Past Articles in USAU
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USAU’s Highlight Dilemma
How exciting does a foul have to be for it to make the highlight reel?
Oct 23, 2015 by Kyle Weisbrod in Opinion
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USA Ultimate Releases Seeding For 2015 Club National Championships
USA Ultimate announced this afternoon the seedings for the 2015 National Championships in Frisco, Texas which begin next week.
Sep 23, 2015 by Ultiworld in News
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Girls’ Ultimate Movement Pushing Forward with Key Initiatives
USAU's Girls' Ultimate Movement (GUM) is busy hosting clinics, recruiting volunteer coordinators, and planning a new womens ultimate website. I was able to catch-up with a group of female players this past weekend, attend a clinic, and interview two organizers.
Nov 18, 2014 by Sean Childers in News, Profile
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Chicago Machine: 2014 National Championships Preview
Ultiworld previews the hottest team in club ultimate, Chicago Machine, in our 2014 Club Nationals Preview series.
Oct 8, 2014 by Matt Reese and Alex Rummelhart in Preview
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Rankings and Super-Regionals: Time to Reconsider the Abandoned Idea?
When the Triple Crown Tour was originally proposed, a Super Regionals idea was also on the table. New columnist Alex Edinger looks at the potential merits of that system and how it might solve bid allocation controversy.
Sep 4, 2014 by Alex Edinger in Opinion
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Can’t We Do Better? What’s Wrong with the Rankings Now and Some Ideas to Fix
No ranking system will ever be perfect, and USAU gets lots of criticism for minor differences on the margins. But there are some serious problems that still need to be addressed -- and maybe some innovative solutions that could be employed.
Sep 4, 2014 by Sean Childers in Opinion
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USAU Responds to Questions About Rankings
In advance of the final ranking announcment, Ultiworld sent USA Ultimate questions about the algorithm and future of bid allocation. USAU spokesperson Andy Lee responded with an in-depth update on the thinking behind their system.
Sep 4, 2014 by Ultiworld in News
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Now a Victim of Roster Turnover, Doublewide Shifts Their 2014 Strategy
The team from Austin looks vastly different than the one that won a National Championship just two short years ago.
Aug 12, 2014 by Alex Rummelhart in Preview
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Standardizing Cap Rules: How the Stanford Invite Can Jump Start Discussion
Here’s one headline for you coming out of Stanford Invite: “College Ultimate robbed of an ending for what will likely be the best game until…
Mar 12, 2014 by Henry McKenna in Analysis
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USAU Releases First College Season Rankings
USAU announced the release of the first 2014 college season rankings on Wednesday afternoon, filling most of the top slots with favorites while still offering…
Mar 5, 2014 by in News