Check out our newly defined vision, mission and values....not that we didn't have any before. They are just OFFICIAL now!
Vision
A province wide sport organization that upholds principles of “Spirit of the Game” and that offers...
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Posted on Mar 29 at 5:06pm
Hey Everyone!
The AGM last week was a huge success. We had record turnout and record nominations for board positions. I would like to thank all the people that attended and extend a million thanks to those members of the board that served us...
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Posted on Feb 27 at 4:02pm
Hi Everyone,
Where does the time go? It’s hard to believe we are heading into our 3rd year as an association, promoting the sport we all know and love. We have two Labatt-Mile Zero summer seasons and two fall seasons under our belt. We’ve had...
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Posted on Feb 14 at 1:41pm
First Scrimmage: Sunday Febrauary 5th, 6:00 pm, Fieldhouse
Cost: MUN Students = Free, Non Students = $5
Back by popular demand this year is women's winter pickup. This is a fantastic way to get some indoor ultimate time and experience without...
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Posted on Jan 31 at 8:55am
It's that time of year when well-wishes and good tidings abound and milezeroultimate.com is no exception.
On behalf of the NLUA Board of Directors (Brent, Robyn, Johnny, Nora, Dan, Francisco and me, Wince) I'd like to extend warmest wishes for the...
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Posted on Dec 26 at 9:45am
Fall League ended back in October but it's never too late to say a proper thanks to all of you who made it a big success. Now I don't play in the Fall so if I fail to mention any individual or team deserving of a mention, my apologies in advance. ...
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Posted on Dec 12 at 9:48am
What can I say about the Canadian Ultimate Conference???
It was eye opening to say the least. I think the biggest thing we took away from Montreal is how every league and organization across this country has gone through (or are going through)...
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Posted on Nov 25 at 1:27pm
Hey Gang,
It’s been a while since I’ve sent an update on what’s happening with the NLUA but I’ve got a good one for you.
This weekend (Nov. 12 & 13) the NLUA will be sending two delegates (Winston Legge & Johnny Byrne) to the Canadian Ultimate...
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Posted on Nov 10 at 3:02pm
Because not all teams were able to play a makeup game the final standings were determined by total points in each pool with ties being broken by head to head play then total goals for.
POOL A
1. Chocolate Croissant (8)
2. ...
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Posted on Oct 28 at 1:49pm
It was close, but in the end October 29th pulled out all the stops and claimed victory. That means playoffs will be THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th. The year end party and party playoffs will also be THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th. They will be held at...
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Posted on Oct 25 at 9:24am
Listen up! Big things in this post...things that are critical to your life!
In the tradition of Old School, Van Wilder and Joe Coady's House comes the fall league party playoffs (and the 'traditional' playoffs). This year the party playoffs will...
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Posted on Oct 21 at 11:17am
No doubt that St. Bon's is a nice field (albeit a little short). However, we noticed that the field was being chewed up pretty severly by our cleats so we've decided to stop playing on the field for the remainder of the Fall League.
Therefore,...
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Posted on Oct 13 at 1:20pm
Please be advised that some of the fall league games will now be held at St. Bon's (behind the Basilica). This field provides nicer playing surface than Larch and will allow us to find the optimal field positioning for the one Larch field. This is...
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Posted on Oct 3 at 2:34pm
1. We are currently looking at ways to subdivide the mailing list so the messages you receive will be more pertinent to your interests and geographical location. Stay tuned for further details...
2. This year the league made a commitment to...
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Posted on Sep 30 at 4:32pm
Today captains will receive their team rosters and schedules will be posted. Ophelia dealt us a minor setback but we are know ready to kick it BBQ style this Sunday (THAT'S RIGHT! THE TAILGATE PARTY IS STILL ON!!). If anything, this has only given...
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Posted on Sep 19 at 3:09pm
The Countdown is On!
Fall league starts THIS Sunday and we are super stoked. We have a record number or registrations this year and some great party plans in the mix. As you are aware, the fall league is more of a hat tournament style. We...
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Posted on Sep 13 at 2:03pm
Well, you knew it would be fun and for those of you who were there, you lived the dream. For those of you who missed it...well, you missed it. Arrivals began Friday night as people settled into their cozy beds at the hotel Corner Brook. However,...
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Posted on Sep 12 at 11:05am
This year has posed some interesting challenges to the league but we are determined to provide ultimate frisbee to all the hard working souls of this great province. It is our desire and our duty (insert rousing music). Due to the fact that both...
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Posted on Sep 5 at 10:05am
This is it folks; this is the big one!!! We’ve dropped hints about it. We’ve sent emails about it. Now the time has finally arrived. Mile Zero is taking its show (and our discs, cleats and pylons) on the road as we travel to Corner Brook for a...
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Posted on Sep 1 at 2:31pm
This year's fall season is tentatively scheduled to begin the third week of September. Each team will get six games plus the playoffs. We are still trying to confirm field space and the exact start date for the season, but in order to be eligible to...
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Posted on Aug 31 at 11:56am
Well folks, Mile Zero Ultimate has just wound down its second successful season of plastic chasing, hammer tossing, forehand flicking and partying as only Mile Zero Ultimate can do. The Flaherty Cup has a new home for the coming year, the Toilet...
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Posted on Aug 30 at 11:48am
Sadly the time has come where Mile Zero Ultimate must say good-bye to a couple that we have adopted as our own. Craig and Jill Cameron are heading out to the other coast in two weeks and they'd like your help to make the move a little...
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Posted on Aug 24 at 10:55am
This is what you've all been waiting for. The social committee recently secluded themselves inside a traditional sweat lodge, removed their clothing (Joe's idea) and cleansed their minds and bodies in preparation for the upcoming season ender party.
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Posted on Aug 24 at 10:30am
What: End-of Season PAR-TAY
Where: Turkey Joe's, 7 George Street
When: Saturday, August 27. Show up around 10pm
How (much): $3.25 beer and highball specials
BRING: I. D. Drinking hat. Dancing shoes.
DON'T BRING: Car. Sweaty frisbee shirts.
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Posted on Aug 23 at 10:59am
The playoffs start in less than two weeks, so here are some quick playoff facts your team will need to know to be prepared:
- All 10 teams will make the playoffs.
- The playoffs will start Monday, August 22nd.
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Posted on Aug 10 at 4:00pm
Mile Zero Ultimate has been on the go for two years now. We’re a fresh new league and while we have a lot of new players, there is a tremendous amount of skill on our fields. I want to take the next step in our ultimate evolution and am announcing...
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Posted on Jul 25 at 4:15pm
To all the volunteers who assisted with this year's Tely 10
A big, big thank you for a terrific job. I'm sure all your efforts were really appreciated yesterday by the over 1600 participants who took part in the race. From what I can gather it...
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Posted on Jul 25 at 11:02am

Mile Zero Idol will be a karaoke event where competitors face off in solo or group performances to pull from our ranks the greatest performer of all time. A panel of judges,...
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Posted on Jul 21 at 1:33pm
This Monday July 4th's 5:30 game between Joanie loves Chauchi and Three Feet of Air will mark the 100th game for Mile Zero Ultimate. That's a BIG DEAL!
To celebrate everyone is invited to a field side BBQ during the Monday games. We will be...
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Posted on Jun 29 at 11:28am
I recieved the following note from Niki's Dad, Joe Ryan. Mr. Ryan is chair of the Tely 10 committee and they are asking for volunteers to man a water station. I plan to volunteer and I encourage others to do the same.
Read on...
Hi Winston,
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Posted on Jun 24 at 9:50am
Greetings from Halifax!
I'm an expat fairly involved in the Ultimate community over here and thought I would let you all know about a pretty great tournament happening in August. Each year, Halifax hosts the annual Catch and Release Ultimate...
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Posted on Jun 23 at 10:26am
Our league was featured in the latest issue of the Express.
Click here to check it out. (reproduced with permission from The Express).
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Posted on Jun 21 at 11:50am
Last evening, Monday June 20th, Mile Zero history was made. No, it wasn't the leagues first Callahan (although it almost happened), nor was it our first shut-out game.
Last evening on the pitch that has become home to Mile Zero Ultimate, Hatcher...
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Posted on Jun 21 at 9:05am
Click
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Posted on Jun 17 at 9:05am
Click
here to join in a discussion about our first week of play.
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Posted on Jun 14 at 3:13pm
It worked for AC/DC but it won’t work for ultimate. Although playable and the chance of getting struck is astronomical, because of the forecasted lightning the games scheduled for this evening are being postponed.
The game between Three Feet of...
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Posted on Jun 8 at 1:32pm
Our very own Tom Smyth will be coming home to St. John's from B.C. for a few days in June and he'd like to run a clinic to share some of the ulty knowledge he has picked up playing in the UPA Collegiate League.
Possible topics covered may include...
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Posted on Jun 8 at 10:16am
Hey Ultimaniacs!!!
Join us on July 4th at 5:30 to mark another milestone in the growth of Ultimate in this province. On this date, two fun-loving, spiirit filled teams will take part in the 100th game of Mile Zero Ultimate
Three Feet of Air...
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Posted on Jun 6 at 4:25pm
The schedule is nearing completion... it is in the final reviewing stages. It should be posted within the next 24 hours.
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Posted on May 31 at 11:21am
They came from as far as Mile 430 (Corner Brook), Mile 1677 (Ottawa) and Mile 4800 (Vancouver). They came for the pizza. They came for the happy hour drink prices. They came to watch the 2004 World Ultimate Championships on the big screen and to...
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Posted on May 30 at 10:46am
...Or should we say Huck-Off Party? Regardless of what you want to call it, make sure you show up at The Basement (off Water St) this Saturday the 28th between 7-10 pm. You can order some pizza and beer, play some pool and meet everyone in the summer...
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Posted on May 27 at 11:53am
Let's start off the season right! Get down to The Basement on Saturday May 28th from 7-10 pm to kick off at this year's huckin' season. This is an awesome chance to see everyone again and meet new players. Captains are encouraged to use this...
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Posted on May 24 at 9:15am
Official registration for summer league concludes today and a committee will be meeting tomorrow to organize team captains and rosters. If you have not already done so, please register for summer league. After today, you may still register but you...
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Posted on May 21 at 4:27pm
Imagine that if you didn't sign up for ultimate in the next two days, the world would end. If you've already signed up, you are a global hero. If you haven't signed up, consider the implications of your actions and register .
Don't let the...
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Posted on May 19 at 1:08pm
Stop what you're doing right now and think "Have I signed up for ultimate this summer yet?" If the answer is yes, you are among many. If the answer is no, click on
this link to...
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Posted on May 16 at 4:17pm
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend Kristine who died suddenly on Monday May 9th. The NLUA and its members extend their deepest sympathies to her family in this difficult time. A young and vibrant woman, Kristine...
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Posted on May 11 at 12:46pm
This year's summer season is tentatively scheduled to begin June 6th.
To register for league play follow
THIS LINK to the registration form.
When filling out your application form,...
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Posted on May 7 at 12:43pm
A new season of ultimate is upon us and it's time to spread the word!
Mile Zero Ultimate is launching a poster campaign on MAY 7TH to help promote summer online registration, which kicks off that same day. We need to poster Downtown, Mt.
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Posted on Apr 28 at 4:47pm
A popular question being asked these days is, "When is the league starting"?
Well to this I can say "Soon."
Look for more details in the coming days on registration, team composition, start and end dates, etc.
The NLUA Board of Directors...
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Posted on Apr 27 at 10:20am
You've
seen the disc, now get your very own!
Andrew Smith will be selling the new Mile Zero Ultimate discs this coming Thursday, April 7th, and next Thursday, April 14th from...
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Posted on Apr 5 at 4:31pm
The long awaited arrival of the highly anticipated "Official Mile Zero Ultimate Discs" is finally here. See the below image to see the amazing results.
Anyway, we have 200 discs. 150 white and 50 glow in the dark. The price is set at 20 dollars...
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Posted on Apr 4 at 10:51am
After much thought and discussion, the NLUA board has decided on team formation rules for Mile Zero Summer League 2005. These rules were decided upon after researching how other leagues throughout Canada formed teams, listening to captains (and...
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Posted on Mar 10 at 2:18pm
The first ever NLUA sponsored Women’s Ultimate clinics were a success! In order to continue working on skills and having fun, we are organizing women’s pick-up games at the MUN Field House. The first of these pick-up games is scheduled for Sunday...
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Posted on Mar 10 at 2:11pm
Back in November of 2004, the NLUA announced a logo design contest to choose a design which would appear on discs and t-shirts this summer. The design was to be representative of the spirit of Ultimate as well as the province of Newfoundland and...
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Posted on Feb 23 at 10:48am
Come and learn the basics of the fastest growing sport in Newfoundland and Labrador in a clinic specially designed for women! There will be two sessions at the YMCA (34 New Cove Rd: see map below).
Sunday February 20th 8-9pm
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Posted on Feb 15 at 10:13am
There have been some great winter pick up games played so far this winter. There is another one this Sunday, January 2nd, 1:00pm, at Larch Park. There are sure to be more, so if you haven't joined the Ultimate mailing list yet, fill in the form on...
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Posted on Dec 31 at 6:31pm
It was the end of August and sprits were high. Mile Zero Ultimate had just concluded its first ever summer league, and it was considered by all to be an overwhelming success. Yet after three months of ultimate the Frisbee nation of Newfoundland and...
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Posted on Nov 23 at 10:51am
It was the intention of the NLUA to host and end of fall season Gala since day one of the league, but when the skies opened up and the fields of St. John’s became protected wetlands they decided to make the gala a little extra special. Although the...
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Posted on Nov 23 at 10:44am
Due to the atrocious weather, we will be unable to play ultimate on Saturday at Fieldian Grounds.
Fortunately for all fall league members the Newfoundland and Labrador Ultimate Association board is a proactive group and has once again unleashed...
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Posted on Nov 5 at 2:12am
Alright, listen up you hootbags.
Fall league will be over shortly, so that means an end of season mixer. Since the league this season is a little smaller, we decided to go with a house party rather than try to take over a bar. The venue will be my...
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Posted on Nov 3 at 8:32pm
The Newfoundland & Labrador Ultimate Association & Mile Zero Ultimate are doing some amazing things for Ultimate in Newfoundland & Labrador. We have recently concluded a Summer League which hosted 10 teams as well as a Fall League which hosted 6...
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Posted on Nov 3 at 3:52pm
Due to the wet ground, we are unable to use Fieldian Gardens tomorrow for the playoffs. Therefore, we are going to POSTPONE and try again next Saturday, November 6th. This will work out perfectly as our season bash will be held that night.
Don't...
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Posted on Oct 29 at 3:04pm
There have been a number of you asking "What's on the go?" regarding a party to cap off the Fall League.
Well rest assured that plans are underway to have a party but for obvious reasons it will not be this weekend (Oct. 30th). We simply cannot...
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Posted on Oct 28 at 10:42am
The playoffs for the fall league will be held at Fieldian Grounds on Saturday the 30th, starting at 10:00am!
Format will be 4 males to 3 females (or 5/2 if a team cannot field 3 females). Offence chooses ratio, defense must match.
Rain...
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Posted on Oct 27 at 9:28am
It is still possible to play outdoor ultimate in NLUA's Fall League. There are two ways to get on a team: 1) before saturday: email Liz DeMattia
(mede@umich.edu) and you will get placed on a team (this way you will know the specific time of your...
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Posted on Oct 1 at 12:00pm
1) it will cost you $30 to join
2) you will not be the same team as in summer. It is individual registration. We will assign you to a team randomly. You can choose ONE person you want to play with and we will try our best to...
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Posted on Sep 16 at 10:02am
Mile Zero Ultimate and the NLUA presents Fall League, a native bouquet of seasoned discs and hearty souls interlaced with the full-bodied warmth that is St. John’s in the fall. The league consists of a diverse group of players that range from the...
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Posted on Sep 16 at 9:48am
I guess the big thing on everyone's mind is Fall League. Well the only update I can offer right now is that we are still working on securing a field. My hope is that we'll know something a little more concrete this week. So far we have 46 people...
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Posted on Sep 10 at 3:50pm
Abbey (Paul Whittle's dog) lost her blueish colour leash and a blue ball thrower (They think the brand name is fetch-it but Abbey calls it flick-it!)
If anyone picked up those items at he Fieldian Complex on Saturday during of after the...
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Posted on Sep 3 at 10:24am
We’re looking to start up a Fall League which will tentatively start Sept. 11th. We’re looking at a fee of 30 dollars for approximately a 6 week season. This does not mean you will play only six games as we are debating the idea of throwing double...
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Posted on Sep 3 at 9:19am
So I was sitting in my car Friday night, August 27th and with nothing better to do I flipped on the radio. I caught it right in the middle of a VOCM weather update which said ¡§Showers¡K chance of a thunder shower¡K¡¨
NOOOOO, I thought!!! This...
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Posted on Sep 1 at 4:02pm
Hi Everyone,
The sport of Ultimate in Newfoundland and Labrador has just passed a very important milestone; we have just completed our first regular outdoor season and playoff tournament. Now another important milestone approaches and we would...
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Posted on Aug 31 at 11:11am
Mile Zero's inaugural season is in the books. Nine teams took in the events on Saturday and a great time was had by all. From the opening pull to Aiden's layout that sent him to the hospital, Ultimate fans in this town were treated to a good...
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Posted on Aug 30 at 9:43am
We've just finalized a few details:
2.75 Labatt products 9-11, afterwards they are 3.25
3.25 hiballs all night
5.50 double white russians all night
The party will be upstairs at kelly's(the stairs are just across from the door.
This...
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Posted on Aug 27 at 9:28am
What's an Ulty player to do when the last point is thrown and the Mile Zero Summer League is finally in the record books?
Join us at Kelly's on George, that's what!
On August 28th, from 9pm to 11pm, players of Mile Zero Ultimate will get Labatt...
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Posted on Aug 26 at 12:58pm
Quarter Finals:
10:00am (Fieldian Grounds - Field 1)
Disc Graceful vs. Joanie Loves Chauchi.
10:00am (Fieldian Grounds - Field 2)
H'ultimate B'ys vs. Disco Studs.
11:30am (Fieldian Grounds - Field 1)
Chicks/Nerds vs Discarus
11:30am...
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Posted on Aug 20 at 11:19am
My fellow Ultimaniacs,
This summer has seen the first regular Ultimate league play in the province’s history and I’m glad to have shared in all the fun and successes with you. Commencing June 7th at Hatcher Field and continuing through August...
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Posted on Aug 18 at 1:29pm
http://www.ocua.ca/node/view/1730
Medalists, by division:
Open: Gold – Canada, Silver – United States, Bronze – Australia
Women’s: Gold – Canada, Silver –Finland, Bronze – United States
Mixed: Gold – United States, Silver – Canada, Bronze...
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Posted on Aug 11 at 10:34am
It's official. As a result of pretty much no rain delays we have two spare weeks of ultimate fun ahead of us. Each team has been scheduled with 2 extra games.
The best part is that it is at no extra cost for you. What a steal! These last few games...
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Posted on Jul 29 at 10:22am
On Friday July 23rd, CPR took to the field against The Orange Team; a game that was rescheduled from earlier in the season.
Both teams were hungry for a win as The Orange Team was riding a 3 game win streak, while CPR had yet to taste victory. It...
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Posted on Jul 26 at 9:46am
Hello Everyone,
The NLUA Executive met last night and agreed that the fun we are having this summer should continue. We are pleased to tell you that we're extending the summer season by another 1 or 2 games.
We're still working on the...
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Posted on Jul 21 at 11:28am
Disc Graceful continues to tear it up in Mile Zero Ultimate with a 15 - 5 victory over the Frequent Flyers. The win improves the Brent Smith captained team to a perfect FIVE wins and ZERO losses. Will somebody stop them in their drive towards the...
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Posted on Jul 13 at 3:46pm
Your friendly neighbourhood President has been on vacation so I haven't been hanging around the field as much, and I missed posting a Week 3 update. Never fear... this post has double the pleasure. Week 3 AND 4 all rolled into one post.
As I...
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Posted on Jul 2 at 8:28pm
Week Two saw all games go ahead on schedule, which means that all teams finally have at least one game under their belt.
Discs of Hazard has jumped to the top of the standings with their 10 - 8 decision over Joanie loves Chauchi. Discs of Hazard...
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Posted on Jun 20 at 5:24pm
We (the NLUA and league Captain's) have come up with a way to accomodate a few more players in the league. We have room for another 8 - 12 players in the league.
Would people on the Free Agents list who are still serious about playing in the...
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Posted on Jun 17 at 9:59am
Hey Ultimate Fans,
Mile Zero Ultimate's first week of play is in the books and I think that as the Ultimate playing community in the province we all owe ourselves a collective pat on the back.
WE could not have scripted better weather for our...
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Posted on Jun 14 at 10:40am