UltiWorld recently published an article about why conference championships matter (The American Dream) that brings to light a reality that is often overlooked; for some teams, this is the biggest event of the season. For some teams, after a whole season of hard work, it all comes down to this. This reality fully encompasses the mentality of our women’s Desert section (and it’s perfect that it features a picture from last year!). Each year it is make it or break it for our small section, always on the verge of being dissolved into the larger, more competitive D1 SoCal Conference.
On that note, let us take a minute to reflect on the work that has gone into this fabulous season:
Fall
· 2 practices per week
· Plan B Tournament
· K-Fall Memorial Tournament
· Mud Run Volunteering
· Pei Wei Fundraiser
Spring
· 3 practices per week
· 1 conditioning
· Additional conditionings (indoor ultimate, Tucson Ultimate League, gym sessions)
· Santa Barbara Qualifier
· Trouble in Vegas
· Scrimmages against Venom (Tucson/Phoenix Club Women’s team)
· Scrimmage against Swashbucklers (UA Men’s B Team)
· Tucson Conquistadores Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
This small list does not do justice to the hard work and support, but here is some recognition for those who invested in making our program possible this year:
· President: Nancy Freitas
· Scorch Board: Lizzie Hannah, Courtney Collingwood, Dana Zack, Grace Kim, Eva Wilson, Colleen Nakanishi
· Coaches: Laura Prelsnik, Simrit Khalsa, Kerry Friedman, Dani Lockwood
· Erin Gray
· Jen Pashley
· Tucson Ultimate
· Venom
· UA Campus Recreation
· Everyone who bought jerseys, hats, raffle tickets, or came to any percentage night
The list could go on for dayz, but the cheesiness ends here. Thank you for your continuing support for the growth of ultimate in Arizona.
Don’t forget to come watch Scorch, Sirens, and Sunburn this weekend!
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015
Where: Rincon Vista Sports Complex (Tucson, AZ)
Times:
Men's Bracket
Round 1 (9:00-10:30am): ASU v. NAU
Round 2 (10:45am-12:15pm): UA v. NAU
Round 3 (12:30pm-1:45pm): ASU v. UA
Women's Bracket
Round 1 (10:45am-12:15pm): UA v. ASU
Round 2 (12:30pm-1:45pm): ASU v. UA-B
Official Tournament Photographers: Ultiphotos
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