Vortex 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 Vortex coaching 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.

The tryout schedule for summer is provided below. When a player or parent registers for tryouts, this registration applies to all sets of tryouts - players do not need to register more than once.

• Touring Tryouts

  • For the top 2 open and top 2 women's touring teams (Vortex, Vintage)
  • Players trying out for touring teams must be able to attend the Canadian Ultimate Championships (Nationals)
  • 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.
  • Tryout schedule is as follows:
    • Friday, May 17 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
    • Tuesday, May 28 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
    • Thursday, May 30 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
  • Make sure to bring a light/dark jersey, cleats and water to tryouts please!
  • Sign in half an hour before the start time of each tryout

   

• Regional Tryouts
  • For the top 3 open and top 3 women's touring teams (Venom, Voltage, Vanguard)
  • Players on regional teams will not attend the Canadian Ultimate Championships (Nationals)
  • Tryout schedule is as follows:
    • Friday, May 31 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
    • Saturday, June 1 - 9:00am-12:00pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
  • Make sure to bring a light/dark jersey, cleats and waterto tryouts please!
  • Sign in half an hour before the start time of each 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 Wednesday, 1st May.

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 vortex@vul.ca

Touring Teams

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

• Designed for experienced high school aged players looking to develop their skills in a highly competitive environment, with the end goal being to play at Canadian Ultimate Championships (CUC)
• All three teams will play in the Open and Women's Divisions for a total of six touring teams.
• Each team will have three dedicated coaches, who will guide you through tryouts, practices, games and tournaments.
• Financial assistance is available for families looking for some help. 

Program information

• Format: Team based training (Open and Women division)
• Duration: June to August (3 times per week)
• Timeslot:
  • Participants will receive exact information about their training schedule after teams are formed
  • Excludes statutory holiday for Canada Day
• Schedule: 2-3 hrs per session
• Location: Surrey based fields (will be communicated to participants who are selected after tryouts)
• 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 - $675.00 incl. GST
• Estimated CUC Player Fees: $575 incl. GST (due upon qualification for CUC 2024)

Fees include:

• Top level coaching - Each team will have three dedicated coaches, who will guide you through tryouts, practices, games and tournaments.
• All tournament fees including Misfit Cup, Regionals, BCU Tune up* OR Vortex Cup
• Two personalized sublimated jerseys and one pair of shorts
• 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

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

2024 Tournament Schedule

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 vortex@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.  

• Designed for high school aged players looking to develop their skills and gain experience in a competitive environment, playing local tournaments against similar skilled players.
• All three teams will play in the Open and Women's Divisions for a total of six regional teams.
• Each team will have three dedicated coaches, who will guide you through tryouts, practices, games and tournaments.
• Financial assistance is available for families looking for some help. 

Program information

• Format: Team based training (Open and Women division)
• Duration: June to August (3 times per week)
• Timeslot:
  • Participants will receive exact information about their training schedule after teams are formed
  • Excludes statutory holiday for Canada Day
• Schedule: 2-3 hrs per session
• Location: Surrey based fields
• 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

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

Base Player Fees: $575 incl. GST

Fees include:

• Top level coaching - Each team will have three dedicated coaches, who will guide you through tryouts, practices, games and tournaments.
• All tournament fees including Misfit Cup, Regionals, BCU Tune-Up Or Vortex Cup (TBC)
• Two personalized sublimated jerseys and one pair of shorts.
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance and administration fee
   

2024 Tournament Schedule

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 vortex@vul.ca