Bring a championship-level event to your community!
USA Ultimate partners with hundreds of communities across the country every year to host championship events ranging from high school state championships to college and club sectional and regional events to national championship events.
Hosting major events can help promote ultimate in your area; generate revenue for your organization, team or city; highlight your city and region; build community through volunteerism and more.
Learn more about the events you can host in your community and how to submit a bid.
Upcoming Events
2022
Events
Dates
Bid Deadline
Bid Document
Contact
2023
Events
Dates
Bid Deadline
Bid Document
Contact
2024
Events
Dates
Bid Deadline
Bid Document
Contact
Guidelines and Resources
Organize
This manual is provided to guide tournament directors in creating an efficient and enjoyable tournament experience for all participants.
Competition
A breakdown of the benefits to hosting USA Ultimate championship events.
Competition
Event competition requirements for USA Ultimate state, conference, sectional and regional championship events.
Sanctioning
Health and safety requirements for all USA Ultimate sanctioned events.
Competition
Event organizer requirements for USA Ultimate state, conference, sectional and regional championship events.
Sanctioning
Provisions and amenities required for USA Ultimate state, conference, sectional and regional championship events.
Competition
Rostering and eligibility requirements for championship series events.
Competition
Manual explaining competition formats for championship series events.
Competition
Tips and best practices for bringing observers to your event.
Athlete Safety
Information regarding common injuries and potentially hazardous situations for athletes.
Competition
Database of field complexes across the country, designed to help event organizers.
Organize
An extensive guide for tournament directors on how to organize and host a successful showcase game for your local ultimate community.
HQ Contacts
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Crawford | Chief Executive Officer | tom@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Julia Lee | Director, Finance & Development | julia@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Will Deaver | Managing Director, Athlete & National Team Programs | will@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Marc Zigterman | Manager, Athlete & National Team Programs (Club) | marc@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Byron Hicks | Events Manager | byron@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Dana Jefferson | Manager, Athlete & National Team Programs (Youth); Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair | dana@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Ben Feng | Manager, Athlete & National Team Programs (College) | ben@hq.usaultimate.org |
| David Raflo | Events Manager | david.raflo@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Andy Lee | Managing Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand | andy@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Haley Hammond | Manager of Digital Content & Design | haley@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Stacey Waldrup | Director, Members Services & Community Development; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair | stacey@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Sam Callan | Manager, Youth & Education Programs | sam@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Leah Dolan-Kelley | Manager, Community Development & H.R. | leah@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Kirstin Graham | Manager, Online Technology | kirstin@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Sarah Nurmi | Manager, Youth & Outreach Programs | sarah@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Emily Woolridge | Coordinator, Event Sanctioning | emily@hq.usaultimate.org |