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2026 BUYA CLUB TRYOUTS REGISTRATION OPEN! *It is HIGHLY encouraged that players attend ALL tryouts* Saturday - October 10 @ 9:00a-12:00p Raimondi Turf Field 1800 Wood St, Oakland, CA 94607 Sunday - October 4th @ 9:00a - 12:00p Raimondi Turf Field 1800 Wood St, Oakland, CA 94607 Who we are looking for: Players between the ages of 16 and 19 Looking to improve their skills Seeking high level opportunities to play ultimate Committed to traveling to tournaments with the team Things to note: All players must have completed the registration form and paid the registration fee prior to trying out. F or tryouts, please bring cleats, and your own snacks and water bottle. Reversible pinnies will be provided . $15 tryout fee will be invoiced prior to the event. If you can only make one or none of the tryouts, please contact BUYA to let us know about your situation. Register Here Registration Deadline 9/29 Who We Are Gold Rush is a boys’ youth ultimate club team comprised of high school players from schools around the Bay Area that travels around the country (mostly the West Coast) competing in different tournaments during the school year. The club was formed in 2018 to provide high-level opportunities for boys, and any youth who prefer to compete in the boys division, to experience ultimate in a new and positive way, and develop their skills, while fostering a strong sense of community. The coaches are mentors who coach the players with a growth mindset to become active and engaged participants in their own futures. Program Details Objectives We will work with players to help them achieve their personal goals within the team and within their respective high school programs. We will provide participants access to high-level competition and interaction with local college programs in order to broaden their horizons of where the sport might take them. We will mentor players in becoming proactive leaders and allies in our community by actively addressing issues of inequity in society. At our core, we strive to provide positive opportunities to grow as players and individuals in unexpected ways. Program Gold Rush coaches are mentors who are dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment for learning and playing ultimate by: - Providing opportunities for feedback and actively listening to the players’ interests and needs - Respect and honor the players as people, in addition to them as athletes. - Help expand players understandings of their own ceilings Players that are selected to join the traveling roster will be asked to pay a $325 registration fee that covers coaches, fields, and insurance for the entire season. Players also will be responsible for paying their own travel expenses and additional tournament fees. Scholarship and financial assistance are available; players Players Gold Rush is seeking for players who are: -looking to improve their skills -looking for more opportunities to play ultimate -willing to contribute to the solutions to inequity in our sport -committed to travel with the team -players between the ages 16 and 19. Roster We will select up to 26 players, but not all players will attend all tournaments. Tournament rosters will be based on attendance and dedication to the team values. Tryouts To participate in all Gold Rush events including tryouts, all players must, at a minimum, have an affiliate membership with USA Ultimate. -For tryouts just bring your cleats, your own snacks, and water bottle. -Reversible pinnies will be provided -Attending both days of tryouts is highly encouraged as it is a part of the Gold Rush experience. -If you can only make one or none of the tryouts you must contact BUYA to let us know about your situation. Practices The team will practice one to two times per month on weekends from November to March. Practice locations are expected to rotate between the East Bay, the peninsula and South Bay. Tournaments Once the roster is selected, the team will determine the tournaments they want to attend, recently 2-3 tournaments with 3-5 Scrimmages with local University programs. Previously attended Tournaments: Grape Escape (Sonoma, CA) Sean Ryan (Santa Cruz, CA) Santa Barbara Qualifiers (Santa Barbara, CA) Pres Day Qualifiers (San Luis Obispo, CA) Stanford Open (Stevinson, CA)** Seven Hills (Seattle, WA) Davis Ultimate Invite (Davis, CA) **no longer eligible to attend Fundraising Players are also expected to participate in team fundraising activities. The team will organize and participate in team fundraising events - funds will be used to provide scholarship, subsidize team expenses, such as tournament fees and travel cost. For questions about the program, please contact us at club@bayultimateyouth.org - Leo Gordon - Meet the Coaches Head Coach Manisha 'Slap' Daryani Manisha 'Slap' Daryani has been the coach of Gold Rush since its inception in 2018. She previously coached at the college level for seven years, and has coached in the club and semi-pro women’s division. On the National level, Slap was named a selector for the 2019 U24 Mixed National roster and won gold as a U20 Women’s National Assistant Coach in 2022. Slap is currently the Assistant Coach for the WCBU Beach Mixed Team, that will compete in Portugal in November. Coach Elijah 'Eli' Kerns Elijah “Eli” Kerns is now in his sixth year working with Gold Rush. In the inaugural Gold Rush season he served as an assistant coach and has since joined on as a co-coach. He previously served as head coach for the UC Davis men’s team in addition to helping run local youth clinics throughout the Bay Area. Coach Seamus 'Moose' Robinson Seamus "Moose" Robinson is continuing his amazing Ulitmate career for his second year as a Gold Rush Coach. He is coming off national and world club championships in 2026 with Revolver and also was on the Oakland Spiders that wont the AUDL 2026 championship. - Leo Gordon - When Gold Rush was established back in 2018, I jumped at the opportunity to practice with the best players from across the Bay Area all year round, not just at YCCs. I was immediately struck by the quality of coaching---it was clear that these club champions could distill their excellence to help us grow. It was a blast to be pushed out of my comfort zone competing against athletic college athletes, preparing me for the next level of the sport. Most of all, I enjoyed getting a chance to build community with my high school opponents, knowing that they had my back even during spring league's most heated moments.

2026 BUYA Bx/MMP HAT TOURNAMENT Saturday - September 19 @ 2:00-5:00p Fremont Sports Complex Register Now! Registration Deadline 9/15 Open to all male matching players in middle school and high school Two divisions of play Hat tournament, teams will be made in advance We are excited to invite you to participate in our annual BUYA -2026 Bx/MMP Hat Tournament. BUYA Elite Ultimate - Fall 2026 Signup for Club Tryouts! Cali Roll Info and Registration (FMP) Gold Rush Info and Registration (MMP) *It is HIGHLY encouraged that players attend ALL tryouts* Our mission is to invest in individual growth, cultivate community-oriented thinking, and build a more inclusive and healthy future for our youth. About BUYA CLUB Our high school level boys and girls club teams, Gold Rush and Cali Roll, respectively, travel around the West Coast during the school year competing primarily against college teams. About The Teams YCC Beginning in 2010, the Bay Area began sending all-star teams to the Youth Club Championships tournament to represent the Bay Area’s best. This is a summer program for HS and MS players. About The Teams QUICK LINKS YCC BROCHURE 2025 Gold Rush BROCHURE 2024 Cali Roll BROCHURE

2026 BUYA CLUB TRYOUTS REGISTRATION OPEN! *It is HIGHLY encouraged that players attend ALL tryouts* Sunday - October 4 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Crocker Amazon Soccer Fields At Request Tryout For those not able to attend tryout Contact BUYA at club@bayultimateyouth.org Who we are looking players between the ages of 12 and 18 who embody our team values: Inclusiveness Team Building Leadership Individual Skills Development Things to note: A ll players must have completed the registration form and paid the registration fee prior to trying out. F or tryouts, please b ring cleats, a light shirt and a dark shirt, and your own snacks and water bottle. Reversible pinnies will be provided . $15 tryout fee will be invoiced prior to the event. If you can only make one or none of the tryouts, please contact BUYA to let us know about your situation. Register Now! Registration Deadline 9/29 About Cali Roll Established in 2013, Cali Roll is a high school level ultimate club team formed to provide our players the opportunity for competitive play in the girlx division. As more playing opportunities have emerged over time, Cali Roll continues to bring together players from across the Bay Area to play at a high level. Program Details Values Inclusiveness Team building Leadership Individual skill development Players We are looking for players aged 12-18 who embody our team values. Players that are selected to join the traveling roster will be asked to pay a $325 registration fee that covers coaches, fields, and insurance for the entire season. Players also will be responsible for paying their own travel expenses and additional tournament fees. Scholarships and financial assistance are available. Tryouts To participate in all Gold Rush events including tryouts, all players must, at a minimum, have an affiliate membership with USA Ultimate. For tryouts please bring cleats, your own snacks, and water. We encourage players to attend all days of tryouts. Please let us know if you have conflicts with any dates Roster We expect to name a full roster of up to 25 players on Cali Roll. Practices California Roll will practice 1-2 times monthly from November through March, often in the East Bay with some rotation to the Peninsula or San Francisco. Tournaments Cali Roll typically plays in one tournament per month from January to March. The 2026-27 schedule is still being finalized, but the team will likely participate in the following tournaments: January - Santa Barbara Qualifiers February - Sky Leap, and/or local youth tournament (TBD) March - Emerald City Challenge in Seattle Fundraising Players are expected to participate in team fundraising activities. Funds raised from these events will be used to subsidize team expenses such as tournament fees and travel costs, as well as provide financial assistance. Please contact club@bayultimateyouth.org with any questions! Meet the Coaches Head Coach Lindi Lindi began coaching girls’ high school ultimate in 2008 by helping found the Radnor High School Girls’ team outside of Philadelphia. Upon arriving in the Bay Area, she was recruited to help found and coach California Roll, which at the time was the sole girls’ team in the Bay Area (thankfully that’s changed!). She has helped transform Cali Roll into a competitive traveling team while continuing to foster its inclusiveness. Her primary focus is building individual skills and sewing them into the fabric of a team. Coach Vienna Vienna began playing ultimate frisbee here in the Bay Area and has been on many high school open, girls, and mixed teams, including Cali Roll. She is returning as coach after the shortened 2019-20 season and after graduating from UCSB where she played and captained for the Burning Skirts. She is a player on Sunshine, a Bay Area mixed team, and is excited to grow the team with her high school, college, and club experiences. Coach Thalia Thalia started playing ultimate frisbee here in the Bay Area. She played on Cali Roll (the first year!) and Happy Cows as a youth, Cal Poly SLO Motion in college, and various club Women’s and Gender Expansive teams since then. She has also coached at the Bay Area Disc Camps and the National Ultimate Training Camp in Massachusetts. Now living back in Oakland and playing for Nightlock, Thalia is excited to start coaching the next generation of ultimate players from the Bay!

The 2023 season has concluded, and we thank you all for your participation and support! We had an amazing season and can't wait until tryouts next year! Sign up for updates so that you can be the first to know when registration for the 2024 season will open. SIGN UP FOR UPDATES!

Tryouts have concluded for 2024, and our season is underway. That said, we do have a few spots open for female-matching players. If you're interested in a late tryout, please email ycc@bayultimateyouth.org . YCC season overview February - March: tryouts, team selection April - May: team kick-off meeting, light practices (1-2x/month) June - July: practices 2-3x/week Aug: YCC tournament in Aurora (CO), end-of-season meeting/party Want to learn more? VIEW THE 2024 YCC BROCHURE HERE Email VRock at ycc@bayultimateyouth.org with any questions!

2023 YCC season has concluded* *Check back in December for info about coaching opportunities and announcements regarding tryouts for the 2024 YCC season! YCC season overview February - March: tryouts, team selection April - May: team kick-off meeting, light practices (1-2x/month) June - July: practices 2-3x/week Aug: YCC tournament in Aurora (CO), end-of-season meeting/party Want to learn more? VIEW THE 2023 YCC BROCHURE HERE Email VRock at ycc@bayultimateyouth.org with any questions!

Efe Scholarship The Efe Ustenci Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 to honor the memory of Efe Ustenci, a Berkeley High student who passed away shortly after graduation. Efe was an incredible player, leader, and friend in the ultimate community. Each year, Efe Ustenci Scholarship covers expenses for 2 YCC players who embody exceptional spirit of the game, leadership, and compassion. These awards fully cover the costs of playing at the Youth Club Championships. Past Winners: 2022 — Muhammad A. and Leslie M-S. 2023 — Kate H. and Zulqarnain S. 2024 — Mrida S. 1/1 Learn More Donate

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2025 BUYA Bx/MMP HAT TOURNAMENT Thank you to all participants ! Saturday - September 13 @ 1:00-5:00pm Gilman Fields East (Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex) Open to all male matching players in middle school and high school Two divisions of play Hat tournament, teams will be made in advance Guest coached by local club players Register Now! GOLD RUSH BROCHURE We are excited to invite you to participate in our annual BUYA -2025 Bx/MMP Hat Tournament. This tournament is part of the Gold Rush series where players can meet and work with the Gold Rush coaches prior to tryouts coming in September.

DESIGN OUR 2022 YCC UNIFORMS! Calling all creative minds: we are on the lookout for the best jersey designs for our 2022 Youth Club Championship teams! Do you think you could create the winning design? BUYA, in partnership with Boon Technical Clothing , want you to help us come up with the best looking jerseys at the tournament. Our teams need both a dark and a light jersey; while we'll consider designs for just a single item, it would be better to submit a full coordinated kit! Once we've received submissions, BUYA will select a set of finalist designs, then the community will vote to decide what our YCC contingent will wear as they head to Minnesota in search of a national title this summer! YOUTH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DATE TENTATIVE DATE August 6-8, 2022 Blain, MN

Cali Roll U20 Lindi Sabloff (she/her/hers) Lindi began coaching girls high school ultimate in 2008 by helping found the Radnor High School Girls team outside of Philadelphia. Upon arriving in the Bay Area she was recruited to help found and coach California Roll, which at that time was the sole girls team in the Bay Area (thankfully that's changed!). She has helped transform Cali Roll into a competitive traveling team while continuing to foster its inclusive-ness. Her primary focus is building individual skills and sewing them into the fabric of a team. Vienna Lee (she/her/hers) Vienna began her ultimate frisbee journey in the Bay Area, competing on a variety of high school open, girls, and mixed teams, including Cali Roll. She went on to play for UC Santa Barbara’s renowned program, the Burning Skirts, where she served as a captain and continued to share her love for the sport in southern California. Now back in the Bay and entering her third season as a coach for Cali Roll, Vienna is excited to keep giving back to the ultimate community that shaped her. She brings joy, energy, and experience to coaching the next generation of Bay Area players. _______________________________________ Gold Rush U20 Manisha "Slap" Daryani (she/her/hers) Slap has coached Gold Rush since its inception in 2018. She previously coached at the college level for seven years, as head coach of the UC Davis and UC Berkeley women’s teams. A UCSD alum, Slap played in the elite club division for 17 years before retiring in 2019 to coach full time. She is also the owner and head coach of the local women’s pro team, the Bay Area Falcons. Elijah "Eli" Kerns (he/his/him) Eli is returning for his fourth year with Gold Rush. In the inaugural Gold Rush season he served as an assistant coach, and is now a co-coach. He previously served as head coach for the UC Davis men’s team in addition to helping run local youth clinics throughout the Bay Area. Eli is a product of the Bay Area youth scene himself, notching several state championship wins with Alameda Dark Meat before winning national championships with Polar Bears in the Club Mixed division and Revolver in the Open division, respectively.

BUYA Board of Directors President: Lindi Sabloff (she/her/hers) Lindi was the Executive Director of PADA (Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance) from 2006 to 2009. She also served as President of the Philadelphia High School Ultimate Education League (PHUEL) Board, helping grow the organization to 32 teams. She began coaching youth ultimate in 2008 and founded the female-matching team at Radnor High School. Lindi moved to the Bay Area in 2013 and helped found Cali Roll; she was also on the coaching staff of Berkeley HS for several years. She has helped transform Cali Roll into a competitive traveling team while continuing to foster its inclusiveness. Her primary focus is building individual skills and sewing them into the fabric of a team. During her tenure as a player she was D-line captain of Green Means Go and is a past Masters champion with Loose Cannon. Secretary: TBA Noemi Hollander (she/her/hers) Noemi’s first real game of ultimate frisbee ended with bed rest and preterm labor. Today, she is primarily a spectator and cowbell ringer but is learning with the Mother Huckers as a practice player. Her son (who was born safely a few weeks later) would pick the disc back up a decade or so later and go on to play for Kore, EC-HUC, and Aftershock. Her daughter joined in the fun both as a player and a coach (Belly of the Beast) and has competed on EC-HUC, GO (State Champs!), Cali Roll, California Current, and is currently playing on Clearcut after winning both gold and spirit with Team USA (Mixed) at the World Junior Ultimate Championships. Outside of frisbee, Noemi enjoys music, writing, and foraging for wild mushrooms. She volunteers for a few different educational organizations and her business card reads “Change Accelerator.” Puma joined the Cali Roll coaching team in 2017 and is one of BUYA’s founding members. After a collegiate track career, she began playing ultimate frisbee while living and teaching in the Dominican Republic. Puma moved to the Bay Area to attend graduate school, where she won a college national championship as a member of Stanford Superfly. She currently plays on Nightlock in the Women’s Club Division, and has also played on Polar Bears and LOL. Outside of ultimate frisbee, Puma works in K-12 education finance and administration. She is an avid soccer fan. She enjoys traveling, reading, and hanging out with her cat. Treasurer: Anne Marie 'Puma' Gordon (she/her/hers) Abby Williams (she/her/hers) Abby was exposed to ultimate in high school (back in the very early ‘80s!) but doesn’t have any memory of it. She does remember being introduced to ultimate and playing in the WAFC league in Washington, DC in the 1990s. After moving to California she joined a pick up game and the rest is history. Abby has since played in various BADA leagues over the years and is a member of the Mother Huckers. Her 16-year-old daughter plays on her high school team and with Belly of the Beast (BUYA’s U17 girls team) WHICH WON THEIR DIVISION AT YCCS IN 2024!!!! In her non-frisbee time, Abby is a social worker in the Child Welfare field. Robert Clark (he/him/his) Bio coming soon.