Bloomington Ultimate primarily operates through year-round leagues. Get specific league registration info, schedules, and teams on the league subpages.
League Structure
There are four leagues throughout the year: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter league. All involve mixed play at various levels of competition. Players register a couple weeks in advance and get assigned to teams with a rough balance of skill level and gender ratios. Registration costs around $35 for outdoor leagues and $60 for Winter League, which covers the cost of field space and (for winter league only) jerseys. If cost is a barrier, please contact us to see what we can do.
If you’re interested in playing but have missed league registration, you’re welcome to come meet people on the sideline! We can connect you with pickup and other ways to play until the next league starts.
Spring League
New this spring! We’ve restructured Spring League as our most beginner-friendly league, where new and experienced players can have fun together. This league covers six weeks from April to May. We play outdoor 7 v 7 games.
New developmental structure:
- First 3 weeks:
- 30 minutes devoted to team drills and practice in order to build team cohesion and offer new players a chance to practice their skills in a more controlled environment. Veteran players get to help out and hone their skills, too!
- Remaining 1.5 hours of normal game play, keeping in mind that skill-building is prioritized over competition. Captains can decide whether or not they want to keep score.
- Last 3 weeks:
- 2 hours of normal game play (two 50-minute halves with a 10-minute half time).
- Round-robin competition between the league’s four teams, with no playoffs.
Summer League
This fun, semi-competitive league covers nine weeks from June to August. New players are welcome, but there is less emphasis on skill-building than in Spring League. All nine weeks include 2 hours of normal game play (two 50-minute halves with a 10-minute half time). We play outdoor 7 v 7 games.
Fall League
This league covers six weeks from September to October. Depending on how Spring League goes, this league may be similarly redesigned with developmental components. We play outdoor 7 v 7 games.
Winter League
This is the biggest and most competitive league in Bloomington! Players from Indianapolis join our local players for fast-paced, indoor games at Twin Lakes Rec Center. We play 5 v 5 indoor and aim for a 3:2 gender ratio. This league covers nine weeks from January to March, with registration in December. Register early if you want to secure a spot.
If you’ve never played ultimate before, we encourage you to come watch these exciting games, but wait to register for a more beginner-friendly league in the Spring.
