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Join us inside or out for the MUFA Winter Leagues 2024

 

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 is open. 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 2th - December 21rst

  • 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: $35

  • Extras

    • Polar Bear League Beanie

    • Two free pitchers at the Great Dane after the game



Just want to get the 2024 Polar Bear League hat? You can purchase one here.


Winter Goaltimate (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 or ten games over nine or ten weeks (unless there are weather-related closures.) 

 

Sunday Mixed League - register

- Sundays starting Nov 10 and running through Jan 26  - 10 weeks total. (Breaks for Thanksgiving, winter break)

- will be held at IPT

- Games at will start at 4p and could run until 9p, depending on registration numbers. Early games start at 4p; the latest games the will end by is 8:30p (depending on registrations).

- Cap of 80 players at a 2:2 FMP:MMP ratio (i.e. 40 MMP, 40 FMP cap). Cap could be increased depending on registrations. 

- Since this is a mixed league, initial MMP cap will be 10  -- MMPs baggaged with FMPs will be let into the league until the 40:40 cap. More could be added if more FMPs register.

- Baggage with one other player

- $55/player

 

Thursday Open League - register

- Thursdays starting Nov 7 and running through Jan 23  - 9 weeks total. (Breaks for Thanksgiving, winter break)

- will be held at IPT

- Games will start at 7:30p and run until 10p. Games could run later depending on registrations. (We have the gym until 10:45p, so we could add more players/teams. Please note the possibility of late start/end times when registering.)

- no cap for players, but expecting around 40. Cap could be increased depending on registrations.

- Baggage with one other player

- No gender matchup requirements for this league

- $50/player

 

 

Wednesday FMP League - register

- Wednesdays starting Nov 6 and running through Jan 22  - 9 weeks total. (Breaks for Thanksgiving, winter break)

- will be held at IPT

- Games at will start at 7:30p and could run until around 10p, depending on registration numbers. Early games start at 7:30p, latest games start at 8:45p (depending on registrations).

- no cap for players, but expecting around 40. Cap could be increased depending on registrations.  

- Baggage with up to 2 other players

- $50/player

 

 

League Rules: https://mufa.org/pages/wintergoaltyrules

 

 

 

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.


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Winter Goaltimate 2024/25

Winter Goaltimate (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 or ten games over nine or ten weeks (unless there are weather-related closures.) 

 

Sunday Mixed League - register

- Sundays starting Nov 10 and running through Jan 26  - 10 weeks total. (Breaks for Thanksgiving, winter break)

- will be held at IPT

- Games at will start at 4p and could run until 9p, depending on registration numbers. Early games start at 4p; the latest games the will end by is 8:30p (depending on registrations).

- Cap of 80 players at a 2:2 FMP:MMP ratio (i.e. 40 MMP, 40 FMP cap). Cap could be increased depending on registrations. 

- Since this is a mixed league, initial MMP cap will be 10  -- MMPs baggaged with FMPs will be let into the league until the 40:40 cap. More could be added if more FMPs register.

- Baggage with one other player

- $55/player

 

Thursday Open League - register

- Thursdays starting Nov 7 and running through Jan 23  - 9 weeks total. (Breaks for Thanksgiving, winter break)

- will be held at IPT

- Games will start at 7:30p and run until 10p. Games could run later depending on registrations. (We have the gym until 10:45p, so we could add more players/teams. Please note the possibility of late start/end times when registering.)

- no cap for players, but expecting around 40. Cap could be increased depending on registrations.

- Baggage with one other player

- No gender matchup requirements for this league

- $50/player

 

 

Wednesday FMP League - register

- Wednesdays starting Nov 6 and running through Jan 22  - 9 weeks total. (Breaks for Thanksgiving, winter break)

- will be held at IPT

- Games at will start at 7:30p and could run until around 10p, depending on registration numbers. Early games start at 7:30p, latest games start at 8:45p (depending on registrations).

- no cap for players, but expecting around 40. Cap could be increased depending on registrations.  

- Baggage with up to 2 other players

- $50/player

 

 

League Rules: https://mufa.org/pages/wintergoaltyrules

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Fall League 2024

Fall League is back! We're excited to have you join us for another fantastic season of Ultimate. Every league in the Fall League will be a "hat" league. In a hat league, you sign up individually or with one friend, and our MUFA league directors will place you on a team with other players. You'll receive a long-sleeve shirt and each team can enjoy two free pitchers of beer at the Great Dane after every game.


Registration: Lottery System

Our registration process uses a lottery system. Here's how it works:

  1. Register for one or more leagues you're interested in.

  2. Rank the leagues based on your preference.

  3. We will randomly select players from the lottery and place them in their highest preferred league that still has space.

For more detailed information on the lottery system, click here.

League Options

To register for a league, click on the league name below.

First Lottery Update / See Space Available

Once a Week Leagues

  • Sunday - FMP only: Up to 8 teams, Fields: Demetral/Burr Jones (6/7:30 pm)

  • Sunday - MMP only: Up to 8 teams, Fields: Demetral/Burr Jones (6/7:30 pm)

  • Monday - Open - Night Owl: Up to 8 teams, Fields: McGaw (8:15 pm start time)

  • Monday - Mixed - Early Bird: Up to 8 teams, Fields: McGaw (6:30 pm start time)

  • Tuesday - Mixed: Up to 8 teams, Fields: Burr Jones (6/7:30 pm)

  • Thursday - Mixed: Up to 8 teams, Fields: Burr Jones (6/7:30 pm)

Twice a Week Leagues

  • Mon/Wed - Mixed: Up to 8 teams, Fields: Demetral Monday/Burr Jones Wednesday (6/7:30 pm)

  • Tues/Thurs Mixed: Up to 16 teams, Fields: McGaw (6/7:30 pm)

Costs

  • One day a week: $40

  • Twice a week: $65

Extras

  • All players will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt in their team color midway through the season.

  • Each team will receive a Great Dane card for two free pitchers on game days.

Important Dates

  • Saturday, July 27th: Lottery registration opens

  • Sunday, August 11th @ 11:59pm: Lottery registration closes

  • August 12th-18th: In multiple waves, we select lottery players into the leagues.  

  •  Monday, August 19th: Normal registration opens for remaining spots

  • Friday, August 23rd - FMP's who bag with waitlisted MMP's no longer get the MMP's off the waitlist

  • Sunday, August 25th @ 11:59pm: Registration closes

  • August 27th/28th: Initial teams created

  • Week of September 3rd-8th: First week of games

  • Week of October 28th - November 1st: Last week of games

Youth Fall League


MUFA is excited to offer both Middle School (Grades 5-8) and High School (Grades 9-12) leagues this fall under the lights at Burr Jones Park on Monday nights. Leagues cost $30, registration information can be found at https://mufa.org/youth.

 

MUFA would also love to restart our Elementary School Ultimate clinics, and is searching for coaches who can commit to a four week session for 1.5 hours each week. Please email [email protected] with your coaching availability if you are interested!


Other Notes

  • A parents team will be available in the Tuesday/Thursday McGaw league.

Quick FAQ

How does the lottery registration work? For full details of the lottery system, click here.

What is a hat league? In our hat leagues, players join individually (or with one friend) instead of as a full team. Players rate themselves during registration, and we form teams based on these ratings to ensure balanced teams. Full teams are not permitted to join as full teams in the fall league.

What is baggage? Baggage allows you to link your registration with someone else's, ensuring you are placed on the same team. You can bag with a friend, significant other, or anyone you choose.

What do MMP or FMP stand for?

  • MMP: Male-matchup preferred or male-matching player.

  • FMP: Female-matchup preferred or female-matching player.

What do Mixed, Open, FMP, MMP mean for the league names?

  • 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.

  • FMP: Only Female-Matching Preferred players can play.

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.

Refund Policy

1. If you refund before August 26th, you can get a refund minus $2 or 3 (to cover Paypal fees). You will not receive a fall shirt.

2. No direct refunds after August 26th, unless there is someone who will take over your spot of similiar skill. 


Join us for a season full of fun, competition, and camaraderie. See you on the field!


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