CALL FOR U22 COACH, MANAGER AND SELECTOR POSITIONS
Ultimate Victoria is calling for Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers and Selectors for the Weedy Seadragons (Women’s) team competing at the Australian U-22 Ultimate Championships to be held 24th-26th November in Sydney.
The inaugural Australian Ultimate U22 Championships occurred in November 2016 in Geelong, which saw 17 teams competing from six states and over 250 players across the three divisions. This included athletes representing Victoria across three teams:
- Weedy Seadragons (Women)
- Leadbeater Possums (Men)
- Blue Devils (Mixed)
Each team performed admirably across the tournament demonstrating a high level of skill and spirit, with the Weedy Seadragons finishing 2nd, and the Leadbeater Possums and Blue Devils both finishing 4th in their respective divisions. The Weedy Seadragons were also crowned Spirit Champions for the Women’s division.
This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for high school, university and other young players to play Ultimate at the state level. From selection events to the tournament itself, players can be a part of a great community event, have the chance to represent their state and be exposed to a pathway opportunity into national teams.
In 2017, the Australian Under 22 Ultimate Championships are to be held in Sydney from the 24th – 26th November. In preparation for the campaign, Ultimate Victoria is calling for applications for the positions of:
- Women’s Head Coach
- Women’s Assistant Coach
- Women’s Team Manager
- Mixed Team Manager
- Selectors
Applications have closed for the following positions and are under review.
- Mixed Head Coach
- Mixed Assistant Coach
- Men’s Head Coach
- Men’s Assistant Coach
- Men’s Team Manager
You can view the relevant position descriptions here:
Selectors
Ultimate Victoria are also calling for Selector applications for each of these three state teams. Selectors will be required to attend nominated selection days which have been tentatively set for 26/27 August and 3 September in Melbourne. Applications should be short, no more than 1 page, and should consist of your coaching and playing experience and motivations for wanting to be a selector.
The remaining positions open for application are due by Monday 17th July and will be assessed by the UV Appointment Panel.
Any enquiries and applications can be directed to Jack Toebelman at: jack@ultimatevictoria.com.au
Important information for interested players
3 Selection Days:
-Saturday 26 August
-Sunday 27 August
-Sunday 3 September
Mixed: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Men’s & Women’s: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
To be finalised by Head Coaches and Selectors.
Selection format at try outs is going to be player preference model and will feature both split gender and mixed formats, with all teams to be selected at the same time. Each selection day will feature half day mixed and half day men’s/women’s. Players will need to choose which is their first and second preference (if any) team prior to selections via a google form to be sent out by coaches on 4 August 2017.
Trainings are to occur weekly (Saturday or Sunday) at a place and time to be determined in Melbourne.
Anticipated cost per player for this campaign is $850 which will include flights, accommodation, uniforms, tournament fees, food, fields, staff costs etc. Efforts will be made to ensure costs are kept to a minimum.