Overview:

Canyon offers an elite team-based coaching and training program for High School Ultimate players for the summer season.

Teams are formed after tryouts at the start of the season. Teams are classified as Touring and Regional teams, and compete in Open and Women divisions at British Columbia Ultimate Championship (BCUC - Regionals). The Touring teams aim to qualify for the Canadian Ultimate Championships (CUC - Nationals) via the BCUC - Regionals.

All teams participate in other local tournaments throughout the summer season as determined by the Canyon staff.

Tryout Information:

Touring and Regional teams will be formed after tryouts at the start of the summer season. All players must register online before they are permitted to participate in the tryout.

• Touring Tryouts
  • Players trying out for touring teams must be able to attend CUC (Nationals) in Edmonton from August 10-13
  • Touring tryouts are open to all players, however it is strongly recommended that players attending these tryouts have previous competitive ultimate experience or competitive experience in another sport.
  • Make sure to bring a light/dark jersey, cleats, and water to tryouts please!
     
• Regional Tryouts
  • Players on regional teams will not attend nationals in a playing capacity.
  • Make sure to bring a light/dark jersey, cleats, and water to tryouts please!
     
• Tryouts schedule is as follows:
  • Tryout #1: Saturday, May 10th at Loutet Field 2 and 3
    • For Open teams - 12pm to 3pm
    • For Women teams - 1pm to 4pm
       
  • Tryout #2: Sunday, May 11th at Loutet Field 2 and 3
    • For Open teams - 12pm to 2pm
    • For Women teams - 2pm to 4pm

Fees:

Single player - $20.00 (incl. GST)

Registration opens on April 25, 2025.

How to Register:

Complete these steps to register:

1. Registration will be open on a first-come, first-serve basis once registration opens.
2. Registration is completed online.  We accept payment by credit card, Visa Debit, or e-transfer.
3. If a player U19 registers themselves, they must also get Parental Consent. Emails are sent to the player and parent/guardian with instructions.
4. Read the before your register page and then register online once registration opens.
   

If you have a question, check out our Youth FAQ for answers. If you still need help, email canyon@vul.ca

Touring Teams

Touring teams are formed with the intent of qualifying for, and competing in, the Canadian Ultimate Championships (Nationals).

Program information:

• Format: Team based training (Open and Women division)
• Duration: June to August (3 times per week)
• Timeslot: Below times and locations will be confirmed by the Canyon team with each registered participant after the teams are formed.
  • Canyon Open (Touring) -
    Monday, 5pm-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Friday, 5pm-8pm, Hugo Ray
    Saturday 1230-2pm, Ray Perrault (planned event days, information to come)
     
  • Canyon Women (Touring) -
    Monday, 5pm-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Wednesday, 5pm-8pm, Loutet Park
    Saturday, 12.30pm-2pm, Ray Perrault (planned event days, information to come)
     
  • Ascent Open (Touring) - 
    Monday, 5pm-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Saturday, 10am-12.30pm, Ray Perrault [1230pm-2pm (optional event days, information to come)]
     
  • Participants will receive exact information about their training schedule after teams are formed
  • Excludes statutory holiday for Canada Day (July 1st)
     
• Schedule: 2-3 hrs per session
• Location: Ray Perrault Park and Hugo Ray Park
• Age: All players should be in high school, from age 14 to 18 years (grade 9-12) as of December 31st the ongoing year.
• Inclusivity: All players are welcome, including LGBTQ2+ and transgender
• Equipment required: Water bottle, Cleats or runners can be used on synthetic turf fields, but we recommend cleats. Everyone must bring a dark AND light t-shirt. 
   

Important Dates for 2025:

Fees (Touring):

Single Player - TBC

Base Camp Fees include:

• Elite coaching - Each team will have three dedicated coaches, who will guide you through tryouts, practices, games and tournaments.
• All tournament and event fees including Misfit Cup, Regionals and Vortex Cup (if not qualified for CUC)
• Two personalized sublimated jerseys and one pair of shorts.
• A disc for every registrant.
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance, and administration fee. 

Estimated CUC Travel Fees include:

• UC fees
• Coaching
• Accommodation (with breakfast)
• Field food
• Insurance and other administration fees

Players are responsible for their own transportation to/from Edmonton. Flight information will be provided in July after CUC qualification.

2025 Tournament & Event Schedule:

How to Register:

Players who are offered a position on a Touring Team will be given instructions on how to register for the full season. 

If you have a question, check out our Youth FAQ for answers. If you still need help, email canyon@vul.ca

Regional Teams

Regional teams are formed to play more locally but the season still includes a number of tournaments and tons of skill development.

Program information:

• Format: Team based training (Open and Women division)
• Duration: June to August (2 times per week)
• Timeslot: Below times and locations will be confirmed by the Canyon team with each registered participant after the teams are formed.
   
  • Apex Women - 
    Tuesday, 5pm-8pm, Westcot Elementary Field
    Saturday, 10am-1230pm, Ray Perrault, 1230pm-2pm (optional event days, information to come)
     
  • Participants will receive exact information about their training schedule after teams are formed
  • Excludes statutory holiday for Canada Day
     
• Schedule: 2 hrs per session
• Location:  Ray Perrault Park and Westcot Elementary
• Age: All players should be in high school, from age 14 to 18 years (grade 9-12) as of December 31st the ongoing year.
• Inclusivity: All players are welcome, including LGBTQ2+ and transgender
• Equipment required: Water bottle, Cleats or runners can be used on synthetic turf fields, but we recommend cleats. Everyone must bring a dark AND light t-shirt. 

Important Dates for 2025:

Fees for Regional

Single Player - TBC

Fees include:

• Elite coaching - Each team will have three dedicated coaches, who will guide you through tryouts, practices, games and tournaments.
• All tournament and event fees including Misfit Cup, Regionals, Vortex Cup
• Two personalized sublimated jerseys and one pair of shorts.
• A disc per registrant.
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance, and administration fee. 
   

2025 Tournament & Event Schedule:

How to Register:

Players who are offered a position on a Regional Team will be given instructions on how to register for the full season. 

If you have a question, check out our Youth FAQ for answers. If you still need help, email canyon@vul.ca.