FAQs

1) Which events can my team participate in this year?
  • 2013 USA Ultimate New Jersey High School Spring Season (March 1 - April 14, 2013)
  • 2013 USA Ultimate New Jersey HS State Open Qualifier Tournament (April 27-28, 2013)
  • 2013 USA Ultimate New Jersey HS Division I Open States  (May 25-26, 2013)
  • 2013 USA Ultimate New Jersey HS Girls States   (May 25-26, 2013)
  • 2013 USA Ultimate New Jersey HS Division II Open States (May 25-26, 2013)

2) My school doesn't have a team.  Is there anything for me?

 3) How does my team contact other teams? 
  • A contacts list for New Jersey high school coaches and captains can be found here. 
  • This link takes you to a GoogleDoc in which you will need to sign in to view.  Viewable to only coaches/captains whose teams are on the contacts list. 
  • If you wish your information removed or to add more information or if you wish your school to be included on this list, contact your State Youth Coordinator (Ben Haim, njHSultimate@gmail.com).

 4) How many games does my team need to play to go to the State Championship tournament?
  • During the Spring Season, teams must play a minimum of four sanctioned games in their Section.  
    • Teams can play one team twice.
  • Sectional Champions earn bids to D1 Open States.
  • In the Girls Division, there is no minimum games requirement.

 5) Is there a minimum number of games my team needs to play to go to the State Qualifier tournament?
  • Teams do not have to play a required number of games to participate in the State Qualifier tournament.
  • All open teams are invited to compete in the State Qualifier, provided they fully register with USA Ultimate and create/submit an official roster.

 6) How will teams be ranked after their four games?
  • After teams have played their four games, the standings in each Section will determine Sectional Champions (North I, North II, Central, South).  
  • For a list of nationally ranked high school open teams, go here.

 7) What is RRI exactly?
  • Regional rating index. RRI is an algorithm-based ranking system.  For each game a team plays, the team gets rating points.

 8) If my team schedules and plays a game but our roster has less than seven registered players, does that game count? 
  • If a team schedules and plays a game but with a roster of less than seven registered players, that game will not be sanctioned and will not be considered as part of division standings.
  • In other words, teams must have already created and entered a roster of at least seven registered players.
  • When a team completes their roster requirements, their results will then be considered and counted.

 9) What if our team cannot schedule and play four games before April 14th?
  • If your team is unable to schedule and play four games before April 14th, the team is still welcome to compete at the  2013 USA Ultimate New Jersey HS State Open Qualifier Tournament (April 27-28, 2013)

 10) Are there any deadlines that my team needs to meet in order to participate?
  • Registration deadlines can be found here.
  • Teams have between Friday, March 1 and Sunday, April 14 to play their four sanctioned games.
  • After Spring Season play ends, the four Sectional Champions will be announced on Monday, April 15.
  • The Sectional Champions must register for the D1 Open State Championship tournament no later than Wednesday, May 1.
    • Note: players must be full current members to play in the State Championship tournament.  (One-Time Event Fee does not apply).  
  • The remainder of the field that intends to participate at the State Qualifier tournament must register no later than Wednesday, April 17.
    • Note: players must be full current members to play in the State Qualifier tournament.  (One-Time Event Fee does not apply).  
  • After the State Qualifier (April 27-28), the top four teams ("the post-qualifiers") must register for the State Championship tournament no later than Wednesday, May 8.
    • Note: players must be full current members to play in the State Championship tournament.  (One-Time Event Fee does not apply).  
  • Girls teams seeking to participate in the Girls State Championship tournament must register no later than Wednesday, May 15.
    • Note: players must be full current members to play in the State Championship tournament.  (One-Time Event Fee does not apply).    

11) What if my team plays an unsanctioned game but gets their roster in afterwards, can we get that game to count?
  • Yes.  Since there is a limited time period for teams to schedule and play their four games, games that were played out before submitting a complete roster will be counted as sanctioned, and considered for Spring Season standings, but ONLY AFTER a team roster has been created and entered.

 12) How much is it to play at the State Qualifier and the State Championship?
  • Tournament fee to compete at the State Qualifier is $250 (on or before Wednesday, April 17) or $300 (after Wednesday, April 17).
  • Tournament fee to compete at the Open State Championship is $250. 
    • For "Sectional Champions," on or before Wednesday, May 1 or $300 (after Wednesday, May 1).
    • For "post-qualifiers," on or before Wednesday, May 8 or $300 (after Wednesday, May 8).
  • Tournament fee to compete at the Girls State Championship is $75 (no late fee).
13) What are "Sectional Champions"?  What is a "post-qualifier"?
  • "Sectional Champions" are the top teams in each of the geographic state Sections (North I, North II, Central, South).  They automatically qualify for the State Championship tournament (seeds #1, 2, 3, 4).
  • The "post-qualifiers" are the next four best teams, playing at the State Qualifier tournament and earning spots to the State Championship tournament (seeds #5, 6, 7, 8).

 14) My school has multiple teams (A/Varsity, B/Junior Varsity, Girls).  Can our school get the benefit of a multiple-teams discount?
  • No.  Fees are already adjusted: $250 ($300 late) for Open teams, $75 (no late fee) for Girls teams.

 15) If my team attends the State Qualifier and earns a spot at the State Championship, does my team have to pay for both the Qualifier and the Championship?
  • Yes.  A team competing at the State Qualifier has to pay a tournament fee of $250.  If that same team earns a spot at the State Championship, they have to pay a new and separate tournament fee of $250.  Make sure to register your teams early!

 16) How can  make payment?
  • Payment can be made via Paypal to njHSultimate@gmail.com.  

 17) Where are all the tournament fees going to? 
  • Portion of tournament proceeds will help subsidize the Delaware Valley Youth League (DEVYL).
  • Tournament budget also accounts for on-site tournament staff, liability insurance, field rental, food/water, discs and trophies!

 18)  If my team doesn’t want to participate in the State Qualifier or the State Championship, can we still schedule and play games with other teams?
  • Yes, of course.  Teams are always encouraged to schedule and play games. 
  • Teams are also recommended to report scores to the state youth coordinator (njHSultimate@gmail.com) as well as enter their scores on the USA Ultimate Score Reporter and get their teams nationally ranked!
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