soon! Check out the forum >>

Kiwi's leave their mark on UK ultimate again!
:: 14 August :: Dave Rigby & Jonny Voon of Frenzy fame along with Lurch Credo, Ian Cooke Bluefish and Al West lead the Kiwi contingent of "Fire of London" to their victory of the hotly contested 2005 UK Open Tour. :: 21 August :: Dave Rigby, Jai krishnan & Mark Mc Donald of Manuka fame, teamed up with Jillaine Heather of Pukana fame & Janet Mcdonald of KUPA fame displayed the Kiwi flare in Mixed Ultimate while playing their part in "Rampant X" winning the UK 2005 Mixed tour.
Dave Rigby in action for Fire of London, c/- Dave Sanders who's been playing for Fusion up in Edinburgh.

NZU Admin

Want to know where we're at with Sparc or our Anti-doping Policy? More>>

National training camp

The second NZU training camp has been confirmed for September 24-25 in Auckland. More >>

Mix of old and new in fresh Auckland executive

Some new faces appeared and some old ones returned to the newly elected executive committee of Auckland Ultimate. More >>

04/05 outdoor season

Charlies 2005 NZ Open

Limited video footage is now available online >>

Perth scouting report

This report just in from Shane Velutich who sneakly managed to work his way onto the "Chilly” squad from Victoria to play in the Australian Nationals in Perth. The mission for NZU's International co-ordinator was to scope out the venue for WUCC 2006. Intent on not blowing his cover agent Vuletich helped Chilly narrowly take out the National title — well done Shane. Read his report >>

2005 NZ University Games

Congratulations to canterbury for taking out the 2005 Ulimate competition at this years University games in Aucklan's North Shore. Full report: 28 April 2005 >>

NZ Open: 9-10 April 2005

Congratulations to Likety Split and Bluefish both of Auckland for winning the Women's and Open divisions respectively. Full results >>

NZ Ultimate: est 9 April 2005!

We have a new administrative body looking after Ultimate in New Zealand. Want to know more >>

NZUPC awards

Winners announced >>

Tour 2 results

National training camp — March 19-20

Posted: 2 February 2005

Contact: Shane Vuletich

The NZUPC is holding a national training camp on March 19-20 at Miramar Park, Wellington. The camp is designed primarily for those interested in going to WUCC 2006 in Perth, but will also cater to those who want to increase their skill base and step outside their comfort zone.

Find out more >>>

Tour 1 report

Posted: 2004-12-18

Contact: Iain Stewart

Bluefish takes out  tour one at home

Auckland’s premier ultimate team Bluefish won a tight and thrillingly final to capture the Tour One title for the second year in a row.  Bluefish defeated Credo from Christchurch 13 to 12 in a time-capped game played in difficult conditions due to the wind.  The final capped off a great weekend of ultimate as 11 teams from all over the country competed for points on the National Tour. More >>

Check out the Tour 1 results