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The Care Show Birmingham 2023
Every year, as sure as the solstice, The Care Show Birmingham arrives. The high harvest festival of social care each October. This year’s event was particularly important since it was the first event we attended since being acquired by Nourish. With this new partnership behind us we couldn’t wait to head to the NEC and experience what was to come. Our two days were filled with new connections, old friendships, and the opportunity to meet the best minds and brightest hearts in social care.
National Championships 2022: Mixtape Holds Off XIST (Mixed Semifinal)
October 25, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in News with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. Have you ever had your heart broken? People say it’s formative, but growth is never easy and the price we pay can have an inverse effect if we are not conscious in our assessment and proactive in our response.
National Championships 2022: Mixed Prequarterfinals Recap
Catch up on all the prequarterfinal action from the mixed division October 21, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Recap with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. We’ve rounded up coverage from our Day 2 live blog.
National Championships 2022: Madison Silences Champions (Mixed)
NOISE went on two separate 3-0 runs on their way to an upset over reigning national champions BFG on universe point October 22, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Recap with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. Day one in the mixed division was filled with close run affairs and shock upsets.
National Championships 2022: Mixtape Plow Forward (Mixed Quarterfinal)
For the fourth time in five years, Mixtape is back in the semifinals at Nationals. October 22, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Recap with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. After a slow start to their domestic schedule, Seattle Mixtape has become the most consistent force in the Mixed division this year.
National Championships 2022: Mixed Pool Play Recap
Catch up on the action from Day One of Nationals in the mixed division, where it's growing ever more clear that anything can happen. October 20, 2022 by Lorcan Murray and Laura Osterlund in News with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. We’ve rounded up coverage of each mixed division pool from our Day One live blog.
National Championships 2022: Chaos is a Game of Snakes and Ladders (Mixed)
Can anyone ride a wave of momentum from a chaotic day one into the bracket? October 21, 2022 by Lorcan Murray and Laura Osterlund in Analysis, Recap with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. Mixed is always the wildest of the three divisions for seeding.
National Championships 2022: X Marks The Top Spot (Mixed)
Only two teams remain undefeated after Day One in mixed, though they didn't exactly tread the same path. October 21, 2022 by Laura Osterlund and Lorcan Murray in Analysis, Recap with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. Through Day One of Nationals, only two mixed teams retain a spotless record.
Denver Molly Brown v. Boston Brute Squad (Pool Play)
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Chicago Machine v. Atlanta Chain Lightning (Pool Play)
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2022 USAU National Championships
The 2022 USAU National Championships is a USAU Club ultimate frisbee event. It is taking place at San Diego Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, California from October 20 to October 23, 2022.
National Championships 2022: Pool C Preview (Mixed)
October 19, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Preview with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season. Pool A Preview — Pool B Preview — Pool D Preview — Competition Schedule What do you call a handful of wild cards? Depends on the game really, and that is the very nature of this pool.
National Championships 2022: Pool D Preview (Mixed)
Three 2021 semifinalists converge. October 19, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Preview with comments Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2022 Club National Championships is presented by Spin Ultimate; all opinions are those of the author(s). Find out how Spin can get you, and your team, looking your best this season.
Peak District Challenge with the CWC
We are delighted to announce that as part of we will be taking part in The Care Workers’ Charity Peak District Challenge. A crew of CarePlanner colleagues with a penchant for long walks and a distaste for thinking things through have committed to the 25km trek in September. The purpose of the Trek is to raise money for the incredible work the Care Workers Charity does supporting carers. We are aiming to raise at least £1200 for the cause.
WUCC 2022: Do Your Homework (Mixed Division)
The strategic game plan that landed Mixtape a world championship. August 5, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Analysis with comments The Mixed final at WUCC 2022 was an education in preparation. Seattle Mixtape (USA) brought the considerable weight of their experience to bear against a Vancouver Red Flag (CAN) team that was defined by their youth and its incumbent, impertinent swagger that got them to a world championship final in just their second outing as a squad.
WUCC 2022: Flying And Flapping in the Wind (Mixed Division)
Vancouver Red Flag storm to the final with a huge win over PuTi. July 30, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Recap with comments LEBANON, OH – The unknown shapes us all, as we gather what experience we have and try to face the challenges that lie ahead of us in the tall grass. Ambition and anticipation combine as we fight our way forward, certain only in our need to keep going.
Ring of Fire (USA) vs. PoNY (USA) [Final]
Availability Livestream Published July 30, 2022 Event 2022 World Ultimate Club Championships Location Mason High School, Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH, USA Division WFDF Club Open
Mooncatchers (BEL) vs. Clapham (GBR) [3rd Place]
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WUCC 2002: Tight Quarterfinals Yield Diverse Semifinalists (Mixed Division)
Thursday's results show that the gap between American mixed clubs and the rest of the world is undeniably shrinking. July 29, 2022 by Lorcan Murray and Laura Osterlund in Recap with comments LEBANON, OH – History is a fickle thing, traditionally written by the victors, and frequently misremembered by those who seem destined to repeat it.
Mixtape (USA) vs. Lunch Box (AUS) [Semifinal]
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Mixtape (USA) vs. GRUT (NED) [Quarterfinal]
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Sockeye (USA) vs. Mooncatchers (BEL) [Quarterfinal]
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WUCC 2022: Jackets, Brackets, and Breaking Habits (Mixed Division)
A continent-by-continent look at the teams remaining in the championship bracket. July 28, 2022 by Lorcan Murray and Laura Osterlund in Recap with comments LEBANON, OH – In keeping with WUCC Ohio traditions, Wednesday saw the heavens open, and with the rain came the winds of change. A storm that has blown across the worlds stage and scattered the the competition in Cincinnati.
WUCC 2022: Get Rektified (Mixed Division)
The upstarts from 2018 are hoping they've matured enough in the years since to achieve their lofty ambitions this week in Cincinnati. July 27, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Profile with comments LEBANON, OH – Time is not a flat circle, it just looks like that when it is spinning past us.
PoNY (USA) vs. Nomadic Tribe (JPN) [Round of 16]
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Hybrid (USA) vs. BFG (USA) [Round of 16]
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IKU! (JPN) vs. SUFC Valhalla (SWE) [Round of 32]
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WUCC 2022: Everybody Out of the Pool (Mixed Division Monday Recap)
There's plenty still to play for in the last round of pool play on Tuesday. July 26, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Recap with comments LEBANON, OH – The Eleventh Commandment, as passed down from the Appalachian mountains, is ‘Thou Shalt Not Pass.’ An age-old adage that has haunted all comers to the New World. The reality of American dominance at world club events is gospel. Nothing about WUCC 2022’s mixed division has yet challenged that matter.
WUCC 2022: Calling All Boats
The long, turbulent, and at times unlikely path to get a team representing India to the World Club Championships. July 25, 2022 by Lorcan Murray in Profile with comments LEBANON, OH — One of the purest joys of World Championships is seeing just how global our sport has grown from its humble pie-dishes-in-a-parking-lot origins. This growth is rarely easy, as travel, costs, and time make accessing the elite echelons a challenge for everywhere, something the pandemic1 has significantly exacerbated.
Parcha (USA) v. FABulous (SUI)
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Raleigh Phoenix (USA) v. CUSB Shout (ITA)
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GOAT (CAN) v. Ranelagh (IRL)
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Hybrid (USA) v. PBHG (CAN)
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WUCC 2022: Slow and Steady Success (Mixed Division Sunday Recap)
Teams that settled in quickly and held their nerve find themselves in a good position after Sunday's pool play. July 25, 2022 by Lorcan Murray and Laura Osterlund in Recap with comments LEBANON, OH – Day 1 in the Mixed division was dominated by a simple mantra, ‘Calm down.’ Nerves sounded throughout the early exchanges of games as preparation and strategy took a backseat to adrenaline.
6ixers (CAN) v. Yaka (FRA)
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WUCC 2022: Mixed Division Preview
Previewing the action from the week ahead. July 23, 2022 by Lorcan Murray and Laura Osterlund in Preview with comments Everywhere around the world they’re coming to America. After a sensational and soaked World Masters Ultimate Club Championships and a scintillating and sunny World Games, there remains one final charm in the WFDF calendar this season to mark ultimate’s return to the world stage.
2021 European Women's Awards
Celebrating some of the top players in Europe ahead of WUCC. July 22, 2022 by Sean Colfer and Lorcan Murray in Awards with comments The 2021 season in Europe was a strange one. The ongoing pandemic meant that there was really only one European tournament that counted and meant that preparations for the 2022 season were pushed back slightly.
2021 European Men's Awards
Celebrating some of the top players in Europe ahead of WUCC. July 22, 2022 by Sean Colfer and Lorcan Murray in Awards with comments The 2021 season in Europe was a strange one. The ongoing pandemic meant that there was really only one European tournament that counted and meant that preparations for the 2022 season were pushed back slightly.
JetBlue unveils brand new premium seating for London route
JetBlue has finally revealed photos of its highly anticipated premium business class cabin. According to the airline, its “transatlantic Mint cabin” will offer 24 individual suites onboard its Airbus A321 LR aircraft and is set to make its debut on its London flights which are scheduled for later this year.
EuroZone: EUCF Preview
Lorcán Murray is an Ultiworld contributor and freelance journalist. He lives in Limerick, Ireland. He plays ultimate for PELT and with his mustache regularly. You can reach him by email: rev.lmurray@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @RevLorcan. Ravi Vasudevan is one of the hosts of the podcast, EuroZone. Emails about eurozone should go to eurozoneultimate@gmail.com. Ravi played for WPI in the US until 2008.
EuroZone: WJUC Controversy, Eurostars, Throwing Games at EUCR
So many stories in European ultimate lately. Join Ravi and Lorcan for a jam-packed Eurozone. They talk all about the European teams at WJUC (Women’s 2:30, Men’s 38:00) . Ravi interviews German U20 stats leader Ava Meuller (12:00). They of course touch on the Belgium controversies (46:25) including the cheer (54:20) that disqualified them from the bronze medal match.
EuroZone: WJUC Controversy, EUCR Picks, Eurostars Tour
Lots to talk about in European ultimate this week! Ravi and Lorcan talk about the controversy surrounding Belgium’s “community members” and the schedule change at WJUC. They also give their picks for the remaining EUCR tournaments for the next two weeks. Plus, a quick look at how things are going on the Eurostars Tour over in the States. Note: You can follow Ultiworld and EuroZone on Spreaker.
EuroZone: EuroStars, WJUC, EUCR-N
WJUC is here! Lorcan and Ravi discuss the opening game of the Eurostars Tour (2:00), the upcoming World Juniors tournament (10:30, Girls 11:00, Boys 37:00), and EUCR-N (1:06:00 Men, 1:14:00 Women, 1:19:00 Mixed). EuroZone: EuroStars, WJUC, EUCR-N Music: Down the Road – C2C Note: You can follow Ultiworld and EuroZone on Spreaker. You can also find the EuroZone podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, RSS, Google Play, and your other favorite podcasting apps. Follow Eurozone on Facebook and Twitter.
In Just Their Third Season, BFG Captures A World Title
In Just Their Third Season, BFG Captures A World Title Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2018 WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships is presented by VC Ultimate; all opinions are those of the authors. Please support the brands that make Ultiworld possible and shop at VC Ultimate! As the WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships drew closer to the final game, it had already been quite the week, featuring everything from scorching heat to shocking skies.
WUCC 2018: Semifinals Recap (Mixed)
Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2018 WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships is presented by VC Ultimate; all opinions are those of the authors. Please support the brands that make Ultiworld possible and shop at VC Ultimate! Reaching the final four of a World Ultimate Club Championship is having a chance to walk on hallowed ground. The road to this point has been long and hard, five arduous days of heat and humidity and trying games that have placed these squads at the doorstep of greatness.
Inside Break: Hard Lessons
The problem with experience is that it never comes easy. It is our missteps which correct our path, our failures that teach us, and our regrets that inform the people we become. Learning how to carry the weight of disappointment without letting it tie you to the past is the challenge of maturity. Grut prepared for their quarterfinal rematch with Wild Card by rewatching their first encounter in the opening showcase.
WUCC 2018: Quarterfinals Recap (Mixed)
Could anyone dethrone the Americans, aside from the other Americans? Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2018 WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships is presented by VC Ultimate; all opinions are those of the authors. Please support the brands that make Ultiworld possible and shop at VC Ultimate! And so we arrive and the gates of greatness. Eight teams remain, battling for the chance to get into the final four, and move one step closer to the rarefied air at the top of the mixed division mountain.
Inside Break: The Meaning of Grut
A young team tries to find their identity during the most competitive tournament of their careers. Throughout WUCC, we will be “embedding” with select teams and telling their stories with daily updates about their journey, history, and more. We call it Inside Break. Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2018 WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships is presented by VC Ultimate; all opinions are those of the authors.
WUCC 2018: Wednesday Recap (Mixed)
The quarterfinals are set, and while every team has only to win the same number of games to medal, their paths to this point were less even. Ultiworld’s coverage of the 2018 WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships is presented by VC Ultimate; all opinions are those of the authors. Please support the brands that make Ultiworld possible and shop at VC Ultimate! Today was the watershed day in the mixed division, with two rounds of knockout games whittling the 32 remaining teams down to a final eight.
EuroZone: WUCC Quarterfinals
Four European teams remain! There are four European Teams left alive in the quarterfinal rounds at WUCC. We talk about the survivors: Bad Skid, Tchac, Grut, and Hässliche Erdferkel, and interview Bad Skid’s Christophe Köble, Tchac’s Eric Becker and Moby Espita, and Erdferkel’s Christian Hamann. EuroZone: WUCC Quarterfinals Music: Down the Road – C2C Note: You can follow Ultiworld and EuroZone on Spreaker.
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