How to Join Warwick Bears Ultimate Frisbee

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Warwick Bears Ultimate Frisbee is the University of Warwick's Ultimate Frisbee club and, according to its website, the oldest Ultimate team in Europe (founded in 1976). It describes itself as a development club that caters to people of all abilities, so you do not need prior experience to get involved. To join, start with the "how you can join the club" page linked from the homepage, then check the Training and Membership pages for current times, locations, and membership details.

Who can join

The club's homepage addresses two main audiences: incoming Warwick students who want to find out more, and current members looking for news or results. It states that the club welcomes people of all abilities, "no matter what your motivation is for picking up Ultimate at uni."

That means you can join whether you:

  • Have never played Ultimate Frisbee before
  • Want to play competitively — the club says it consistently reaches university nationals and that several of its players have gone on to play for top UK teams, including the GB squad
  • Are mainly interested in the social side — it runs regular weekly socials through a Social Secretary and says these cater to everyone, whether you drink heavily or not
  • Want to play primarily for fitness

Steps to join

  1. Learn what the sport involves (optional). If Ultimate is new to you, the site points to a "what is Ultimate" page and a promotional video on the homepage.
  2. Go to the join page. The homepage says: once you're convinced, "check out how you can join the club." Follow that link for the club's own joining instructions.
  3. Check training times and locations. The site navigation includes a "Training Times and Locations" page under Training. Use it for the current schedule rather than relying on second-hand information.
  4. Sort out membership. A "Membership" page is listed in the site navigation. Check it for what membership involves before or alongside your first session.
  5. Get in touch if anything is unclear. The club says the best way to contact it is via Instagram message or email at [email protected].

What to check before your first session

The homepage does not list specific training times, venues, or membership fees, so treat those as things to confirm on the relevant pages rather than assumptions. Before you go, it is worth confirming:

  • The current training times and location (these can change by term)
  • Whether you need to complete membership before attending, or can try a session first
  • What to bring — the site does not specify kit requirements, so ask via Instagram or email if you are unsure

If you want more than playing

The club also maintains pages on its history (including a Warwick Bears 50th Anniversary section), alumni events, tournaments, news, and the exec team. If you are interested in the club's competitive record or its social calendar, those pages give you the detail the homepage only summarises.

For anything not covered on the site, Instagram or [email protected] are the contact routes the club itself recommends.