What to expect
Thanks for supporting your player. Here's a straight-up look at what a season with Eclipse involves — the time, the cost, what's included, and what tournament weekends look like — so you can plan ahead.
Draft — costs for this year are still being finalized; the figures below are typical guidelines.
How much time it takes
About two hours each — the regular rhythm of the season.
Usually both Saturday and Sunday, at least half a day each. We share dates well ahead of time.
What it costs
We're still finalizing team costs for this year. As a general guideline:
- Team duesCovers the season$75–100
- USA Ultimate membershipRequired to compete~$40
- JerseyYours to keep~$100
- Ballpark total~$215–240
Cost should never be the reason a kid can't play — if it's a barrier, reach out and we'll work something out.
What you get
A team jersey
Yours to keep.
A full coached season
Practices plus a slate of tournaments.
USA Ultimate registration
Rostered to compete in the series.
What to buy
- ◦ Cleats — soccer or football cleats work; no metal spikes.
- ◦ A water bottle — practices and tournaments are thirsty work.
Nice to have
- ◦ A disc of their own — a 175g flying disc (the Discraft Ultra-Star is the standard) for practicing throws at home.
Everything else to play, we provide.
What to bring
- ◦ Cleats and a full water bottle
- ◦ Lunch and snacks — it's a long day
- ◦ Sunscreen and a hat
- ◦ Weather layers: rain jacket, warm layer, or extra shade depending on the forecast
- ◦ A folding chair for the sideline
- ◦ Both jerseys (light and dark) if the team has them
What to expect
Expect a full or half day at the fields — several games with downtime in between. Ultimate is self-officiated, so players make their own calls in the spirit of fair play (Spirit of the Game). Kids stay with the team all day; parents are welcome to watch and cheer. Bring a chair, plan for the weather, and pack more water and food than you think you'll need.
Questions?
Happy to talk through any of it. Reach out, or have your player fill out the interest form to get started.