3-8th Grade Co-ed
Ultimate Frisbee League
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.
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Learn more about how to play! Read up about it or watch a video.
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2025 Season Schedules:
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Spring Season: April 14 – May 30
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Summer Season (Two Options):
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June 16 – July 20
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July 14 – August 20
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Fall Season: September 7 – October 24
Spring Season Registration is OPEN!
OVERVIEW
If you know what team you would like to join, head to their team page to sign up for that team! If you don't know what team you would like to join, register using the general registration form above, fill out your preferred practice locations/times, and we will assign you to a team.
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How does the season work?
When you join, you will practice with your team and coaches each week. Then, every Friday, all the club teams will come together for ZZU game nights!
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Do 3rd graders play with higher grades?
No. We place athletes into divisions: gold, silver, and bronze. They will be grouped with those in a similar grade and skill level.
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What about coaches?
We have an awesome group of ZZU coaches and parent coaches who help teach and coach our teams.
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Who can play?
Anyone in 3rd-8th grade! This is a co-ed league, so all girls and boys are welcome. 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.
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TEAM OPTIONS
THE DETAILS
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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
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REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 30, 2025
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​Equipment
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A JERSEY IS REQUIRED! If you have one from a prior season, no need to purchase a new one.
Visit your team page once you are assigned to a team for your team-specific jersey store.
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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)​​
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! ​​
Do you want a team at your school?
Send an email connecting us with your principal.
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Do you want a team in your neighborhood?
Let us know! All we need are 10 people and we have a team!
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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!
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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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.
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Several local colleges have teams including Davenport University which offer athletic scholarships for both their Men's and Women's teams.
Partnerships
We have the pleasure of being community partners with 4 different Partnerships!
These Partnerships cover dues for Fall, and Spring Seasons.
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Niles 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
