YDG, the largest UKU Mixed event of the season, is back! This tournament is now in the summer and in Southampton.
Please scroll down for a pitch map.
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Contact:
Venue:
University of Southampton Sports Ground, Wide Lane, Eastleigh SO50 5PE
The venue is right next door to Southampton Airport Parkway railway station.
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NO DOGS - please PLEASE tell all friends and family planning to come along and watch that dogs are NOT permitted on site at the fields.
ON ARRIVAL - report to the TD Desk on arrival to receive any important notices and to collect your team disc.
There will not be a separate captain’s meeting, but every team should make sure that a representative checks in on arrival.
SHOWERS & TOILETS - changing rooms, showers and toilets will be located in the Sports Centre. Signs will indicate which are male and female.
TRAVEL - the venue is next to Southampton Airport Parkway station.
CAR PARKING - there is plenty of parking on site but please park responsibly.
WATER - water will be available from taps based in and around the sports centre. We recommend that players bring AT LEAST two 1 litre water bottles with them.
FOOD - UPDATED - unfortunately there will NOT be any food on sale on site during the event. The nearest supermarkets are a short drive away (3-4 mins).
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Events are entered by club administrators via the entry event on JustGo.
All players competing at the event need FULL UKU Membership. Please make sure it is up to date on the JustGo website.
Please also check this announcement about roster rules for UKU Ranking Events in 2022.
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Medical Support
There will be an emergency medical team and physios on site, located near the TD desk / Sports Centre building.
If you are unable to find them, please speak to the TD as the medical team will be contactable via radio throughout the weekend.
Nearest A&E department / Urgent Care
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/departments/emergency-medicine/urgent-care-services
You may need to call 111 to determine the most appropriate location for emergency/urgent treatment - depending on the circumstances.
Please note - except in the case of an emergency where the medical team deems it necessary to take a player to hospital in the ambulance, we are not able to offer the facility of driving players to the hospital, nor sending a volunteer to look after and stay with them.
Safety
KEEP THE SIDELINES CLEAR - gaps in between pitches are for safety reasons, please do not sit in these gaps or leave any items there (including kit bags, chairs or prams). Certain sidelines are for players ONLY!
THE PLAYING AREA - please do a visual check of the playing area and remain vigilant for any potential hazards on or close to the pitch.
TAKE OFF YOUR WATCH/FITBIT/ JEWELLERY - we urge players to follow rule 3.4. in the Official WFDF Rules of Ultimate.
PLAY SAFELY - please take a look at the info on this page.
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Spirit scores are entered using this online form (the link will be posted closer to the event).
You should be able to access the form on a smartphone. If your team does not have access to a smartphone or you have any issues, facilities may be available at the TD desk to input your scores.
Please enter your scores after your games, and at the latest before midnight on on the last day of the event. Scores submitted after this time will not be included.
Please note, the SOTG winner is often awarded at the end of play on the last day of the event.
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Teams should plan on the basis of play between approx 09:00-18:00 on Saturday and 09:00-17:00 on Sunday.
More details will be posted closer to the event.
This event will follow the UKU Tournament Rules
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