On Sunday 30.08.26, we invite you to participate in our Ultimate Fours Women* tournament in Bern.
What is Ultimate 4’s? It mainly means smaller fields and smaller teams played 4 against 4. The format was first introduced in 2021 and has since gained a big following! Click here to know what WFDF wrote about it
Why Ultimate 4’s? Because it means more disc contact which makes it even more fun. You can sign up as a team or individually, and we will find an awesome team for you!
Am I experienced enough? If you know what a „pull“ is and a „stall-count“, you are well-prepared for this event. We aim to provide an opportunity for mid-level players to improve their game and have fun. Which means: everyone* (born in 2011 or before) who wants to have a good time is welcome.
Is there accomodation? The Youth Hostel Bern is 10min walking distance. For international players travelling on a tight budget we have a few free sleeping options. Please get in touch with Linda to learn more (contact details below, first come first serve).
Please note. Appropriate insurance coverage is the responsibility of the participants (injury, damage, loss, etc.). The organizer does not assume responsibility for participants‘ health, safety, security, or support.
*FLINTA are welcome
– Location:
A short 20min walk from the main train station in Bern:
Grass turf at Schulhaus Marzili, Sulgeneckstrasse 51, 3007 Bern
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3G8i5Mw4KM2RztXA
There is a free outdoor pool (Marzili) and a good Gelateria in 2min walking distance from the fields. And of course our lovely super clean river Aare is closeby too.
Toilets and changing rooms are available
– Food and drinks
o BBQ available (vegetarian/meat); bring your own or buy from us (we want to reduce foodwaste and just sell what is left from an event on Saturday. We update you Staerday late afternoon in WA what is available)
o Please bring your own plate/cutlery/cup
o You can use our fridge to cool your BBQ-stuff/food if you want
– What not to forget
o Cleats, your team-dress, water bottle, sun/rain-proof clothes
https://wfdf.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WFDF-Ultimate-4s-Rules-Modifications-22OCT2021.pdf
The current WFDF Ultimate Rules apply if not stated otherwise below:
– Four players per team
– Fields are smaller (sorry we cannot give you exact dimensions about the size at our tournament)
– Pull:
o Any pull that touches the out-of-bounds area results in a brick.
o This includes all perimeter lines and includes any contact with those out of-bounds areas
even after the pull has hit the ground.
o The brick is at mid-field.
– Stalls are 7 seconds (starting with 1 going to 7).
o Stall at the “S” in “seven.”
o Stall counts resume as in Section 9.5 of the WFDF rules with the following adaptations:
-> “maximum 9” becomes “maximum 6”
-> “maximum 6” becomes “maximum 4”
-> Contested stall – restarts at “Stalling 5”
– No timeouts
– End of the game
o When the clock for a half expires, the current point concludes (you canNOT finish the point)
o When the clock for a match expires you finish the point.
o o If the score is tied, teams play one more point (universe).
– 9:50 Welcome, followed by a joint warmup
(@Lausanne/Winterthur/Zürich: if you arrive 09:30 in Berne, that’s fine)
– 10:30 First game starts (-> your team will play this round)
– 13:10 Lunch break
– 16:20 Final game ends, then prizes and ceremony
– 16:40 End
Tournament format
– Two pools:
One pool of four teams: Wesh WEST, Mad Marmots, Freebees+friends, FABuhaft II
One pool of three teams: ZU GaZHelles, Scorriladies, FABuhaft I
A round robin will be played in the morning.
2 teams per pool play the semis, the rest plays a round robin (results from the morning are taken with you).
-> This leads to 4-5 games of 40minutes per team.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Linda if you have any questions:
linda.laederach@flyingangels.ch
Mobil +41 79 718 96 47
