Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any experience to join the team?

No. Most of our players have never played Ultimate before joining.

How competitive is the team, and what level of commitment is expected?

We compete seriously while remaining a developmental program. We separate the HS Open program into Varsity and Junior Varsity (JV), where placement may change throughout the season based on practice attendance, effort, and readiness to compete. JV players are encouraged to come to as many practices as they want to, while Varsity players are expected to come to most, if not all, practices.

Are there any cuts?

We are firmly opposed to cutting players from the team. Every player who joins is a part of the program. However, we expect players to attend and participate in almost all practices.  If a player does not show up to enough practices, they may be unable to play in some tournaments. 

I am unsure about joining, can I try it out? 

Yes! Please contact us at ultimatemontclair@gmail.com to let us know you're interested and we can set a time for you to come to a practice and/or talk about the team. 

Can I join the team once a season has already started?

Yes! While we recommend joining the team before the season begins, we accept players at any time of the year. 

When does the Fall Season start and end?

The Fall Season starts in early September and ends in the middle of November.

When does the Spring Season start and end?

The Spring Season starts in early March and ends in late May 

How often does the team practice?

We practice four days a week:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 3:15pm-5:15pm

• Saturdays from 3:00pm-5:45pm 

We also regularly go to tournaments on weekends that last the entire day. We typically go to 5-6 tournaments per season, some of which are out-of-state

When does the team order jerseys and merchandise?

Players order jerseys and merchandise through our Team Store. The Team Store opens in late summer/early fall. This is the only time of the year that the Team Store is open. All players are required to order the jerseys, and financial assistance is always available. 

What happens if I join the team after the Team Store has closed? Do I still get a jersey?

The team has spare jerseys to loan to players who joined the team after the Team Store closes. Once the Team Store opens again, these players are expected to order their own jerseys.