How to Run an Ultimate Frisbee Event in Colorado

Running an ultimate frisbee event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.

What it looks like

Colorado ultimate events are coed rec leagues and weekend tournaments on grass park fields spring through fall, plus some beach and indoor play, run by player volunteers.

Formats

7v7 Standard

Seven players per side pass a flying disc to score in the end zone.

Mixed / Coed

Teams field a set ratio of men and women on the line, often four and three, with the ratio rule set before each point.

Hat Tournament

Players sign up individually and are placed onto balanced teams, often by drawing names from a hat.

Beach (5v5)

Five players per side on sand with a smaller field.

5v5 Small-Side

Five per side on a smaller field, ideal for fewer players.

Pool Play + Bracket

Teams play several pool games for seeding, then move into an elimination bracket to decide the champion.

League

Teams play a weekly game over a season, often coed, with standings by wins and a playoff at the end.

Disc Through the Hoop

Players throw discs through a hanging hoop from longer and longer distances. The last thrower still hitting wins a new disc.

Pledge Per Point Scored

Supporters pledge a small amount for every point a team scores all weekend. Teams post their totals on a board at the field.

Spirit of the Game Award

Teams vote for the opponent with the best sportsmanship, and the winners get a painted disc trophy. Pose both teams together for a photo.

Build it

In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick ultimate frisbee and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.

Registration

In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like jersey number. Set a roster minimum and a roster lock date, and split team fees into two to four payments in Invoices if that helps teams sign up.

Results

Open Brackets and schedule. Pick the division, pool play or a bracket, your fields, the first game time and minutes per game. Each of your fields gets its own phone link for scores, and every score updates the bracket for everyone. Tick Post on the event page so players follow it live.

Event day

Teams check in and get field assignments, warm up, play capped games where players make their own calls, then a spirit award and champion are recognized.

Fun ideas

Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Disc Through the Hoop. Players throw discs through a hanging hoop from longer and longer distances. The last thrower still hitting wins a new disc. Pledge Per Point Scored. Supporters pledge a small amount for every point a team scores all weekend. Teams post their totals on a board at the field. Spirit of the Game Award. Teams vote for the opponent with the best sportsmanship, and the winners get a painted disc trophy. Pose both teams together for a photo.

Tip

One tip for first-timers: set clear game caps, such as first to 13 or 75 minutes, and give each team a spirit score sheet to encourage fair play. Building is free, then 1% per paid order plus card processing, paid to your own Stripe account. Stuck? Ask Caddie or search Need help in your dashboard. Start at coloradounderpar.com/sell-tickets.