2025 Year at a Glance
Spring Hat League Details
- Mondays – March 24th to May 12th
- Games will be played at 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm
- 18 teams – 12 players per roster
- 6v6 (3 male-matching and 3 female-matching on the field)
- Registration capped at 108 male-matching and 108 female-matching players
- Players can register individually or in pairs
- 7 weeks of regular season
- 1 week of playoffs
- Cost: $75
Registration opens February 24th and closes on March 17th!
2025 MZU League Schedule
Please note that the following dates are estimates and exact dates for all leagues may vary. Full league details for each league will be sent prior to the registration opening date.
Spring Hat League (Indoor)
February 24th – Registration Opens
March 17th – Registration Closes
March 24th – League Begins
May 12th – League Ends
Summer BIY League (Outdoor)
April 7th – Registration Opens
May 11th – Registration Closes
June 9th – League Begins
August 23rd – Playoff Day
Summer Hat League (Outdoor)
May 5th – Registration Opens
June 1st – Registration Closes
June 18th – League Begins
August 13th – League Ends
Fall Hat League (Outdoor)
August 11th – Registration Opens
September 1st – Registration Closes
September 7th – League Begins
October 26th – League Ends
Fall BIY League (Indoor)
September 22nd – Registration Opens
October 13th – Registration Closes
October 20th – League Begins
December 15th – League Ends
As mentioned, full details for each league will be shared prior to the registration opening date. Please note that these dates are estimations only and exact dates for each league may vary.
Upcoming Rule Implementation
MZU currently uses the WFDF (World Flying Disc Federation) Gender Ratio Rule A (“prescribed ratio”) for our leagues (see full explanation of Rule A below). MZU introduced the use of Rule A in 2019, and we feel it is time to implement the second portion of this rule. Therefore, starting this summer MZU will be introducing the “prescribed pull” portion of Rule A. This means:
- If the personnel ratio for a point has four (4) female matching players, a female matching player must undertake the pull at the start of that point.
- If the personnel ratio for a point has four (4) male matching players, a male matching player must undertake the pull at the start of that point.
- If there is a breach of A6.2.2.1or A6.2.2.2 then this is to be treated as an offside violation by the defence
Keep an eye out for some upcoming opportunities for pulling instruction and practice, so we can make sure all players can feel comfortable and confident in pulling when we move into the summer season!
What is WFDF Ratio Rule A?
At the start of the game, after the first disc flip, an additional disc flip happens with the winner selecting the gender ratio for the first point. For the second and third points the ratio must be the reverse of the first point. For the fourth and fifth points the ratio must be same as the first point. This pattern of alternating the ratio every two points repeats until the end of the game (half time has no impact on the pattern).
Why do we use Rule A?
Rule A promotes gender equity by providing equal field time for male-matching and female-matching players. The major benefit of Rule A is that there are and equal number of points where male-matching and female-matching players have the majority on the field. This rule raises the involvement and impact that female-matching players can have in a game. They touch the disc more, which ultimately helps improve skills and build confidence. Building confidence is key when it comes to a player’s decision about whether or not to keep playing.
2025 Social Events Calendar
This year we are looking to do more than just play ultimate frisbee! We’ve got lots of social events in the works for the coming months. Here are some of our anticipated events. Keep an eye on your email and our social media as these dates approach for all the details!
March – Possible Spring Social
June 7th – Summer Kick-Off Olympics (Tentative Date)
July/August – Summer League Bingo
August 23rd – End of Summer League Party
October – Fall Social
