Welcome to Vortex!
Based out of Surrey and serving the Fraser Valley since 2005, Vortex is Canada's largest junior ultimate club program. The genesis behind Vortex has always been to provide opportunities for young people in a positive, inclusive and dynamic environment. Our focus continues to be on emphasizing spirit of the game, dedication to the sport and commitment to the team. Everyone can play ultimate - from the most experienced player to the newest player just trying out a new sport - and everyone is most certainly welcome in Vortex.
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1. Summer Club Teams
Touring Teams - Vortex, Void and perhaps returning for 2023...Vintage!
- 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) - a HOME Tourney held in SURREY in 2023!!
- 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.
- Most of our activity will take place in Surrey, though we tend to find fields in New West every summer too.
- Financial assistance is available for families looking for some help. There are various external partners available to seek funding from, so do reach out to them - they want to help.
- 2023 Touring Team Fee (including coaching, fields, facilities, team kit, administration and Ultimate Canada membership/registration): $725
Regional Teams - Venom, Voltage, Vanguard
- 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.
- Most of our activity will take place in Surrey, though we tend to find fields in New West every summer too.
- Financial assistance is available for families looking for some help. There are various external partners available to seek funding from, so do reach out to them - they want to help.
- 2023 Regional Team Fee (including coaching, fields, facilities, team kit, administration and Ultimate Canada membership): $525
2023 Tournament Schedule
- Misfit Cup: June 17–18
- BCUC: July 8–9
- Reign Cup: July 22 (Optional hat)
- Canyon Cup: July 22–23 (Optional mixed)
- Canadian Ultimate Championships: August 13–16 (Touring only)
- Reign Championships: August 26–27 (Regional only)
TRYOUT INFORMATION
There will be two sets of tryouts this year. 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 will be for the top 3 open and top 3 women's touring teams (Vortex, Vintage, Void).
- Players trying out for touring teams must be able to attend nationals in SURREY!
- 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.
- Regional tryouts will determine the regional teams.
- Players on regional teams will not attend nationals in a playing capacity.
TOURING TEAMS TRYOUT DATES (Vortex, Void/Vintage)
- TUESDAY May 30 - 5:30pm-8:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
- THURSDAY June 1 - 5:30pm-8:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Secondary (9457 King George Blvd, Surrey)
REGIONAL TEAMS TRYOUT DATES (Venom, Voltage, Vanguard)
- SATURDAY June 3 - 8:30am-11:30am at Berkshire Park (15372 94 Ave, Surrey)
- SUNDAY June 4 (if needed) - 8:30am-11:30am at Berkshire Park (15372 94 Ave, Surrey)
Make sure to bring a light/dark jersey, cleats, water and a disc to tryouts please!
2. Summer Developmental Team - VELOCITY!!
- This is a mixed-gender developmental team for players aged 10-13. It is meant to introduce the sport to elementary school students looking to try something new or to improve their skills and develop their passion for the sport of Ultimate in a non-competitive environment.
- Everyone is welcome in Velocity and no tryouts are required to participate either!
- Two practices per week from late May to August. Practices will take place in Surrey only. The team (s) will eventually play games with the youngest regional teams and participate in a tournament by the end of the summer as well.
- Financial assistance is available for families looking for some help. There are various external partners available to seek funding from, so do reach out to them - they want to help.
- 2023 Developmental Team Fee (includes coaching, fields, facilities, team kit, administration): $325
How to Register...
Complete these steps to register:
- All registration is done online, with payment accepted by credit card, Visa Debit, or e-transfer.
- You will need to create an account with the VUL before registration.
- Make sure to choose the right location when options are presented.
- If a player registers themselves, they must also get Parental Consent. Emails are sent to the player and parent/guardian with instructions.
- Parents - check your junk mail, it often winds up there.
Any questions at all about Vortex, feel free to email vortex@vul.ca - we're always happy to help!
Vortex Coordinator Team
Our instructors are knowledgeable and passionate and are ready to pass on everything they know to our up-and-coming players. Our Vortex Coordinators would like to introduce themselves so you can get to know them better!
Jonathan He
Jonathan has been involved with Ultimate for over a decade, starting his career as a grade 9 player for the New Westminister Hyacks. While playing is something he enjoys immensely, coaching has become the main focus of his involvement with the sport. He is constantly expanding his coaching prowess. He has recently taken on the challenge of coaching an adult open club team after coaching at the secondary school, collegiate, and junior club levels.