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DUFFA Manchester Ultimate Frisbee Hat Tournament 2010

DUFFA Manchester Hat takes place on the 24th and 25th July. There tournament is being held at Old Bedians Rugby Club, Didsbury - Manchester. The club is within easy reach of Manchester and Stockport's railway stations, Manchester Airport (with direct rail service from the airport to the nearby East Didsbury station) and close to the M60. Other nearby airports such as Liverpool have good connections - please contact us for advice! The club is located here

What is a hat tournament?

In a Hat tournament, players sign up individually, rather than as part of a team. Each player is then assigned to a team made of people he or she probably doesn't know. In theory, the names are pulled out of a hat, (thus "Hat Tournament") but in actual practice, the teams will be balanced as closely as possible based on each player's self-ranking. Each team will have players of all fitness and experience levels.

Hat tournaments are a great way for new players to play with seasoned veterans, and a great way for everybody to relax and have fun playing the game. Meeting new friends and socializing is what it's all about.

DUFFA Manchester Hat Tournament Structure

At DUFFA Hat 2010, 288 players will be assigned to 24 teams. Each team will have its own t-shirts, so no bibs or shirt-swapping should be necessary. Each team will play in a pool of teams, and then the teams ranked to advance to a set of finals. Everybody will be able to play at least 6 games over the weekend. The games are in one-hour slots, so each game will have a 50 minute soft cap and a 55 minute hard cap. Every team will have at least one hour break for lunch.

What is included?

DUFFA Hat is a completely non-profit tournament - we do it because we love it! Because of this, every penny we get is invested into the tournament - making it better for you!

The entry fee is £25.00 per person. This includes:

Two days of awesome ultimate - at least 6, 55 minute matches
Free team shirt - unique to your team!
Friday and Saturday night camping
Saturday night food
Pitch-side refreshments - e.g. fruit & water
Saturday night themed party - with party games and prizes!
Awesome tournament prizes
DUFFA extras - 2009 had a bouncy castle - we think we're going to top that!

Special Offer! - Purchase a tournament disc for only £7 when you register!!

Ultimate Rules

The Tournament will use the latest edition of the World Flying Disc federation rules.

Refreshments

Friday night we'll be having a few cheeky warm up drinks over early registration... or point you in the direction of Didsbury for the trendy go-getters!

Registration is from 9 am Saturday with the first game starting at 10 am. Please try and arrive early to signup and meet your team!

Saturday night the clubhouse bar will be open until 2 am, where we'll be hosting our infamous fancy dress party! This year's theme for the party is still to be annouced but there are prizes for the best dressed - effort is recommended!

Sunday games will start at 9.30 am and continue through the day. The final is scheduled at 4 pm - with the awards cememony at 5 pm.