Get Ready for the “Ultimate” Tournament in Wildwood

The largest Beach Ultimate Tournament in the world, celebrating 33 years, returns to Wildwood on July 26-27 and will feature players from all over the globe.

The game of Ultimate mixes the high-level athletics of competitive sports such as soccer, basketball and football, into an action-packed non-contact sport played with a flying disc, similar to a Frisbee.

The weekend promises to be full of exciting competition for players and fun entertainment for spectators.

An estimated 400 teams will be playing, with participants from all over the world. The event is free to spectators.

The annual tournament, now in its 33rd year, is held on the beach in Wildwood from Montgomery to Schellenger avenues and Oak to Magnolia avenues.

Games will be played on Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tournament format consists of 4-on-4 co-ed team competition for players of all skill levels, ages 18 and over.

Games are an hour long and each team is guaranteed a minimum of six games over the two-day event.

Each team may have as many people on the roster as desired to sub in and out on the field. Contestants may play in a Competitive division, or a Spirit division, which is for casual players who care about having fun more than winning.

The full list of Divisions includes:

-- 3/1 Spirit division – 3 Male, 1 Female players on the field

-- 2/2 Spirit division – 2 Male, 2 Female players on the field

-- 2/2 Competitive – 2 Male, 2 Female players on the field

-- GM-M – Grand Masters MIXED composed of Male (40+yo) and Female (37+yo) members. 2 Male, 2 Female players requested

-- HS-M – High School Mixed – 1-day tournament/Sunday only

The Philadelphia Phoenix will be hosting a free Ultimate Youth clinic that can accommodate ages 7-18 on the beach on Sunday before the high school tournament.

For more information or to register, visit www.WWBeachUltimate.com.