Winter is coming, and that means one thing: more ultimate. November starts the Winter MUFA season, and we have both indoor and outdoor ultimate options for you to participate in!

Registration for all leagues below opens on Sunday, October 8th @ 4pm Central. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. All winter leagues are hat leagues, where players register individually or with a friend and teams are created by the league. 

Polar Bear League (Outdoors) - Register

The Polar Bear league is back, starting this November. All players who participate will get a beautiful Winter Beanie that they can don every Saturday @ 11am.

Details

• League Dates: November 4th - December 23rd

• Game Time: Every Saturday starting @ 11am

• Location: Stoner Prairie

• League Size: Up to 8 teams

• Format: Open (Teams of any gender-matching preferred players, no required ratio on the field)

• Baggage: Bag with up to three other players

• Cost: ~$30

• Extras

  • Polar Bear League Beanie

  • Two free pitchers at the Great Dane after the game

Just want to get the 2023 Polar Bear League hat? You can purchase one here.

Winter Goalty (Indoors)

Goaltimate (or Goalty for short) is a half-court frisbee game that combines elements of basketball and ultimate, with goals scored by throwing a disc through a large hoop to a teammate on the other side. It's a fast-paced and fun alternative to traditional Ultimate.

Goalty leagues will play nine games over eleven weeks (with a two-week holiday break.) 

Goalty - Tuesday FMP League Details - Register

• League Dates: November 7th - January 16th (No games on Dec. 26th or Jan. 2nd)

• Game Time: Every Tuesday @ 8pm

• Location: I'm Possible Training - Wisconsin

• Format: FMP

• Baggage: Bag with up to one other player

• Cost: $50

Goalty - Wednesday Mixed League Details - Register

• League Dates: November 8th - January 17th (No games on Nov 22nd or Dec. 27th)

• Game Time: Every Wednesday @ 7pm or 8:30pm

• Location: I'm Possible Training - Wisconsin

• Format: Mixed (2FMP:2MMP ratio)

• Baggage: Bag with up to one other player

• Cost: $50

Quick FAQ

What is a hat league?
Our hat leagues are where players join individually (or with one friend) rather than as a full team. Players rate themselves during registration, and after registration closes, we form teams based on the player ratings to try and have the most balanced teams possible. Full teams are not permitted to join the fall league.

What is baggage?
To "bag" with someone, associate your registration with someone else's to ensure you get on the same team. So you can bag with your friend, S/O, or whomever you choose, and they will be placed on the same team as you.

What does MMP or FMP stand for?
MMP means male-matchup preferred or male-matching player.
FMP means female-matchup preferred or female-matching player. 

What do Mixed, Open, FMP, MMP mean for the league names?
These reference the format that the league is played in. 

Mixed: Alternating 4MMP/3FMP - 3MMP/4FMP gender-ratio (note: this ratio only applies to outdoor ultimate)
Open: Teams of any gender-matching preferred players, no required ratio on the field
MMP: Only Male-Matching Preferred players can play in this league
FMP: Only Female-Matching Preferred players can play in this league

Agender, gender non-conforming (GNC), genderqueer, or gender fluid players are encouraged to join leagues and match up with the players that they feel most comfortable playing with and marking. The goal is to make all MUFA programs more welcoming and safe for all athletes.

The Summer League playoffs are just around the corner, starting on August 7th/8th. Here's everything you need to know about how they work:

Opt-In and Opt-Out:

Main Playoffs: 
Teams are automatically Opted-In to the main playoffs by default, but you have the option to Opt-Out if needed before the playoffs begin.

Consolation Bracket:
Teams are automatically Opted-Out to the consolation playoffs by default, but you have the option to Opt-In before the playoffs begin.

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If you choose to Opt-In, we expect your team to be available for every scheduled game of that playoff.

Playoff Format:

Teams will be separated into single-elimination brackets, each containing up to eight teams. Your team will play up to three games, depending on if your team wins and the size of your bracket.

Consolation Bracket:

Even if your team loses the first game, don't worry! You can still get involved by choosing to Opt-In to the Consolation bracket. For the Consolation bracket, teams will be placed into single-elimination brackets of up to four teams.

Number of Games:

All teams have the opportunity to play at least two games in the playoffs, and we will make every effort to give teams three games if they wish.

Finals Party:

The top finals for the highest bracket in the Monday/Wednesday (M/W) and Tuesday/Thursday (T/Th) leagues will be held at the Finals Party on August 22nd @ Warner Park. This event is open to all Summer League players, and free food and soda will be provided for all players. The event is BYOB if you wish to partake in age-appropriate beverages. Non-MUFA attendees can attend the event for free, and can purchase a food wristband for $20.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can one-day-a-week teams participate in the playoffs?
   - Yes, one-day-a-week teams can join the playoffs, but please make sure your team can commit to playing twice a week if you Opt-In. If not, you can choose to Opt-Out.

2. How can I see the playoffs schedule?
   - Once the schedules have been generated, simply click on the playoff button in the division menu above, and you'll be directed to the playoff page. You won't be placed into your bracket until the weekend before the playoffs begin.

3. How do I Opt-In/Out of the playoffs?
   - On the front page, go to "My Teams," each team you're on will have a notification above the team card explaining the process. Only team captains can switch this setting.

4. How do I Opt-In/Out of the Consolation Playoffs?
   - This option will appear just like the previous Opt-In/Out settings but only for teams that lose their first game. By default, teams are Opted-Out. Note that teams must Opt-In before Noon of the next day from their match.
   - M/W teams must Opt-In by Tuesday, August 8th, @ Noon.
   - T/Th teams must Opt-In by Wednesday, August 9th, @ Noon.

Get ready for some end-of-season competition! If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Best of luck to all the teams! 

Welcome to Fall League! Every league in the Fall League is a 'hat' league. A hat league means you sign up either by yourself or with one friend, and you are placed onto a team with other players by the MUFA league directors. You will get a long-sleeve shirt, and each team can enjoy two free pitchers of beer at the Great Dane after every game. 

This season we will use a lottery system to start registration. In the lottery system, you register for one or more leagues you want to play in, rank them based on preference, and we will randomly select players from the lottery and place them into their highest preferred league that still has space. You can read more details about that here. 

Games will take place at Demetral Park and McGaw Park. Burr Jones has been removed from the rotation while Madison Parks assess strategies to refurbish the field for long-term success. 

Latest Lottery Update Here

Leagues

Crossed out leagues are completely filled. 

Once a week Leagues
Sunday - FMP only - (up to 8 teams) - Fields: Demetral (6/7:30 pm)
Sunday - MMP only - (up to 8 teams) - Fields: Demetral (6/7:30 pm)
Monday - Open - Night Owl (up to 8 teams) - Fields: McGaw (only 8:15 pm start time)
Monday - Mixed - Early Bird (up to 8 teams) - Fields: McGaw (only 6:30 pm start time)
Tuesday - Mixed - (up to 8 teams) - Fields: Demetral (6/7:30 pm)
Thursday - Mixed - (up to 8 teams) - Fields: Demetral  (6/7:30 pm)

Twice a week Leagues
Mon/Wed - Mixed - (up to 8 teams) - Fields: Demetral (6/7:30 pm)
Tues/Thurs Mixed  - (up to 16 teams) - Fields: McGaw (6/7:30 pm)

Costs
- One day a week: $35
- Twice a week: $60

Extras
- Players in all leagues will receive a long sleeve t-shirt with their team color midway through the season
- All teams will receive a Great Dane card good for two free pitchers on their game days

 

Dates

• Sunday, July 30th - Lottery registration is opened
• Friday, August 11th @ 11:59pm - Lottery Registration closes
• Saturday, August 12th-19th - In multiple waves, we select lottery players and place them onto teams
• Sunday, August 17th @ 4pm - Normal registration is open for any remaining spots
• Friday, August 27th @ Noon  - Registration closes
• August 27th/28th - Initial Teams created
• Week of September 4th-10th - First Week of Games
• Week of October 22rd-27th - Last week of games

Youth Fall League Options
Youth Fall league options are being developed and will likely take place at Bowman Park. 

Other notes
- Parents team will be available in T/Th McGaw league

 

Quick FAQ

How does the lottery registration work? 
For full details of the lottery, you can go here.

What is a hat league?
Our hat leagues are where players join individually (or with one friend) rather than as a full team. Players rate themselves during registration, and after registration closes, we form teams based on the player ratings to try and have the most balanced teams possible. Full teams are not permitted to join fall league as full teams.

What is baggage?
To "bag" with someone, associate your registration with someone else's to ensure you get on the same team. So you can bag with your friend, S/O, or whomever you choose, and they will be placed on the same team as you.

What does MMP or FMP stand for?
MMP means male-matchup preferred or male-matching player.
FMP means female-matchup preferred or female-matching player. 

What do Mixed, Open, FMP, MMP mean for the league names?
These reference the format that the league is played in. 

Mixed: Alternating 4MMP/3FMP - 3MMP/4FMP gender-ratio 
Open: Teams of any gender-matching preferred players, no required ratio on the field
MMP: Only Male-Matching Preferred players can play in this league
FMP: Only Female-Matching Preferred players can play in this league

Agender, gender non-conforming (GNC), genderqueer, or gender fluid players are encouraged to join leagues and match up with the players that they feel most comfortable playing with and marking. The goal is to make all MUFA programs more welcoming and safe for all athletes.

Let's talk about Fall! While we are still in the thick of the Summer League, Fall registration is not too far away from being open. Registration will open on Sunday, July 30th. Registration will be open for almost two weeks so as to eliminate the need to register immediately. The first part of the registration will be a lottery registration system to fill the mixed leagues, and the second part will be open registration for the remaining spots. 

All mixed leagues will be played with the standard MUFA rotating ratio of 4:3/3:4 every two points.

East Side leagues play at Demetral and Burr Jones (pending parks department approval). West Side leagues play at McGaw Park.

League sizes will be determined by registration interest and field availability.

Here is the list of Fall Leagues: 
Sun - FMP (East)
Sun - MMP (East)
Mon (Early Bird) - Mixed (West)
Mon (Night Owl) - Open (West)
Tues - Mixed (East)
Thurs - Mixed (East)
Mon/Wed - Mixed (East)
Tues/Thurs - Mixed (West)

You can sign up as an individual or as a group of 2 people. The League organizers create teams.

Youth Fall league options will include a middle school league on Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm at Burr Jones and a High School Hat League from 7:30pm-9pm at Burr Jones. Contact [email protected] or watch the MUFA Youth and YCC Facebook page for more details.

 
We will share more details the weekend of registration.