Anyone that has been involved with College Ultimate knows how exciting it can be to see a fresh face become a go to player in less than nine months.

This past weekend Doublewide, the club Open team out of Austin, Texas, was the surprise winner of the South Region, defeating favorite Chain Lightning from Atlanta, Georgia. Doublewide standout cutter Kiran Thomas has graciously given us a recap of this past weekend’s events.

This week The Huddle is proud to present a very special Feature on the 2008 UPA Board of Directors Election. This year seats are open for the Central and South Regions, as well as for two expiring At Large spots.

The most terrifying aspect of captaining or coaching, for many players, is being responsible for deciding who plays, and when. In this issue, we'll discuss the thought processes that go into making these decisions.

Of the most fundamental skills in Ultimate, throwing definitely tops the list. But close behind is catching. Catching is absolutely vital to playing Ultimate.