Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Sports Club at SUNY Plattsburgh

Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Sports Club

About Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee and the club's operating guidelines

The Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee club competes in the Ultimate Players Association collegiate tournaments scheduled within 300 miles. The Ultimate Player Association provides a schedule of sanctioned tournaments and contact information. Each club member will be responsible for the required $30.00 individual dues in the Ultimate Players Association. Funded by Student Association

Student Leadership 

James Murnane                                Gregg LaFleur
Email: jmurnane23@gmail.com      Email:  gregg.lafleur@gmail.com
 

2/16/13  Our first game was against the veteran loaded University of Rochester. They took the win 15-6. The second game of the day was St. Lawrence University which we lost 15-10. Our last two games were against Clarkson A and B which we lost 15-13 and won 15-13, respectively. Pool play started out with a win against Green Mountain College, 15-10. However SUNY Binghamton beat us in our second game 15-11.

3/9/13  Our first game was played against the Binghamton A team. After 25 minutes of play we lost 25-18. Our second game of the day was played against Oswego State which they took 19-16. Next we faced the Binghamton B team which we took 21-20. After that we had our fourth game against Binghamton Alumni which they took 26-16. Next we played Clarkson which they won 20-17. In pool play we again played Binghamton Alumni which they won 20-19. 

4/7/13  The first game of PFunk's weekend was against Muhlenberg College which we lost 13-8. Our second game of the day was a 13-7 victory over Eastern University. Next we took on the host Ramapoo College which they took 13-10. Sunday we took on SUNY New Paltz with the Grunx's taking a 13-5 win over PFunk. Lastly we played the Ramapoo College Alumni team which we lost 13-4.

 
Rules and Guidelines
Membership

Must be a full-time SUNY Plattsburgh student and each member must have a signed SUNY Plattsburgh Sports Club Personal Information Form & SUNY Plattsburgh Participation Agreement/Liability Waiver Form on file to participate each year. (If under 18 years of age, liabilty form must be signed by parent.)Each member is responsible to carry personal health insurance. Each member will be responsible for the cost of the individual membership in Ultimate Player Association. All members are expected to follow regulations stated in SUNY Plattsburgh Sports Club Program Manual.  PLEASE NOTE: All participants must complete participant information and waiver forms which may be downloaded here.  These forms cannot be submitted online but must be completed, printed out, signed, and then submitted to team leaders before one can participate in the program.

Season and Practices

The club will be scheduled from September to November each fall. They will practice M-Th 5:30-dark on the field behind MacDoungh tennis courts. Although they will schedule 2-3 tournaments in the spring, there is no practice space available in the spring for this club. No tournaments will be scheduled during college breaks or finals week. Participation in a game requires each member to attend practices the week prior to the game.

Uniforms

Each member will be responsible for purchasing their own jersey as designated by the club.

Safety

Four club members will be required to serve as safety officers for club. They will be responsible for the general safety of all club members during practices/tournaments and have valid CPR/First Aid certifications. At least one safety officer must attend all practices and competitions. Safety officers are responsible for attending to injured participant consistent with CPR/FA standards until trained medical personnel have arrived.

Travel

Travel arrangements are usually by private cars. The college is not responsible for any damages or injuries related to travel. It is strongly recommended that drivers of personal cars obtain additional insurance. Club members wishing to transport other club members must receive approval prior to traveling. To become an authorized driver, a copy of their driver’s license and the SUNY Plattsburgh Private Vehicle Use form must be submitted to the RSD.  Tournaments: Competition must be within 300 mile radius of Plattsburgh.

Finances

Student Association monies may be used for Association dues, entry fees, mileage (up to maximum of 300 miles one way) @ .25 per mile. Individual members will be responsible for Ultimate Player Association individual membership and jerseys if needed.

Student Leadership Responsibilities

Student leaders will meet with the Recreational Sports Director (RSD) for orientation at the start of each semester. A Sports Club Manual, Club & Organization Resource Manual and a copy of the club’s operating guidelines will be reviewed at the orientation. All required forms must be submitted for a member to participate in or drive for the club. SA Club/Organization Semester Registration and Directory forms must be submitted to the RSD each semester.

Student Leaders will:

1. Not allow a student to participate in a practice or game unless appropriate forms have been submitted.
2. Allow only those on approved roster from RSD to participate in games.
3. Take attendance at every practice from approved player roster and determine travel team based on attendance.
4. Update approved player roster from RSD. (Deleting names of those no longer participating and are not showing up to practices).
5. Will not allow an injured player to return to practice or a game without a release from qualified medical personnel.
6. Ensure that all players are SUNY Plattsburgh students (by checking on student locator) and carrying 12 credits.
7. Only allow players to practice if on approved roster or sign appropriate forms.
8. Ensure that the club and its members are aware of and follow all rules and regulations set forth by the College and Student Association regarding Clubs.
9. Attend or designate attendees at any mandatory meetings set forth by the College and the Student Association.
10. File an accident injury report for any injury that occurs during participation

Treasurer will:

1. Submit all monies collected to the Recreational Sports Director.
2. Submit all reqrests for monies two weeks prior to event.
3. For all away games, submit the following Monday names and addresses of up to five drivers for travel reimbursement. (Can do by e-mail).

 

Contact Information

Scott Johnson, Recreational Sports Director
Recreation, Intramurals & Club Sports
314 Memorial Hall
Department of Sports and Wellness
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh NY 12901

Phone: (518) 564-4150
Fax: (518) 564-4155
Email: scott.johnson@plattsburgh.edu