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NEWS

Volunteer Opportunities in MUFA

Summer is here, and MUFA is gearing up to make it a legendary one! To pull it off, we need passionate volunteers to help us grow the game across the greater Madison area. There are so many places where MUFA would love to build but we just don’t have the people to get it done. That’s where you come in! Whether you have only a few hours a month or want to take on a bigger role, there is a place for you. Here's where we need help!

YCC Fundraising Coordinator — As I’m sure you’ve heard/noticed, things are getting expensive across the board. Due to that trend our highly successful YCC program is facing rising costs this year, and we need someone to coordinate fundraising efforts with our youth committee to keep these teams going strong. (~3–5 hours/month during the season) 

Grant Writer — Both USA Ultimate and Madison Area Sports Commission have grant cycles supporting youth programming, and there are many other opportunities for grants that could support our youth initiatives out there. This person would also help identify grants we may be eligible for, gather the necessary information, and assemble submissions on time. (Project-based; ~10–15 hours per grant cycle)

Non-YCC Summer Youth Programming Coordinator — Not every kid who wants to play can fit into YCC, and we don't want anyone left out. This person would organize playing opportunities for those kids and coordinate the volunteers who make it happen. (~3–5 hours/week during summer)

Middle School FMP Coordinator — This person would organize and oversee regular outreach and engagement to middle school FMP players, building creative opportunities for them to play, build community, and develop a love for the sport that grows the next generation of our sport. (~3-5 hours/week during the school year)

Elementary Programming Director — This person would organize and oversee regular ultimate programming for elementary-age players, helping create the foundation for growth throughout our youth programs and create a new wave of Madison frisbee players. (~2–4 hours/week)

Newsletter Publisher — Help MUFA keep the community informed about events, opportunities, and updates on a quarterly to monthly basis. A great fit for anyone with a knack for writing or communications. (~2–3 hours/month)

Young Adult Representative — MUFA wants to make sure our programming stays relevant and exciting for younger players and get better at communicating with them. This person would serve as a voice for that community — attending occasional board meetings and sharing ideas and feedback. (~2 hours/month)

MUFA Board Member — Want to help shape the future of ultimate in Madison? Board members play a hands-on role in setting direction, supporting programs, and keeping the organization running strong. (~4–6 hours/month)

If any of these roles interest you, or if you have other skills you'd like to contribute, please reach out by June 15 at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you as soon as possible so we can get some of these initiatives rolling. We will also be launching a dedicated text channel for one-off volunteer needs throughout the season — a great low-commitment way to help out when you're available, so if you’d like to be in the loop as specifics come up, let us know!.
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Thursday, June 4th, 2026
League News

Summer League 2026

Madison summer is a special time, and no Madison summer would be complete without Summer League! MUFA Summer League 2026 is on its way!

 

MUFA Summer League is a mixed-gender league featuring teams of all skill levels. Last season, we had over 120 teams and 2,500 players of all skill levels, so we encourage everyone from the newest beginner to the most grizzled veteran to join us on the fields of Madison and Fitchburg this summer!

 

Summer League operates using the “Swiss” system of standings. What this means is that we make the schedule one week at a time throughout the year, and the system endeavors to get you the best matchups against teams of a similar skill level. This leads to fun and exciting games as the season goes along!

 

When the game ends, the fun doesn’t have to! After the game, each team is encouraged to head to the Great Dane Pub and Brewery and use their beer card to get two free pitchers of beer to toast each other with after a great evening of ultimate!

MUFA Summer League has been a generational experience for many; years of taking to the fields with dear friends and family members and enjoying the best of recreational sport. We welcome you to join us in another year of it!

 

Registration will open the evening of Monday, April 20th.

What do you get with your Summer League Registration?

  • Up to 18 regular season games and up to 3 playoff games

  • After every game, your team gets two pitches of beer at one of the Great Danes located around Madison/Fitchburg

  • MUFA 2026 Summer League Team Jersey** 

  • MUFA 2026 Summer League Disc**

**In order to receive these when the league begins, you must be registered by May 5th. Players who register after this date will receive their jerseys a few weeks into the season.

What Summer Leagues do we offer? (Regular Season: June 1 - July 30) (Playoffs: Aug 3 - Aug 13)


($72) Monday/Wednesday League

($72)  Tuesday/Thursday League

The two night a week leagues are the bread and butter of MUFA Summer League. Each team chooses a side of town as a preference, and we do are best to give you equitable games in a convenient spot. These teams will cycle through much of the league over the course of the season.

($57) One Day a Week (M or W)

Does two times a week feel like too much for your team's busy schedule? This league participates in the M/W league (listed above) but only plays once a week on either Monday or Wednesday. Once registration closes, we'll move your team into the M/W league and only schedule you on your preferred day.

($72) Small Group Signup

Don't have enough for a full team? No problem. Register in the small group signup! All you need is one or more other people, and we will join you with other groups to create a team for you to play on in the M/W Summer League. 

Note: You must have at least half FMP (female-matching players) to be placed onto a team from the Small Group Signup.

 

NEW THIS YEAR

($72) Individual Signup

We know it is tough to find a team sometimes. If you can’t find a team through the team finder, you can try the individual signup. Individual signup participants will be placed on a team as space allows beside the Small Group Signup. You are not guaranteed to be placed on a team if you use the individual signup. Players will be refunded if space is not available. 

 

To ensure your free disc and jersey on time this year, you must have a paid registration by MAY 5TH and your team has at least six paid FMP and MMP players. Teams that do not have a valid roster with 6/6 by May 5th will not receive their jerseys at the beginning of the season.

When and where is the Summer League? 

Time: 6pm or 7:30pm start time during the start of summer, and games last for up to 90 minutes. All games will be scheduled for 6:30pm from July 13th through the end of the season.

  

Location: All around the Madison area. Teams can select which side of town they prefer to play on, but we cannot guarantee they will have that side of town every game.

Looking for a Team/Players? 

Players and Teams can use the team/player finder pages to find a team to join or a player to join their team.

Players Looking for a Team: Players can post here, and teams can search it to find a player to contact to join their team.

Teams Looking for Player(s): Teams can post here, and players can search it to find a team that needs players to join their team. 

If you're unable to find a team and it's getting close to May 27th, try to grab a friend and sign up for the small group signup or utilize the individual signup.

Summer League Dates and Deadlines 

April 20th: Registration Opens

May 5th: Deadline to receive a jersey at the start of the season.

May 25th: 

  • Deadline to register for Small Group Signup

  • Deadline for creating a team (Must have 6 FMP paid and 6 MMP paid players on team

May 30th/31st: Jersey/Disc/Beer Card Pickup (exact date/time TBA)

May 31st: Second Round Jersey Deadline. Jerseys for this deadline will be available around Week 4 of the season

June 1st: First week of games

July 13th: All games move to start at 6:30pm

Aug 3th/4th: Playoffs Begin [up to 3 games] (All teams will go into a playoff bracket)

Aug 5th/6th: Opt-In Consolation Playoffs Begin [up to 2 games] (teams who lose their playoff game can enter a consolation playoff)

Aug 18th: Finals Party at Warner Park

 

Registration Deadline for teams: May 25th

Teams must have a minimum of 6 FMP (female matchup preferred) and 6 MMP (male matchup preferred) by May 25th to be considered a registered team. Each team must have 1 FMP captain and 1 MMP captain. Whoever creates the team will be able to make other players on the team captains.

 

Playoffs and Finals

When we get closer to playoffs, teams can opt in to participate. Playoffs will be single elimination brackets of 8 teams of similar skill levels. Teams that lose their first playoff game can opt-in to a consolation bracket of teams of similar skill who also lost their first game. This means that all teams can play at least 2 playoff games. We will post more details and any adjustments to this structure closer to the start of playoffs.

 

Ringer Limits

TR Swiss: 3 ringers of each gender on the roster, 2 of each gender matching on the field

MW Swiss: 2 ringers of each gender on the roster, 2 of each gender matching on the field.

("Ringers" are high-level players who meet certain criteria detailed in the MUFA rulebook. See MUFA Rulebook on the side panel for more information)

 

Forfeits/Spirit Violations/Player Shortage/Notifications

People build summer league into their schedule, and it is unfair to them if their opponent can not field a team for any given game. If teams need to forfeit a game, they are required to notify MUFA and their opponents in a timely manner. Teams that repeatedly forfeit or do not have enough players to field a team may be removed from future weeks of play or the playoffs. In addition, teams can be removed from the playoffs or even the league altogether for repeated poor gamesmanship or other conduct violations, in accordance with our Complaints Policy. See the MUFA rulebook for more details.


Refund Policy

1. If you request a refund before May 5th, you can get a refund minus $3 (to cover Paypal fees). You will not receive a jersey or disc.

2. If you request a refund after May 5th but before June 1st. You can get a refund minus $25. You will get a shirt and disc to pick up at Wildwood Productions by July 31*. 

3. No refunds after June 1st. You will get a shirt and disc; if you ordered one, you can pick them up at Wildwood Productions by July 31st or from your team if they already picked them up. 

 

Questions?

General league questions: [email protected]

Youth Ultimate questions: [email protected]

 

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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
League News

Spring League 2026

The weather is bouncing back and forth between seasons, so that clearly means it's about time to register for MUFA Spring League 2026!

 

Every league in the Spring League is a 'hat' league. A hat league means you sign up either by yourself or in a small group, and you are placed onto a team with other players by the MUFA league directors. Each league will last up to 8 weeks, starting the week of April 6th and running through the end of May.

 

Each player will receive a spring league disc and each team can enjoy two free pitchers of beer at the Great Dane after every game. 

 

We will continue to use a lottery system to start registration. In the lottery system, you register for one or more leagues you want to play in and rank them based on preference. 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. 

 

Note: The start date and each week's games depend on whether the fields can be played on and if it is safe to play (e.g., bad weather). There are no make-up games or refunds due to bad weather. 

 

 

Adult Leagues

Female Matching Player (FMP) Leagues - Baggage Limit 4

All games run from 6-7:30 PM.

($26) Monday FMP: IM/Adv - Both sides of town
($26) Thursday FMP: Recreational - East Side
($26) Tuesday FMP: Coached - West Side (Manchester) 

 

The coached league offers beginner and intermediate players a chance to learn and improve their ultimate frisbee skills. Beginners will learn/improve on the basics, while intermediate players can refine and develop new skills. Sessions include 1 hour of skill practice through drills, followed by 30 minutes of scrimmaging, with more scrimmage time as the season advances. Instruction is provided by elite local female players, offering a great opportunity to learn from dedicated and skilled athletes. Returners are welcome!

 

 

Male Matching Player (MMP) Leagues - Baggage Limit 4

All games run from 6-7:30 PM

($52) Monday/Wednesday MMP - Both sides of town

($32) Tuesday MMP - East Side
($32) Thursday MMP - West Side

NEW - ($26) Wednesday MMP Coached - TBA

 

NEW - MMP Coached League

The coached league offers beginner and intermediate players a chance to learn and improve their ultimate frisbee skills. Beginners will learn/improve on the basics, while intermediate players can refine and develop new skills. Sessions include 1 hour of skill practice through drills, followed by 30 minutes of scrimmaging, with more scrimmage time as the season advances. Instruction is provided by elite local players, offering a great opportunity to learn from dedicated and skilled athletes. Returners are welcome!

 

Mixed Leagues - Baggage Limit 2

All games run from 6-7:30 PM

($37) Thursday Mixed - Recreational - Both sides of town
($45) Thursday Mixed - Adv. Draft - Both sides of town
($37) Tuesday Mixed - Masters - Mostly West Side

($26) - Wednesday Fairweather Mixed League - Both Sides of Town

 

Fairweather League is only four weeks long, starting May 6th running through May 25th

 

NOTE: The price of Advanced Draft League increased more than the other leagues. This is as a result of feedback from the league over the last couple of years regarding team size, attendance, and playing time. Advanced Draft will have smaller team sizes than the other leagues; the number of teams will be dependent on MMP/FMP numbers during registration.

 

"Masters" league is based on age, not skill. Male Matching Players must be 33 or older and Female Matching Players must be 30 or older this year to participate.

 

Field locations vary with league size; while we aim to stick mostly to the west side, occasional crosstown games may occur.

East Side Parks are North Star Park and Glacier Hill Park.

West Side Parks are Manchester Park, Midtown Commons Park, and Stoner Prairie Park.

 

 

Season Schedule

 

Registration runs from March 13th through March 30th.

 

Our Mixed Leagues will likely fill up during the lottery phase of our registration.
Please ensure that if you want to play in a Mixed League, sign up before March 19th.. 

 

 

Schedule Details

 

  • Friday, March 13th @ 12pm - Registration opens

  • Thursday March 19th @ 11pm - Lottery Registration closes

  • Friday, March 20th - Lottery Round 1

  • March 20th - 25th   - In multiple waves, we select lottery players and place them onto teams

    • During this phase, lottery registration will remain open, but you can only be selected for the next wave.

  • Thursday, March 27th - Normal registration is open for any remaining spots

  • Sunday, March 30th @ 12pm - Registration closes

  • Monday, April 1st - Initial Teams created

  • Week of April 6th - 9th - First Week of Games (weather permitting)

  • Week of May 25th - 28th - Last week of games

 

 

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 to have the most balanced teams possible. Full teams are not permitted to join the 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. 

 

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

 

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 

MMP: Only Male-Matching Preferred players can play in this league

FMP: Only Female-Matching Preferred players can play in this league

 

Are you interested in youth ultimate?

 

Elementary Ultimate

Join us this spring for 6 weeks of Elementary Ultimate!  Practices will be on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 at Olin-Turville Park and will be a fun-focused mix of drills and games.  No experience needed - this is a great introduction to ultimate!  Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CxtedTtK9EDUg7xh6

Middle School Ultimate

Join us this spring for 7 weeks of Middle School Ultimate! Programming will be on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30PM at Stoner Prairie Park and each night skill development work as well as scrimmage time. Open to players in 5th-8th grade, sign up here: https://forms.gle/a3qr64toXwwD4iiz6 

YCC Tryouts

We will host tryouts for our Youth Club teams throughout the spring. Save the following dates if you’re interested in trying out for a team, we’ll send tryout information out when times are finalized. If you’re not on our email list and interested in YCC please send [email protected] an email.

All Team Combine: May 3, 2026 from 11am-3pm, location TBD.

Under 17 Girls/Gx team tryouts: May 17, 2026, time and location TBD.

Under 17 Boys/Bx team tryouts: May 17, 2026, time and location TBD.

Under 20 Boys/Bx team tryouts: April 19, 2026 and May 17, 2026, time and location TBD

 

 

If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected]


 

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Friday, March 6th, 2026
League News