Hello from Bronco!
As the weather starts to warm, Bronco is starting to gear up for another fantastic season. Planning has begun for Summer 2008 as it is an exciting year for ultimate in Calgary since we will be hosting Nationals. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with our team, Bronco was the top coed ultimate team in Alberta last year, and are fully intending to regain this title again. We are looking to be a team of experienced and newer players, all of whom exhibit the passion, skill and desire to make Bronco one of the top coed teams in Canada.
Bronco would like to take a moment to update you on the plans for the season thus far.
Captains: Jeff Sill, Chris Pazarka
Training: Bronco will start training as a group March 31st (running stairs, etc). Stay tuned for more details. If you'd like to be notified of these please email, coedultimate@gmail.com
Roster/Tryouts: We are hosting open tryouts again this year. Anyone interested will have a chance to tryout for the team. Tryouts will begin when the snow is melted, however, it's encouraged to come out to the group training sessions starting March 31st. Exact schedule to be announced around March 31st. The team will be chosen by the captains and announced after Sunflicker on May 16th.
Tryouts: April 7, 14, 21, 26, 28, May 5, 12 (Location TBA)
Practices: We will be practicing as soon as the snow melts (hopefully early April) every MONDAY (and the occasional weekend). One intense practice a week still allows plenty of time for other activities, playing league and just recovering if necessary. Practices will involve conditioning (sprints), drills, and scrimmages.
Tournaments -
-Sunflicker Kelowna, BC May 3,4
This will be an optional tryout tournament and everyone is encouraged to attend and showcase their skills.
*-Bozofest (Bozeman, MN) - May 24-25
*-Hodown Calgary Jun. 28,29
Nothing better than having a tournament in your own city!!
-Regionals TBD July 2008 (Edmonton or Calgary)
*-Disc Oddessey Aug. 2,3
Saskatoon, SK
-Nationals August 14-17
Calgary, AB
*Attendance at 2 of 3 of these tournaments is mandatory, but all 3 are preferred.
Training Camps: At least 2 weekends will be set aside for team bonding/training throughout the season.
Exact activities TBD, but dates are:
Saturday, May 31st
Sunday, July 27th (depending on Regionals)
Jerseys: In the process of being designed and they are slick!
Any further questions can be directed to: coedultimate@gmail.com
