Friday Night Party - You didn't miss it, did you?

2008 Friday Night Party Kicked Off

Another great party hosted in style by Larry G. Nice turn out, lots of "new" faces, great food, the current team represented and First Ever Hall of Fame Nominations are officially in. See you at the game...

Hall of Fame and Awards Info

UConn Ultimate Alumni Presents

The First Annual UConn Ultimate Hall of Fame Awards Nominations and Induction Ceremony

April 2008

Please Note: There will also be regular awards Saturday. You know, Best Attempted Layout, Tightest Shorts , Most Unnecessary Leaping - the usual. :)

ELIGIBILITY AND CATEGORIES:

Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for Induction into the UUHOF:

Player: A player must be fully graduated for five years before being eligible for induction. He/she may then be considered for Induction in the sixth year of graduation. Should a player not graduate, as defined by the UUHOF, his/her case and eligibility for Induction shall be reviewed on an individual basis.

Leaders: A leader, captain or coach must be either fully graduated for five years or, if still an active coach, have coached as either a fulltime assistant or head coach on the high school and/or college and/or professional level for a minimum of 25 years. That person will then be considered for Induction in the sixth year after graduation or 26th year of active coaching.

Supporters: This category honors those persons who have spent their careers out of the spotlight, performing as backup for major players on and off the field of play. Though they often play a key role in the creation of memorable games, the public rarely knows them by name. A separate committee, composed primarily of producers, selects the inductees in this category. A supporter must be fully insane for five years or, if still an active supporter, have had a certified psychological evaluation within the last month. That person will then be considered for Induction in the sixth year after first insanity certification or 26th year of supporting. What constitutes a "significant support" shall be determined by the UUHOF, its Screening Committee(s) or Honors Committee(s). Supporters include Significant Others, Friends of Players, Tail Gaters, Parents, Always Injured Players and Other Victims.

Early Influences: Persons whose influence predated the change in drinking age from 18 to 21, but had an impact on the evolution of UConn Ultimate and inspired UConn Ultimate’s leading players.

The Dan Hurtado Memorial Award: This award in not an induction into the UUHOF, but a special recognition of a Current Player. The Dan Hurtado Memorial award is in honor and remembrance of our teammate Dan Hurtado, who passed away unexpectedly in 2007. This award is to be given to a current team member who exemplifies appreciating the here and now. This person should be friendly, loyal and trustworthy. This person is the kind of player who makes you happy that you showed up, rain or shine, win or lose. Life is unexpected and this award is for a player that helps us appreciate today.

The Jane Metzler-Potz Memorial Award - This award is in memory Jane Metzler-Potz, who was staunch Supporter of UConn Ultimate. Jane was a loved friend of many Alumni and has been missed dearly since she passed away in 2006. Considered by many to be an "angel on earth," Jane exemplified fairness, civility, and joyfulness. Therefor, this award is for a current player or alumni who strongly represents Spirit of the Game; Sportsmanship, Mutual Respect and Joy of Play.

NOMINATION FORM

One nomination per form, thank you!

If you are going to email in your nomination, please copy and paste JUST this section into a new message. Send it to Becky. Category (pick only one):

____Player ____Leader ____Supporter ____Early Influences

____Ron Hurtado Award ____Jane Metzler-Potz Award

Name of Nominee:

Year/s Played:

Reason for Nomination:

Your Name:

Questions, Comments, Criticisms, Confusion? Please, contact Boz.

Our 4th Annual Reunion has been scheduled for the weekend of April 26, 2008. ALL alumni, current UConn Ultimate players and anyone that feels they were influenced by UConn Ultimate are always welcome at our Reunions.

• Party Friday Night, at Larry G's

• Game Saturday, April 26, 2008, 12pm (NOT 10am)
  

• Willington Pizza, immediately following the game

• Dinner, Slide Show and Awards, Saturday Night, at Beanie's

Go to our Yahoo Group to RSVP or email Becky

So clear your schedule for the weekend, because you have plans now!

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About Our Reunions

The reunion is not to be missed. Not only is everyone there, but it's a family event, with kids from babies to teenagers.

We use and abuse a whole weekend and it's darn good. There's a party Friday night, with tons of food, drink, swimming. Then we play the Reunion game Saturday morning, usually around 10 AM. Then we're off to Willington Pizza for a lot of pizza, beer and storytelling. New this year, the Saturday night party. We'll be meeting at a centrally located location, having dinner, a slide show and awards. And then there's folf and golf, typically Sunday morning.

So clear your calendar and get yourself to one of your favorite parties of the year! Even if you can't RSVP (but it really helps if you RSVP) we expect to see you soon.

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Last Year's Reunion

2007 had to have been our best Reunion to date. We had an outstanding turnout and the weather was amazing.

Friday Night Warm-up:

Do you know about the party Friday night?! If you're not getting emails from us, click here and get on the list!

When: April 25th

Time: Dinner

Location: Larry G's, East Hartford. Email us for the address and directions. Or get on the Yahoo Group.

About the Game:

Our 4th Annual Reunion Game will be in the Spring of 2008. All alumni and current UConn players are always invited. This is a family event. Everyone from babies to grandparents are encouraged to come and cheer us on.

NO ALCOHOL. NO ALCOHOL. NO ALCOHOL at the field! Or we will lose the fields.

When: April 26, May 2008

Time: 12 pm (not 10am as erroneously posted here and other places.)

Location: The game will be held at Mansfield Middle School. Same as last year.

Address is 205 Spring Hill Road, Storrs, CT, 06268

Directions: Go approximately one mile south from UConn campus on Route 195, take right onto Spring Hill Road, go to end of road and take left at stop sign, Middle School will be immediately on your left.

Finding the field at the school (you can NOT see the field from the parking lot). When you drive into the school parking lot, take the left fork (yep, it will look like the wrong way). Park in lot on left side of the building. There is a vague path up the hill next to the parking lot. Walk up the hill on the left side of the building. At the top of the hill, head to your right. We're at the end. We are not playing on the lower fields on the right side of the building.

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Mapquest map to school

Join us for food and drink at Willington Pizza immediately after the game.

About the Saturday Night Festivities:

Clean up after the game and get a nap in. Or go straight to Beanie's. See our yahoo group for her generous invite and accomodations at her place. Meet up at a Beanie's in Coventry for dinner, pictures, and "awards." We can't wait to see you there, so don't miss it! Directions to Beanie's will be emailed to everyone on Becky's email list. Let her know if you aren't getting emails from her... (email Becky). Okay, we know you don't know who Beanie is, but she is mad cool (she has no idea what she's gotten herself into) and if you get any of our emails, you would know it's Kathleen.

Beanie's Party - Clothing Optional!

That got your attention! :)

Actually, the real draw is the entertainment. Check out the toddler half-time show from last year's reunion. <<

Come on, it was empty! Plus, look what happened when I took it away from her! >>

The Saturday night party

Hey, where are we at with the Saturday night party? Feel free to respond on the yahoo group by posting a new message. :) http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Uconn-Dukes/ It's open to anyone who has anything to say or ask...

Go check it out to see what other questions I have for you.

Stay tuned to this Bat channel to watch me antagonize Beanie. Some more.

Becky

P.S. Alex and Annika say people that don't come to the reunion are ... (see photo)