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.
*Note: As of March 24, 2025, USA Ultimate has implemented new guidelines related to the selection of its six major championship events. For more information, please review the new guidance outlined here.
Upcoming Events
2025
Events
Dates
Bid Deadline
Bid Document
Contact
2026
Events
Dates
Bid Deadline
Bid Document
Contact
2027
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
This manual is being supplemented and partially replaced by a Formats Guide, which should be used as the starting point for sectionals and regionals. Formats that have 5 games per day or 8 games in a weekend have been replaced with alternatives. The Formats Guide directs organizers to use existing formats or specific alternatives, which are outlined in detail. The two documents will be used in tandem until a more comprehensive revision is complete.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Erlenbach | Chief Executive Officer | kevin@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Julia Lee | Director, Finance & Development | julia@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Will Deaver | Managing Director, Athlete & National Team Programs | will@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Matthew Bourland | Manager, Athlete & National Team Programs (College) | matthew@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Marc Zigterman | Manager, Athlete & National Team Programs (Club) | marc@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Byron Hicks | Senior Events Manager | byron@hq.usaultimate.org |
| David Raflo | Senior Events Manager | david.raflo@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Andy Lee | Managing Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand | andy@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Bryan Geenen | Manager, Communications | bryan@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Stacey Waldrup | Director, Members Services & Community Development; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Chair | stacey@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Leah Dolan-Kelley | Manager, Community Development & H.R. | leah@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Kirstin Graham | Manager, Online Technology | kirstin@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Emily Woolridge | Coordinator, Event Sanctioning | emily@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Dan Raabe | Director – Youth Programs | dan@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Sam Callan | Manager, Youth & Education Programs | sam@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Josh Murphy | Manager, Athlete & National Team Programs (Youth) | josh@hq.usaultimate.org |
| Gervon Williams | Manager, DEI & Youth Engagement | gervon@hq.usaultimate.org |
| General Information Email | info@hq.usaultimate.org |