Great Britain Ultimate World Games Brochure.Pdf

Great Britain Ultimate

World Games 2013, Cali, Colombia

This July, the Great Britain Ultimate team will take to the field in Cali, Colombia, to contest the World Games title and become recognised as the top ultimate-playing nation in the world. Our mission is clear: to challenge for the gold medal. In order to achieve that goal, Team GB will need to train at the highest level, with the best coaches, equipment and support team, and will need to do whatever it takes to beat the best...

What is the World Games?

The World Games is an international event showcasing non- Olympic high-participation sports under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. The event acts as a platform for many disciplines seeking Olympic ULTIMATE status, including sports such as squash, karate and IN A NUTSHELL rugby sevens. The event takes place every four

years and this year it is being hosted in Cali, Colombia. With over half a million visitors  Ultimate is played on a large grass expected, this year promises to be bigger pitch with 2 endzones. than ever. Visit  Score a point by throwing the disc to a http://worldgames2013.com.co/ for teammate in your opponent's endzone. more information.  7-a-side, with substitutions made between points.  Players can’t run with the disc.

 The opposing team may regain possession by intercepting the disc, either by catching it or simply knocking it to the ground.  First team to reach 15 points wins.

What is Ultimate?

Ultimate Frisbee, officially just called Ultimate, is a fast-paced, high-action, exhilarating team sport played with a flying disc. With over 7 million players across the world, the sport is growing rapidly, and prides itself on the spirit and fair- mindedness of its players. The Great Britain Ultimate Team has qualified for the World Games by achieving a top 5 world ranking overall in the sport and a 2nd place finish at the 2012 World Championships in Japan.

Why do we need sponsorship?

The top 13 players from the GB Ultimate community will be selected to represent Great Britain at this prestigious event. Ultimate is recognised by Sport England but it receives no funding whatsoever and so all the costs have to be met by the players themselves. In order to achieve our ambition of winning a medal at the 2013 World Games we are pushing ourselves to the limit, training 6 days a week, including 3 weekend team trainings a month. Sponsorship money would go towards training facilities and venues, equipment, coaching staff, and physiotherapy, as well as transport to an international warm up tournament and the World Games event in Columbia itself. We need to raise £55,000 to cover the whole team’s training costs and to take us to Cali. A breakdown of these costs can be provided upon request.

Captivating players and spectators alike, Ultimate is a modern sport built to last. Its rapid growth both in the UK and around the world is a testament to the sport's ability to inspire both children and adults to take up regular physical exercise and enjoy the team experience, which few other activities can offer on a truly universal basis. The sport's clean image, player enthusiasm and community spirit attract new starters every week, who are drawn in by the competitive yet friendly atmosphere that is evident from the grassroots up. If your company shares our values and vision, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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