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Youth Programs

 

The Spiders offer youth programs through our partner organizations and our 501(c)(3) Spiders Community Web throughout the year. These programs provide kids with an opportunity to start playing Ultimate, stay healthy and active while developing new skills, and have fun while building lifelong friendships.

In addition to physical activity and team-based learning, our youth programs are designed to nurture essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, resilience, and communication. These core values are embedded in our activities, helping participants grow both on and off the field.

The Spiders offer a variety of youth programs annually to foster community and support players of all ages, skill levels, backgrounds, and abilities. Below you'll find general information about programs offered throughout the year.

To stay up to date on current and upcoming programs, join our mailing list (linked below) or register here. For more information or to request youth Ultimate programs, please contact Alex Garcia, our Youth Coordinator, at agarcia@oaklandspiders.com or our general info at  info@oaklandspiders.com 

Beginner Programs

*NEW* Spiders Frisbee Fun

Offered in partnership with Bay Area Parks and Recreation Departments, school districts, and other youth organizations, Spiders Frisbee Fun Classes are our youngest age group offering designed to introduce players to frisbee in a safe, fun, beginner-friendly environment. Generally offered once per week in 4-6 week sessions for Grades K-2, these classes are a great way to learn fundamental skills through mini-games, and modified drills and activities.

Spiders Ultimate Sports Class

Offered in partnership with Bay Area Parks and Recreation Departments, school districts, and other youth organizations, Spiders Ultimate Sports Classes are designed to introduce new and recreational players to Ultimate in a safe, fun, beginner-friendly environment. Generally offered once per week in 4-6 week sessions for Grades 3-5, these classes are a great way to learn fundamental Ultimate skills through mini-games, drills, and modified Ultimate games. 

Intermediate Programs

Spiders Elite Training Clinics

Designed for Middle School players familiar with the basic skills and rules of Ultimate, Spiders Elite Training Clinics help players develop their Ultimate specific skills such as throwing, handling, cutting and defending. Elite Training Clinics are offered on weekends throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring and led by experienced Spiders coaches and current players. Registration includes a Spiders team disc, reversible jersey, and pizza dinner. 

*NEW* Spiders Skills & Scrimmages

Open to all skill levels and offered in partnership with Bay Area Parks and Recreation Departments, school districts, and other youth organizations, Spiders Skills & Scrimmages Classes are designed to introduce, refine, and elevate Ultimate Frisbee fundamentals. Generally offered once per week in 4-6 week sessions for Grades 6-8, these classes are a great way to reinforce fundamental skills, while delving into more intermediate game strategy.

Advanced Programs

Spiders Private Training

For those players preparing for competitive school, club, college, YCC or similar teams/tournaments, Spiders coaches and players are available for private or semi-private training. Offered year-round, individually or in small groups (max. 8 players), Spiders coaches and players will work with players to develop specific skills through pro-style training and conditioning. If you are interested in private training, please complete this form, and Spiders staff will contact you to discuss programming options. 

Other Programs

Summer Camps

Each Summer the Spiders offer youth camps in partnership with Bay Area Parks and Recreation departments and community partners. Camps may include full or half day options for varying ages and skill levels, based on seasonal staff availability and experience. Camps often overlap with Spiders regular-season games and events, giving campers the opportunity to win prizes throughout the week and receive special recognition at Spiders home games. Registration for camp programming generally begins in April, join the Spiders mailing list to stay up to date on programs throughout the East Bay. 

Specialty Programs

Interested in adding Ultimate to your youth event, school, or youth group? Spiders staff and players are available throughout the year to support special events through Ultimate clinics, special appearances, and more. If you are interested in bringing Ultimate and the Spiders to your event, please email info@oaklandspiders.com.