In 2016 the Canadian Ultimate Championship series is restructuring with the introduction of a standalone mixed championship.

This change is being made to better serve the growth and development of competitive Ultimate in Canada. By creating a new standalone mixed championship, Ultimate Canada can support the expansion of opportunities for players to participate in the Canadian Ultimate Championship series and improve the playing experience of players.

Ultimate Canada recognizes that many players enjoy having all division competing at the CUC together to meet with old friends and cheer on fellow members of the community. While we acknowledge that the community aspect of the CUC is an important facet of the event, the current structure is not sustainable in the long-term. Only a handful of venues can support the event in its current structure, making expansions to any of the divisions both risky and unsustainable. Pressure on the usage of fields and the needed volunteer resources further limit the available options. As a result, Ultimate Canada has made the strategic decision to restructure the CUC series in 2016 to establish the foundation for the future growth and development of the sport.

By dividing into two events the pressure on fields is reduced for all divisions. This allows us to continue offering one-site venues, a 16-team women’s division, maintain the women’s masters division and expand the mixed division. With reduced field use, more potential venues with good facilities and high quality playing fields are now available for both events. It also opens up the potential of structuring the championships so that there is always one event in the “east” and “west” to allow small-medium Ultimate communities easier access to one championship and develop competitive athletes.

The Ultimate Canada competition committee and board of directors considered several restructuring options before deciding that adding a standalone mixed championship was the most viable option in meeting the organization’s strategic goals. With strong demand for the division it will be expanded to 20-24 teams in 2016 with the possible addition of a mixed masters division in the future.

2016 CUC Restructuring Details

Timing – The CUC will take place August 8-14, 2016 with the mixed division taking place August 18-21, 2016.

Venues – The two events will take place in different venues.

Rules – Both events will operate under the same rules.

Roster eligibility – The two events are part of the same series with players only eligible to compete in one event.





– The two events are part of the same series with players only eligible to compete in one event. Mixed expansion – The mixed division will be expanded to 20-24 teams.