Recognizing and Rewarding Well-Rounded Programs
The ACE Program formally recognizes and awards college ultimate programs for growth and sustainability while representing the three components of USA Ultimate’s mission: Character, Community and Competition. College teams may submit an application for consideration and earn a variety of incentives and benefits. This program is also a great way for developing teams to earn recognition and support from their school administration.
Recognition Tiers & Benefits
Five-Star
- 20% discount on apparel from Breakmark
- Assorted ACE merchandise from Breakmark
- Custom team sideline banner from Breakmark
- Program recognition on ESPN broadcast
- Access to ACE logo for promotional purposes
- Recognition on USA Ultimate website
- Recruitment opportunity at Youth Club Championships
2020 Five-Star Recipients:
- Case Western Reserve (men)
- Case Western Reserve (women)
- North Carolina State (women)
- Georgia Tech (women)
Four-Star
- 15% discount on apparel from Breakmark
- Assorted ACE merchandise from Breakmark
- Program recognition on ESPN broadcast
- Access to ACE logo for promotional purposes
- Recognition on USA Ultimate website
2020 Four-Star Recipients:
- South Carolina (men)
- Wisconsin-La Crosse (men)
- Cal Poly-SLO (women)
Three-Star
- 10% discount on apparel from Breakmark
- Assorted ACE merchandise from Breakmark
- Program recognition on ESPN broadcast
- Access to ACE logo for promotional purposes
- Recognition on USA Ultimate website
ACE Program Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Embodiment of the three components of USA Ultimate’s mission: Character, Community and Competition.
- Participation in USA Ultimate events
- Promotion of the sport of ultimate
- Competitive excellence
- Empowerment of future leadership for long-term sustainability
- Strength of team leadership, including coaching
Who Can Apply?
- Any USA Ultimate-registered college team may apply.
- Men’s and women’s programs must apply separately.
- Applications will be evaluated by factoring in all teams in the relevant gender division for each school.
Become an ACE Team
Program Contact
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bourland | Manager, Competition & Athlete Programs – College | matthew@hq.usaultimate.org |