2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF BEACH ULTIMATE

CANADIAN PROGRAM

Introduction

Ultimate Canada will be sending teams to the 2015 World Championships of Beach Ultimate (WCBU) taking place in Dubai, UAE, on March 8-13, 2015. UC will be sending teams in the open, women’s, mixed and masters divisions. There is a possibility of mixed masters, women’s masters and grandmasters teams if there is significant interest. Below is some important information regarding the application process.

Important Information Before You Apply

-There is a substantial cost involved in competing and limited financial assistance available.

-All applicants must be Ultimate Canada Registered Competitive Athletes in good standing

Selection Method

The selection of teams representing Canada at the 2015 WCBU will be done on an individual basis by paper application only. This selection process has two parts.

PART 1: SELECTORS

Applicants may apply to become team selectors for the 2015 WCBU in one or more divisions. In addition to selecting the team, the selectors will also be members of the team act as initial captain/coaches to choose the teams. They will also be members of the team that they are a selector for. There will be 1-3 selectors chosen per team. Applications to become a selector will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by the Ultimate Canada competition committee.

How to apply:

A)In order to be eligible to apply for the role of selector, an applicant must be a 2014 Ultimate Canada Registered Competitive Athlete in good standing. This requires that they have filled out the 2014 UC waiver and paid their 2014Registered Competitive Athlete fees online. This can be done by logging on to your UC account at:

B)Fill out the selector application and submit it by May 16, 2014.

Application/Selection Timeline

April 30: Applications posted

May 16: Applications are due

May 30: Selectors are chosen

PART 2: Player Applications

Player applications will be available once selectors are chosen. Player applications will be made available by early June.

MORE INFORMATION ON BEACH ULTIMATE

2015 WCBU website.

Beach Ultimate Rules.

Beach Ultimate Lovers Association.

World Flying Disc Federation.

SELECTOR APPLICATION FORM

GENERAL INFO

1)Name

2)Email address

3)Phone number

4)Date of Birth

5)Gender

6)Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?

TEAM ADMIN INFO

7)Which teams are you applying to be a selector for?

8)Will you have time between June 1-Jun 30 to review all applicants, discuss applicants with other selectors and choose the team?

9)Do you have access to a computer and Skype?

ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE

10)Please provide a brief history of some highlights of your Beach Ultimate and Grass Ultimate playing experience. For Beach Ultimate, include tournaments or events attended. For Grass Ultimate include team name, division (Mixed, Open, Women, Masters), years on that team(for example 2006 - 2008), placement of team in any championship events. Please start with most recent experience.

11) Please describe any experience in international Ultimate competition, especially as it pertains to Beach Ultimate.

COACH/SELECTOR INFORMATION

12)What experience do you have as a coach or player/coach?

13)What experience do you have selecting teams in Ultimate and other sports?

14)Do you have any experience selecting teams from a diverse geographic area?

15)Why would you like to be a selector for a national team attending the WCBU?

16)What qualities do you bring that would help make you a good selector?

17)What do you think are the 3 most important qualities in selecting players for a national team?

18)Please list 3 references (name, email and phone)

FACTORS IN CHOOSING SELECTORS

-Leadership experience

-Availability

-Regional balance