MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Middle School programs focus on building skills in players while having fun.
COUGARS Travel Open Team is competitive with other Middle School teams in the region. while our re-launched Gxrls and non-binary team, GLITTER is about learning the game and practicing skills in preparation for Sparkle Motion varsity.
GLITTER
CHS Ultimate will again offer a learn-to-play series on Wednesday afternoons for Gxrl and Non-Binary players. There is no charge to players and all skill levels are welcome. The program meets Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Memorial Park South. Starting on September 9 and runs through November 4th. Everyone is super excited to introduce ultimate to girls and non-binary kids.
You won’t be disappointed. Register through TeamSnap. It’s Free!!!
Who – Girls and non-binary players
Where – Memorial Park
When – Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Dates – Starts Wednesday, September 9 to November 4
Skill level – all levels
Ages – grades 6 – 8
Sign up – sign up through TeamSnap
Cost – FREE
COUGAR Travel Team: 3 consecutive NJ state championships.
For middle school players who want to practice more and compete against tougher opponents, CHS Ultimate is again offering our Cougars Travel Team. This is open to players in the 6th through 8th grades and we welcome all genders and gender identities. The skill range is broad, but this is not the best for complete beginners. Our travel team will participate in several New Jersey area tournaments and we may travel farther. We’ll practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm at Maplecrest Park and. We ask players to attend at least two practices per week. It’s fun, but we work hard to improve. Please register below and we’ll see you at practice!
Who – Open, all genders, all identities
Where – Maplecrest Park, Maplewood
Skill level – all players who want to compete
When – Tuesday & Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Plus Sundays with Hometown 12:45-3:15 pm (please sign up in separate Hometown registration)
Dates – First practice is Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Register – Register for COUGARS on TeamSnap
Estimated Fee for fall – TBD depending on travel. Scholarships available for any who need them
Questions – contact middleschool@chsultimate.org
2026 Fall Hometown Ultimate Frisbee League
This program is offered through Maplewood Recreation department for youth in grades 6-8 who are interested in learning to play Ultimate Frisbee, from fundamental skills to intermediate strategies.
Ultimate promotes mutual respect among players, and the basic joy of sport. It is a team sport that combines the aerial passing skills found in football, the quick transitions from offense to defense found in basketball, and the running and cutting of soccer, while using a regulation Ultimate disc (frisbee) and emphasizing fair play.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Many in the league never played before, or even threw a frisbee. Players are expected to demonstrate a willingness to learn, take direction, demonstrate good sportsmanship (spirit of the game).
REGULAR SEASON:
Who – 6th – 8th graders – Open , all genders, all identities
Where – Maplecrest Park, Maplewood
Skill level – all players welcome
When – Sundays, 12:45-3:15 pm
Dates – Sunday, Sept 13 through Sunday, Nov. 1
Register – Sign up on Maplewood Rec
Fees – $92 for Maplewood and SO residents, $100 out of towners (No refunds after Oct 1, 2026.) Fees includes: registration, field use fees, team shirt, and Ultimate disc.