Registration will be open March 2nd for our Spring Middle and Grade School Program
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VU Middle and Grade School Program
What: this program is an afterschool Ultimate program. It is for any middle or grade school student who wants to learn and play Ultimate. It will be held on the Bear Hill fields next to JFK each day after school. We will focus on teaching the fundamentals of Ultimate and we will have games against other middle and grade school programs.
When: Gx Middle School – Weekdays, 3:15pm – 5:15 pm (on days JFK is open for school) Bx Middle School – Fridays only 3:15pm – 5:15 pm (on days JFK is open for school) Mixed Grade School – days TBD 3:15pm – 5:15 pm (on days JFK is open for school)
Dates : March 30 – June 5 (10 weeks excluding spring break week)
Location: Bear Hill Field next to JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge St., Northampton MA
Ages: current Middle Schooler or Grade Schooler
Cost: $10/day or $350 for full season (sliding scale options available) The $350 price is for the 5 day a week program. If you will participate fewer days, multiply accordingly (by 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, or 4/5)
Registration: opens March 2nd
Ability Level: all levels welcome (beginner thru expert)
Coordinators: Lee Feldscher (he/him), Hilary Gollis (she/her) & Steve Andrews (he/him). Lee and Steve have run the JFK after-school program for the past several years. Steve has been running it for many years prior (without Lee) as well. Lee has been coaching Northampton High School Ultimate for the past 14 years. Both Lee and Steve are Northampton Public School employees with current CORI background checks. Hilary Gollis will coach the Grade School program. She has coached the LGA team for the past 15 years and is a current Holyoke Public School employee with current CORI background check as well.
DETAILS:
League Goals and Values
We look to create a welcoming, fun, and supportive atmosphere to get everyone playing Ultimate after school. We strive to foster an inclusive playing opportunity and welcome feedback on how to improve in this area. We expect all participants to demonstrate the highest level of respect for one another and the Ultimate community; harassment, bullying or discrimination will not be tolerated.
Format:
- There will be 3 teams (Gx, Bx, and Grade School mixed). The Gx team meets every day after school. The Bx team will meet on Fridays only. The Grade School program will meet Monday’s Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
- We will meet after school on days when JFK is open. Practices are 120 minutes starting at 3:15pm.
- Some days we will have games against other school programs. Games are typically 60 minutes. For home games we will try to schedule them with a 4:15pm start time (allowing for a 60 minute warm up before the game, so we still end at 5:15pm). For away games there will be travel time to and from games, so it’s possible some days we won’t get back to JFK by 5:15pm. We’ll keep families posted on days we need to run late. Parents are of course welcome and encouraged to come to games.
What to bring each day:
- Each player should bring a white and a dark (not grey) shirt every day.
- Enough water to get through a 2 hour practice
- Cleats if you have them. If not, check with Allsport cleat swap at the 3 county fairgrounds – they usually have extra pairs available for free.
- Weather appropriate clothing you are comfortable running and sweating in. Layers are good for cold days, so as you heat up, you can shed layers. Some spring days can be cold.
- Sunscreen.
What forms are needed to participate:
- Each player will need to sign a transportation permission form to travel to away games.
- Each player will need to sign a liability waiver.
- Each player will need to fill in a medical information / permission form.
- Full-season registration is $350 (or you can pay the daily cost of $10 for days you plan to attend) but those who cannot afford to pay full price can choose to pay less at checkout (VU sliding scale). If you will not be participating 5 days a week you can pro-rate your payment accordingly (1/5, 2/5, 3/5 or 4/5).
- The registration form will be available starting March 2nd.
Pricing (VU Sliding Scale):
- Sustainer Price: $450/season or $12/day
- Full Registration Price: $350/season or $10/day
- Cost Price: $300/season or $8/day
- Financial Hardship Price: $175/season or $5/day
- Request a full fee waiver – no questions asked
Note: These prices are for the 5 day a week program. If you will participate fewer days, multiply accordingly (by 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, or 4/5)
Questions: please email any questions to lee@valleyulltimate.org