Mission: To grow Ultimate in the South Okanagan by developing athletes, fostering inclusion, and creating high-level opportunities close to home.
General Details
This Summer, Scorch is running a competitive program that will play in various Junior division tournaments.
Our program has weekly practices, and will participate in a training camp alongside PULSE, from the North Shore. Teams will look to travel into the Greater Vancouver area for various tournaments throughout the Summer.
Tryout Information:
Location – King’s Park (550 Eckhardt Avenue West, Penticton, BC)
Dates & Times – Saturday May 30th & Sunday May 31st – 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
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Everyone is welcome!
FUSE (Touring) & Scorch (Regional) Team Descriptions
FUSE Open (Touring)
FUSE is a competitive Junior team that will aim to compete at the Canadian Ultimate Championships (Canadian Nationals) in Surrey, BC from August 9th – 12th. Qualification for CUC is dependent on results at the Regional qualifier (BC Ultimate Championships) in Kelowna, BC that runs on July 11th & 12th.
The team will be a fusion of players from both the PULSE (North Shore) and Scorch (South Okanagan) Ultimate Clubs. Each club will select approximately 10-16 players (based on consultation amongst coaches of both programs) to field the most competitive team possible for the Summer.
Players do not need to be available for the regional qualifier or nationals to play FUSE, but it is highly preferred. There will be a preference to take individuals who can attend the touring-specific event(s) where possible. Athletes who play for FUSE will typically be in Grades 10-12, or individuals who have considerable club experience if younger.
Tournament dates:
- June 20/21 – Kelowna Invitational – Kelowna, BC
- June 27/28 – Misfit Cup – Burnaby, BC
- July 11/12 – BC Ultimate Championships (Touring) – Kelowna, BC
- August 9-12 – Canadian Ultimate Championships (CUC) – Surrey, BC
- *If the team does not qualify for CUC, the team will attend Vortex Cup (August 8/9) to close the season.
Training camp dates:
- June 12-14 – Penticton, BC
- June 25/26 – North Vancouver, BC
- July 9/10 – Oliver, BC
Scorch Open (Regional)
Scorch is a competitive Junior team that competes against other regional teams in British Columbia every Summer, with a focus on preparing players to play in our touring stream in subsequent Summer seasons.
Athletes who play for Scorch will typically be in Grades 8-10. Players do not need to be available for the entire Summer to play for the team – everyone is welcome, including part-time players or those that can’t commit to travel.
Tournament dates:
- August 8/9 – Vortex Cup – Surrey, BC
Training camp dates:
- June 12-14 – Penticton, BC
Month-by-Month Program Description
May 2026
In late-May, registration for tryouts open. Those interested in playing for our competitive teams are encouraged to tryout – everyone is welcome, and everyone makes a team.
- Everyone is welcome!
- May 18th: Registration for tryouts opens
- May 30th & 31st: Tryouts (King’s Park in Penticton, BC)
June 2026
- June 12th – 14th: All teams attend a training camp in Penticton, BC, alongside PULSE
- June 20th & 21st: Prospective scrimmage(s) and/or tournament against other teams in Kelowna, BC
July 2026
In July, we will aim to prospectively set-up scrimmage(s) against other local interior team(s).
August 2026
Base Program Cost
Base registration cost is currently TBD for the Summer. The cost will depend on how many individuals participate, and which prospective events the teams attend over the Summer. The base cost will include:
- 10-13 weeks of games, tournaments, & training during the Summer (June – August)
- Apparel package from VC Ultimate (2x customized jerseys & 1x shorts)
- All tournament & accommodation fees
- Training camp fees (June 12th/13th in Penticton)
- All facilities, equipment, insurance, and administrative fees
FUSE Open (Touring) Program Cost
For those playing Touring, there will be an additional cost to cover the following expenses:
- Additional tournament fees (June 20th/21st for Interior Invitational tournament in Kelowna; June 27th/28th for Misfit Cup tournament in Burnaby, BC)
- Additional training camp fees (June 25th/26th in North Vancouver; July 9th/10th in Okanagan)
- Ultimate Canada Registered Competitive Athlete Fee
- Accommodations for BCUC Kelowna (July 11th & 12th)
- Catering at BCUC Kelowna (dinner on July 11th)
Coaches & Volunteers
Richard Hall
Richard Hall is a teacher at Southern Okanagan Secondary School (SOSS) in Oliver, BC, and a leader in the development of youth Ultimate Frisbee in the South Okanagan. Since launching the SOSS Hornets Ultimate Program in 2018, he has built it into a full Grade 8, Junior, and Senior program, with teams regularly competing at the BCSS Provincial Championships and the Ultimate BC Invitational.
Richard is also the Founder and Tournament Director of Southern Flights, an annual high-school Ultimate tournament held each April in Oliver, BC. What began as an 8-team event in 2023 has grown into one of the largest youth high-school tournaments in British Columbia, now featuring a full 16-team Senior and Junior division, hosting many of the province’s top high-school programs.
In 2025, Richard founded Scorch Ultimate Club to provide year-round training and competitive opportunities for local athletes, with the first teams set to compete in Summer 2026 (June – August). His focus is on long-term athlete development, inclusion, and creating strong pathways for players from elementary through high-school.
Originally from North Bay, Ontario, Richard has played Ultimate since age 14. He holds NCCP coaching certification and also coaches cross-country running and girls volleyball at SOSS.
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Players that have partial availability are welcome to play with us on a part-time basis.
Our program aims to provide equitable playing opportunities for everyone, and it is perfectly fine not being able to fully commit to every week due to other commitments during the season.
If you have any questions, please be sure to reach out by email to “general@nylo.ca”.
Thank you again for your interest!