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.
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Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
WHO WILL WE PLAY:
We play in the Zig Zag Ultimate league established in 2012. There are 39 teams in the league across Grand Rapids. We might play West Side Christian, Grandville Middle School, Lowell, Rockford, and more!
Preseason Events
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Fill out this interest form: zzu.info/preseason
FREE Drop-in Sessions!
We are hosting FREE drop-in sessions. These are a great way to either discover the sport and try it out - or to shake off the rust ahead of the Season.
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Join the email list here to be sure the weather doesn't cancel us.
Summer Season
Session 1: June 17
Session 2: July 15th
Summer Ultimate Frisbee season is almost here! Join a team in our league: practice once per week with games on Wednesday nights.
All boys and girls 4-8th Grade are
encouraged to join, regardless of experience.
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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. Join us this Spring and be a part of a growing and inclusive community.
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Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
SUMMER SEASON:
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One practice per week + Wednesday games
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Sessions
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Session 1: June 17-July 31 * 6 sessions, skip July 1-4
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Session 2: July 15 - August 21 * 6 sessions
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BOTH Sessions: July 17 - August 21 *9 Sessions
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Practice options (Choose one):​​​
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Mon 4-6pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park. Grand Rapids, MI
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Tue 4:30-6:30pm @ Ada Township Park. Ada, MI
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Games
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WED 6-8pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park​
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Local Team Program Structure
Our club has teams all around the city that practice once a week, making it easy for you to find a team that's close to you. On Wednesday nights, all teams come together for games.
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Everyone makes the team! If you want to play you can play. We fully expect most everyone to have no experience.
REGISTRATION INFO
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$130/session or $175/both sessions if register by June 1st
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$40 additional if after June 10th​
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Equipment
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Jersey $35 (optional for summer season)​
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Shorts, $35 (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, $10 (optional)
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Scholarships available! Apply here
WHO WILL WE PLAY:
We play in the Zig Zag Ultimate league established in 2012. There are 39 teams in the league across Grand Rapids. We might play West Side Christian, Grandville Middle School, Lowell, Rockford, and more!
Need financial assistance?
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The MSA Foundation supported every family who applied this past season. Each athlete received 25%-100% towards their player dues.
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Apply early, even 9 months in advance, as they approve requests quarterly.
WHO CAN PLAY?
Anyone, boys and girls! We expect most to have never played before - maybe not even know the rules. Or how to throw a disc. As you keep coming you learn the game and how to throw. We work so hard to be welcoming and inclusive.
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WHO IS RUNNING THIS? COACHING?
Forest Hills Ultimate Frisbee Club, is a branch of Zig Zag Ultimate. Zig Zag Ultimate was started in 2012 and now has 400+ youth playing every year with teams all around West Michigan. ZZU offers leagues for: 4-8th Grade, High School, Adult, College Teams, and more!
Fall Season
Sept 8 - Oct 25
All boys and girls 4-8th Grade are
encouraged to join, regardless of experience.
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Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
FALL SEASON:
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Sept 8- October 25
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Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm @ Ada Township Park
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*POTENTIALLY* add in Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm @ Mary Free Bed YMCA
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Games Fridays 5:30-7:30pm @ MacKay Jaycee Park​ or at Grand Rapids Christian High School Football Stadium
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Local Team Program Structure
Our club has teams all around the city that practice once a week, making it easy for you to find a team that's close to you. On Friday nights, all teams come together for games.
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Everyone makes the team! If you want to play you can play. We fully expect most everyone to have no experience.
REGISTRATION INFO
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$150/player early bird pricing
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​Free disc if you register by May 31st​
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$190 late registration After August 5th
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Refund Policy:
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100% up to August 5th
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50% refund up to August 21st
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25% refund after August 21st
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Equipment
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Jersey $35, required unless you have one from a previous season​
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Shorts, $35 (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, $10 (optional)
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Scholarships available! Apply here
7-8th GRADE ELITE The purpose of this squad is to create a more competitive environment for players who wish to further their skills and get ready for high school Ultimate. We will hold a tryout @ MacKay Jaycee Park. The top 10 players will be invited to practice, play, and travel with the high school team for the Fall and/or Spring seasons.
Forest Hills Ultimate Jersey Kit
Mobile friendly version
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 in to the basic philosophy of the sport, it is written in to the rules and is practiced at all levels of the games from local leagues to the World games.
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Several local colleges have teams including Davenport University which offers athletic scholarships to attend the university and play on the Men's or Women's Ultimate Frisbee teams.