March 31, 2022
WUL community,
It’s finally happening! Our inaugural season started with a bang on March 11 and we’ve already had a number of thrilling games with exciting finishes! We are incredibly thankful for the engagement, feedback and donations we’ve received to date and I encourage you to make your own donation here if you haven’t done so yet. Showcasing our athletes in stadiums and on film to increase visibility and representation is why this league was built, and we hope you all are enjoying the results as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
If you are not yet aware, each week there is an opportunity to engage by playing fan fantasy. Pick the players you think will rack up stats each week, and compete against other fans of the WUL. You can always watch highlights and game replays on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
Looking ahead - our first Championship Weekend will be on May 14-15, 2022 at Mira Mesa High School in San Diego! The top four ranked teams will qualify, and the weekend will include four games total: two semi-finals on Saturday, and finals as well as third place game on Sunday.
Although COVID infections are decreasing nationwide, we remain mindful that this pandemic is not over yet and are continuing to strive to provide a safe environment for everyone. Prior to the start of the season, we updated our policies and implemented a booster requirement, in addition to our vaccinate mandate, for players, coaches, and team staff. To further protect our team members and communities, we are still requiring negative COVID tests prior to all league events, games, and team travel.
In line with our commitment to be an equitable and inclusive space, and now that rosters are set and our 2022 season is underway, we are providing everyone in the league the opportunity to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through short, online DEI education units. Most of us have already completed the first series, “Introduction to DEI”, and are ready to explore the next topic, “Power and Privilege”. As we progress through the season, we will also be learning more about Gender and Sexuality, Race and Racism, Allyship, and Recognizing and Responding to Discrimination. These topics could not be more timely, especially considering the recent headlines and the need to create inclusive spaces for gender diverse athletes.
Thank you again for being amazing fans of the Western Ultimate League. We’d love to see your support continue throughout the season through donations, purchasing our merchandise, viewership, and cheering for our teams and players.
Felicia Yang
WUL Executive Director
