Grand Rapids Area High School
Ultimate Frisbee
Upcoming HIGH SCHOOL Events
WATCH & PLAY
FREE!
Zig Zag Ultimate is hosting an elite College Ultimate Frisbee tournament! Come watch and then play right after. No experience necessary - invite everyone to join us.
Saturday, March 15th
Approx. 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Exact time will be shared once the tournament schedule is finalized)
Location: Quincy Park 4260 144th Ave, Holland, MI 49424
DROP-IN SESSION
FREE!
Come play Ultimate Frisbee, meet new teammates, and have fun! Learn to play or shake off the rust.
Monday, March 31st
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
@ Cutler Park 6701 Cutler Park Dr SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Play Ultimate Frisbee this Spring Break! This camp is for anyone who wants to have fun, get better at Ultimate and learn from the best. Can't throw a frisbee? That's ok - we will teach you!
Really good at Ultimate? Great, let's get better!
DATE: April 7-10
TIME: 8:45-11:30am
LOCATION: Cutler Park
COST: $75
This is open for anyone 9-19 years old!
More info and registration HERE.
**Registration closes on March 26th, but if space allows, we may keep it open a bit longer.
SPRING SEASON
See below for all the details & to register!
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 350+ athletes per season across 17 clubs.
Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
spring 2025 co-ed season
TEAM OPTIONS
Not sure which to join? Each team is available to anyone! If you aren't sure where to land, the Grand Rapids White Lightning is the best 'catch all'
Grand Rapids White Lightning, 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 | 6:00-8:00pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
EPIC Homeschool
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Practices: Tuesdays | 5:30-7:30pm @ the Cal-Plex in Caledonia
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Games: Monday nights | 6:00-8:00pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
West Michigan Aviation Academy
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Practices: Wednesdays | 4:30 - 6:30pm @ MacKay-Jaycees Park
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Games: Monday nights | 6:00-8:00pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
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 | 6:00-8:00pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
Rockford
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Practices: Sundays, 1-3pm @ North Rockford Middle School
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Games: Monday nights | 6:00-8:00pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
TOURNAMENT TEAM
This Spring, you may play for our Local Team and ALSO play on the Tournament team. You won’t register specifically for the Tournament Team in your registration - you will be “on” the tournament team when you commit to a tournament.
Local Team (Regular Spring High School Season)
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Schedule: Monday league games and Wednesday practices
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Season Ends: May 31st
Tournament Team
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Schedule: Play with your Local Team + Wednesday practices, plus tournaments!
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Season Ends: June 7th (so we can participate in the State Championship June 7 in Lansing)
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Tournaments: Choose which ones you’d like to attend.
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Cost: Tournaments are a la carte (about $45 per Saturday).
REGISTRATION
(Spring Season)
Registration Cost:
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$150 if you register by March 23
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$190 if you register after March 23
REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 30, 2025
EQUIPMENT
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Jersey - $40 (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 reach out to admin@zigzagultimate.com for more info and how to register.
Scholarships + Installment Plans
Installment Plan: Pay $45 (+ charge fees) to secure your spot upfront. Two additional payments follow throughout the season.
All Kids Play: They provide grants to support kids in participating in sports programs like Zig Zag. Make sure to include charge fees & jersey cost when applying (reach out to us for specifics).
Additionally, if your child is currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC, you would be eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Every Kid Sports Pass: Apply here.Make sure to include charge fees & jersey cost when applying (reach out to us for specifics).
**Attention Girls!Is this your first season playing with Zig Zag?You can use a special code for a 50% discountCode: GIRLSULTIMATE*Girls only. You can only use this for your first season with Zig Zag
FAQS
HOW DOES THE 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. This is in addition to what we mentioned, but you also attend tournaments leading to the State Championship in June.
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.
White Lightning Uniform Kit
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
