Eagan Ultimate is a school-based Ultimate Frisbee program powered by the Eagan Athletic Association, serving middle school and high school athletes. We combine competitive play, player development, and a strong sense of sportsmanship to create meaningful athletic experiences both on and off the field. Our program emphasizes growth, teamwork, and the Spirit of the Game.

Most importantly, all are welcome and we coach to all skill levels and experience. Never played before? No problem! Been throwing a frisbee since age 4? Awesome! All are welcome.

Ultimate is a non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a flying disc (or Frisbee™). Two teams of seven players* compete on a playing field about the same length as a football field, but narrower.  At each end of the playing field there is an end zone.  Each team defends one endzone. They score a goal if one of their players catches the disc in the opposite end zone.

The player with the disc is called the thrower. The thrower may not run with the disc and moves the disc by passing to team-mates in any direction.

The defensive team gets possession of the disc if an offensive team’s throw is not caught by a player of the same team. Then the defensive team becomes the offensive team and can try to score in the opposite end zone.

*Our middle school league competes with 5 players instead of 7 and the field they play on is smaller as well.

Spirit of the game

Ultimate relies upon a Spirit of the Game that places the responsibility for fair play on every player. The players are responsible for following and enforcing the rules with the help from Captains and Coaches. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play. 

For more information about ultimate please check out these extra resources: 

• https://minnesotaultimate.org/
• https://usaultimate.org/youth/
• https://www.playgroundequipment.com/disc-sports-beginners-guide-to-ultimate-frisbee/
• https://usaultimate.org/rules/10-simple-rules/

Eagan Ultimate is powered by a strong community of parents/guardians and supporters who help make the program possible. There are several easy ways to get involved and stay connected:

• Visit the Eagan Ultimate Boosters website to learn more about how the program is supported
• Complete our Volunteer Interest Form to share how you’d like to help
• Follow Eagan Ultimate on social media for updates, events, and highlights:
  • Instagram: @eagan_ultimate
    • Female Matching Team: @eagan.ultimate.girls
    • Open Team: @wufdaboysultimate
  • Facebook

If you have questions about Eagan Ultimate, please reach out to us at ultimatefrisbee@eaasports.org and we’ll make sure your message gets to the right person:

• Director of Eagan Ultimate: Kirsten Walters
• Communications & Publicity: Jen Schimek
• Coaching Director: Alicia Carr
• Treasurer: Andrea Poppinga
• Team & Tournament Support:
  • Kristin Maki (Female Matching)
  • Brandee Kuzel-Finwall & Jennica Elliot (Open)