Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the important dates to remember?
- What's the refund policy?
- Where is the party going to be? What's it like?
- Can we light our own fireworks off at the fields?
- Is there gear for sale at the fields?
- Will there be a Photographer at the tournament?
- Will there be any food at the fields?
- Will there be any sort of medical personnel at the fields?
- What time will games start/end?
- Will there be showers available?
- Is camping allowed at the fields?
- Are dogs allowed at Potlatch?
- Are open flames allowed on the Potlatch fields?
- Should we carpool to the fields?
- Do players at Potlatch have to be UPA members?
Q: What are the important dates to remember?
A: Important dates:
Q: What's the refund policy?
A:
Due to the need to pay for many portions of Potlatch upfront
and the habit of some teams each year of dropping shortly before
the tournament (and thus leaving us "high & dry"
financially), we have decided to institute the following refund
policy for teams that drop after May 19. We feel that this is a
fair policy because it will give most teams 3 weeks (5/5 to 5/19)
to decide to drop (or not) without any financial penalty and allow
adequate time for replacement teams to arrange flights, lodging,
etc.
- 5/20 to 6/2 - Teams that drop during this window forfeit $150 of their registration fee
- 6/3 to 6/16 - Teams that drop during this window forfeit $300 of their registration fee
- 6/17 to 6/23 - Teams that drop during this window forfeit $600 of their registration fee
- 6/24 or later - No refund
This policy may be adjusted (at the TDs' discretion) for teams who are let into the tournament after the normal dates due to being originally waitlisted (and other extenuating circumstances).
Q: Where is the party going to be? What's it like?
A: The Saturday party is at Redhook Brewery in Woodinville, WA (5 short minutes from the fields).
Directions
will be plentiful and handed out in the captains packets and at Frisbee
Central. The party is going to be awesome. As usual,
we're running buses to and from the party... and we're adding an extra bus on the way back from
the party so you don't have to wait in line too long.
Q: Can we light our own fireworks off at the field?
A: NO. Please, please, please don't light any off. Beyond pissing off our hosts, we don't want anyone to impale themselves on some piece of debris the next morning when they layout. There are supposedly fireworks that are visible from the fields and if that isn't enough for you there are a number of great firework shows in the greater Seattle metro area.
Q: Is there gear for sale at the fields?
A: Of course. We definitely want you to be able to take home a memento or two. We'll have all of our unique Potlatch gear and Five Ultimate will be there as well.
Q: Will there be a Photographer at the tournament??
A: Yes, Michael Ignacio will be there for all 3 days of the tournament
taking shots of all players and teams. He will be creating a photo
slideshow that can be viewed during the party on Saturday
night. Photos will be available for viewing and purchase on his
website. Players interested in getting shots of them and/or their
team should contact him in advance - meignacio@gmail.com or
206-979-3006.
Q: Will there be any food at the fields?
A: We'll provide the standard fare for free bagels, fruit, and as much water as you can drink.
We're in talks with several potential sponsors to get free coffee in the mornings but no guarantees yet.
Q: Will there be any sort of medical personnel at the fields?
A: Yes. We staff the event with EMTs and trainers. In years past, we've offered massage and hopefully will be doing so again this year. Stay tuned.
Q: What time will games start/end?
A: The first round will start around 9am and the last round will end around 7pm everyday.
Q: Will there be showers available?
A: Yes, showers will be offered on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Q: Is camping allowed at the fields?
A: Yes, of course. Please try and camp around the outer edge of the fields.
Q: Are dogs allowed at Potlatch?
A: NO. No exceptions.
Q: Are open flames allowed on the Potlatch fields?
A: NO. Please leave the tiki torches etc at home.
Q: Should we carpool to the fields?
A: Yes, please. We've filled up the parking lots to overflowing in years past and this year part of the parking lot is gone due to bridge construction right near the fields. Please carpool if you can.
Q: Do players at Potlatch have to be UPA members?
A: No.