Tag: social justice

  • AGE-UP Returners Kick-Start a New Year

    Welcome back, everyone. This past Wednesday, first years and second years alike combined for a returner’s meeting to brainstorm the annual BearNinjaCowgirl tournament and celebrate Lisa’s birthday. The meeting consisted of intense poster work, the formation of committees for the tournament, and cupcaking the birthday woman. Wednesday was also our first session with our new…

  • Spring Clinics Recap (Yes, Spring)

    So much has been going on in AGE UP this summer—fundraising, planning for next year, making zombie videos—that blogging about the spring clinics was put aside. But now that there is a break in the excitement, we decided it’s never too late to tell you about our coaching adventures… AGE UP coaches, 1st years, and…

  • US Open Day 4!

    Hi everyone, because I had to write about our final day in Colorado, I decided to post this really late to build suspense. Kidding. Our last day in Colorado turned out stellar. After getting ready, we strolled over to a cafe and grabbed breakfast to bring to the fields. As we were waiting, I stole Sam’s…

  • US Open Day 3!

    AYEEE, it’s Susan! I’m also here in Colorado at USAU US Open. Saturday morning, we woke up around 8 AM, and ate breakfast at a local coffee shop. Let me tell you, THEY HAD THE BEST BAGELS EVER! And smoothies. After our meeting with Melanie from USA Ultimate, Soriya, Amanda and I went to the…

  • US OPEN Day 2!

    Friday, the morning of our presentation, we woke up around 6:30 to someone constantly knocking on the door. It was none other than Hana Kawai, who would not stop knocking until we answered. Our presentation was at eight and it went great! People loved it, or so we’re told. At first for me (Soriya), it…

  • AGE UP IS #1!

    Hey everyone, in case you haven’t heard, we’re currently the #1 voted organization competing for the $5,000 Summer GOOD Grant!  We need to stay #1 by noon of Friday, June 29th, so if you haven’t voted and haven’t convinced a million people to vote, please do so! http://maker.good.is/projects/AGEUP2012  

  • Age Up First Year Graduation

    Hey everyone! My name is Gabby and I’m here to give a quick little recap of my experience as a graduating first year of Age Up. We started the evening with an epic game of Boot outside on the Jefferson grass. First years, second years, coaches and parents alike all joined us and made the…

  • Good News!

    We won the $5000 Neighbor to Neighbor grant! Yay!

  • AGE UP wins Good grant

    Hey everybody, guess what?!? WE WON THE GOOD GRANT! Thanks to everyone who voted or shared our video link. Y’all made this possible; thank you so much for your support! http://goodsports.maker.good.is/projects/AGEUP

  • AGE-UP Retreat: Day One

    On Saturday morning, we all met up at Jefferson Community Center and tossed our baggage in the middle of the room. While waiting for our peers to arrive, we sat in cushy chairs and discussed the upcoming spring season. Shortly after, we piled into vans and carpooled to Delridge Park to practice. Welcomed by overcast…