Hi Guys,
Hope 2010 has kicked off to a good start for all of you!
Our names are Alex and Anne and we play in Ottawa with Capitals, Stella and uOttawa. If you're getting this email today it's because we'd like to encourage Ultimate Canada (formerly CUPA) to send teams to represent Canada at the 2010 World Under 23 Ultimate Frisbee Championship and we need your help!
We've been told by UC that they are currently discussing the issue and are concerned with the short-notice nature of this event. So we've decided to take matters into our own hands and be pro-active in showing our support for Canada's attendance.
We think it is crucial for Canada to participate, not only to boost our nation-wide junior and university programs, but also to contribute to the rise of top-level competition on a global scale. Not only that, but it is our opinion that having a U23 Worlds creates an essential bridge from Junior and University programs to the Elite level. It would allow for nation-wide juniors, recent junior graduates, university players as well as those who have recently made the transition to combine forces, share experiences, skills and strategies and further develop their game, the sport, our country's level and of course the international level.
Our plan:
- See what the nation-wide interest is for eligible players (born in 1987 and later)
- Compile the information and send it to UC and offer to help in any capacity with the process
Where you fit in:
- Fill out the online spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Agjg1uttu-KOdFlRby1ycHBNSjNvYnFSWVJpQnhfT3c&hl=en) by Tuesday February 2nd, 2010
- We'll be emailing UC the next day on Wednesday morning
- Spread the word to all those eligible (send to anyone who may be interested on your junior/college/club team)
- Let us know if you have any feedback or would like to help organize this if UC asks for support
Thanks!
For more information about the u23 check out:
- http://www.u2timat3.com/index.htm
- http://www.wfdf.org/index.php?page=news/WFDF_U23_2010_Announcement.htm
- http://iamultimate.com/?p=1080
If you have any questions, feel free to email Alex (abenedict87@gmail.com) and/or Anne (anne.mercier5@gmail.com).
Cheers,
Alex Benedict & Anne Mercier
Guys Too!
This isn't just for a women's team but open (and mixed) as well.