3rd-8th Grade
Session 1: 6/22 - 7/29 (6 weeks)
Session 2: 7/13 - 8/21 (6 weeks)
Both: 6/22 - 8/21 (9 weeks)
Weekly practice + Wednesday game nights!
Summer 2026 Season
Adult League:
Session 1: 6/15 - 7/27 (7 weeks)
Session 2: 7/13 - 8/24 (7 weeks)
Both: 6/15 - 8/24 (11 weeks)
Free Sessions: 5/31 + 6/8 + 8/24 + 8/31
We believe Ultimate Frisbee is the best sport in the world. All skill levels welcome. We will teach you how to play - or come really good. We work hard to be inclusive and welcoming. Can't throw a frisbee? That's ok! We teach hundreds every year! Never forgetting our our main goal of having FUN above all else. Our leagues boast 600+ athletes per season across 17 clubs including 5 with High School programs.
Summer League: We shift to a game night only model on Monday nights.
Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
Summer 2026
Game Night Only league
*Rising 9th graders are welcome to join this league or join the high 3rd-8th grade league
Get ready for a simple summer format — games only!
This summer, high schoolers will meet once a week for game nights. No separate practices, just show up, play, and enjoy summer Ultimate.
Season Details
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June 22nd – August 3rd, 7 Monday nights 6-8 PM @ MacKay Jaycee Park
Pricing
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$65 if registered by June 8
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$80 after June 8
Registration closes June 15.
Fall 2026 co-ed season
September 14 - October 26
There are 2 options to play this Fall:
1) Join a local team: 1x week practice and Monday games
2) Join a local team AND the travel team
LOCAL TEAM OPTIONS
Not sure which to join? Each team is available to anyone! If you aren't sure where to land, the Grand Rapids Community Team is the best 'catch all'
Link to map of all teams
TEAM OPTIONS
Grand Rapids Community Team - open to anyone!
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Practices: Wednesdays | 4:30 - 6:30pm OR 5:30-7:30pm (you choose) @ MacKay-Jaycees Park
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
Caledonia Area: EPIC Homeschool
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Practices: Tuesdays | 5:30-7:30pm @ the Caledonia Lakeside Park in Caledonia
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
Central Grand Rapids: West Michigan Aviation Academy
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Practices: Wednesdays | 4:30 - 6:30pm @ MacKay-Jaycees Park
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
West Grand Rapids: West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
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Practices: Wednesdays | 3:30-5:15pm @ WMAES School
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
Rockford
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Practices: Sundays | 1-3pm @ North Rockford Middle School
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
Forest Hills
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Practices: Thursdays | 4:30 - 6:30pm @ Ada Township Park
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
Holland High School
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Practices: Thursdays | 5:30-7:30pm | @ Holland Christian High School
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Games: Monday nights | 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
REGISTRATION
Registration Cost
**Super Early Bonus — Register by August 1**
Help us build the best possible season by registering early!
When players register by August 1, it gives us the time we need to build balanced teams, recruit the right number of parent coaches, order jerseys on time, and make sure every player has a great experience from day one.
Players registered by August 1 will receive:
✅ Guaranteed roster placement
✅ Priority for teammate requests
✅ Included in the first jersey order
✅ Free August preseason drop-in session
✅ Entry into the ZZU Gear Giveaway — prizes may include discs, hats, shirts, or other ZZU swag
If you register after August 1, pricing is as follows:
Early Bird Registration – $150
Deadline: Monday, August 24
Price increases to $190 after August 24
Registration Deadline
Deadline: Monday, September 7
*Late additions will most likely still be accepted — we just need to make sure all required info is filled out. If you’re interested, email admin@zigzagultimate.com.
Jersey Order Guarantee (by Game 1)
Deadline: TBD
Jersey Order Guarantee (by Game 2)
Deadline: TBD
EQUIPMENT
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Jersey - $45 (required unless you have one from a previous season)
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Shorts -$36 (optional)
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Cleats are required (soccer, lacrosse, or football).
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We have several donated cleats! There is a chance we have your size.
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Disc - $15 (optional)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Need financial assistance? We offer installment plans and scholarships - we want everyone to be able to play! If you would like to utilize either option, please complete this form here. Someone from Zig Zag will follow up with you to provide you with more information.
ATTENTION GIRLS! Is this your first season playing with Zig Zag?
You can use a special code for a 50% discount.
Email admin@zigzagultimate.com to receive the code.
*Girls only. You can only use this for your first season with Zig Zag
white lightning travel team
White Lightning (Competitive Team): Our club’s top team, established in 2012. The Grand Rapids White Lightning competes in local and regional tournaments each fall and spring. A great fit for athletes seeking higher-level play and deeper team commitment.
Practices
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Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay-Jaycees Park
Tournaments
🏆 2 Tournaments total
Tryouts
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Tryouts TBD!
FAQS
HOW DOES THE Fall SEASON WORK?
Once you are on a team, you will practice with them once a week. Then, every Monday night, all high school teams will come together for game night! You may also join the tournament team.
WHO ARE THE COACHES?
We have an awesome group of ZZU coaches and parent coaches who help teach and coach our teams.
WHO CAN JOIN?
All high school boys and girls are encouraged to join, regardless of experience. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Whether you're new to the sport or have never picked up a frisbee before, our team is dedicated to teaching and developing players of all abilities. We understand that not everyone may be able to throw a frisbee perfectly right away, and that's okay! Our goal is to have fun and make this an enjoyable experience for everyone.
We are the
2022 Michigan High School Spring State Champions!
Spring of 2022 the Grand Rapids White Lightning Varsity Team were crowned the best team in the State of Michigan! Beating teams from Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor en route to a 12-5 win in the State Championship Finals.
We are ready to go to defend our title and couldn't be more excited for another year. We graduated 4 seniors and have several incoming Freshman to join the JV and Varsity teams.
We also hope to recruit more players of any grade to join either team!
Do you want a team at your school?
Send an email connecting us with your principal.
Do you want a team in your neighborhood?
Let us know! All we need are 10 people and we have a team!
WHAT PARENTS SAY:
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"This is the first sport my son actually enjoys. We wouldn't let him play football after he got injured."
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"I like it because my 4th grade son, 7th grade daughter, and 8th grade son can all play at the same time. ONE car trip!"
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"I was hesitant about the fact that there are no refs, but after the first game I'm surprised at how well it works. They actually talk about disagreements to each other instead of needing a ref."
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"I appreciate that I don't have to worry about concussions like when he was doing football. I also love knowing my son will always get a good workout in every single practice and game."
WHAT IS ULTIMATE FRISBEE:
Combining the nonstop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate Frisbee is played two seven-player teams on a field similar to football. The object of the game is to score points by catching a pass in the opponent’s end zone. A player must stop running while in possession of the disc, but may pivot and pass to any of the other receivers on the field.
Just like basketball, Ultimate Frisbee is a transition game in which players move quickly from offense to defense on turnovers that occur with a dropped pass, an interception, a pass out of bounds, or when a player is caught holding the disc for more than ten seconds. Although Ultimate Frisbee resembles many traditional sports in its basic athletic requirements, the rules are simpler, which allows the game to be self-officiated. The concept of Spirit of the Game is integrated into the basic philosophy of the sport, it is written into the rules and is practiced at all levels of the games from local leagues to the World Games.
Several local colleges have teams including GVSU, MSU, Cornerstone, Ferris State, and Calvin College. One day,
some of our players may play professionally for the Detroit Mechanix or even for Team USA!
Partnerships
We have the pleasure of joining 4 different Partnerships!
These Partnerships cover instruction for Fall, and Spring Seasons.
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Nile Partnership: Covers Instruction
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Hamilton Partnership: Covers Instruction
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Jenison Partnership: Covers Instruction
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Three Rivers Partnership: Covers Instruction
