Ultimate frisbee,
the way The Region plays it.
NWI Ultimate is a welcoming community of players across Northwest Indiana — from first-timers to club veterans. Summer leagues, weekly pickup, club team practice and a whole lot of friends you haven't met yet.
What's happening now
Never miss a pull.
One friendly email a week: league signups, pickup reminders, tournament call-ups, and the occasional dunes sunset photo. No spam — just frisbee.
Follow the action on Instagram
Highlights, layout grabs, sunset scrimmages, and team callouts. Tag us in your photos with #NWIUltimate and you might end up on the grid.
However you want to play, there's a spot on the field for you.
Ways to get in the game across The Region — drafted summer leagues, drop-in pickup, youth clinics, and weekend tournaments. Pick your lane below.
Summer League 2026
Drafted teams
Captains draft balanced rosters so every game is competitive and fun.
All levels
Brand-new and seasoned players mix on every roster. Coaching encouraged.
- Season
- June 14 – August 16, 2026
- When
- Saturdays, 5:30–8:30 PM
- Where
- Imagination Glen Park
Portage, IN - Format
- Mixed (open) · drafted teams
- Cost
- $45 — includes jersey & disc
- Spots
- 8 left
Registration closes June 10 or when full.
Coming up next
Tuesday Pickup & Club Practice
The heartbeat of the community. Every Tuesday, players of all stripes meet at Field of Dreams Park for open pickup that doubles as our club team's practice. New to the sport? This is the easiest possible place to start — show up, throw, learn, play. We run drills early for anyone who wants them, then split into games.
Just show up
No registration, no fee. Come as you are.
Bring 2 shirts
One light, one dark, so we can make teams.
Warm up
Optional drills at 6:30 for newer players.
Play
Games run until the sun goes down.
- When
- Every Tuesday, year-round
- Time
- 6:30 PM — dusk
- Where
- Field of Dreams Park
- Cost
- Free
- Bring
- Cleats, water, light & dark shirts
- Status
- Running now
Weather call
Rain or shine, mostly. If a field's closed, we post the call on Instagram and Facebook by 4 PM that day.
Youth Summer Clinics
Learn to play Ultimate Frisbee in a welcoming clinic built for middle school and high school players. No experience needed, just bring water, athletic shoes, and a willingness to try something new.
- Clinic
- Valparaiso University - Youth Summer Clinic
- Date
- August 1
- Time
- 9 AM - 12 PM
- Focus
- Learn to play Ultimate Frisbee
- Who
- All youth entering 6-12th grades
Tournaments
A few times a year we travel for tournaments with the club team NWI Sky Rats. If you are interested in learning more about club practices, join the Discord here.
About Us
Our mission is to promote the sport of Ultimate Frisbee as a vehicle for community building, physical health, and personal growth. We are committed to fostering a spirit of sportsmanship, leadership and integrity.
While many Ultimate organizations folded during Covid, NWI Ultimate had its inception. Players from across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties in Indiana gathered to get out, have fun, and play ultimate. As the group grew, there was talk of forming a club team, the Skyrats, to play in tournaments. But why travel when you can play right where you are. So they contacted the local parks department to set up a league and put the word out across Northwest Indiana.
In 2025 after 4 successful years of adult leagues in Porter County, and in order to expand into Lake County and establish youth teams, NWI Ultimate became an official 501c3 organization and USAU affiliate.
In 2026 it launched its first high school club team at Portage High School and hosted its first club tournament, the NWI Tune Up.
Members
Brandon Long
Program Director
Zach Eiden
Club Director
Get involved
Interested in joining the board or volunteering? Email nwiultimatefrisbee@gmail.com
Sponsorships
Support ultimate across Northwest Indiana while helping leagues, clinics, youth programs, and tournaments grow right here in The Region.
Sponsor opportunities
Each level helps us create more places to play, more chances for new players to learn, and more visibility for the businesses and people backing local ultimate.
| Community Partner |
Logo on website Newsletter recognition |
$200 |
|---|---|---|
| League Sponsor |
Logo on website Newsletter recognition Logo on league apparel |
$500 |
| Program Sponsor |
Logo on website Logo on league apparel Special recognition on marketing 1x banner at field |
$1000+ |
| Title Sponsor |
Logo on website Logo on league apparel & Frisbees Special recognition on marketing 3x banners at fields 1 tournament name “Presented by” |
$3000+ |
| Club Title Sponsor |
Title Sponsor Package + Logo on Official Club Apparel Premier Brand Placement Team “Give Back” Day recognizing and donating time for charitable cause in honor |
$5000+ |
Ready to sponsor local ultimate?
Email us and we’ll help match your business or family with the right sponsorship level.
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Past issues
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Summer League heats up + pickup keeps rolling
- On the field: Week 3 recap — the Sandpipers stay undefeated, Spirit award goes to Maya T.
- Coming up: Tuesday pickup keeps drawing new faces each week.
- Spotlight: First-season player Dev on falling for the forehand.
- Shot of the week: A sunset layout grab you have to see.
Opening night under the lights
- On the field: Summer League kicks off with 10 teams at Imagination Glen.
- Coming up: Bring a friend to Tuesday pickup — all skill levels welcome.
- Spotlight: Captain Q on building a welcoming roster.
- Shot of the week: The whole league, lined up at dusk.
Draft day & the case for showing up solo
- On the field: Captains drafted balanced rosters — meet your teams.
- Coming up: Tuesday pickup moves to summer hours.
- Spotlight: Why half our players signed up without knowing a soul.
Spring pickup wrap + summer preview
- On the field: Record turnout at Tuesday pickup — 40+ players.
- Coming up: Summer League registration closes June 10.
- Spotlight: The volunteers who line the fields every week.
Welcome back to the fields
- On the field: Outdoor season returns to Field of Dreams.
- Coming up: Captains' meeting for Summer League.
- Spotlight: A look back at our winter indoor champs.