A successful first year has demonstrated that Xtehn and the Sockeye leadership are poised to work well together to cultivate top level ultimate for the city of Seattle. Along the way, the transition from the AUDL season to the USA Ultimate season will be interesting, as AUDL games have referees (with The Integrity Rule in place) while USA Ultimate games use Observers for officiation. Read the Seattle Cascades Mission and Values for one perspective on this topic.

It's going to be an exciting year for Seattle ultimate! The season will kick off with the Seattle Cascades Combine, Jan 29-30. Both new and returning players will vie for spots on the roster of roughly 30 players. In early April, the Cascades will play their first home game at Seattle Memorial Stadium near the Space Needle.