Have Fun in the Snow with Sudbury Ultimate’s Snowplate Tournament
On March 4-5, ultimate frisbee players are invited to run, jump and dive on the snowy fields at Terry Fox Sports Complex for the 19th annual Snowplate tournament – hosted by Sudbury Ultimate Club.
The tournament was first played on Ramsey Lake in 1998 and was organized by Erin Simmons and Serge Gosselin, two Sudburians who got hooked on Ultimate while attending university in British Columbia. Since then, the annual event has moved around to different locations including Lily Creek and Minnow Lake.
Léa Kurkimaki, President of Sudbury Ultimate Club, said the purpose for the tournament has always been two-fold. “Snowplate was started as a unique tournament to kick off the touring ultimate season and attract players to Sudbury.” Typically, teams travel here from North Bay, Timmins, Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph and Ottawa to take part in the tournament.
One unique aspect of Snowplate is its charitable focus. “We’ve always felt that it is important to support local programs; that’s why we donate the proceeds every year to a worthwhile cause,” said Kurkimaki. “This year, we will be donating to the Infant Food Bank of Sudbury.”
Ten teams took part in the tournament last year, however, Terry Fox is a large venue that can easily accommodate up to 20 teams, as was the case in 2009. With that in mind, Kurkimaki hopes to see many new teams this year.
If you’re interested in signing up a team or registering as an individual, you can find all the details below.
Tournament Details
Team Size – 10-14 players are recommended. 7 players required on the field at all times (4:3 male to female ratio).
Number of Games – Teams will typically play 4 games on the Saturday, and 2-3 games on the Sunday.
Cost – $400/team. Includes snacks, Toppers pizza, and a playing toque! Individuals can sign up for $30 and will be placed on a team.
Skill Level – Snowplate is a fun tournament that accepts teams of all skill levels.
Rules – The rules stay the same as regular ultimate, though the fields are made smaller to account for the extra effort of running through the snow! Games are 75 minutes long with a time cap set at the 65-minute mark to allow time for travel to the next game and spirit games.
Prizes – There is a trophy for the winning team along with spirit prizes and prizes for team MVPs. Last year there were some prizes generously donated by Stack Brewing.
Registration Deadline – Teams have until March 1st to register for the tournament, and may do so on the Sudbury Ultimate Club’s website – http://sudburyultimate.com/
Phil Howard
Phil Howard is a Business Communications graduate, avid sports fan and outdoor enthusiast. The New England Patriots are his favourite team and in the summer, he can be found on the baseball field at Terry Fox.
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