- Created camps focused on Girls and Spanish-Speakers
- Hosted Learn to Play Ultimate clinics in Aurora, partnered with local organizations to host including Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
- Translated Liability Waivers and Medical Authorization forms to Spanish (and paid Spanish speaking community members)
- Created cultural competency trainings (we’ve trained both local and national ultimate leaders)
- Contracted a local community advisor- we have someone in the Montbello area who is a Black community organizer, we have also connected with someone in the Pueblo area who is on the school board and will support us working with Pueblo kids of color
- We have a paid EDI Community Engagement Specialist who is working to build relationships in the Aurora community
- Condemned racist police violence with Aurora city organizations – met with Visit Aurora and other city leaders
- AYU Board completed training with an DEI consultant and created some main objectives/strategic planning— this was a major focus of our Board strategic planning work
- We created an EDI vision and mission that will guide us in the future
- Developed a pay-what-you-can financial aid program.
- Committed to compensating local coaches and organizers to develop stronger programs.
The last couple of years have been incredible for Ultimate in Colorado! As such a celebration is in order! Join Altitude Ultimate the first weekend of December to commemorate all the amazing Ultimate events these past few years with fellow Ultimate community members....