GRASS 2010
Dates
June 5-6, Broomfield, Colorado
Location
The pristine Broomfield Commons fields on Sheridan between Midway and 136th. Click here for a map. The green pin in Broomfield is the Broomfield Commons.
Directions – from Denver
Take US36 to the Sheridan exit. Head north on Sheridan past 104th, 120th, and Midway. Look for the fields on the right before you reach 136th.
Directions – from Boulder
Take US36 to the Broomfield/Wadsworth exit. Head north across the bridge. Take a LEFT and loop around onto 120th east. Take a left (north) on Sheridan. Look for the fields on the right before you reach 136th.
Format
The format will be Coed (4/3), with rosters capped at 10. Each game will be to 7, with 7 players selected before the first point to play the entire game with no substitutions.
If there is sufficient interest, we will consider carving out a masters division for Sunday’s bracket: teams of men age 33+ and women 30+.
Cost
$200.00 per team.
Bids
To submit a bid, send the following:
- team name
- team captain (contact)
- snail mail address
- phone number
- email address
- team fee – $200 (checks made out to “Grass Roots Ultimate”)
- seeding information
To me:
Tyson Nunemacher
401 Shady Hollow
Nederland, CO 80466
h: 303-258-0852
Extras
Besides the usual frisbee central staples of water, fruit and bagels, dinner will be provided on Saturday night at the fields. If you have suggestions for dinner, let us know.
Contact
Tyson Nunemacher, TD email grass@gru.org.
h: 303-258-0852
Savage ultimate. Savage fun.
Travelling from out of town? The Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) can help with your plans.
Community ultimate contacts can also be found by joining the gru-chat yahoo group.
Posted: Mon Mar 8, 01:23 PM by Erin Peden
2010 Spring League Information
Just the Facts
- Dates: Sundays, March 21 – May 16 (9 weeks)
- Tournament: Sunday, May 23
- Times: A-league 10AM to 1PM and B-league 1PM to 4PM*
- Location: Broomfield County Commons, Red Pod (see map below)
- Cost: $60
- Coordinators: Markus and Oz
Registration
To register go to https://registration.gru.org.
Our goal is to provide league play with a 4/3 ratio of men to women. Our approach is to register as many women as possible before opening registration for men. This allows us to know with a higher degree of confidence how many teams we can form and therefore how many men’s slots will be available. Traditionally, the men’s slots for both A and B divisions fill up very quickly (within minutes to hours after opening registration). Based on this experience, the registration schedule has been set as follows:
- Women Only: February 23 – March 9
- Men’s Registration: March 8 @ 7PM – March 9
About the Waitlist
On the registration page, you may see a link for Waitlist. Please sign up on the waitlist if you want to play. Until the registration period is complete, the number of spots for men are restricted until sufficient women register to create additional teams. At that point, we will release men from the waitlist.
When you are released, you will receive an email informing you that you will be able complete your registration and payment. The system gives you 2 days to complete your registration. After that two days your release status will expire and prevent you from completing the registration. If this happens to you, just contact us and we’ll make every attempt to re-release you. However, if you delay, you risk losing your spot to other eager players.
About Our League
Grass Roots Ultimate Spring League is for adult mixed teams that are selected by volunteer captains based on a draft system. We provide the means for family members to play together on the same team (via player requests, aka “baggage”).
We offer two division of play: A and B. The B division is appropriate for beginners, mentors, and those casual players who are comfortable supporting beginner level play. The B division tends to also offer opportunities to practice and socialize outside of the scheduled game times. The A division is appropriate for more experienced players. Less experienced, but athletic players may succeed in the A league with the right support. Please contact us if you have questions about which league is right for you. We would like to encourage players with a combined ranking of 14+ to consider trying the A league.
After registration is completed, the captains will meet to draft the teams for the season. After the draft (which is currently scheduled on March 15 for A and March 16 for B), each captain will notify his/her selected players to notify them about the schedule and any other pertinent information. If you have not heard from your captain by the Friday before league begins (March 19), please contact us.
We will also make every attempt to keep the website updated with the rosters and schedules as soon as they are known.
For any other general league questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Spring Development League/Clinics
GRU is once again running a Dev league for those who would like to improve their play. Go to spring-development-league for all the info.
Weather Cancellations
While the weather in Colorado is usually sunny, Spring is a time of wild unpredictability, with rain, snow, and wind possible. We will make every attempt to assess the playability of the fields each week. If games must be canceled, we will make an announcement on the website, on our hotline (303-661-0664), to gru-chat, and to the captains. Please forgive us if we decide to cancel games on a day that turns out to be lovely. The decision is often made outside of our control and/or far in advance due to the need to make notifications.
Parents
We are trying to organize parents in our community in the hopes of creating/supporting child care options during games. If you’re interested in this initiative, send an email to parents@gru.org.
Volunteers
This league and our organization is wholly run by volunteers. If you have an interest in helping us help you, please let us know. We can use help with game-day operations as well as other support and outreach activities throughout the year.
Lost and Found
If you either lose or find something at the games, you may contact our Lost and Found Coordinator at lost.found@gru.org.
Map
(*) Games on April 11th will likely be played after 2PM due to conflicts with field use.
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 07:42 AM by Erin Peden
Grand Masters/Women's Masters Championships
Grass Roots Ultimate (GRU) is proud to announce that we will be hosting the 2010 Grand Masters/Women’s Masters Ultimate Players Association (UPA) Championships in Boulder, Colorado. The event will be held on July 10 and 11 at the Pleasantview Soccer Complex. GRU is looking forward to hosting UPA friends from across the continent, and we are excited to share our favorite town and play with you on great fields beneath the beautiful flatirons. GRU Tournament Coordinator Jeff VanSpriell will be the Tournament Director.
July 10-11 at Pleasant View Soccer Complex in Boulder.
Official Event Website | Player’s Guide to Boulder | Weather
Glass containers, dogs, and camping are prohibited. Please do not jeopardize our ability to use this facility in the future.
Contact volunteer@gru.org if you’d like to help.
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 04:47 PM by Erin Peden
2010 Colorado Cup
32 of North America’s best teams will convene in beautiful
Boulder, Colorado, for the 8th annual Colorado Cup.
General Info
July 31 – August 1 at Pleasant View Soccer Complex in Boulder.
8 Elite Men’s teams, 12 Elite Women’s teams, and 12 Men’s Open teams.
Tournament Directors
add '@gmail.com' to get each TD's e-mail address
Joe Mulder, TD -- joejmulder
Ryan Farrell, Elite Division -- rmfarr
TBD, Women's Division --
TBD, Open Division --
Field Map | Player’s Guide to Boulder | Weather
Glass containers, dogs, and camping are prohibited. Please do not jeopardize our ability to use this facility in the future.
Amenities
Showcase Game at the fields after the last round Saturday. Boulder Beer, Glacier ice cream, and pizza will be served during the showcase round. Sunday afternoon will feature Boulder Beer.
A trainer will be at the fields all day both days.
Massage therapists will be working on a per-minute basis both days.
Fruit, water, bagels, and coffee will be available throughout the weekend.
Concessions will also be available.
Archived Results
2009 Elite Men’s :: Elite Women’s :: Open Men’s
2008 Elite Men’s :: Elite Women’s :: Open Men’s
2007 Elite Men’s :: Elite Women’s :: Open Men’s
2006 Elite Men’s :: Elite Women’s :: Open Men’s
2005 Elite Men’s :: Elite Women’s
2004 Elite Men’s :: Elite Women’s
2003 All Div’s
Sponsors
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 10:40 PM by Erin Peden
GRUB 2010 Details
19th Annual Grass Roots Ultimate Benefit Tournament
Dates
July 17-18 2010
We are accepting beneficiary applications during the month of March. All proceeds raised at GRUB will be donated to the chosen beneficiary. This is a great way for ultimate players to bring the spirit of the game off the field and into the community. GRU targets small, local, and often overlooked non-profits. We give preference to charities with an ultimate connection. There will be some leg work required by the charity organization to provide volunteers and gather some provisions.
Download Beneficiary Application
Applications are due by: March 31, 2010. The winning charity will be announced in mid April.
Location
Boulder, Colorado: Pleasant View Soccer Complex
Tournament Director: BakerDave
Format
32 mixed teams, 2 Divisions, 11th Edition.
Format: 4 men / 3 women.
In the past we have not seen enough teams with women on the rosters to allow offense calls 3 men / 4 women ratios. However, in the A-Div captains are encouraged to play some 3/4 points, but no 5/2 points. In the B-div captains may agree to 5/2 offense calls. Captains need to agree to altering ratios before the start of games.
Cost
$40.00/player ($35 student rate) plus a $250 team deposit that is refunded when your team attends. Please consider making an extra donation (see charity info below). No refunds will be given two weeks prior to the event.
Beneficiary Information
Proceeds raised at GRUB 2010 will be donated to: TBA
We raise money from the team entry fees AND pledges from your friends, families and coworkers. As an incentive for you to raise pledges above the entry fee we will be giving prizes to individuals who can raise the largest donations. Thank you for helping.
Download a Pledge Sheet
Make checks out to Rocky Mountain Ultimate. RMU is the 501c3 non-profit entity that does business as Grass Roots Ultimate. If a written acknowledgment of your donation is required for tax purposes, you must make your check out to Rocky Mountain Ultimate. Please send requests for receipts to giving@rockymountainultimate.org.
32 Teams
Will your team be there? Bids will announced in mid-spring.
GAME DAY Details
CAPTAIN’S MEETING
The captain meeting is at 9:00am on Saturday. Games start at 9:30am sharp. Due the likelihood of routine late-day rain showers in Colorado summers, please adhere to the time schedule.
Games to 15 (win by 2) cap at 17. Mirror half at 8.
Games 1:45 mins (or adjusted times). No soft cap, but hard cap at end of round (eg. 1:45 mins.)
Time outs: 1 per half plus one float cap (none in hard cap).
The finals will be finished by 4:30 on Sunday. It is a hour drive to DIA from the fields.
FOOD and WATER
Plenty of Eldorado spring water, fruit, bagels, and sports drink will be available courtesy of our sponsors.
DINNER/PARTY
Place: Boulder Beer Pub (Party Map) 6pm-close
Dinner provided by: Daphne’s Greek Cafe 6-7pm
Plus, homemade deserts.
Check out the Band: The Otone Brass Band (Eight Pieces of New Orleans Fun)
FIELD USE
Remember as in most urban centers, quality recreational spaces are sparse and competitive adult ultimate does not get highest priority when it comes to obtaining this site. So be mindful of the surrounding neighbors, obey the park regulations, and use your common sense so that you do not jeopardize future ultimate events.
No glass bottles permitted on the fields.
Dogs are not permitted at GRU tournament events. Really no dogs, not in your car, not on a leash, not on the fields, and not in the parking lot.
Please do not practice at the Pleasant View site until the day of the tournament. If your team is coming in from out of town here is a link to a map of various field locations in Boulder: Fields. Please note that certain locations are by reservation only.
Violation of these rules or behavior deemed unacceptable will be grounds for expulsion from the tournament and the facility. The Grass Roots Ultimate Board of Directors (and its designees, including the Tournament Director) and the City of Boulder Recreation Staff reserve the right to enforce this policy.
OUT OF TOWN GUESTS
There is no camping on the fields. Here is a map other amenities
SPONSORSHIP
Additional sponsorship:
Sport Trainers: Peak Form Physical Therapy
Message Therapy: Julie Stevenson
Check out photos from Joel
Bids
Bid details will be posted in the late spring.
Past Beneficiaries
2009: Carriage House Community Table
2008: EcoCycle
2007: Kit Faragher Foundation
2006: Intercambio de Comunidades, Boulder
2005: Sage Community Partnership, Boulder
2004: Boulder County Partners
2003: People’s Clinic
2002: Colorado School Mediate Project
2001: Out and About
2000: Earth Force
1999: Volunteer Connection
1998: Boulder Rape Crisis Center
1997: Boulder Day Nursery
1996: Habitat for Humanity
1995: Emergency Family Assistance Association
1992-94: Latin America Medical Assistance
Past Results
A-Division Winners
2009: Cougars over Liver Punch
2008: Paper Champs over Liver Punch
2007: Liver Punch Revival over Mile High Club
2006: Liver Punch Revival over Pimping Ain’t Easy
2005: Liver Punch Revival over D.T.L. (rematch)
2004: Liver Punch Revival over D.T.L.
2003: Duff over Bad Larry
2002: D.T.L. over Bad Larry
2001: Pimping Ain’t Easy over Holes and Poles
B-Division Winners
2009: Jumping Bones over Liquor & Cleats
2008: Jumping Bones over D.O.A.
2007: Grip over Fayetteville
2006: Jumping Bones over Evil Black Bunnies
2005: ABQ over Jumping Bones
2004: Asses of Fire over Jumping Bones
2001: Step Behind over Jumping Bones
Seven on the Line in front of the Flatirons during a summer drought (Photo: Tanya Dueri)
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 12:18 PM by Dave Rosenthal
2009 Memorial Day Mixer
The second annual GRU Memorial Day Mixer will be held on Monday, May 25th at the Pleasantview soccer complex in northeast Boulder [ map ].
The schedule is as follows:
Cost is $8.00, payable by credit card via
online registration(login and near the bottom of the page you’ll find tournament registrations).
Games will be 50 minutes, played to time rather than points.
We’ll have a 10-minute gap between games for people to change
fields, etc. There will be two games, then a lunch break, then
two more games. Teams will be reshuffled at lunch to provide an
opportunity to meet other people.
Walk-on registrations are welcome, but will cost $10.00 and may be subject to availability depending on the number of players already registered and the field space.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged (and cheaper)!
To register, use our easy online registration.
Other items of note:
- As always, please bring a white and dark shirt
- GRU schwag will be given away to several lucky players
- Bring a light lunch or energy bars or fruit or whatever
- No alcohol, no dogs please
E-mail questions or heckles to Shoeless Jeff, your friendly tournament director.
Posted: Sat May 16, 07:15 PM by Jenny Nunemacher
Local Club Teams
Women’s
Men’s
Men’s Masters
Coed
Posted: Mon Jun 9, 04:15 PM by e
Field Locations
Field locations for a specific league or tournament may be found on the page for that event.
To look at a map which has several of our field locations marked as a collection, visit the Maps to Fields page.
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 04:35 PM by
Other Leagues
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 10:03 PM by
Boulder Pickup
Although not sponsored by or affiliated with Grass Roots Ultimate, we highly recommend participation in this informal Ultimate play. During the fall and winter, pickup occurs on Sundays at 1 p.m. During Daylight Saving Time (March through November), pickup switches to Tuesdays and Thursdays. Location is Foothills Community Park/Violet Fields in Boulder.
For additional pickup information check out http://calendar.yahoo.com/ultimatefrisbee_denverboulder.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 09:58 PM by
