2023 Cutthroat Season Information!
We are excited for the YCC tournament to be in Colorado this Summer and are ready to kick things off! Registrations are now live for Cutthroat. We are approaching registration a little differently this year, with a focus on program growth and development. Below you will find detailed information on the different levels and how to register.
Why Register Early?
With YCC being here in Colorado, it makes it much more accessible to families and players! Thus, we want to get as many teams as possible and we need to know what commitment looks like. We care about getting this commitment early on that those early registrants get the following:
- Get a Cutthroat reversible for practices!
- Don’t have to register for both tryouts and the season (less redundant paperwork!)
- Don’t have to pay for tryouts
- If you don’t make the competitive team, you will be guaranteed a spot on the developmental team
- Only Dev team players who fully register before tryouts will be eligible to be brought up in adult midseason adult club tournaments with the U20 Competitive team
- The knowledge that you are helping to make logistics easier for EVERYONE (coaches, Cutthroat director, other players)
Navigate to the correct dropdown below to find more information on each groups season and registration process.
Note on Jerseys: Jersey cost is not included in the registration. To keep overall costs down, we are allowing returning players to re-use their jerseys from last year. Additional jersey costs will be paid directly to our vendor if you are new to Cutthroat or need to re-order.
2023 Cutthroat Tryout Dates
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Girls Registration Information
Who: All girls and non-binary/fluid players are welcome to join our community- there are NO cuts! We want to continue to grow our girls team!
Playing Opportunities: We will practice twice a week and plan to compete in 1) at least one adult mid-season tournament, 2) YCC, and 3) Club Sectionals.
- The ability to compete in tournaments relies on having at least 15 players for midseason tournaments and club sectionals, and at least 18 for YCC.
- If practices have fewer than 10 girls, after 2 low attended practices we will cancel the following. Low practice attendance impacts the quality and benefit of what players will get out of practices. If this is an ongoing issue, we will discuss having fewer practices over the summer.
Registration: Since there will be no cuts, we are using these times to build community and momentum for the team. Because we want to have a sense of what the team will look like, we are asking girls to register early if they are interested so that we have a better sense of commitment. These three Girls Team Building Days will be mandatory so that coaches and players can get a clear sense on what the season will look like.
Cost: This summer we are subsidizing prices for our girls team, so that more girls can play! This year, it will only be $400- which covers practice fields, coaches, tournaments, tournament food, hotels and accommodations and meals the weekend of YCC. **Note: Players are not required to purchase new jerseys each season. For those who new or needing/wanting to purchase jerseys this season, please plan on an additional cost (last year a full kit was $105)
Register Here for the 2023 Cutthroat Season
If you decide this is not for you, they can reach out to ColoradoCutthroatUltimate@gmail.com for a full refund of the Cutthroat season registration.
Learn about other Girls* Opportunities to Play Ultimate!
- Text Updates: Get updates sent to your phone about upcoming events <<link the remind app link>>
- Groupme: Be part of our girls online community, connecting you to all of the other girls in the state!
Boys U20 Registration Information
When/Where: Practices will be in Lakewood (we are securing fields now)
- Thursdays 5-8pm
- Sundays 4-7pm
Two Team Goal: Our goal is to not have any cuts this season. To do this, we are hoping to have Competitive and Developmental (Dev) Cutthroat teams, and that both will compete in YCC and Sectionals.
Tryout Series: All U20 boys will be required to attend the Tryout Series (3 mandatory tryouts- reach out if you cannot attend all three). At the end of the tryout series, players will be told which team they will be playing for over the season.
- U20 Dev Team: Over the season, we may invite some U20 Dev boys up to play in local adult tournaments with the Competitive Team.
- If Not Enough Interest: If there is not enough interest, we may have to cut players. So please, bring friends and teammates out!
Registering Early
- Only Dev team players who fully register before tryouts will be eligible to be brought up in adult midseason adult club tournaments with the U20 Competitive team
- If you don’t make the competitive team, you will be guaranteed a spot on the developmental team if there is too much interest
Cost: This summer the cost will be $640- which covers practice fields, coaches, tournaments, tournament food, and hotels and accommodations the weekend of YCC. **Note: Players are not required to purchase new jerseys each season. For those who new or needing/wanting to purchase jerseys this season, please plan on an additional cost (last year a full kit was $105).
Register Here for the 2023 Cutthroat Season
If you decide this is not for you, they can reach out to ColoradoCutthroatUltimate@gmail.com for a full refund of the Cutthroat season registration.
Not Ready to Fully Commit to the Whole Season? Click Here to Register for the U20 Boys Tryout Series
U17 Players Who Want to Try out for U20
If a U17 eligible player wants to tryout for the team, they are welcome to on Sunday, April 23rd. They must also attend tryouts for U17 later that day. U17 eligible players must be in the top 10 players for U20 in order to be allowed to play for U20, as we want to grow our U17 team and allow U17 leaders to gel with that age group.
To register, simply register for U17 and indicate that you want to also try out for U20. If you make the U20 team, we will update your registration at that time.
Boys U17 Registration Information
When/Where: Practices will be in Lakewood (we are securing fields now)
- Thursdays 5-8pm
- Sundays 4-7pm
Who: Any player who is 15 or older, and who will not turn 17 this calendar year (before January, 2024).
No Cuts: We are hoping to have enough for both Competitive and Developmental (Dev) Cutthroat teams. If we do not have enough, U17 players who do not make the competitive team will have the option of being practice players. Coaches will discuss the opportunity for these player to move up over the season.
Tryout Series: All U17 boys will be required to attend the three mandatory tryouts (or to reach out to coaches ahead of time). At the end of the tryout series, players will be told which team they will be playing for over the season.
Cost: This summer we are not requiring our U17 players to stay in a team hotel, which will decrease costs immensely! This year, it will only be $465- which covers practice fields, coaches, tournaments, and tournament food. **Note: Players are not required to purchase new jerseys each season. For those who new or needing/wanting to purchase jerseys this season, please plan on an additional cost (last year a full kit was $105) **Note: We will provide families with a block of hotels that they can reserve so that they can stay together for a team experience if they’d like.
.Register Here for the 2023 Cutthroat Season
If you decide this is not for you, they can reach out to ColoradoCutthroatUltimate@gmail.com for a full refund after the tryout series.
Not Ready to Fully Commit to the Whole Season? Click Here to Register for the U17 Boys Tryout Series
U15 Co-Ed Registration Information
When and Where: This is a great opportunity for players to prepare for high school level ultimate and play more! We will have one local practice (in the north and the south), and then one joint practice on Sundays.
Who: Any player who is 14 or younger, or does not want to participate in U17.
Playing Opportunities:
- Big end of year showcase (right before YCC) to celebrate our achievement
- Adult Club Team buddies: they will provide clinics and training sessions!
Cost: This season will be $400, which will cover practice fields and coaches twice a week (one locally and one in Lakewood). OR players can simply play locally, which is only $300 (once a week). Players are not required to order a jersey, but are allowed to if they would like to get a jump start on things for future Cutthroat play!
Register Here for the 2023 Cutthroat Season – Local and Joint Days
Register Here for the 2023 Cutthroat Season – Local Days Only
Register for Exploration Days: This is your way of deciding if YOUR FAMILY wants to commit to a summer of Cutthroat Ultimate. We think it’s worth it- since players will learn advanced skills and strategies and get to know players across the state. However, we know it’s a commitment- and so we want to give you this opportunity to check it out, meet future teammates, and meet the coaches!
- Sunday, April 23 ( 12-2)
- Sunday April 30 (4-6)
- Sunday May 7 (4-6)
Not Ready to Fully Commit to the Whole Season? Click Here to Register for the U15 Exploration Days
General Information about Cutthroat
WHAT IS CUTTHROAT?
Colorado Cutthroat is Colorado’s premier youth ultimate club program. Why should you play? Playing for one of Colorado’s YCC teams is an incredible experience. You get to play alongside some of the best youth Ultimate players from around the Denver/Boulder metro area. The coaching corps are highly experienced, passionate, and dedicated (and most of ‘em still play ultimate pretty darn well, too). The tournament itself is an amazing experience to play high-level ultimate with and against youth from all over the country.
- Develop your skills- this is an intensive growth opportunity where players get to play with some of the best in the state, learn from great coaches, and experience a higher level of play to push your limits
- Build relationships with players on other teams across the state (this means you’ll have friends on almost every team you play during the HS season!)
- Compete against the top teams in the country and adult club and college teams
- Build relationships with our adult club team mentors
- Experience playing at the national level
In addition, Cutthroat is an inclusive environment. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, and making sure that all aspects of our teammates are respected, including gender, age, gender identity, race, health status, national origin, relationship status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. We provide players with the space to be their authentic selves, and allow all players to learn to be in allyship with their teammates. While we do not require players to agree with or understand everything yet, we do require them to show respect to their teammates through their words and actions.
SEASON SCHEDULE
Practice Schedule
Location: TBD – likely in Lakewood area (more info soon).
Days and Times:
- Thursdays 5-8pm
- Sundays 4-7pm
Check back for full practice schedule details coming soon.
Tournament Schedule
Below is a list of possible tournaments that the U20 teams may play in.
- Summer Solstice – June 24-25
- CO Cup – July 8-9
- YCC tournament – August 4-6
- Club Sectionals – September 9-10
FINANCIAL AID
It is important to us at AYU that no one be excluded from participating in any event we sponsor because they’re facing financial challenges with the registration fees. If you need financial assistance, use this form to receive a discount code for an amount you would be able to pay.
CUTTHROAT COACHES
U20 GIRLS
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U20 BOYS
Hannah Matthys
Hannah has been a member of the Cutthroat coaching team since 2011, and became the director in 2015. She currently coaches the Competitive Boys U20 team, while recognizing the impact having a female coach of a competitive boys team can have in breaking stereotypes, since female coaches aren’t common in high school boys sports. Hannah strives to build a culture of inclusiveness and community, and has a vision of teams in which players, parents, families, and coaches are all viewed as integral to the team’s success.
Phil Lohre
I have coached Cutthroat for over a decade and played in numerous National and World Championships, I presently coach Denver University Sourdough men’s club.
Thomas Echols
Thomas has played for LSU Men’s Ultimate for 5 years, Sub Zero for 2, and Windchill for 2. Thomas coached at Catholic High in Baton Rouge (won a national championship), LSU women’s, and Hopkins High School. Thomas currently coaches at East High School in Denver and is an owner of CUT Camp.
U17 BOYS
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