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
  • For Canyon - Open and Women, and Ascent Open
  • Players trying out for touring teams must be able to attend CUC (Nationals) in Ottawa from August 11-14.
  • 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
  • For Apex Open and Apex Women
  • 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 11th at  Ray Perrault Grass
    • For Open teams - 10am to 12pm
    • For Women teams - 12pm to 2pm
       
  • Tryout #2: Sunday, May 12th at Ray Perrault Grass
    • For Open teams - 10am to 12pm
    • For Women teams - 12pm to 2pm
       
  • Tryout #3: Saturday, May 18th at Ray Perrault Grass
    • For Open teams - 10am to 12pm (This is optional if you have attended either the first or second tryout)
       

2024 Tryout Fee

The tryout fee is $20.00 and covers field costs and expenses associated with the extended tryout process. Registration opens on Thursday, 25th April.

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 -
    Monday, 5-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Thursday, 5-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Saturday 1230-2pm, Ray Perrault (planned event days, information to come)
     
  • Canyon Women -
    Monday, 430-730pm, Hugo Ray
    Thursday, 5-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Saturday, 1230pm-2pm, Ray Perrault (optional, joining open team)
     
  • Ascent Open - 
    Wednesday, 5-8pm, Ray Perrault
    Saturday, 10am-1230pm, Ray Perrault
     
  • 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 2024

Fees for Touring

Base player fees are payable online by credit card upon offer of a playing position.

• Base Player Fees: $720.00 incl. GST
• Estimated CUC Travel Fees: $775 incl. GST (due upon qualification for CUC 2024)

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, BCU Tune up* OR Vortex Cup
• Two personalized sublimated jerseys and one pair of shorts.
• A disc for every registrant. 
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance, and administration fee. 

*BCU Tune up will be tentative "practice" tournament for BC junior teams qualified for the CUC. More information coming soon from BCU.

Estimated CUC Travel Fees include:

• CUC Player Fees per player
• Accommodation at Carleton University
• Breakfast and Dinner at Carleton University
• Field food

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

2024 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 Open - 
    Monday, 5pm-7pm, Ray Perrault
    Saturday, 10am-1230pm, Ray Perrault
     
  • Apex Women - 
    Monday, 5pm-7pm, Hugo Ray
    Wednesday, 5pm-7pm, Ray Perrault
     
  • 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 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 2024

Fees for Regional

Single Player - $675.00 (Fees include applicable taxes)

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, BCU Tune-Up Or Vortex Cup (TBC)
• Two personalized sublimated jerseys and one pair of shorts.
• A disc per registrant.
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance, and administration fee. 
   

2024 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 youth@vul.ca.