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 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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2025 Spring Season
April 13 - May 31
All boys and girls 3-8th grade are
encouraged to join, regardless of experience.
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3rd-8th Grade
Practices: Thursdays| 3:30 - 5:15pm @ Palmer Park
Games: Friday nights | 6:00 - 8:00pm @ MacKay- Jaycees Park
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REGISTRATION INFO
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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
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.
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Scholarships + Plans
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Installment plan: Pay $45 (+ charge fees) to secure your spot upfront. Two additional payments follow throughout the season.
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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).
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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).
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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). We have several donated cleats! There is a chance we have your size. ​
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Disc - $15 (optional)
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Attention Girls!
Is this your first season playing with Zig Zag?
You can use a special code for a 50% discount
Code: GIRLSULTIMATE
*Girls only. You can only use this for your first season with Zig Zag
WHO ARE WE?
Vanguard 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!
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!
7-8th GRADE ELITE The purpose of this group 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 season.
Email mike@zigzagultimate.com if you would like to be considered!
Vanguard Ultimate Jersey
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 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!