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 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.

• Touring Tryouts
  • For Canyon - Open and Women, and Ascent Open
  • Players trying out for touring teams must be able to attend CUC (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.
  • Make sure to bring a light/dark jersey, cleats, and water to tryouts please!
• Regional Tryouts
  • For Apex Open
  • 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 13th - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm - Ray Perrault Grass
  Tryout #2: Tuesday, May 16th - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Hugo Ray Grass
  Tryout #3 (if needed): Friday, May 19th - 4:30 to 6:30pm - Hugo Ray Grass

2023 Tryout Fee

The tryout fee is $20.00 and covers field costs and expenses associated with the extended tryout process. Registration opens on Saturday, 8th April and closes on Thursday, 18th 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 youth@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:
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays - 4.30pm to 6.30pm OR Saturdays - 10am to 12pm
  • 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: North and West Vancouver 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 2023

Fees for Touring

Single Player - $795.00 (Fees include applicable taxes)

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 and Nationals
• Customized sublimated uniforms (team kit)
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance and administration fee
  
   

2023 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 youth@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 (3 times per week)
• Timeslot:
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays - 4.30pm to 6.30pm or Saturdays - 10am to 12pm
  • 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: North and West Vancouver 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 2023

Fees for Regional

Single Player - $595.00 (Fees include applicable taxes)

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 and Regionals.
• Customized sublimated uniforms (team kit).
• Fields, equipment, membership, insurance and administration fee.
   

2023 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 youth@vul.ca.