The Muff ’n Men - 2008 Tryout Registration Form

To participate in the tryouts for The Muff ’n Men (Pittsburgh’s Mixed Club Ultimate Team), please fill out the following form. Some additional information that may be relevant:

Participation in the UPA Fall Series (Sectionals, Regionals, and Club Championships) is mandatory
We have approximately two events (practices and tournaments) per week or about eight per month
Weeknight practices are scheduled after the typical work/school day (6:00pm or 6:30pm)
Weekend practices usually are scheduled for mid-day on Sundays
Practices tyically last between two and three hours depending on weather and available light
Informal activities will be scheduled regularly for conditioning, additional skills practice, tape/video review, social activities, parties
We expect to attend, on average, at least one tournament per month from May through November
Most tournaments will be within a six hour drive, but we expect one tournament to require plane travel (or > 10 hours by car)
Our subbing strategy is to have the players on the field that will be most conducive to help us win games
Creative answers in the "other" fields are encouraged

Name

Specify your first and last name. If you are or have been a UPA member, specify your name as it appears on your UPA membership

Nickname

Specify the name you prefer to go by on the ultimate field.

UPA ID

Leave blank if you have never been a UPA member or otherwise do not know your UPA member number.

Gender

Male
Female

Email

user@example.com

Phone

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Contact Preference

We really prefer using email for important team announcements, but if you don’t regularly read email, you may specify "Phone" here and we’ll do our best to call you when we send out emails.

Email
Phone

Age

Your age as of May 1, 2008

Height

e.g. 6’0", 5’1", 6’8", 4’3"

Zip

Zip for where you live. This allows us to get an idea of your travel time to/from practices/tournaments

Ultimate Experience

Check all that apply. I’ve played or am playing ultimate...

Ultimate Skills

Check all those that apply to you in high-stakes game situations where all throws are with an aggressive mark and all catches are closely contested

Athleticism

Check all that apply

Comfort Zone

Check all positions/roles where you would be comfortable playing at a high level (e.g. against the best teams in our region)

Other Teams

Check all that apply

I am also trying out for Pounce
I am also trying out for Burgh
I am also trying out for Sir Duke
I am also trying out for a non-Pittsburgh-based team
I am playing on a College team
I plan on playing on a YCC team
I am trying out for the US Junior Worlds team
I love ultimate
other:

Location

Check all that apply

Finances

Check all that apply regarding the financial costs associated with the team (travel, lodging, meals, tournament fees, jerseys, field permits)

I will have no difficulties meeting my financial obligations
In some circumstances, I may be willing and able to contribute additional funds to those in financial need.
I can afford team costs with minimal assistance (e.g. pay-over-time payment plan)
I will only be able to meet team costs with donations from others
other:

Attendance

Check all that apply

I expect to make all practices and tournaments
I have infrequent few weeknight or weekend conflicts
I have some regular commitments (e.g. evening classes) that may affect practice attendance
I will not be able to make weekday practices
I have a couple weekends where I would be unable to attend a tournament
I have a number of weekends where I would be unable to attend a tournament
other:

Transportation

Check all that apply. This helps us make sure people can get to where they need to be for team functions; carpooling can usuall be arranged.

I have a car to get myself to practices
I have a car that I can use for travel to tournaments
I’m willing to drive other people’s cars (if they let me)
I am experienced driving a manual transmission
Help me! I have no ride!
other:

Lodging

Check all that apply

I prefer a comfy bed all to myself
Two to a bed is reasonable to save a little money
I’ll sacrifice a bed spot and sleep on the floor to save more money
Pack ’em in! The more in a room, the merrier!
I travel with family in tow. We need our own room.
I like to go to sleep relatively early
I require very little sleep and stay up very late
other:

Additional Comments

This is the space where you can qualify answers to other questions, provide additional relevant information (injuries, baggage, other commitments, etc.), or provide us any comments you may have. This is not, however, a place to ask questions that you expect answers; send those directly to the captains.